ARTIST: IN AEVUM AGERE
TITLE: "Ptolomea - Canto XXXIII"
GENRE: Epic Doom Metal
RELEASE DATE: April 24th, 2026
LABEL: Metal On Metal Records
CATALOG ID: MOMR26121
BARCODE: 8022167091211
FORMAT: CD in jewel case • 10 tracks (approx. 43 min.) • 16 pages stapled booklet with lyrics, band photos and info • All full-color
TRACK LISTING:
1. IX
2. The Avaricious and the Prodigal
3. Ascending
4. Repentance (Antipurgatorio)
5. In Purgatorio
6. Mundus Moriens
7. Intro
8. Ptolomea
9. The Earthly Paradise
10. Empireo
Total playing time: 42:40
YOUTUBE:
• "The Avaricious and the Prodigal" static promo clip
• "In Purgatorio" static promo clip
OVERVIEW:
The Italian masters of epic doom metal, IN AEVUM AGERE, are back with their fifth full-length offering, "Ptolomea - Canto XXXIII". This ambitious work serves as the fourth and final chapter of their quadrilogy inspired by Dante's "Divine Comedy". Guided by the vision of vocalist and guitarist Bruno Masulli, the trio delivers a sonic pilgrimage that transcends the abyss. While the previous albums dwelt in the darkness of Hell, this one largely explores the path of repentance and the trials found in Purgatory, culminating in a soaring, celestial finale where the music reflects the ultimate ascent into the light of the highest Heaven. The songwriting has reached a new peak of sophistication, where the crushing weight of traditional doom meets their trademark shredding and intricate guitar harmonies. Expect a masterful balance of somber, elegiac passages and thunderous double-bass urgency verging on thrash, that sets this band apart from their peers. Masulli's powerful, clear vocals command each track, breathing life into the ancient verses with a sense of dramatic grandeur. This album will undoubtedly resonate with the faithful followers of CANDLEMASS, SOLITUDE AETURNUS, BELOW, SORCERER, MEMENTO MORI, FORSAKEN, EVANGELIST, THUNDERSTORM, PROCESSION and CRYPT SERMON.
SELLING POINTS:
• The 5th full-length of this Italian epic doom metal band, lyrically based on Inferno and Purgatorio parts from "Divine Comedy", concluding their album quadrilogy that pays homage to Dante's magnum opus.
• Great production that gives the album a polished but still natural sound.
• The band has played at many European festivals over the years and is still active on the live front.
• For fans of: Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Sorcerer, Memento Mori, Forsaken, Evangelist, Thunderstorm, Procession, Crypt Sermon, Below...
Cover art by Samuel Savarese.
