Frentrum

The Profile

Frentrum is an Italian black metal band from Abruzzo. Originating in 1996 and later revived, the trio channels raw, slow, atmospheric black metal with clear Darkthrone and Burzum influences. Demo 2014 appeared on cassette; the EP Dalle Profondità followed on CD via Land Of Fog Records, featuring covers including Darkthrone’s Transilvanian Hunger.

Based in Abruzzo, Italy; origins in 1996 with a later restart. Described as a trio with Ant as the project’s driving force and Falco on vocals. Releases include Demo 2014 (cassette) and Dalle Profondità (CD, Land Of Fog Records). Music is lo‑fi, slow, and rooted in the 1990s Norwegian scene; includes covers of Darkthrone and GG Allin.

Reviews portray Frentrum as an Abruzzo-born black metal group with 1996 origins and a revival around 2014. Their sound is raw, slow, and atmospheric, openly indebted to Darkthrone and Burzum. Demo 2014 arrived on cassette; Dalle Profondità followed on CD via Land Of Fog Records, adding notable covers. Reception ranges from strong appreciation of intent and execution to criticism for clichés and limited originality.