Release Date May 8th, 2026
Format CD/Digital
Genre Sludge/Black/Post Metal
Origin Italy
Italy’s Ivoire started taking shape in 2021 through the ideas of guitarist Nicolò Lenoci, who slowly built the foundation for what would become “Uragano”. What began as a personal and emotionally heavy writing process eventually turned into a full band effort, with the project now operating as a complete lineup ready to bring this material on stage. Their sound sits somewhere between post, metal, sludge and black metal, pulling influence from names like Amenra and Cult Of Luna, while still keeping a very personal identity rooted in tension, sorrow and emotional exhaustion.
“Uragano” is not an easy album to absorb casually. The atmosphere throughout the album is oppressive, emotionally draining and deeply melancholic, with long stretches that sink into despair before exploding into violent emotional release. The band focus heavily on texture and emotional pressure, building songs through repetition, tension and gradual transformation instead of quick hooks or immediate payoffs. The mix of post, metal heaviness and black metal influence gives the album an icy and bleak personality, while the atmospheric sections bring moments of isolation and reflection that stop the album from becoming monotonous.
Vocally, the album shifts between harsh screams, spoken passages and more restrained moments that add another emotional layer to the material. Antonio Caggese gives the album a human presence full of frustration and emotional collapse, fitting perfectly with the themes of decay and catharsis running through the songs. Musically, the guitars constantly move between crushing weight and fragile atmosphere, while the drumming gives the material movement without turning everything into nonstop aggression. The album succeeds most when it allows these contrasting emotions to coexist naturally.
The strongest aspect of “Uragano” is how immersive it becomes once its pacing fully settles in. The album creates a dark emotional landscape that feels genuine and personal instead of theatrical. At the same time, some sections stretch longer than necessary and the album occasionally circles similar emotional territory repeatedly, which slightly weakens the impact of certain moments. Even so, the songwriting remains thoughtful and emotionally honest, avoiding empty extremity for the sake of sounding heavier. The guest appearances from Fabrizio Cioce and Michael Anthony Foti also blend naturally into the album’s atmosphere without distracting from the central vision.
Fans of emotionally heavy post, metal with blackened edges will probably connect strongly with “Uragano”. This is the type of album made for listeners who appreciate slow emotional collapse, suffocating atmosphere and reflective darkness more than instant memorability. People searching for fast paced aggression or catchy songwriting may struggle with its pacing and emotional heaviness. Still, for a debut album, Ivoire show a strong artistic direction and a clear understanding of the kind of emotional experience they want to create with “Uragano”.
| 8.0
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