Released on August 3, 2021, Hexapla marked the beginning of Darkwave – a debut that set out to fuse the raw energy of thrash metal with emotional depth and intricate composition. The album’s six tracks, named after Origen of Alexandria’s monumental six-fold opus from around 200 A.D., each explore different yet interconnected facets of the same musical vision: speed, complexity, and deep emotional resonance.
But Hexapla was never meant to remain static. Nearly eight months after its initial release, a remixed and remastered version – Hexapla: The Remasters – saw the light of day on March 31, 2022. The once raw and dense sound was refined, gaining a more layered and polished character. Programmed synth bass lines were replaced with digitally modified guitar tracks, designed to mimic bass, adding greater clarity and a more organic feel. This iteration of Hexapla even earned a feature in Bandcamp’s New and Notable section on April 4, 2022 – yet, in the end, it still didn’t feel like the definitive version.
Determined to push the album to its full potential, the entire work was rebuilt from the ground up in 2024. Every detail was reimagined: the guitars were re-amped, the programmed MIDI drums were reinforced with real drum samples, and the pitch-corrected guitar track was finally replaced by an actual bass guitar. The result? A more mature, richer, and even more powerful sonic experience – one that fully realizes Hexapla’s original vision.
Track listing
- Hebrew (6:10)
- Secunda (6:29)
- Aquila (7:20)
- Symmachus (7:38)
- Septuagint (8:52)
- Theodotion (5:04)
Total playing time: 41:25