Italian metal quintet Benthos kick off the year with a bang: With Pure, they are officially releasing the second single from their upcoming album.
The as-yet-unnamed album, set to be released this spring, will mark Benthos’ second full-length record. Pure clearly showcases a different side to the band while maintaining the band’s distinct identity. The single creates an addictive dynamic, blending crystalline tones, melodic guitars, and delicate vocals that erupt into a powerful scream, all while leaning into a lighter prog sound. Lyrically, it explores themes of shedding materialism and embracing pure existence and a fair bit of a Mars Volta meets TesseracT sort of vibe.
Here’s the video for Pure:
Benthos is an experimental progressive metal band from Milan, Italy. Formed in 2018, the quintet gained recognition in the Italian metal scene by opening for The Contortionist in 2019 in their home country.
Their debut album, II, released in 2021, is defined by its technical edge, complex rhythms, and heavy, dynamic guitar work balanced with serene, melodic interludes. Benthos’ live performances, described as hypnotic and chaotic, have taken them across Italy and Europe, including a notable appearance at Milan’s Dissonance Festival in 2023.
While working on their sophomore record, Benthos signed with label InsideOutMusic, which marks a significant milestone for the Italian band.
