After teasing progressive and metal fans with a fascinating variety of singles, the sophomore album “From Nothing” by Benthos is officially out: Across 12 tracks, the band is not just captivating listens through a strong range of diversity and energetic deliveries, but are telling a thoughtful, inspiring story of humankind in its full variety. Thriving in spaces between modern progressive metal, mathcore, and post-hardcore, each single on the record highlights the band’s fearless, eclectic approach. Benthos’ “From Nothing” is for those who crave music that’s unapologetically heavy and unhinged, yet also delicately melodic, jazz-infused, and dreamlike.
“If you’re feeling courageous, adventurous and curious to hear music that defies description, “From Nothing,” is unlike anything else you’ll hear this year.” – the prog report
“I’ve run out of ways to tell you how utterly brilliant and utterly mental this album is. Just go and listen to it. It’s the stuff you tell your grandchildren about.” – GBHBL
“Benthos could seriously stir things up. And anyone approaching this quintet with these expectations is in for a surprise—perhaps in the best sense of the word.” – Metal.de
“Excellent representatives of a modern progressive metal perspective, Benthos sound impressive and daring—yet always in search of substance. This is a band striving to break the mold.” – Rocking
“Any initial doubts about whether the Italians might be going a bit overboard eventually dissolve—and by that point, the question of genius or madness has also been answered. From Nothing challenges and rewards.” – Powermetal
The band shares about the album: “We’ve poured our hearts and souls into “From Nothing”, and we’re beyond thrilled for you to hear it and connect with it in your own way. Creating this album encouraged us to experiment with new sounds and take risks that pushed our creativity to personal new heights. It’s been a wild ride, and now we’re finally ready to share it with you.”
“As A Cordyceps” follows on prior released singles “Pure”, and “Fossil” which mark the first pieces of the upcoming record. The third single shows spaces where boundaries between humanity and nature blur in a symphony of wrath. Musically exploding with intensity and chaos while captivating all the same, “As A Cordyceps” reinforces what listeners can expect to hear in the new album and showcases that “From Nothing” will present a journey worth listening to.
Benthos – From Nothing Tracklist: 1.It Starts 2.From Nothing 3.Let Me Plunge 4.As a Cordyceps 5.Fossil 6.Recompose 7.The Giant Child 8.Pure 9.Athletic Worms 10.Perpetual Drone Monkeys 11.To Everything 12.It Ends
“From Nothing” is available in the following formats:
•Ltd. CD Digipak •Standard CD Jewelcase (US only) •Ltd. clear-black marbled LP
About Benthos Benthos is an experimental progressive metal band from Milan, Italy. Formed in 2018, the quintet gained recognition in the Italian metal scene by opening for The Contortionist in 2019 in their home country. Their debut album, “II”, released in 2021, is defined by its technical edge, complex rhythms, and heavy, dynamic guitar work balanced with serene, melodic interludes. Benthos’ live performances, described as hypnotic and chaotic, have taken them across Italy and Europe, including a notable appearance at Milan’s Dissonance Festival in 2023. While working on their sophomore record “From Nothing”, Benthos signed with label InsideOutMusic, which marks a significant milestone for the Italian band. Their first single output under their new label, “Fossil”, was met with great praise and interest within the modern progressive music scene for their upcoming record. “From Nothing” will be the band’s second album and will be released April 11th, 2025, via InsideOutMusic.
