Gaerea

Formed in Porto, Portugal, in 2016, Gaerea is a collective known for a sound that blends black metal with post-black and alternative metal elements. The band maintains a distinct visual identity through the use of masks during performances. Their discography includes the full-length albums Mirage (2022) and Coma (2024), both released through Season of Mist. The group’s lyrical themes frequently explore concepts of misanthropy, narcissism, self-destruction, and mental numbness. Musically, Gaerea utilizes dense soundscapes and intense dynamics to convey their themes, moving beyond traditional black metal structures to incorporate atmospheric and cinematic qualities.