Belgian atmospheric black doom band Splendidula presents Kilte, the second single from their upcoming album Absentia, set for release on April 3 2026, via Argonauta Records. Following the emotionally charged first single Echoes Of Quiet Remain, Kilte stands as the album’s most intense and searing moment. Tormented screams, relentless energy and hauntingly atmospheric passages ultimately unfold into a lingering climax, carrying the listener through a frozen landscape of grief, isolation and inner torment.
Pre-orders for Absentia are now live at Argonauta Records and Bandcamp
Written in the aftermath of several personal tragedies, Absentia opens a new and vulnerable chapter for Splendidula. The album was created during a period marked by the passing of loved ones, including bassist Peter Chromiak. Musically, the band blends black metal and doom with fragile atmospheric passages, creating a sound drenched in sorrow, tension and introspection.
Vocalist Kristien comments: “The lyrics for Kilte (Dutch for Coldness) were written in the immediate aftermath of personal loss, born in tears and carrying an unbearable weight. Choosing our native language allowed the emotions to surface without filters. Grief, emptiness, and inner struggle are woven deeply into the song, with the music reflecting a journey through sorrow, isolation, and vulnerability. It has become the track we feel most intensely when performing live, and at first, singing it was almost too heavy to bear. We hope that same emotional intensity reaches the listener just as deeply.”
Listen to the single Kilte on all streaming services: https://song.link/splendidula_kilte
SPLENDIDULA is:
Drums, Bass and Synths – Joachim
Vocals – Kristien
Guitar and Vocals – Guy
CREDITS
Recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb
Mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music
Lyric video by Artifacts From The Tangent Universe
Visuals by Yaroslav Shuraev, Cottonbro Studio and Artur Szczubelek
BAND BIO
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 and Somnus, shaping a sound defined by crushing riffs, layered vocals and dense melancholy. In 2022, the sudden loss of bassist Peter Chromiak left a profound impact, leading to a lineup rebuild and a shift toward even more emotionally charged music. The standalone single Behind My Semblance (2024) offered a first glimpse into this evolution.
FFO: Alcest, My Dying Bride, Amenra, Sylvaine, Austere.
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