MORBONOCT RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "COLD WIND"

 

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Morbonoct, as a studio project, started in 2021. The line-up includes Alexander Medvedev, who is responsible for all the instruments. In mid-2023, new vocalist&lyricist David Welnicki joined the project. The main idea of the project was the space theme, which is also reflected in the sound and accompaniment of dense atmospheric canvases in the background. So far, project released four full length albums: "Anmet" (2021), "Chorna bezodnya" (2022), "Galactic Gloom" (2023) and "The Highest Purpose" (2024). Now, it's time for fifth album!

"We would like to introduce you to our new style of cosmic black metal, let the ambience take you over".

Music for new album was recorded, mixed and mastered in Szczecin (Poland) by Alexander Medvediev. Cover artwork was done also by the leader of the project, Alexander. New album titled "No One Knows We’re Dying" will be released digitally on December 12, 2025.

Alexander comments upcoming album: "No One Knows We’re Dying traces the inevitable cycles of life — from the beauty of creation to the weight of existence, and finally, to a cold, inevitable silence. The project embraces raw authenticity, with the mix and master intentionally restrained to preserve the natural texture of the vocals. Minimal post-processing allows every imperfection to speak truthfully, amplifying the emotional resonance of the performance. The instrumental foundation forms a cohesive narrative that evokes deep melancholy and a quiet sense of hopelessness, guiding the listener through a hauntingly introspective experience".

SINGLE PREMIERE!

Listen to the "Cold Wind" song at Black Metal Promotion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8A8oz3aYJg

MORBONOCT cold wind official track black metal promotion

TRACKLIST:

01. The Creation

02. Lost

03. Cold Wind

04. Drifting Away

05. No One Knows, We're Dying

LINEUP:

Aleksandr Medvediev - music, production, cover artwork

Dawid Wełnicki - vocal, lyrics

BAND SOCIAL MEDIA

Bandcamp | https://morbonoct.bandcamp.com/music

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/morbonoct/

TikTok   https://www.tiktok.com/@morbonoct3

ORBSTRUCT RELEASE "OSTRACISM"

 

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Band: ORBSTRUCT

Album: Ostracism

Release Date: October 3, 2025

Country: Ukraine

Genre: Blackened Death Metal

Label: Paragon Records

Ukrainian (currently Poland-based) blackened death metal band ORBSTRUCT set October 3rd as the international release date for their highly anticipated third full-length album, Ostracism, which will be released via Paragon Records in all physical formats.

"Ostracism was meant to be a manifesto of our solitude, which we wanted to offer as a gift and the best chance for each person to truly know themselves. But as we dove deeper into our own minds, we came across images we weren't ready for. Under pressure from outside forces we couldn't control, we couldn't see a way back from this nightmare, so we were forced to fight our way out through paths that completely shattered how we saw reality and ourselves. In the end Ostracism became a scream of our despair, from which we no longer expect a reply, but we still hope we're not alone in this emptiness, and that our cry will be heard." - says the band

Tracklisting for Ostracism:

1. Gathering the Seeds of Own Suffering

2. Hive

3. Ostracism

4. Ice Insulation

5. Sunflowers on Our Fields

6. Hate Us

7. Fakel Vynny

8. RIP

9. Only You and I

ORBSTRUCT is the adept of the darkest side of Death. Paying great attention to the grim and oppressive atmosphere of their music, the band manages to give their compositions an unusual for death metal coldness and disturbing emotions that are constantly intertwined with bursts of aggression and fury, leaving an indelible impression on the listeners. Originally, the band was formed in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and over the years has become one of the most recognizable death metal bands in their home country.

Orbstruct is also well-known beyond their homeland. The band’s first two albums, Phobos Rising and Deimos Falling, were successfully released on physical media simultaneously by two labels: Paragon Records in the USA and Envenomed Music in the EU. Both albums were warmly received by critics and collectors in many countries.

With the onset of the war in Ukraine, the band did not cease its activities and began actively performing charity concerts to raise funds in support of war victims. Despite the ongoing conflict, the band also managed to record their third full-length album. As the fighting intensified, the band members decided to relocate to Europe to continue their work.

