ABOUT

INQUINAMENTUM · [in-kwi-na-MEN-tum] · Latin (noun)

Filth. Defilement. Corruption.

INQUINAMENTUM was born in 2012 in Leeds, UK. Formed by founding members REUBEN CHADWICK and CHRIS FAYERS, their aim was to write black metal with an atmospheric, depressive edge.

Their first album LUSTRUM was released in 2012 followed by LUMINESCENCE in 2013 with MATTHEW TURNER joining on vocal duties, both albums were released to positive reviews and captured a raw and dark atmosphere.

In 2014, for their next release the band wanted to expand their sound and worked with NATHAN MARSHALL on writing and arranging strings, choirs and orchestration for the album VOID with JOHN PESCOD joining them on vocals. VOID was released in 2015 to positive reception and reviews with tracks like RED STAINED SKY and BANNED TO THE NETHER.

INQUINAMENTUM followed VOID with 8342 in 2018, again incorporating the scoring and orchestral elements that were present on the previous album but with a darker, refined edge with tracks such as THE BLACKENED REVELRY and BENIGHT.

Now, 8 years later INQUINAMENTUM are back with their brand new album ABYSSAL. This time joined full time by THOMAS BLANC on Vocals and NATHAN MARSHALL on Bass. ABYSSAL is a return to the bands stripped back sound from their earlier releases, full of melancholy its raw, brooding atmosphere explores the darkest depths of madness, grief and loss.

ABYSSAL will be released on the 30th October 2026 on all streaming platforms as well as a physical CD release which… Read more