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pátek 17. července 2026

Recenze/review - IN VESPRO - Where Silence Used to Sleep (2026)


IN VESPRO - Where Silence Used to Sleep
CD 2026, Meuse Music Records

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Vracíš se stále na stejná místa. Hledáš otisk vzpomínek. Navštěvuješ hřbitov, kde jsou pohřbeni tví kamarádi i předci. Sedáváš osamocený na lavičkách v parku a sleduješ,  jak kolem život běží, tepe, žhne. Mladé dívky vznášející se ulicí, starci, šourající se světem. S prázdnými pohledy, se smrtí za zády. Jak jednou zemřeme, jak jednou odejdeme do říše stínů? Zatím netuším, jsem tu jenom já, nekonečný smutek, pochmurné počasí a nové debutové album italských melodických death doomařů IN VESPRO.

Když novinku poslouchám, tak před sebou vidím podobný dům, jako je na obalu. Stával na konci ulice i v našem městě a žili v něm podivní lidé, o kterých se říkalo, že jsou upíři. Jako malý jsme se  jich bál, měli bílé tváře a mluvili jenom šeptem. Vždycky jsem měl rád muziku, která ve mě dokáže probudit nějaké emoce, donutit mě se zastavit, zklidnit dech a soustředit se na věčnost. Ne, Italové nevymýšlejí nic nového, ale hrají upřímně, ryze, opravdově a naprosto autenticky. 



Vždycky jsem se rád toulal opuštěnými ulicemi. Vstávám velmi brzy a spolu se stíny poslouchám podobné nahrávky. Užívám si atmosféru, těkavé, chytlavé nálady, které kolem mě nejdřív létají jako můry kolem ohně, aby nakonec shořely, zmrzly uprostřed letu. Vše je pomíjivé. Naše životy, kterým přikládáme příliš velkou důležitost. Přitom jsme jenom zrnka písku ve vesmíru. IN VESPRO se volně inspirovali u kapel jako PARADISE LOST, ANATHEMA, SWALOW THE SUN, KATATONIA. Přidávají velkou spoustu svých nápadů a invence. Výsledkem je nahrávka, která nejen že má poctivý, masivní a řezající zvuk i zajímavý motiv na obalu, ale hlavně se vám dostane do hlavy i do podvědomí. Jen si tak být, existovat, zastavit se v současném divném světě. Soustředit se na vlastní dech, meditovat v chůzi. Mezi starými náhrobky, na hřbitově, kde jednou možná budeš ležet i ty. Vlastní kořeny nelze vytrhnout, jsou v nás otištěny, spolu se svědomím, s bolestí, s utrpením, ale i krásnými úsměvy mezi kapkami deště. "Where Silence Used to Sleep" je vznešeným i zemitým albem zároveň. Má v sobě všechny potřebné ingredience k tomu, aby mě rozdrásalo zevnitř. O tomto stylu jsem mnohokrát napsal, že se musí hrát srdcem, jinak nevynikne naplno jeho síla. Myslím si, vím to, cítím to, vnímám, že Italové do skladeb dali kus sebe samých. Až zase půjdu jednou na místa, která jsou navždy otištěna v mých vzpomínkách, vezmu si tuhle nahrávku určitě s sebou. Má v sobě něco magicky přitažlivého, neklidného, co mě nutí se k ní neustále vracet. Prázdnota, bolest a nekonečný smutek lidské duše! Chladný, neklidný doom death metal, který vás obejme pavučinami pochmurných myšlenek! 


Asphyx says:

You keep returning to the same places. You’re searching for traces of memories. You visit the cemetery where your friends and ancestors are buried. You sit alone on park benches and watch as life rushes by, pulsing, blazing. Young girls floating down the street, old men shuffling through the world. With empty stares, death at their heels. When will we die, when will we depart for the realm of shadows? For now, I have no idea; it’s just me here, endless sorrow, gloomy weather, and the new debut album by the Italian melodic death-doom band IN VESPRO.

When I listen to this new album, I see a house like the one on the cover. It used to stand at the end of a street in our town, too, and strange people lived there people who were rumored to be vampires. As a child, I was afraid of them; they had pale faces and spoke only in whispers. I’ve always loved music that can stir up emotions in me, make me stop, catch my breath, and focus on eternity. No, the Italians aren’t inventing anything new, but they play with sincerity, purity, authenticity, and complete genuineness. 


I’ve always loved wandering through deserted streets. I get up very early and, together with the shadows, listen to similar recordings. I enjoy the atmosphere, the fleeting, captivating moods that at first flit around me like moths around a fire, only to eventually burn up or freeze mid-flight. Everything is fleeting. Our lives, to which we attach far too much importance. Yet we are merely grains of sand in the universe. IN VESPRO drew loose inspiration from bands like PARADISE LOST, ANATHEMA, SWALLOW THE SUN, and KATATONIA. They add a great deal of their own ideas and creativity. The result is a recording that not only has a solid, massive, and cutting sound and an interesting cover design, but most importantly will get into your head and your subconscious. Just be, exist, pause in this strange world of today. Focus on your own breath, meditate while walking. Among the old gravestones, in a cemetery where you, too, may one day lie. You cannot uproot your own roots; they are imprinted within us, along with our conscience, our pain, our suffering, but also with beautiful smiles amid the raindrops. "Where Silence Used to Sleep" is both a sublime and earthy album. It has all the necessary ingredients to tear me apart from the inside. I’ve written many times about this style: it must be played from the heart, otherwise its full power won’t shine through. I think, I know, I feel, and I sense that the Italians have poured a piece of themselves into these songs. The next time I visit the places that are forever etched in my memory, I’ll definitely take this album with me. There’s something magically alluring and unsettling about it that compels me to keep coming back to it. The emptiness, pain, and endless sorrow of the human soul! Cold, restless doom death metal that will envelop you in a web of gloomy thoughts!


