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Ukrainian blackened death/doom metal formation 1914 return with unrelenting force on their fourth studio album, Viribus Unitis, Latin for "With United Forces." Far more than a historical reference to the personal motto of Franz Joseph I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the title reflects the band’s resilience through war, loss, and upheaval – a powerful symbol of survival and solidarity. Releasing on November 14, 2025 via Napalm Records, Viribus Unitis builds on the band’s acclaimed conceptual approach, pushing even deeper into emotional and musical intensity.

Continuing their chronicle of World War I, 1914 shift their focus slightly, from the raw portrayal of death and destruction to themes of camaraderie, endurance, and the emotional landscapes of those who endured the horrors. While previous releases like The Blind Leading the Blind (2018) and Where Fear and Weapons Meet (2021) centered on the futility and finality of war, Viribus Unitis explores the human bonds forged under fire and the strength of those who returned: broken, changed, yet still alive.

Musically, 1914 remain true to their identity – brutal mixture of blackened death metal, slow-burning doom, and ambient war soundscapes. This time, however, their sound gains a broader dynamic range, with soaring melodic leads, orchestral textures, and haunting clean vocals that provide dramatic contrast to the crushing heaviness. One of the album’s highlights is a collaboration with Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride and High Parasite on “1918 Pt. 3: ADE (A Duty to Escape),” whose mournful voice adds a solemn, almost liturgical quality to this elegy of grief and brotherhood on the front lines.

Viribus Unitis deepens 1914’s commitment to historical authenticity, both lyrically and conceptually. Told through real events and personal accounts of a Ukrainian soldier in the K.u.K. army, the album traces a timeline from 1914 to 1919, painting a grim journey through the war’s rise, climax, and hollow aftermath.

From the brooding opener “War In” to the bleak closer “War Out (The End?)”, each track captures a moment in time: the brutal “1914 (The Siege of Przemysl)”, the frostbitten “1915 (Zwinin Ridge)”, the crushing Alpine combat of “1916 (Südtirol Offensive)”, and the madness of “1918 Pt. 2: POW (Prisoner of War)” featuring Christopher Scott of Precious Death.

The album ends with “1919 (The Home Where I Died),” featuring Rome’s Jerome Reuter, a haunting portrait of a soldier who survived the war, but not its shadow. This emotional song deals with the soldier's will to live and his family values, seeing him escape from captivity to finally return home to embrace his wife and daughter. 1914 fuse blackened death metal, doom, and atmospheric textures with dramatic flourishes and guest vocals, creating their most dynamic and emotionally resonant record to date.

Here is presented for the first time ever the first proper version of the “The Smell Of Blood But Victory”, a real masterpiece from 1997. Founded in Austria in 1993, “The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath A Cloud” was a medieval martial ambient project formed by musician Albin Julius (R.I.P.) and vocalist Alzbeth. The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

180g LP, 7mm spine printed on 350gsm cardstock GATEFOLD jacket with BLACK FLOOD, UV SPOT outside and inside gatefold, thick A2 POSTER.

Medieval Neofolk / Industrial

Here is presented for the first time ever the first proper version of the “A New Soldier Follows The Path Of A New King”, a real masterpiece from 1995. Founded in Austria in 1993, “The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath A Cloud” was a medieval martial ambient project formed by musician Albin Julius (R.I.P.) and vocalist Alzbeth. The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

180g LP, 7mm spine printed on 350gsm cardstock GATEFOLD jacket with BLACK FLOOD, UV SPOT outside and inside gatefold, thick A2 POSTER.

Medieval Neofolk / Industrial

Here is presented for the first time ever the first proper version of the “A New Soldier Follows The Path Of A New King”, a real masterpiece from 1995. Founded in Austria in 1993, “The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath A Cloud” was a medieval martial ambient project formed by musician Albin Julius (R.I.P.) and vocalist Alzbeth. The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

Medieval Neofolk / Industrial

Here is presented for the first time ever the first proper version of the “A New Soldier Follows The Path Of A New King”, a real masterpiece from 1995. Founded in Austria in 1993, “The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath A Cloud” was a medieval martial ambient project formed by musician Albin Julius (R.I.P.) and vocalist Alzbeth. The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

Medieval Neofolk / Industrial

Here is presented for the first time ever the first proper version of the “A New Soldier Follows The Path Of A New King”, a real masterpiece from 1995. Founded in Austria in 1993, “The Moon Lay Hidden Beneath A Cloud” was a medieval martial ambient project formed by musician Albin Julius (R.I.P.) and vocalist Alzbeth. The release has been totally remastered for LP/CD for the best listening experience with a fully restored layout.

For the first time after 26 years, we present a proper reissue of the real masterpiece from 1998.

This cult magical album has been sought after for years; a little gem of the underground well preserved from the hands of the profane.

Here is another fundamental reissue of the Les Legions Noires archive, Aäkon Këëtrëh’s legendary demo “Dans La Forêt…“, originally released in 1996. Lord Aäkon Këëtrëh unique tunes should be well known to any Black Metal / Dark Ambient fan, 8 tracks that can be considered a must have for every fan. Totally remastered and with restored layout.

Finally available again on LP and CD, originally released in 1997.

With a fully restored layout, including handwritten lyrics on separate booklets and totally re-mastered.

Officially released by Ragnarok Records, and distributed worldwide by ASRAR.

This is the only OFFICIAL version. Avoid cheap bootlegs!

4 panel digipack CD with inside out cardboard, 8pp CD BOOKLET and special SILVER PANTONE.

Finally available again on DLP and CD, originally released in 1998.

With a fully restored layout, including handwritten lyrics on separate booklets and totally re-mastered.

Officially released by Ragnarok Records, and distributed worldwide by ASRAR.

This is the only OFFICIAL version. Avoid cheap bootlegs!

4 panel digipack CD with inside out cardboard, 12pp CD BOOKLET and special SILVER PANTONE.

Official reissue of Enthroned’s sophomore album “Towards The Skullthrone Of Satan” from 1997.
Faster and more evil of the previous album, raw and full of dark and obscure melodies.
Remastered audio and fully restored layout in special gatefold LP with poster.