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Atmospheric / Post-Black Metal — Calabria, Italy (2017–present) Cruel Life Inside is an active black metal project from Calabria, Italy, founded in 2017. The band blends atmospheric and post-black metal elements, with lyrical themes centered on nature, woods, and dreams. Their aesthetic leans toward introspection and emotional immersion, though no lineup or discography is currently listed.

• Origin: Calabria, Italy

• Formed: 2017

• Genre: Atmospheric / Post-Black Metal

• Themes: Nature, Woods, Dreams

• Status: Active

• Label: Casus Belli Musica

• Compilation Appearances:

  • “Ignis” on Atmospheric Black Metal Compilation 2021 (BMC Productions)

  • “Loricum” on You Matter (Ripcord Records)

Each release deepens the band’s descent into emotional darkness, with lo-fi production, anguished screams, and bleak atmospheres. Their sound is rooted in the depressive black metal tradition, echoing influences like Silencer, Happy Days, or early Lifelover.

 

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  Giando Sestito Bass (2017-present)
  See also: Bretus, Dripping Sin
  Francesco Brisinda Guitars, Programming (2017-present)
  Angelo Pellicano Vocals (2017-present)
  See also: Forgotten Hope

• Loricum Single 2019
  Eclipsis Vitae Full-length 2021