tracklist:
1. Fading Hollow 
2. Ghost Inside Tomorrow 
3. Where Silence Used to Sleep 
4. Absence Becomes Her 
5. A Quiet End 
6. Beneath the Unseen 
7. The Last Light 
8. Ashes of the Dawn 
9. Everfall 

band:

A few questions - interview with doom death metal band from Italy - IN VESPRO.


A few questions - interview with doom death metal band from Italy - IN VESPRO.

Answered Luca (vocals, guitars) and Emanuela (guitars), thank you!

Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? When was it founded and what style of music do you play?

Luca: In Vespro was founded in 2025, although the project actually began earlier as a personal songwriting effort. I had already written most of the material before the full line-up came together. Musically, we play atmospheric doom/death metal rooted in the early ‘90s tradition, but our focus isn’t on recreating a particular era. What matters most to us is creating an immersive emotional experience built around melancholy and atmosphere. The songs are meant to be lived rather than simply listened to.

Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?

Luca: The recording process was very relaxed and focused. Since the songs had already taken shape long before entering the studio, I knew exactly what I wanted to achieve. The album was mixed and mastered by me at my Mørknatt Studio, so I took care of everything. I wasn’t looking for an overly polished production; I wanted something organic, natural and emotionally honest.


How many copies were released and which formats were used for this new edition?

Luca: At the moment the album is available digitally and on Digipak CD through Meuse Music Records.

Who wrote the lyrics, how were they created, and what are they about?

Emanuela: I wrote all the lyrics together with Luca. They developed alongside the music rather than independently from it. I never started with a story I wanted to tell. Instead, I tried to translate the emotions suggested by the music into words. The lyrics revolve around silence, memory, absence, loss and the slow erosion of both places and emotions. They’re intentionally open-ended because I’d rather evoke feelings than explain them.

Who created the band’s logo, and who took care of the artwork and online presence? How important are social networks to you?

Luca: The visual identity of the band has always been very important to me because it complements the music. Every visual element should reflect the same atmosphere conveyed by the songs. The logo was created by an amazing artist, Cristophe Szpajdel. As for social media, I see it as a useful tool to reach people who might connect with our music. At the same time, I don’t think it should ever become more important than the music itself. In the end, the music has to speak for itself.


Which label did you choose to release the album, and why? Are you satisfied with the way they represent the band?

Luca: We released the album through Meuse Music Records because they immediately understood what In Vespro was about. They approached the project with genuine enthusiasm and never tried to influence its artistic direction. That kind of respect is extremely important to me. So far, working with them has been a very positive experience.

Which bands do you admire the most, and where do you find your inspiration? 

Luca: The early works of Katatonia, Anathema, Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride have certainly been very important influences throughout the years. That said, inspiration doesn’t come exclusively from music. Literature, nature, abandoned places and everyday emotions often leave a deeper impression on me than albums do. Most of the ideas behind In Vespro come from personal reflections rather than direct musical references.

Did you send the album to other labels? How was the response?

Luca: I contacted a few labels that I felt could genuinely appreciate this kind of music, but from the moment Meuse Music Records showed their interest, it quickly became clear that they were the right home for the album. Their approach was straightforward, respectful and enthusiastic, which made the decision an easy one.


How many shows have you played? Do you prefer clubs or festivals, and which performance stands out the most?

Emanuela: As In Vespro is still a new band, we haven’t played any live shows yet. However, we’re actively working to bring the band on stage as soon as possible. Our songs were written with a strong live dimension in mind, so we’re really looking forward to sharing them with an audience. When it comes to live performances, we don’t have a preference between clubs and festivals, we believe each offers a unique atmosphere and experience. Our goal is simply to perform wherever the music can connect with people and create an intense, memorable experience.

What are your plans for the future? What do you hope to achieve with IN VESPRO?

Luca: The immediate goal is to bring Where Silence Used To Sleep on stage and let people experience it live. Beyond that, I simply want to keep writing honest music without feeling pressured to follow trends or expectations. If people genuinely connect with what we create, that’s already more rewarding than any commercial achievement.

How and where can fans get in touch with the band?

Luca: The easiest way is through our official social media pages, where we regularly post news and updates about the band. Fans can also follow Meuse Music Records for release announcements and future live dates. We’re always happy to hear from people who connect with our music.

Thanx for the interview.

https://meusemusicrecords.bandcamp.com/album/in-vespro-where-silence-used-to-sleep-mmr078





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