While most producers are busy chasing the next festival hit or TikTok trend, Codemachia has been building fictional worlds through sound. Their latest album, “Gladius Æternus,” comes with an unusual premise. It’s the official soundtrack to a novel called “The War of Memories.” But don’t let that scare you off thinking it’s just background music for book nerds.
“Codemachia brings dystopian futures into present realities, making listeners question what humanity means today.”
This fourteen-track journey follows a character named Yusuf through a post-apocalyptic world where memories can be erased and AI systems control everything. The music jumps between genres of rock, electronic pop, and experimental without ever feeling scattered. One minute you’re getting industrial beats that sound like machines breaking down, the next you’re swept up in orchestral arrangements that could soundtrack your favorite superhero show.
Tracks like “Dance of Broken Circuits” and “The Wall of Lies” create vivid scenes through pure sound design. You don’t need to read the book to understand that something’s wrong with this world, and that technology has become both salvation and curse. The production quality here is stunning. Every glitch, every orchestral swell, every distorted vocal sample feels intentional and perfectly placed. This isn’t bedroom producer territory because Codemachia clearly knows their way around professional-grade equipment and isn’t afraid to use it.
“Gladius Æternus” is a complete experience that rewards thorough listening. The way “Khartoum Fever” fuses traditional African instruments with futuristic electronics, or how “Poisoned Victory” turns victory into something bittersweet and conflicted, shows an artist who is fully committed to building their fictional world. Electronic music fans will appreciate the immersive sound design and genre-blending approach. Gamers will recognize the cinematic scope that recalls the best video game soundtracks. Film score enthusiasts will dig the orchestral arrangements and narrative structure. Even casual listeners can jump in with tracks like “We Are The Glitch” and find something to grab onto.
Sure, at fourteen tracks, it’s a commitment. But in a world of three-minute singles and instant gratification, there’s something genuine about an artist who asks you to stick around for the whole story. “Gladius Æternus” proves that concept albums aren’t dead and that they just needed to evolve. Whether you’re into experimental electronic music, film scores, or just want to hear what rebellion sounds like in 2025, this album deserves your attention.
Stream “Gladius Æternus”, but do yourself a favor and listen to the whole thing in order at least once. Some experiences can’t be shuffled.
Muse Chronicle 
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