For more info:

https://linktr.ee/orbstruct_official

KORYPHEUS RELEASE "GILGAMESH"

 

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Band: Korypheus

Album: Gilgamesh

Country: Ukraine

Genre: Progressive Metal / Djent

Label: M-Theory Audio

Release date: September 26, 2025

KORYPHEUS, which in Greek means the conductor of the choir or one who excels in their art, is a progressive metal/djent band hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine. The band has already got two releases under its belt – the self-released EP ‘Blessed’ (2018) and the full-length ‘Over the Rainbow’ (2020) released via M&O Music (France) and featuring the popular track “Goliath”. The album cycle saw them perform with Slaughter To Prevail, as well as appear at festivals like MonteRay Summer Rock Fest, Power Of Ukraine and Metal Bleeding. The band has gained recognition for its powerful music and has been active in the metal scene with various projects. The band was nominated for the Best Ukrainian Metal Act Award in 2020.

For more info:

www.facebook.com/korypheusband

www.instagram.com/korypheus_band

www.youtube.com/korypheusband 

www.m-theoryaudio.com

https://grandsounds.net/

MY LAST PROMISE RELEASE "A FUNERAL OF BEING"

 

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Ukrainian one woman depressive black metal band MY LAST PROMISE has released the debut album "A Funeral of Being".  My Last Promise is a Depressive Black Metal one-woman project that has already released six singles released between 2024 and 2025 and also "My Wretched Self", a split with Mourning Angel. 

"Funeral of Being" tracklist:

 1.A Funeral Of Being 04:20

2.Thoughts After the Gun Jams 04:00

3.Hurt 04:40

4.Broken Trust 02:30

5.Life Has Always Been This Shade 04:01

6.Ashes Of My Former Self 04:11

7.No Point in Suffering 04:47

8.Forgotten  04:05

9.Emptiness 02:56

released July 13, 2025

MY LAST PROMISE links:

https://www.instagram.com/mylastpromise.bm/

https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0D9CVVXYR/my-last-promise

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CZa2Q4afdyicSxyU3hcgM?si=0BKF-fDqRt2qoT_zcPhqRA&utm_source=copy-link

https://mylastpromise.bandcamp.com/album/the-only-escape-ep

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/my-last-promise/1757059059

VYR MUK RELEASE "CRIMSON FIELDS OF SORROW"

 

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Out Now 

FFO: Behemoth, SepticFlesh, Dimmu Borgir

Genre: Symphonic Black/Death Metal

Listen Here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/vyrmuk/crimson-fields-of-sorrow

Ukraine’s rising force in the extreme metal underground, Vyr Muk , returns with the harrowing new album, Crimson Fields of Sorrow , released April 10, 2025. This symphonic black/death metal opus is a cold, cinematic plunge into the horrors of war, inner collapse, and spiritual desolation.

Crafted by Vladyslav Blizniuk , the sole mind behind Vyr Muk, the album stands as a defiant and mournful tribute to a world in decay. Originating from Kharkiv, Ukraine , Vyr Muk debuted in 2023 and has since carved a unique identity—melding bleak black/death metal with haunting ambient atmospheres and lyrics delivered in the Ukrainian language.

Crimson Fields of Sorrow is a ritual of grief and defiance , evoking the brutality of Behemoth, the orchestral grandeur of SepticFlesh, and the icy majesty of Dimmu Borgir. Tracks blend razor-sharp riffs, tormented screams, and sweeping orchestration to paint a battlefield scarred by loss and existential dread.

“This album is a hymn for the fallen,” says Blizniuk, “and a curse upon the void.”

Produced at : Anti Social Riddim Studios

Album Artwork by : Oleksandr Koval

Vyr Muk invites fans of emotionally charged extreme metal to experience an unforgettable journey through sorrow, survival, and shadow.

Follow Vyr Muk:

https://vyrmuk.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.instagram.com/vyr_muk.ua

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/vyrmuk/crimson-fields-of-sorrow

VYR MUK RELEASE "CRIMSON FIELDS OF SORROW"

 

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Vyr Muk is one man band from Kharkiv Ukraine.

“Crimson Fields of Sorrow” is the logical continuation of Shadows Falling on The Dead Cities. Each track is a blade forged from chaos, cutting through the veil of illusion and apathy.

Songs are dedicated to greed and voracity, the inhumane conditions on the front line, the rottenness of modern society, and sorrow for the fallen.

