Rising from the ashes of Leukotomy, Imperatus channels chaos into precise brutality. Blending black, death, and thrash metal, the Hanoi-based band pushes sonic and thematic boundaries while fiercely championing independence, self-production, and resistance against conformity in Vietnam’s growing metal scene.
Pale, the genre-defying band rooted in Japan’s underground, is carving a unique niche for themselves with their emotionally charged post-black metal sound. In their first-ever interview in Vietnam, the band shares insights into their evolution, artistic drive, and plans for the future. From their love for Alcest and Deafheaven to their distinctive blend of noise, post-metal, and black metal, Pale
Hanoi’s black/death metal force Imperatus returns with The Dusk of Hopeless Dreams—a brutal, atmospheric album that dives deep into themes of vengeance and despair. Now streaming on Bandcamp and all major platforms.
