MORTUI VULTUS began their active journey in 2022 during the peak of the full-scale war. They quickly developed their unique style and started building a community of listeners who support them both in Ukraine and abroad.

MORTUI VULTUS’ music is a synthesis of post-black metal, blackgaze, screamo, post-rock, and post-metal.

“We don’t think within the boundaries of one or two genres. All the band members listen to very different music, which shapes our eclectic sound” – the musicians explain. Ukrainian band released debut album titled “Distant Echoes” on January 24, 2025 on all major streaming platforms, except for Russian services.

The album’s lyrics are heavily influenced by the realities of life during and after the war. The band notes that life in such circumstances leaves no room for indifference, which has found its expression in their music. Now, the group aims to convey the feelings of pain and uncertainty experienced here, especially to listeners abroad.

“Distant Echoes” is a profound and complex work in terms of arrangements, characterized by its atmospheric and introspective nature. At the same time, the album is energetic, filled with an aggressive and dense vibe typical of post-black metal. In the lyrics, the band combines the pain of daily life, existential reflections, and an endless yet elusive hope.

“This album is a reflection of a person’s state of mind during the war. Each track feels like a fragment of an inner dialogue, where hope wrestles with despair, and rage hides within melancholy” – the band members comments. The album cover features a film photograph by Alina Pleska, depicting the sea as a symbol of infinity and the unknown. This image, according to the musicians, best reflects the album’s theme and emotional depth.