With Ursus Sanguine, Swiss black metal project Szivilizs summons an album steeped in ritual, isolation, and a deep connection to forgotten landscapes. Released in 2020 on CD by Dominance of Darkness Records, this limited edition digipak is more than just another underground gem — it’s an atmospheric descent into history-soaked gloom, carried by lo-fi production and unfiltered emotion.

The brainchild of Iratus Proditor, this record builds on the raw, medieval textures explored in Grabsuchtslieder, but turns the focus further inward — conjuring a colder, slower-burning, and more sorrowful energy. You’ll find gravel-throated screams, mid-tempo black metal riffs, and a healthy layer of dungeon synth melodies that sit like moss on decaying architecture. The vibe is both majestic and miserable, like wandering through a ruined castle at dusk while the wind tells tales of blood and betrayal.

Tracks like “Ewig kreisend, der Mensch” and “Geissel des Ursus” feel more like curses than songs — raw, repetitive, and soaked in atmosphere. There’s a sense of ritualistic pacing, where melody and melancholy are allowed to unfold slowly, dragging you deeper into Szivilizs’ world. Synths swirl in and out like fog on mountaintops, and the production stays intentionally rough — making the whole thing feel unearthed rather than recorded.

This CD digipak edition is limited and gorgeously grim, featuring artwork and layout that match the record’s bleak, folkloric spirit. Whether you’re into dungeon synth-laced black metal, historical concept records, or just raw atmosphere done right, Ursus Sanguine deserves a spot in your collection next to Véhémence, Paysage d’Hiver, and Ungfell.