Ætheria Conscientia is a progressive black metal band formed in 2016. After Tales from Hydhradh (2018) and Corrupted Pillars of Vanity (2021), the quintet released their third album The Blossoming on Frozen Records in 2024, confirming a singular identity at the crossroads of Oranssi Pazuzu, Mastodon and Enslaved. Their music combines the fury of black metal, progressive structures and psychedelic bursts in a science-fiction universe. They tell the story of humanity's forced exodus, compelled to flee an Earth ravaged by centuries of ecological excess. Each album stands as a fresco where cosmic narratives and dense soundscapes intertwine. With The Blossoming, Ætheria Conscientia pursues its quest: to give shape to the imaginary worlds that haunt our tomorrows.
FFO: Oranssi Pazuzu, Mastodon, Melechesh