Veni Domine

Veni Domine formed in Portugal in 1990, playing a style of progressive death metal. Their name translates to "Come Lord" in Latin, which points toward the spiritual themes that run through their work. The band has been led by vocalist Fernando Ribeiro since the beginning.

Their catalog includes albums like 'Dawnbringer' from 1997 and 'Omnipresence' from 2018. Songs such as 'Armageddon' and 'Ecclesiastes' show their approach, mixing heavy riffs with melodic passages and lyrics that touch on religion and mythology. They've had lineup changes over time, with guitarist Luís Santos, bassist João Sequeira, and drummer Bruno Prata in the current formation.

While they've maintained an underground following, their outspoken themes have sometimes drawn criticism. They've kept recording through the years without major commercial breaks, putting out records steadily like 'Flesh in Flames' in 2006 and 'Godless' in 2014.