Enigmatic folk duo TABERNIS has signed their first deal with the Austrian record label NAPALM RECORDS. Together, they’re summoning the shadows for TABERNIS’ debut album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, coming April 24, 2026. Born out of a passion for history, it introduces an alluring journey, bringing medieval times to life through an immersive sound created with bagpipes and davul. TABERNIS intertwine ancient tradition and dark mysticism, their haunting harmonies gifting melodies to the delicate art of beekeeping. Already having performed at major festivals like Wacken and Summer Breeze Open Air off of their debut EP, Seasons of the Dark Hive will divulge more of the band’s secrets to an ever-growing following. Amidst the bees, you are never alone. Together, we rise. Welcome to the Dark Hive.

TABERNIS about the signing:
“The hum crossed the veil. From age to age, carried by breath and memory, the Dark Hive endured. TABERNIS does not follow a path; it resonates. What was once whispered now moves as one again. Recognizing this living ritual, Napalm Records joins the Dark Hive, carrying the hum beyond its origin.”

Napalm Records A&R Nadir Amrioui adds:
“Some frequencies are not sought; they find you. When the first pulse of TABERNIS reached us, we recognized more than just music—we found a purpose. Napalm Records does not act as a mere partner but as a sounding board for the Dark Hive and TABERNIS.”

Seasons of the Dark Hive tracklisting:

1. Sanctus
2. Tenebrae
3. Noctilis
4. Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)
5. Sylvanot
6. Verbah Oblitah
7. Aurora
8. Florenscentia
9. Apem Vidi (Ai Vist Lo Lop)
10. Lupanar Apum
11. Apiare
12. Hive Dance (Bransle du maître de la maison)
13. Meliferum
14. Calcinae
15. Apes Saltis