This is not just music.

This is a howl from the void.

This is struggle. Grief. Truth.

Music and vocals - Vlad Blizniuk

Mixing - Anti Social Riddim Studios

Mastering - Anti Social Riddim Studios

Album cover - Oleksandr Koval

released April 10, 2025

https://vyrmuk.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.instagram.com/vyr_muk.ua

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQu4Y99Zxdf16Y4RqUR1nPQ

GRAVE CIRCLES RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "YIELDING TO THE EMBRACE OF THE GROUND"

 

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Ukrainian black metal band GRAVE CIRCLES have just released a new single that will be part of their new album. The track is "Yielding to the embrace of the ground"

Grave Circles was originally a duo formed in 2016 in Vinnytsia (Ukraine) by members of Bestial black death band  - Goatflesh. The band released its first EP on the Swedish label Shadow Records one year later. Brutal and melodic, “Tome I” sets the scene and paves the way for its successor and band’s first full-length album, soberly entitled “Tome II”. After its digital release in December 2019, the combo signed with Les Acteurs de l’Ombre Productions for the physical issue of this second opus in May.

The band remains aloof from the Ukrainian black metal scene, delivering cold and experimental black metal, reminding us a bit of Deathspell Omega, Mgla or Misþyrming. Reflecting upon human decay, questions of faith, worship, blasts and dissonant chords… all the ingredients for a journey as sick as introspective across Grave Circles’ world. 

In 2022, Grave Circles released the EP "Pestilence and Death", which was supposed to be released several times as limited edition on vinyl, but that never happened due to the manufacture and label problems. 4 tracks that were created in 2015-2016 during the band's early years represent delving into the territory of experimental 90s metal, while maintaining the firm grip of a black metal.

The second full length album entitled “World Within the World” is scheduled for release via Schattenkult Produktionen in April 2025. 

https://gravecircles.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/gravecircles/

https://www.instagram.com/grave_circles_band/

U KRONAKH RELEASE "ARCHAIC DANCE OF THE INDS"

 

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U Kronakh, Ukrainian atmospheric black/death metal band, has set March 21, 2025, as the international release date for their third full-length album, The Archaic Dance of Winds, which will be released via Archivist Records.

In 2020, Artem "Voidger" founded U Kronakh as a studio one-man band project in the genres of atmospheric black metal and death metal.

The musical concept of the band has remained consistent across three albums: a harmonious blend of atmospheric black metal, death metal, and lyrics predominantly dedicated to the raw mysticism of the Carpathian Mountains and events of ancient times.

For the recording of the debut album's vocals and drums, session musicians "Monolith" (Colotyphus, Ezkaton) and "Lycane" (Colotyphus, Ezkaton, etc) were invited. 

This lineup was also used to record the second album and an EP.

The debut album, Stonewounds, was released in 2021 and marked the first attempt to combine death metal elements with raw atmospheric black metal, along with a significant portion of melodic inclusions. The inspiration for the album was drawn from the raw, misty forests of the Carpathians during the author's hiking trips. Many photographs taken during these excursions were later used for the design of all the albums, a task handled by Ksenia "Wintersomnia."

The second album, Night Devours Being (Ніч Поглинає Буття), was written before the release of the debut but was only released in 2024. It continued and developed the ideas of the debut album but was slower, rawer, and more atmospheric. Thematically, the album combines a metaphorical depiction of primordial nature with reflections on ancient perceptions of the cosmos and humanity’s place in the universe.

In 2024, for the recording of the band’s third album, The Archaic Dance of Winds (Архаїчний Танець Вітрів), Vitalii "Wormwood," known for his work with other Ukrainian black metal bands, was invited as the vocalist.

Like its predecessors, The Archaic Dance of Winds continued the experiment of blending genres, becoming a fusion that disregarded any "rules" or "genre markers," as the author believes creativity exists precisely for such freedom. The updated sound and new musical accents added a unique charm to the band's work.

For more info:

https://ukronakh.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5z3uyxvAUSRWNfWQbcvWfF

https://www.instagram.com/u_kronakh

https://www.facebook.com/ukronakh

https://archivist-records.com/

https://www.facebook.com/archivistrex/

U KRONAKH RELEASE NEW SINGLE "NIGHT VISIONS FADE"

 

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U Kronakh, Ukrainian atmospheric black/death metal band, has set March 21, 2025, as the international release date for their third full-length album, The Archaic Dance of Winds, which will be released via Archivist Records.

