Rakinua dark folk/progressive entity unveils "Sacrilege" single, debut album "Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother" out soon

Dark folk/progressive entity RAKINUA unveil today their new single “Sacrilege”, offering a further glimpse into the immersive world shaped within the upcoming debut album “Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother”, due out on May 29th, 2026 via Dusktone.

Musically, the song reveals another side of RAKINUA’s multifaceted identity. Rooted initially in acoustic textures, folk-inspired arrangements and a solemn, almost meditative aura, “Sacrilege” slowly transforms into something far more dramatic and imposing. As tension builds, the composition expands into epic territory, introducing darker progressive shades, extreme metal elements and harsh vocal eruptions that intensify the song’s emotional and narrative weight.

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Emerging from a fertile intersection of sound and storytelling, RAKINUA stand as the convergence of two distinct creative forces: one driven by an insatiable urge toward musical expression, the other endowed with a rare gift for narrative architecture. Together, they have shaped a work that aspires not merely to be heard, but to be inhabited: a threshold into another world, where time dissolves and meaning is carved in ancient symbols.

Inspired by Alpine sacrificial sites that have borne witness to nearly three millennia of ritual practice, “Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother” unfolds as a concept album of rare depth and cohesion. Its narrative follows a priestess whose desperate attempts to appease increasingly wrathful gods ultimately condemn her tribe to ruin. This tragedy is revealed through the voice of an oracle, a liminal presence bridging past, present, and future: an eternal witness to a fate that cannot be undone.

Musically, RAKINUA traverse a wide and evocative spectrum. Their sound resonates with the ritualistic pulse of Heilung and Wardruna, the dark introspection of Myrkur, and the progressive depth of Opeth, Porcupine Tree, and Anathema. Yet these references serve only as distant constellations; “Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother” charts its own path, guided by an archaic, almost primordial spirit.

The album was produced by Fabio D'Amore (Serenity, Perchta) at Synonym Of Sound, with concept and lyrics crafted by Velis and Madame Noctinebra. Their work draws upon archaeological insight, a refined aesthetic sensibility, and the evocative power of a forgotten tongue intertwined with Raetic symbols. The result is a body of songs that feels both meticulously constructed and organically unearthed.

RAKINUA’s vision extends beyond the recorded form. Their ceremonial live manifestations - ranging from the electrifying Full Electric Tribe Ritual to the intimate Acoustic Tribe Ritual - translate the album’s essence into immersive, communal experiences. Each performance becomes an act of remembrance, a rekindling of something older than language itself.

With “Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother”, RAKINUA do not simply present a debut; they open a passage. It is an invitation to step into a narrative suspended between epochs, where the echo of forgotten rites still lingers—and where the future, though foreseen, may yet be resisted.

Tracklist:

01. The Prophecy

02. Sacrilege

03. First Vision of the Oracle

04. Goddess of the Night

05. Second Vision of the Oracle

06. Warrior of Light

07. Third Vision of the Oracle

08. Shepherd of the Clouds

09. Fourth Vision of the Oracle

10. Spirits of Waters

11. Fifth Vision of the Oracle

12. Terra

13. Hear Me

14. Last Vision of the Oracle

15. The Old Paths – Sangue

16. Peaceful Night