81db - Nostos (2025)

The 2025 release Nostos by Italian-Greek progressive metal band 81db marks the band's first full-length album in over a decade. Though no English-language reviews are currently available, factual details confirm its release on June 6, 2025. The album introduces a new vocalist, Luca Giannoni, who joined in 2022, bringing a refreshed dynamic to their lineup.

Formed in Florence in 2006 by guitarist Kostas Ladopoulos, 81db are known for combining heavy metal riffs with progressive structures and Greek folk influences. They describe their sound as “a rock musical kaleidoscope” reflecting both Western and Eastern elements. Nostos follows their earlier albums Evaluation (2009), Impressions (2011), and A Blind Man’s Dream (2013).

The album was produced by Ladopoulos and signals a return to full-length work after several years of singles and EPs. While reviews are yet to appear, the band’s established style suggests a continuation of their fusion-driven musical direction.