Photo credit: Peter Beste

Portland melodic black metal outfit, Uada, are about to drop their new, acoustic 6 track, Interwoven. The record arrives on Friday, April 10th, through Eisenwald Records, and includes stripped down reworkings of the band’s tracks, as well as Rome and Nirvana covers. Keep reading for more.

Pre-order Interwoven here: https://uada.lnk.to/interwoven

“The idea of Interwoven – an acoustic journey tracing one song from each chapter of our discography – was first envisioned on the very day Uada was conceived: October 1st, 2014,” says Uada founder and frontman Jake Superchi. “In those early conversations, when laying out the future I sought to create, I recall sharing the concept of a stripped, atmospheric interpretation, supported by the haunting resonance of strings – cello or violin. At the time, the notion was met with skepticism, perhaps even dismissal. Yet it was an idea I knew would one day take form. It had to.”

“Uada has always drawn from a wide spectrum of influences – many of which extend far beyond the traditional boundaries of black metal,” he continues. “With Interwoven, we sought to peel back the layers and reveal the vastness of these realms; to immerse the listener in both the foreign and the familiar, in textures that challenge and comfort in equal measure.”

“More than a sonic experiment, this album was a deliberate act of vulnerability. It was a personal and collective trial – a chance to step outside the acquainted shadows and embrace the uncertain light. The earliest intent was to craft something primitive and ritualistic, echoing the ancestral tones of ancient Pagan folk. Vocally, we anticipated a palette of whispers, chants, and throat singing. There was never a plan to explore clean, melodic singing – until an improvised vocal passage in “Djinn” revealed something unexpected. That unscripted moment sparked the foundation of what would become this album. With the band’s enthusiastic support, the recording process began – without a script, without rehearsal, and with full commitment to spontaneity and truth.”

Interwoven was engineered and mixed at Obsidian Spells, between Summer 2023 and Spring 2024, by Jake Superchi. It was mastered by Arthur Rizk, with cover art from Peter Beste.

Interwoven tracklisting:
01 Djinn
02 Devoid of Light
03 The Dark Winter
04 The Purging Fire
05 Der Brandtaucher (Rome cover)
06 Something in the Way (Nirvana cover)

Recording lineup:
Jake Superchi – All vocals, guitars, and percussion
Nate Verschoor – Bass

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