Press release:
The Italian gothic metal band INNER SHRINE has published his new work “AITA” on June 20 via Lands of Glory. After releasing his last full-length in 2019 (“Heroes”) and three singles between 2021 and 2023, the band returns with an EP consisting of 7 tracks for almost 22 minutes of playtime. “AITA” it is an empirical and gothic journey through the underworld and the dark demonic worlds of the ancient Etruscan people, a population that lived between the 9th century BC in the territory of the current Tuscany region.
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“Aita”
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“Porta Inferorum”
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“Charun”
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“AITA” is a mystical journey of brutal and gothic metal sounds, through demonic worlds. Recorded in the studios of the Italian label Lands of Glory, contains 7 songs representing the Etruscan demonic deities. The last two songs, “Ostium Paradisi” and “Porta Inferorum”, are two parallel visions of redemption or eternal damnation. The album is recorded with explosive guitars and the German language was used for the vocals. The songs are written by Luca L. And Leonardo Moretti with the participation of the German voice of Dunkler Stern.
“Aita” is the title track of the album. It is dedicated to the Etruscan god of the underworld, who is believed to influence or control daily life. “Charun” is the ferryman who welcomes souls and takes them to the dark realm. It represents man’s sense of abandonment and submission to the underworld. “Vanth” is the female deity belonging to the underworld, who held the scroll of destiny in her hand. The song “Ipogeo Volumni” talks about the Etruscan underground tomb located 5 km south-east of the center of Perugia, on the Via Assisana, in the municipality of Ponte San Giovanni. This remarkable site dates back to the 3rd century BC and is one of the few remaining examples of well-preserved underground Etruscan tombs. It represents the crucible of evil, the altar and gateway to the Etruscan world of demons. “Tuchulcha” is an Etruscan demon of the underworld. The best-known depiction of him is that of the Tomb of the Ogre in the city of Tarquinia, where he has disheveled hair from which snakes emerge, the beak of a bird of prey (probably a vulture), donkey ears and large wings. The torso and limbs have human features, the skin is yellowish. It is the most evil and ruthless demon that tears mortal souls apart. “Ostium Paradisi/Porta Inerorum” is the end of the dark journey in two interpretations. One towards the end of each life and the other towards the resurrection.
Tracklist:
1. Aita (3:29)
2. Charun (3:21)
3. Vanth (3:46)
4. Volumni Hypogeum (4:03)
5. Tuchulca (3:32)
6. Ostium Paradisi (1:54)
7. Porta Inferorum (2:02)
INNER SHRINE line-up:
Luca Liotti – All instruments (except bass)
Leonardo Moretti – Bass
Dunkler Stern – Vocals (Guest)
