Black Spikes Release “MOTINA” Music Video Ahead of New Album ‘Ydos’

Lithuanian blackened prog metal outfit Black Spikes have unveiled the music video for “MOTINA,” marking a key step in the rollout of their upcoming album Ydos, due August 28 via Napalm Records.

The track, whose title translates from Lithuanian as “mother,” arrives with a visually driven video directed by Rokas Baškys, further establishing the band’s cinematic and conceptual approach to their first release on the label.

Black Spikes also shared insight into the narrative foundation of the song:

“This is the song where the story of Ydos begins. ‘MOTINA‘ tells the tale of the birth of the Vices. Born in a pure and untouched world, they gather strength before setting out to discover humanity—fragile, searching, and eager to believe. Their presence can be felt throughout the album, revealed through sweet whispers that reflect their growing influence as they subtly shape the choices and fate of humankind.”

The band went on to expand on the broader concept behind the record:

“‘Ydos‘ is a conceptual album — a dark fairytale about human vices. The idea was there from the very beginning and guided the entire songwriting process. Each vice has its own name and story, and many songs will be brought to life through music videos where these vices take shape. It was our first time creating a conceptual album, and we really enjoyed starting with an idea and expressing it through music.”

With Ydos, Black Spikes are positioning the album as a fully realized narrative work, with “MOTINA” serving as the opening chapter in its unfolding mythology.

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