The Nightshade – In Essence Divided

OE06423

UPC: ECHO223
Release Date: 2026-02-20

NIGHTSHADE, the alienating and passionate Swiss duo, returns to the music scene with a refreshed sonic identity, offering some of the band's most mesmerizing songs to date.
Infusing moods ranging from dark and psychedelic, to heavy and galloping riffs, "In Essence Divided" is a captivating creature inspired by the roots of Progressive from the 70's, by Avantgarde Black Metal of the last decade, by the melodic Metal of the 90's.
"In Essence Divided" is the first concept album of a trilogy. It explores the motives of cosmogonies as told in mythologies from all around the world.
"In Essence Divided" should delight fans of Progressive Metal à la OPETH, but also those enjoying an uncanny mix of styles and influences from PINK FLOYD to BLOOD INCANTATION, from SAMAEL to GOJIRA!