Explore the sacred domains

Ashlands is an atmospheric black metal and ambient project from Foligno (Perugia), Umbria, Italy, founded in 2019. The band explores themes of fantasy, spiritual journeys, philosophy, and inner thoughts, crafting immersive soundscapes that evoke introspection and mythic resonance.

Operating independently and unsigned, Ashlands blends raw black metal textures with ambient layers and meditative pacing. Their music is designed as a vessel for inner exploration — a sonic pilgrimage through imagined realms and philosophical thresholds. The project’s lyrical and conceptual focus suggests a deep engagement with metaphysical themes, where sound becomes ritual and atmosphere becomes vision.

Though detailed discography and lineup information remain limited, Ashlands maintains an active presence in the Italian underground, offering a contemplative and poetic alternative to more aggressive black metal traditions. Their work aligns with the lineage of bands that treat music as a spiritual and symbolic act — a journey inward, toward silence and meaning.

Timeline Summary Formed in 2019 in Foligno (Perugia), Umbria. Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal / Ambient. Themes: Fantasy, spiritual journeys, philosophy, inner thoughts. Status: Active. Label: Unsigned / Independent.

• Pyre Single 2019
  Ashlands I EP 2019
  Ashlands II EP 2020
  Ashlands III EP 2025