In 2026 The Fifth Alliance returns with their new album ‘Stenahoria’ – a dark and compelling work that once again pushes the boundaries between doom, post-, and black metal. Central to this musical storm is new singer Natalya, whose voice elegantly switches between raw intensity and fragile beauty. With her versatile vocal range, she elevates the band’s sound to a new, emotionally charged level –from haunting whispers to heartbreaking wails. An album that not only sounds heavy, layered and full of intensity, but also gets deep under the skin.

Reinforced by the powerful additions of vocalist Natalya Thelen (ex-Yantras) and drummer Peter Scheffer (also in Soliton), the band entered the studio in June/July 2025 to record a new album. Recorded by Lander Cluyse at Hearse Studio (BE) and expertly mixed and mastered by Mendel bij de Leij (ex-Aborted), the new album is characterized by its massive, crushing riffs, icy atmospheres, and a profound sense of bleakness, inviting listeners into an intense, sonic journey through distress and introspection.

Stenahoria stems from the shared human experience of sorrow, fear, and confinement, a thread woven through every aspect of this album. These raw emotions shaped not only the narratives but also the sonic depth, pushing the album into more aggressive and immersive landscapes. The music builds pressure — layered, atmospheric, and visceral — with Natalya’s voice guiding listeners from fragile whispers to raw intensity. The album is a deliberate confrontation with discomfort, a cathartic experience where intensity and vulnerability collide to create a sound that refuses to let go.

Stenahoria will be released on vinyl via Tartarus Records, cassette via Breathe Plastic and Tartarus Records and on CD via Ardua Music.

Pressing info:
50x Green / Black / Clear Splatter Vinyl
150x Black Vinyl
50x Black Cassettes (Tartarus Records Edition)

Release date: End of May 2026