Italian death metal outfit Into Darkness are back in the spotlight with a new track, “Saturn,” ahead of their long-awaited debut album Route to the Other Side. The band has unveiled the third single from the record via one of the leading extreme metal platforms, bringing the track directly to listeners.

Formed in 2011, Into Darkness have been steadily taking shape over the years, initially carving out their space in the underground through demos, splits, and EPs. Over time, however, lineup changes and a more defined artistic vision have solidified their identity: a heavy, doomed sound deeply rooted in the early Dutch death metal tradition.

Their upcoming debut album Route to the Other Side is more than just a first full-length—it is a conceptual narrative. Focused on the outer layers of the Solar System, the record builds a lyrical framework grounded entirely in “divulgative astronomy,” referencing celestial bodies such as Pluto—still treated as a planet in their universe of thought—and Halley’s Comet. Rather than leaning into science fiction or fantasy-driven space storytelling, the band instead centers observational astronomy, crafting a distinctly different narrative approach.

Musically, “Saturn” stands out through Into Darkness’ signature slow-burning heaviness, crushing riffs, and an atmosphere of steadily escalating tension. The production is designed to prioritize natural song flow over technical exhibitionism, with the trio channeling their instrumental skills strictly in service of composition, resulting in a restrained yet powerful cohesion.

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Alongside previously released tracks “Jupiter,” “Uranus,” and “Neptune,” the album is already shaping up as a clearly defined conceptual framework. Route to the Other Side will be released internationally on July 24 via Dying Victims Productions.

With this latest single, Into Darkness signal not just a death metal record, but a fully realized musical universe carrying the weight of cosmic scale. As the countdown to release continues, “Saturn” already stands as one of the pivotal milestones on this journey.

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