Melodic black metal band USQUAM, hailing from France, will release a new single Ego Sum (Qui Sum), on December 13th. This is the second excerpt from the album Ex Nihilo, due for release on January 31st through Source Atone Records.
About the band
Since 2018, USQUAM has been crafting intense blackened metal, blending elements of black, death, doom, and post-metal. In this universe where violence meets melancholy, the band takes inspiration from the work of bands like Behemoth, Naglfar, Dark Funeral, and Anorexia Nervosa. Through lyrics in French, Latin, and English, they transcend linguistic barriers to delve into the depths of the human soul. Each word becomes a vessel for emotion, introspection, and even an existential quest.
After releasing their debut EP Reborn in 2021 through Wormholedeath Records, USQUAM is now preparing to unveil their new album, Ex Nihilo, set for release on January 31st, 2025, via Source Atone Records. This album marks a turning point in their evolving composition and production, featuring writing that is both more diverse and unsettling. The addition of Jessy Christ on vocals also brings a new dimension to USQUAM’s universe. Her voice, rich with a thousand shades of rage and flawless mastery, takes listeners on an unreturnable journey into the depths and madness. Mixed by Frédéric Gervais at Studio Henosis, the album reflects USQUAM’s ambition to expand their horizons, while staying true to their dark essence.
About the new album and the advanced singles
After Altar Ego, USQUAM will release a second single on December 13th: Ego Sum (Qui Sum) or I Am (Who I Am). This track questions our understanding of identity and embodies the band’s fierce musical aggression. Indeed, it delivers extreme metal that is both raw and grandiose. A prophetic choir exalts mystical omnipotence before the vocals turn acidic and violent. The lyrics, in English, French, and Latin, emphasize the convergence of time, symbolized by an endless cycle. The music video, directed by Alwan (the band’s bassist), depicts a car journeying along winding roads. Inside, a sinister crew transports an individual to their mysterious client. Is his fate sealed ? Will the plan go as expected ? Through this narrative, USQUAM explores themes of ego and duality. Therefore, we are not always what we believe ourselves to be.
