Today, Purity Through Fire announces July 6th as the international release date for Ad Finem Omnia's highly anticipated second album, Senectus Viae, on digipack CD format.
In 2022, Ad Finem Omnia released their debut album, No Peace - No Dawn, under the banner of Purity Through Fire. Despite their seeming newness, the Chilean duo concurrently played in Sol Sistere and did time in such other bands as Animus Mortis and Totten Korps among others, but their aesthetic as Ad Finem Omnia is devoted to melodic-yet-melancholic black metal steeped in timeless '90s classicism. And indeed, No Peace - No Dawn soon became a quiet classic of "old souls" black metal: no rawness, no chaos, no depression.
In the interim, Ricardo Araya left, leaving the helm solely to Pablo Vera. Thankfully, Ad Finem Omnia's approach remains consistent on their second full-length, Senectus Viae. Once again, emphasis is placed on poignant, thoughtful songwriting that's equal parts hook and atmosphere, passion and performance. Their surge still sparkles, but there's perhaps a slight bit more roughness on Senectus Viae that suggests bloodied triumph rather than steely austerity. But, just like that splendorous debut, Ad Finem Omnia here once again evoke both northern and southern climes in their strident black metal, deepening that depth of character that further puts both band and record in rarefied territory. Past is likewise brought into present with Araya handling mixing & mastering on Senectus Viae. With a racing-yet-ebullient instrumental to close the album, Ad Finem Omnia reaffirm their status as black metal's vanguard of classy modernity meeting ancient authenticity.
Tracklisting for Ad Finem Omnia's Senectus Viae
1. Intro
2. The Hermit and the Wind
3. Inner Decay
4. Anguish and Revelation
5. The Leaf That Refused the Light
6. Where Existence Fails
7. Abolish God
8. Senectus Viae
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