Hiraeth

by Abstracted

Hiraeth cover art

Brazilian group Abstracted’s 'Hiraeth' is a conceptual work of extreme progressive metal, released on February 20, 2026. The album's title, a Welsh word for a melancholic yearning for something lost, informs its lyrical themes of redemption, loss, and self-discovery. Musically, the album features a highly technical style, blending brutal death metal riffs with atmospheric passages, jazz fusion elements, and complex, cinematic structures. The record includes guest appearances from Chaney Crabb of Entheos and guitarist Igor Bollos, with artwork by Roberto Eremita reflecting the album's themes of longing and existential emptiness.

Genres

  • Death Metal
  • Thrash Metal

Tracklist

  1. Axis
  2. Languish (Ft. Chaney Crabb)
  3. Sirens
  4. To Quench This Insatiable Thirst (Ft. Igor Bollos)
  5. Requiem
  6. The Barren Grave of God
  7. The Utter End