Italian death metal outfit INTO DARKNESS are preparing to unleash their long-awaited debut studio album "Route to the Other Side". Set for release on July 24th via Dying Victims Productions, the full album has been made available for streaming ahead of its official release through Decibel Magazine.

Formed in 2011, INTO DARKNESS have gradually carved out their own identity within the underground death metal scene over the years. Following an early period marked by demos, split releases, and EPs, the band has succeeded in shaping the dark legacy of classic Dutch death metal through their own perspective.

Led by vocalist and guitarist Doomed Warrior, the band’s musical foundation draws heavily from early Asphyx and Soulburn, alongside influences from pioneering acts such as Pentacle, Sinister, Gorefest, Dead Head, and Thanatos. However, what sets INTO DARKNESS apart is not only their old-school death metal approach, but also the band’s unique lyrical concept rooted in astronomy.

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"Route to the Other Side" stands out as a concept album centered around the depths of space. Built around a narrative in which Pluto is still considered a planet, the record takes listeners on a dark journey through the outer regions of the Solar System, including a passage dedicated to Halley’s Comet.

Recorded as a three-piece, the album combines a heavy and ominous death metal foundation with atmospheric touches. Rather than relying on clichéd sci-fi soundscapes, INTO DARKNESS chooses to evoke its cosmic themes through expansive songwriting, patiently unfolding rhythms, and powerful melodic structures. Instead of creating a purely visual interpretation, the band leaves listeners alone with the vastness and darkness of the unknown.

The group’s powerful yet restrained instrumental approach merges with the album’s professional production, resulting in a natural and balanced sound. While "Route to the Other Side" preserves INTO DARKNESS’ roots in classic Dutch death metal, it also highlights the band’s own creative identity.

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The album’s tracklist directly reflects the band’s astronomical theme:

  1. Jupiter

  2. Saturn

  3. Uranus

  4. Neptune

  5. Halley

  6. Kuiper Belt

  7. Pluto

  8. Route to the Outer Side

"Route to the Other Side" will be released on July 24th via Dying Victims Productions. The full album is now available to stream ahead of its official release through Decibel Magazine.

https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/07/20/full-album-stream-into-darkness-route-to-the-other-side/