Exilium Noctis - Pactum Diaboli

Black Lion Records is thrilled to present Greek black/death metal conjurors Exilium Noctis’ sophomore album, Pactum Diaboli, arriving on CD and digital formats on May 9.

Formed in 2021 by Thyragon and Omega, Exilium Noctis is an intense black/death metal outburst steeped in darkness and melancholy. Based in Volos, Thessaly, the group channels malice and monstrous fury into macabre hymns, crafted for the chosen ones, the seekers of the void, in the absence of light and false idols.

The release of their debut album, Fragments of Apocalypse, in 2022 via Sleaszy Rider Records marked a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution, as they began garnering attention within the extreme metal underground. Riding the momentum of that release, Exilium Noctis took to the stage regularly, performing alongside acts such as Akhlys, Sakis Tolis, Kawir, Varathron, Yoth Iria, and Deviser. A standout highlight came with their appearance at Golden R Festival, where they shared the stage with legendary names like Mayhem, Gaerea, Sorcerer, Warlord, Mystic Prophecy, and Grave Digger.

Now, Exilium Noctis return with a more mature aural vision in 2025. The upcoming full-length, Pactum Diaboli, emerges as a dark and imposing work, exploring themes of religious conflict, the human soul, and the Faustian pact with Mephistopheles. The album delves deep into the concept of making deals with the devil, with its title symbolizing the eternal struggle between temptation and the soul’s redemption. Marking a clear progression in their sound, Exilium Noctis embraces technical intricacy while preserving the bleak purity of black metal, making this their most ambitious work yet. 

Among other guests, Henri Sattler of God Dethroned contributes his vocals on the title track. The haunting intro of “Devil’s March” includes a dialogue between Mephistopheles and Faust, taken from Jan Švankmajer’s film Faust.