ERDVE

Confront the Weight of Memory on

Nyra

ERDVE introduce the emotional architecture of Epigrama

“Sludge just doesn’t come heavier than this.” — Everything is Noise

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ERDVE – NYRA (Official Music Video)

Lithuanian experimental metal band ERDVE reveal “Nyra”, the lead single from their upcoming full-length album Epigrama. The track introduces the emotional and conceptual gravity that shapes the record, presenting grief not as a fleeting reaction but as a force that traps the individual within cycles of memories and unresolved responsibilities.

Driven by dense atmosphere and deliberate pacing, “Nyra” unfolds as a suffocating meditation on loss and recollection. The composition develops through carefully structured tension rather than sudden aggression, allowing heavy, atmospheric guitars and restrained rhythmic movement to create a gradual sense of psychological pressure. This controlled intensity reflects the album’s broader commitment to intentional songwriting, where each element contributes to a cohesive emotional architecture.

Accompanying the single, ERDVE present a music video filmed at the Park of Europe in Joneikiškės, Lithuania. The visual unfolds among monumental sculptural works, including Double Negative Pyramid by Sol LeWitt (1999), Space of Unknown Growth by Magdalena Abakanowicz (1998), Lying Head by A. Jacovskis (2001), Chamber of Light by Aleš Veselý (1997), and White by Artūras Raila (1992).

Watch NYRA on the Season of Mist YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/FJwp2NnB92s

EPIGRAMA is out May 29th via Season of Mist.

Pre-order & pre-save: https://orcd.co/erdveepigrama

Additional Video Credits:

Director and DOP – Vaidotas Darulis

Crew:

Adomas Varnelis

Karolis Urbanavičius

Valdas Voveraitis

Simas Kazlauskas and family

Kernius Marcinkevičius

Praise for ERDVE’s ‘Savigaila’:

“Savigaila remains an overwhelming offering… unleashing an unstoppable Baltic shock wave.” — Sputnik Music

“Savigaila is about as punishing an album as you are likely to hear in 2021.” — Everything is Noise

“The contrast created by Savigaila is seizing, visceral and explosive.” — Acta Infernalis

“Savigaila sounds like a runaway train from the very first minute.” — Zware Metalen

“Savigaila further develops Erdve’s crushing intensity into songs that pulverise and smash.” — Wonderbox Metal

“Savigaila is a profoundly subtle and powerful work.” — Ave Noctum

“With Savigaila the scene gets another band to watch, as Erdve are certainly on a good path […]” — Veil of Sound

“Savigaila is a triumph of extremity and tranquility.” — Scream Blast Repeat

Tracklist:

1. Epigrama (04:32)

2. Nyra (05:32)

3. Skepsis (05:07)

4. Ydos (05:34)

5. Trukmė (06:40)

6. Svertas (05:39)

7. Raukšlės (04:22)

8. Skleistis (05:16)

Full runtime: 42:48

Country: Lithuania (LT)

Genre: Experimental Sludge Metal/Metalcore

FFO: Botch, Nails, Portrayal of Guilt, Neurosis

Photo by © Erdve

ERDVE is a metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania, experimenting with extreme music since 2016.

In 2017, the band signed a record contract with SEASON OF MIST records, who later released their debut album VAITOJIMAS (translated as: Moaning). The album has set a strong foundation for the band to keep pushing the limits of creativity within the framework of heavy, yet atmospheric metal iterations.

Their second album SAVIGAILA (translated as: Self-loathing) was released by Season of Mist in 2021, and has presented a different and more abrasive approach towards composing and storytelling, focusing on the intensity, unpredictability and drama.

The band is known to dive into unexpected ventures by choosing to perform in places that intuitively seem incoherent to the type of music being played or are not considered to be regular venues. First such show took place in the church of St. John’s 2019 and another one in Lukiškės Ex-Prison, both in Vilnius, Lithuania.

After the second album, the band took some time to rediscover their relationship with music and identified the elements that would convey their future vision in the most truthful way. This idea is followed by their 2026 release – EPIGRAMA, that delivers a familiar, yet a fundamentally different approach towards experimenting within the confines of heavy music and reflective storytelling. The goal was to craft a meticulous consistency between the music, lyrics and sound production, where every aspect of the song works together to create meaningful impact. This album marks a new beginning for ERDVE, in the process of rediscovery, experimentation and raw expression.

Line-up:

Vaidotas Darulis — Vocals, Guitars

Adomas Varnelis — Guitar

Valdas Voveraitis — Drums

Karolis Urbanavičius — Bass

Production Credits:

Self-produced by Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mixed Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mastered by Vaidotas Darulis.

Cover Art:

Photography by Vaidotas Darulis.

Vainius Česnauskas (https://www.instagram.com/vainius.art/),

Marija Česnauskienė-Dvarionaitė (https://www.instagram.com/maryces.art/).

Follow Erdve:
Bandcamp: https://erdvesom.bandcamp.com/album/