Despised Cruelty began in 2013 in Bełchatów as the atmospheric black metal solo project of visionary musician Michał Bentyn. After releasing a demo tape titled “Seasons”, Bentyn made the move to Łódź, where his project quickly evolved from a one-man endeavor into a full-fledged band. 2016 marked a turning point in the band’s history with the release of their second demo, “Fall of All the Divine”. Around this time, Despised Cruelty began to make their mark on the Polish music scene, performing live across the country and supporting international bands.
Their first full-length album, “Łez padół”, was released in 2019, solidifying their reputation in the scene. During the pandemic, the band retreated to work on new material.
The evolution of Despised Cruelty showcases the determination and creativity deeply rooted in black metal, hinting at a promising future for this Polish band.
After 5 years Despised Cruelty released second studio album.
Band comments their latest release:
“Niech zdycha is a bold fusion of modern melodic influences with a distinctly urban feel. Powerful riffs and haunting melodies are combined with aggressive, provocative lyrics, creating a soundscape characterized by hopelessness, anger, and profound dissatisfaction with the current state of the world. Through this uncompromising expression of despair, it captures the raw emotions of a generation disillusioned with the present.”
Music for “Niech zdycha” album was recorded by Sławomir Papis at Case Studio. All tracks were mixed and mastered by Jakub Piotrowski. Cover photography was done by Daniel Pryga, where layout by Michał Bentyn. Album was released on December 18th, 2024 by Talheim Records Germany on digital format and jewelcase CD.
