Stornelli Distopici

With “Stornelli Distopici”, Italy's Nulla+ unleash a debut that is as abrasive as it is compelling, a furious outpouring where raw black metal collides with the urgency of hardcore and the grit of crust to create an album that feels every bit as visceral as it is impossible to pigeonhole. Drawing inspiration from the Italian tradition of the stornello, a form of satirical folk verse, the band transforms eleven short, incendiary tracks into a fiercely pessimistic reflection on the human condition, turning social criticism and disillusionment into the driving force behind every composition.

Far from being a mere succession of violent outbursts, “Stornelli Distopici” impresses with the effortless way it weaves together unmistakably black metal-inspired riffs, the immediacy of hardcore, the filth of stenchcore and even unexpected flashes of black 'n' roll, resulting in a sound that is dynamic, unpredictable and bursting with personality. Performed entirely in Italian and wrapped in a deliberately lo-fi production that reinforces its raw, streetwise character, this debut radiates an infectious energy that keeps drawing the listener back, especially if you're looking for music that pushes well beyond the conventional boundaries of black metal.