To give you a taste of what’s to come, the single "Night Visions Fade" has been released and is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide: https://linktr.ee/Night_Visions_Fade

In 2020, Artem "Voidger" founded U Kronakh as a studio one-man band project in the genres of atmospheric black metal and death metal.

The musical concept of the band has remained consistent across three albums: a harmonious blend of atmospheric black metal, death metal, and lyrics predominantly dedicated to the raw mysticism of the Carpathian Mountains and events of ancient times.

For the recording of the debut album's vocals and drums, session musicians "Monolith" (Colotyphus, Ezkaton) and "Lycane" (Colotyphus, Ezkaton, etc) were invited. 

This lineup was also used to record the second album and an EP.

The debut album, Stonewounds, was released in 2021 and marked the first attempt to combine death metal elements with raw atmospheric black metal, along with a significant portion of melodic inclusions. The inspiration for the album was drawn from the raw, misty forests of the Carpathians during the author's hiking trips. Many photographs taken during these excursions were later used for the design of all the albums, a task handled by Ksenia "Wintersomnia."

The second album, Night Devours Being (Ніч Поглинає Буття), was written before the release of the debut but was only released in 2024. It continued and developed the ideas of the debut album but was slower, rawer, and more atmospheric. Thematically, the album combines a metaphorical depiction of primordial nature with reflections on ancient perceptions of the cosmos and humanity’s place in the universe.

In 2024, for the recording of the band’s third album, The Archaic Dance of Winds (Архаїчний Танець Вітрів), Vitalii "Wormwood," known for his work with other Ukrainian black metal bands, was invited as the vocalist.

Like its predecessors, The Archaic Dance of Winds continued the experiment of blending genres, becoming a fusion that disregarded any "rules" or "genre markers," as the author believes creativity exists precisely for such freedom. The updated sound and new musical accents added a unique charm to the band's work.

For more info:

https://ukronakh.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5z3uyxvAUSRWNfWQbcvWfF

https://www.instagram.com/u_kronakh

https://www.facebook.com/ukronakh

https://archivist-records.com/

TRIA PRIMA RELEASE "THREE PRIMES OF ALCHEMY"

 

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Tria Prima is an Alchemical Death Metal band from Ukraine and they have released a new mini album entitled ‘Three Primes of Alchemy’. They have also released a video for the track "Solar Sulfur". Here i more indo:

Date release - 12 January

Label - Lunatic Prod

Tracklist:

1. Solar Sulfur

2. Philosopher's Mercury

3. Witchcraft Salt

4. Deathhammer (Asphyx cover)

Full album - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFFGdMv2TO0

Solar Sulfur (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVkFTkfIIpE

Press release:

The band was created in September 2024 in the city of Zhitomir(Ukraine) by members of various other famous Ukrainian projects(ex-Drudkh, ex-Lucifugum, ex-Blood of Kingu, Lutomysl, Bestial Invasion, Cosmic Jaguar and Violent Omen). The band's style is characterised as Death Metal with elements of Doom and Dungeon Synth. The main concept and theme of the band is alchemy and its different forms. In a short time the band recorded a 4 song mini album ‘Three Primes of Alchemy’ and shot a music video for the song Solar Sulfur with guest vocalist Anira. The band is currently working on a new full-length album, which they plan to release in the second half of 2025.

Band line-up:

Ruslan Hrytsiuta - vocals, guitars, keyboards lyrics (Mankind Wrath)

Jury Sinitsky - drums (ex-Drudkh, ex-Blood of Kingu, ex-Lucifugum, Лютомисл, Violent Omen, ex-All Dies, ex-Definition Sane, Mankind Wrath)

Serhii D. D. Bondar - bass, backvocals, keyboards, songwriting, conception (Bestial Invasion, Cosmic Jaguar, Lord Erektus, ex-Violent Omen, ex-Crucifix)

Special guests:

Anira - female vocals

E. Maestro - solo guitars

 Mixed and mastering at Nuts4all Studio, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine

 Produced by Serhii D. D. Bondar

 Art by Grace Ace Blood

Band Contacts:

https://triaprimaua.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/triaprima.band

https://www.instagram.com/tria_prima_band

https://www.youtube.com/@TriaPrimaband

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Tria_Prima/3540557416

omendistro@gmail.com

1310M RELEASE "XVII"

 

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Ukrainian atmospheric black metal band 1310M released their second album "XVII". As on the first album, the band uses the poems of Ukrainian poets, demonstrating the diversity and richness of the culture of their country.

