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Afraid of Destiny is a depressive black metal band from Italy, founded in 2012 by Vladimir Cochet (aka Black Tears). Initially conceived as a solo project, the band evolved into a collaborative entity, channeling themes of despair, inner torment, and existential collapse through atmospheric and post-black metal textures.

The project began as a personal outlet for emotional catharsis, blending raw black metal with ambient and symphonic elements. Over time, Afraid of Destiny expanded its lineup and sonic palette, incorporating clean vocals, melodic passages, and cinematic arrangements. Their music often explores the boundaries between depression, beauty, and nihilism — a ritual descent into the self.

Afraid of Destiny has released several full-length albums and EPs, including Agony, Rejection/Acceptance, and Inner Demons. Their work has been distributed through underground labels such as WormHoleDeath, My Kingdom Music, and Thrashocore, gaining recognition within the European DSBM and post-black metal scenes.

The band’s aesthetic — melancholic, introspective, and emotionally raw — positions it within the lineage of Italian acts that treat black metal as a vessel for psychological and spiritual exploration. Afraid of Destiny remains active, continuing to sculpt sonic landscapes where sorrow becomes sacred.

Timeline Summary Founded in 2012 by Black Tears as a solo project. Evolved into a full band with multiple collaborators. Released albums including Agony, Rejection/Acceptance, and Inner Demons. Explores depressive, atmospheric, and post-black metal styles. Themes: despair, depression, emotional collapse. Active and signed to various underground labels.

• Adimere All instruments (2012-2017), Vocals (2012), Bass, Drum programming (2017-2019), Guitars (rhythm), Keyboards (2017-present)
  See also: Nocturnal Nightmare, Starspawn of Cthulhu (live), ex-Follia Suicida, ex-Loneliness over Schizophrenic Trauma, ex-Vereor Nox, ex-I Sogni di Dickens, ex-Neoclassical Suicide, ex-Vitam Nihil Est
  J.S. Bass (2019-present)
  See also: Abyss Nöir
  R.M. Vocals (2019-present)
  See also: Miasmic Serum, ex-Marbas, ex-Nightmare Slave, ex-The Bleeding
  G.M. Drums (2022-present)
  See also: Miasmic Serum, Tenebro (live), ex-Kamion, ex-Inverecund (live)
  A.D.B. Guitars (lead), Keyboards (2022-2024, 2025-present)
  See also: Zima, ex-Catechon, ex-Rage of Vile, ex-Viridian Aura

• Demo 2013 Demo 2013
  Three Names, One Mind Split 2013
  Tears of Solitude Full-length 2013 1 (95%)
  Life: No More Split 2014
  ...Click the Switch... End It All...!!! Split 2014
  Coma II (Austere cover) Single 2014
  Abigail EP 2014
  Agony (Promo) Single 2015
  Hatred Towards Myself EP 2015
  Rehearsals Demo 2017
  Agony Full-length 2017
  An Answer to the Fake Underground Split 2017
  Promo Single 2018
  S.I.G.H.S. Full-length 2019 1
  Seventh Day of Madness (Live in Erfurt) Live album 2019
  Reflecting Under an Ascending Moon Single 2020
  Hear Me Single 2023
  Anti Single 2023
  Contra Omnes Full-length 2023