Oraculum “Hybris Divina”

Label: Invictus Productions · Year: 2026

One of the long-standing acts of the Chilean metal underground, Oraculum return with their third album after roughly sixteen years of activity. The band delivers a form of death metal that is deeply rooted in old-school traditions, drawing heavily from first-wave influences such as Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, and Possessed. At times, the songwriting leans strongly toward early Celtic Frost and raw 80s doom metal, giving the album a distinctly primitive and ritualistic feel.

Occult and supernatural themes run throughout the record, perfectly aligned with the band’s devotion to first-wave aesthetics. These influences are not used as decoration but form the backbone of the compositions, resulting in songs that feel sincere, energetic, and genuinely fun to listen to. The band clearly commits to a cult-oriented sound, and that dedication works in their favour—nothing here feels forced or lame. Instead, the album comes across as a pure expression of the music they love and live by.

That said, the album’s Achilles’ heel lies in the mixing and production. At times, the snare and drum recordings sound underdeveloped, slightly weakening the overall impact. Despite this, fans of old-school, first-wave-influenced death metal with strong doom elements will likely enjoy this album as much as I did.