Exilium Noctis - Pactum Diaboli (2025) Hi-Res

Exilium Noctis's 2025 album, Pactum Diaboli, marks a more mature direction for the Greek black/death metal band. The album, released via Black Lion Records, delves into themes of religious conflict, the human soul, and the Faustian pact. According to the promotional material, Pactum Diaboli explores the concept of making deals with darkness, drawing inspiration from the Faust legend and real human struggles.

The album is described as a progression in the band's sound, incorporating more technical riffs and complex compositions while retaining a black metal atmosphere. The title track, "Pactum Diaboli," features guest vocals from Henri Sattler of God Dethroned, which is noted to add significant depth to the song.

Decibel Magazine, which featured a full album stream, quoted the band stating that "'Pactum Diaboli,' represents a major step forward for us, both musically and conceptually... It explores the idea of making a pact with one's own darkness... For us, Exilium Noctis is not just a band, it's a way to face the shadows inside us and turn them into sound.”

Metal Storm indicates that the album was recorded at S. Recordings Studios in Volos, Greece, and mixed and mastered at Sound Abuse Productions Studio in Athens, Greece.