Release Date 24.04.2026
Format CD/LP
Genre Heavy Metal
Origin Italy
Hailing from Prato, Italy, Konquest arrived on the scene as a solo project led by the multi-talented Alex Rossi. After making waves in the underground with "The Night Goes On" in 2021 and following it up with the highly acclaimed "Time And Tyranny" a year later, the project established a reputation for authentic, traditional heavy metal worship. Armed with a NWOBHM spirit and a touch of European epic flair, Rossi has handled nearly every aspect of the creative process since the beginning, carving out a niche for fans who value melody and old-school atmosphere.
"Dark Waters", the third chapter in the discography of Konquest, represents a descent into a shadowed passage. This release moves away from standard tropes to explore a quiet, dangerous desire to simply switch off the mind. It is an exploration of the urge to find silence before the mental noise becomes unbearable. While the music keeps a steady pace, the lyrical themes sprint through myths and imagined past lives where the world was simple enough to understand.
There is an immense pressure throughout these songs. The protagonist dreams of the "Kubla Khan" pleasure dome and ancient warmth, searching for a time before overthinking became a cage. It captures the struggle of measuring a life against missed chances and the version of oneself that was never reached. The fear of drowning in these mental depths is a constant thread, turning the fantasy elements into a refuge and a battlefield simultaneously.
The execution is the work of a mind that never powers down. It is restless and exhausted, balancing between suffocation and escape. Because the performance and production were handled almost entirely by Alex Rossi, the result is a unified vision of heavy metal that remains dedicated to those crushed by their own emotions. This is a voyage for the dreamers who still imagine another shore despite the weight of reality.
If you have a deep appreciation for the melodic galloping of the early eighties and the spirit of the legends from that era, the album offers a focused experience for anyone who prefers to have a bit of a tragic, epic edge without losing its traditional roots. It is a reliable addition to the collection of anyone who follows the trail of the underground labels and wants a record that prioritizes atmosphere and classic songwriting. Heavy Load and Iron Maiden fans will enjoy this.
| 8.0
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