Death Has Spoken – new single by death doom quartet from Poland ‘Through Shaded Ways’

Death Has Spoken – new single by death doom quartet from Poland ‘Through Shaded Ways’

Death Has Spoken emerged from the shadows of Poland’s metal underground in early 2017, carving a distinctive path through the bleak landscapes of death-doom. Originally formed in polish town Białystok as a one-off studio project, the band quickly transformed into a full-fledged entity following the recording—and warm reception—of their debut album, “Fade”. Drawing inspiration from the genre’s early pioneers, Death Has Spoken blends melancholic melodies with crushing heaviness, echoing the despair and darkness that have come to define their musical identity.

‘Through Shaded Ways’ is the first single from the band’s upcoming third album. The song is a somber reflection on loss, transience, and the shadow of death that accompanies humanity.

“The song leads the listener through a labyrinth of melancholy and doubt, where time ceases to matter and life slowly fades away. It’s a musical journey through inner darkness – along paths that no one chooses, but everyone must walk someday.” Death Has Spoken talks about their track ‘Through Shaded Ways’.

The album “Elegy” which is previewed by the single ‘Through Shaded Ways’, will be released in October 2025 on the Belgian label Meuse Music Records.

Their debut album, ‘Fade’ (2017), marked the beginning of Death Has Spoken’s journey into the depths of slow, heavy, and emotionally charged music. Built around sorrowful melodies and thick, weighty riffs, the album delved into themes of mortality and the unknown, exploring the timeless question: is death truly an end, or just the beginning? The lyrics, loosely inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s works, added a haunting touch to their sound.

In 2020, Death Has Spoken released single ‘Downfall’ as part of the split EP ‘Unyielding’, collaborating with other artists in the Polish doom metal scene. This release offered a glimpse of the band’s evolving style and set the stage for their next chapter.

With 2021’s second full-length, ‘Call of the Abyss’, the band stepped further into the gloom—deepening their exploration of existential dread. The album, rooted in the atmospheric depths of ’90s doom/death and the second wave of black metal, paid homage to Lovecraftian visions of madness and mystery.

In 2022, Death Has Spoken paid tribute to one of their most significant influences, Katatonia, by releasing a cover of the iconic track ‘Brave’. The following year, 2023, they ventured into new sonic territories with the synthwave-infused split EP ‘Doomed to Gloom’, further expanding their musical horizons while retaining their signature melancholic essence.

Death Has Spoken is joining forces with Meuse Music Records to release their third full-length album, ‘Elegy’ which is set for release in October 2025.