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Splendidula is an atmospheric black/doom band from Belgium, active since 2008. Over the years, three full-length albums have been released: Splendidula, Post Mortem (Inverse Records), and Somnus (2021, Argonauta Records), shaping a sound of crushing riffs, layered vocals, and dense melancholy. In 2022, the sudden loss of bassist Peter left a profound impact, leading to the departure of both guitarists. As the lineup was rebuilt, grief and emotional struggles were channeled into new music. The standalone single Behind My Semblance (2024) offered a first glimpse of this emotionally charged evolution. The upcoming fourth album opens a new chapter. Themes of grief, depression, and loss are explored, and guest contributions by Aaron Stainthorpe ( My Dying Bride, High Parasite) and Tim Yatras (Austere, Germ) lend the album even deeper emotional weight. The first single, “Echoes Of Quiet Remain”, featuring Aaron Stainthorpe, will be released on December 5th. Splendidula have recently appeared at Alcatraz Open Air and Cosmic Void Festival 2025, and have shared the stage with Sylvaine, Wiegedood, Austere and Wolvennest, among many others.
Splendidula plays atmospheric black/doom metal, blending crushing riffs with layered vocals and dense melancholy, often exploring themes of grief and loss, as heard on albums like 'Somnus' and 'Absentia'.
The current lineup of Splendidula includes Kristien Cools on vocals, Bart Deroissart on bass, Kim van Stichel and Severijn de Neve on guitars, and Joachim Taminau on drums.
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