Greek symphonic extreme metal force W.E.B. is set to immortalize their legendary stage presence with the release of ‘Darkness Alive’, their first-ever official live album. Recorded during a high-stakes hometown performance in Athens on September 22, 2024—a night they shared with black metal titans Dark Funeral—the record captures the quartet at their most visceral and “unhinged.” Vocalist and guitarist Sakis Prekas notes that the evening marked a pivotal moment of transition for the band, fueled by an electric energy that demanded to be documented. From the soaring, epic finale of “Dragona” to the “thunderous marriage” of genres in “Into Hell Fire We Burn,” ‘Darkness Alive’ serves as both a definitive live document and a powerful testament to the band’s enduring connection with their audience.
The announcement comes alongside the release of the live single and video for “Dark Web,” a fan-favorite onslaught originally featured on their 2021 LP ‘Colosseum’. A scathing critique of the abuse of power, the track highlights the band’s ability to fuse melodic death metal intensity with modern symphonic grandeur. Set for a digital and physical release on February 20, 2026, via Metal Blade Records and Sleaszy Rider, the album features nine tracks hand-selected for their proven ability to command a crowd. As W.E.B. begins composing their next full-length studio effort, ‘Darkness Alive’ stands as a bloodthirsty reminder of why they remain one of the most formidable names in the international extreme metal scene.