Estonia’s metalcore force Pridian release debut album “Venetian Dark”

Estonia’s metalcore force Pridian release debut album “Venetian Dark”, via Century Media Records, available now

Estonia’s metalcore force Pridian release debut album “Venetian Dark”, via Century Media Records, available now – LISTEN HERE

After making quite some noise in the metalcore scene, Pridian is now unleashing their debut album, “Venetian Dark.” Released via Century Media Records, the record is the band’s first full-length album following their “Cybergnosis” EP, released back in 2023. Bouncy, groovy, and textured throughout, the album’s sound evolves across its twelve tracks, while the lyrics often offer a nihilistic point of view, dealing with heavy topics such as struggles with mental health, trauma, and personal growth. Their love for dark soundscapes is evident in the overall sound of “Venetian Dark,” offering a versatile and intriguing debut album that highlights many of the band’s wide-ranging influences and their unique technicality. Alongside their newest musicvideo for the track “Convoy,” Pridian demonstrates with “Venetian Dark” why they are worth paying attention to, setting a prime example of Estonia’s underestimated metal scene.

“Venetian Dark” is available here
Watch the video for “Convoy” here

“With this release, Pridian demonstrate that they are a band worth following – and even more, one that demands to be heard.” – Metal Hammer

“The result is an exciting and consistently well-crafted piece of modern metalcore that is both engaging and professionally executed.” – LEGACY

“(…) an interesting debutant in modern metal that has a lot to offer.” – MoreCore.de

Vocalist Laur shares about the inspiration behind “Venetian Dark”:
“Looking at it on a larger scale, I believe that humanity has lost its connection with nature, the planet, and even itself. We relentlessly exploit every last resource, driven by profit and greed. Our ideologies have grown superficial, and we are becoming less and less empathetic. Even if we end up destroying the Earth, we seem to have this cockroach-like ability to survive. We’ll likely figure out how to launch ourselves into space, discover another planet to inhabit, and start the cycle all over again. “

He shares as the inspiration for “Convoy”:
“Everything felt like it was closing in. I’ve been running for so long, but now it feels like the
weight of my choices is catching up to me—the things I gave away, the time I lost, chasing
something that always stayed just out of reach.

I keep wondering if any of it was worth it. The plans I made, the life I wanted—was I building something better, or just digging my own grave? The war outside mirrors the war within, and neither offers a way out.”

Tracklist
1. The Downfall of Apathy
2. Cyanide Dreams
3. Out For Blood
4. Darker Tides
5. DINY
6. Near Dark
7. Ruin
8. idoldust
9. Void Resonance
10. Synthetic Salvation
11. Convoy

“Venetian Dark” is available in the following formats:
• Standard CD Jewelcase
• Ltd. Blue-black marbled LP

Check out previously released singles and videos for
“Near Dark”, “idoldust”, “Out For Blood”,“DINY” and “Endless”

Pridian LIVE
Pridian will be attending various festivals across Europe this summer. The band has recently been announced as part of the line-up for Mystic Festival in Poland, alongside Hard Rock Laager and Käbliku Beer Camp & Rock’N’Roll in Estonia. They will also have an exclusive record release show May 23rd at Kinomaja Bar & Stage in Tallin, Estonia.

23/05/25: Record Release Show @ Kinomaja Bar & Stage (Estonia)
05/06/2025: Mystic Festival 2025 (Poland)
28/06/2025: Hard Rock Laager 2025 (Estonia)
12/07/2025: Käbliku Beer Camp & Rock’N’Roll 2025 (Estonia)

About Pridian  

Founded 2018 in Tartu, Estonia, metalcore quartet Pridian channels the intensity of their
experiences and emotions into a distinctive sound defined by dark, heavy grooves,
commanding vocals, and cinematic melodies enhanced with electronic elements. Their first
album, “The Rotten Unknown” (released in 2021 under the name ÆØNS), earned a nomination for “Metal Album of the Year” at the Estonian Music Awards. Building on this success, Pridian released the EP “Cybergnosis” in 2023, and signed with label Century Media Records in September 2024.

Their performance at Euroblast Festival 2024 got them enough momentum to build an
international fanbase. In fact, Pridian couldn’t have asked for a better occasion, playing their German debut, than on an internationally visited progressive metal-centered festival known for being a breakthrough platform of bands like Sleep Token, Unprocessed, Jinjer, and many more.

The band also managed to secure themselves a spot for the famous Mystic Festival in Poland for their 2025 edition through a jury-led band battle in Estonia. Now, with the release of “Venetian Dark” as their first full length record as Pridian, the quartet proves their place in the international metalcore scene while also showing what Estonia’s growing metal scene truly has to offer.