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Flamen is a melodic black metal band from Potenza, Italy, formed in 2012 and steeped in mythic and spiritual themes. The project’s origins trace back to an earlier incarnation where Valkus (Valkiria) was intended as the vocalist and had already laid the rhythmic foundation by performing drums in its preliminary form — a spectral presence that shaped Flamen’s ritual DNA.

Emerging from the same occult soil that birthed Ecnephias and Valkiria, Flamen was conceived as a vessel for ancestral traditions, spiritual introspection, and Mediterranean myth. Its sound blends melodic black metal with atmospheric and folk elements, often invoking ancient rites and esoteric symbolism.

Before the official formation in 2012, Valkus — known for his visionary work in Valkiria — was deeply involved in the project’s embryonic phase. He not only contributed drums to its earliest recordings but was originally envisioned as the lead vocalist, a role that would have infused the band with his signature solemnity and cinematic depth. Though the final lineup evolved differently, his influence remains embedded in Flamen’s structure, especially in its rhythmic and thematic architecture.

Released under Wolfspell Records, Flamen’s works are marked by lyrical devotion to myth, nature, and spiritual transcendence. The band continues to operate from Potenza, a locus of Italian ritual metal, and stands as a testament to the region’s rich underground lineage.

Flamen
Country of origin:Italy
Location:Potenza, Basilicata
Status:Active
Formed in:2012
Genre:Melodic Black Metal
Themes:Traditions, Myths, Spiritual
Current label:Wolfspell Records
Years active:2012-present

• Bartlett Green All instruments (2012-present)
  See also: ex-Warnungstraum, ex-Aryan Art, ex-Obscure Devotion

• Supremo Die EP 2013
  Furor Lunae Full-length 2019