ULTHIMA Symphony Of The Night

Every now and then, you stumble upon new music entirely by accident, and that’s exactly how I discovered Ulthima’s debut album on YouTube. Information about the band is surprisingly scarce, but what I did find suggests that Ulthima is a Mexican‑Finnish collaboration. Guitarist Ricardo Escobar and bassist Antonio Valdès founded the band in Mexico roughly a decade ago before relocating to Finland, where they completed the lineup with vocalist Tuomas Antila, drummer Ville Nummisalo, and keyboardist Niko Sutinen.

Symphony of the Night has been in development for several years, but the finished product was finally released a few weeks ago through Inverse Records. Musically, the band delivers Scandinavian‑styled melodic death metal through and through. Originality isn’t the album’s defining trait, but the strength of the songwriting is undeniable. All nine tracks offer high‑quality melodic death metal packed with memorable melodies, harmonies, sharp lead work, and vocals that fit the genre perfectly.

Listeners will easily draw parallels to Eternal Tears of Sorrow, Norther, and even early Children of Bodom, useful reference points that give a clear idea of what to expect. What matters most, though, is that Symphony of the Night is simply a joy to listen to. It’s one of the most enjoyable melodic death metal albums I’ve encountered in years.

For fans of the genre, this one comes highly recommended. Well done.

Discography;

Symphony Of The Night (2021)