#NEWS : AZOG – Melodic Black Metal from Italy

Azog is a melodic black metal band from Trani, Italy, formed in 2016 from the remnants of a previous project called "Vorators," which disbanded in 2008. The band's lineup includes founder Aldo Musacco on vocals and lead guitar, Leonardo Del Duca on rhythm guitar, Raffaele Lastella on bass, and Giovanni Scaringi on drums.

Their discography began with the self-produced demo "...From the Ashes" in 2018, featuring tracks like "Through the Burning Ashes of Mankind," "Dechristianize All," and "Satan's Reign." This was followed by the 2019 split album "Obscura Liturgia," a collaboration with three other Italian black metal bands—Veratrum, Ulfhednar, and Angrenost—each representing different regions of Italy.

On December 3, 2021, Azog released their debut full-length album, "Ab Chai Ruinis," under Wine and Fog Productions. The album comprises eight tracks, including "Through the Burning Ashes of Mankind," "Dechristianize All," and "Satan's Reign." It features collaborations with notable musicians from the Italian metal scene: Marco Aquino (Suite Noire) composed the intro and outro, Snarl (Black Faith) provided guest vocals on "The Descender Litany," D. (Eyelids) on "Chains of Doom," and Xes (Infernal Angels) on "Nihilistic Dream." The album was recorded by Raùl Ortiz of Indio Production and mixed and mastered by Matteo Labianca of Kaali Inanna Production.

In recent developments, Azog performed live on January 25, 2025, at Scumm (Cave Room) in Pescara, sharing the stage with The Skullthrone, a blackened death metal band from Campobasso. The concert commenced at 10:00 PM, with an entry fee of €5 and required an Arci membership card, which was available for purchase at the venue and valid for access to all Arci spaces nationwide.

Fans can stream Azog's music on their official SoundCloud page. For the latest updates and information, Azog maintains an active presence on social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Contacts:

Email: azog.info@gmail.com | aldo.musacco@libero.it

FB: https://facebook.com/AzogBand 

IG: https://instagram.com/azog.band