Romanian black metal band Genune released their third full-length album on May 17th. Titled Infinite Presence, the six track record came out via Belgian label Consouling Sounds.
About the band
Originally formed in 2012, Genune found its true beginning with the release of its debut album, Cern Sol, in 2018. The band’s sound is best described as ‘atmospheric post-black metal’, opting for compositions that unfold organically with peaks of intensity followed by calmer interludes, wherein influences from genres ranging from, but not limited to shoegaze, electronic, americana, Anatolian rock, converge in a coherent and personal blend.
Themes of time, consciousness, identity and life make the bulk of the band’s lyrical content, expressed through an attempted modernist poetic approach. Their sophomore release in 2021, Inert & Unerring, expanded upon this vision, delving further into the concept of identity.
Comprised of members Dragos, Cosmin, Istvan, Abel and Victor, Genune released their third album, Infinite Presence, a work that invites listeners on a journey of reflection, remembrance, light, gratitude. Infinite Presence came to existence between Summer 2023 and Summer 2024. Moreover, it is the product of the most radiant hope and the deepest absence.
ALBUM CREDITS:
Dragos Chiriches – guitars, synths, acoustic guitar
Cosmin Farcau – guitars
Istvan Vladareanu – bass, vocals
Abel Paduret – drums
Victor Neicutescu – vocals
Produced by Genune.
Mixed and mastered by Victor Neicutescu.
Drums, voice & acoustic guitar recorded at Torion Recording Studio by Nimrod Szedlacsek.
Guitars, bass & synth recorded at home.
Guitar solo on Little Fountains performed by Victor Neicutescu.
Waves on I Want You Here recorded at the Black Sea by Florentin Popa.
Artwork layout by Eduard Szilagyi.
Artwork photography by YAP studio.
CD photography by Sorina.
Artwork painting by Sorina.
All music and lyrics written by Dragos Chiriches.
Arranged by Genune.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Dark Bombastic Evening festival 14-16 August 2025 in Alba Iulia, Romania
TRACKLIST:
The Sun Will Always Shine
Little Fountains
Stay a Little Longer
To Not Grow Old
Infinite Presence
I Want You Here
