The renowned ensemble VESPERIAN SORROW has unveiled their latest single, “Traverse The Vorthonian Passage.” This track is the third to be released from the band’s highly-anticipated fifth studio album, Awaken the Greylight, which is set to be released on April 26th. The album marks the band’s triumphant return after a twelve-year hiatus, showcasing their artistic growth and evolution in the world of extreme metal.
“Traverse The Vorthonian Passage” is a testament to VESPERIAN SORROW’s unwavering commitment to their craft and passion. The song is now available for streaming on YouTube, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the band’s signature sound and prepare for the full album release.
Awaken the Greylight promises to be a captivating blend of atmospheric black metal and symphonic elements, offering listeners an intense and atmospheric journey filled with intricate melodies, powerful symphonies, and the raw energy that defines VESPERIAN SORROW’s unique sound. The album is a result of the band’s meticulous craftsmanship, with each track reflecting their dedication to their art and the music.
In addition to “Traverse The Vorthonian Passage,” VESPERIAN SORROW has previously released two other singles from Awaken the Greylight. The first, “A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment,” can be streamed on https://youtu.be/97dPSnQInaA, while the second, “An Epistle to the Prime Vivified,” is available on the music streaming platform https://orcd.co/an-epistle.
Pre-order the album atorcd.co/awaken-the-greylights to secure a copy before the official release.
Hailing from Austin, Texas, VESPERIAN SORROW has been an active force in the symphonic black metal scene since their inception in 1994. Originally formed as Unholy Descent, the band transformed into their current name, VESPERIAN SORROW, in 1999. Unlike many black metal groups that delve into themes of Satanism and anti-Christianity, VESPERIAN SORROW takes a distinctive approach in their lyrical content, exploring realms of the cosmos, sorrow, sadness, and darkness.
The band’s name itself, VESPERIAN SORROW, poetically alludes to their thematic focus, translating to “sadness or sorrow in the evening hours.”
Awaken the Greylight Tracklist:
- As The Pillars Were Raised
- Antediluvian – Proceeding The Unshaping
- An Epistle To The Prime Vivified
- Traverse The Vorthonian Passage
- A Dire Flight for the Black Fragment
- Seek the Last Priestess of Tyyk
- They Beheld the Chainbreaker’s Crowning Defiance
- Who Dwells Whithin The Blight Moon
- The Excillion Ontogenesis
- Awaken the Greylight

VESPERIAN SORROW consists of : Christopher Nunez on drums and keys, Will Rohirrim on guitars, Orlando Logan Olivero on vocals, and Gabe Reyes on bass.