The band 1310M was formed in December 2023. The name of the band is the hidden name of the hometown of the musicians - Izyum. One of the most affected cities during the russian aggression against Ukraine.

Album link on Bandcamp:

https://1310m.bandcamp.com/album/xvii

Link on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/NcKrD1YwlR4?si=eE7ltTvOSN2dgOfG

https://www.instagram.com/1310m.gurt/

XENOTRONE RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "EVOLUTION OF SOUL"

 

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Archivist Records has set February 21, 2025, as the international release date for Ukrainian progressive thrash metal band Xenotrone's debut full-length album, Into the Void.

From the first to the last track, the album keeps the listener immersed in an atmosphere of cosmic horror, reminding us that within the vastness of space, humanity is but dust.

Throughout the album, well-thought-out and intriguing musical moves make the band's debut a truly unique release of early 2025!

The first single, "Evolution of Soul," is available now and gives listeners a taste of what to expect from the album: https://push.fm/fl/xenotrone

The album tracklisting is as follows:

1. Into the Void (instrumental)

2. Evolution of Soul 

3. Tower of madness

4. Elysium

5. I Have no mouth and i must scream

6. Conatus Ad Deliciendum

7. Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transient (feat. Orphun)

8. Stone cross (feat. Kelly Shaefer)

9. Territorial Pissings (Nirvana cover)

10. Boötes Void

Xenotrone is a band from Dnipro, Ukraine, founded in 2021 by guitarist-vocalist Kostyantyn Roskosenko and Danylo "Soulreaper." Over the years, many musicians have been part of the band.

The band released its first demo in 2022, which was warmly received by the underground community, although there was still room for improvement.

After releasing the demo, the band went on hiatus for a year. However, in 2023, they reunited with a new lineup and recorded the Queen of the Night EP, which takes listeners back to the '80s, evoking the sounds of bands like Watchtower and Mekong Delta. The release, available on CDs and cassettes, was warmly received by the audience and gained its own fan base.

Xenotrone is part of the new wave of thrash metal in Ukraine, standing out significantly among other bands in the genre.

For more info:

https://sites.google.com/view/xenotronethrash

https://www.instagram.com/xenotrone_thrash

https://open.spotify.com/artist/11KKTzeDAhsXLj0Bz3qtYF

https://archivist-records.com/

https://www.facebook.com/archivistrex/

KHORS RELEASE "LETTERS TO THE FUTURE SELF"

 

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Band: Khors

Album: Letters to the Future Self

Country: Ukraine

Genre: Black Metal

Label: Drakkar Productions

Release date: December 13th, 2024

"Wounded and grim, it will carry letters to the future for those who come after us. “𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳” – this is the title of our 8th full-length album. We began working on it back in 2021 and completed it during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the racist scum. These letters also carry the voices of those whose time stopped forever in 2022."

KHORS is one of Ukraine's pioneering black metal bands, with eight full-length albums, several compilations, and DVDs to their name. Formed in August 2004 in Kharkiv by seasoned musicians from the Ukrainian underground metal scene, KHORS has become one of the most influential acts to emerge from the country.

The first steps of the musicians were reflected in their debut album, The Flame of Eternity's Decline, released by the Ukrainian label Oriana Music in the spring of 2005. The first edition sold out within a few months. Musically, the band performed mid-tempo Atmospheric Pagan Black Metal. Later, alongside work on their second album, the band began its first concert activities.

The second album, Cold, was released by Oriana Music at the end of 2006, where the band revealed its more melodic side. The album received many positive reviews and was later released in an exclusive vinyl edition.

The third album, Mysticism, became the most significant for KHORS. It practically divided the band's musical path into “before” and “after.” With this album, the band changed labels to American Paragon Records and became better known worldwide. The album garnered many positive reviews from specialized media at the time. The music revealed an even more atmospheric and melodic form of Dark Heathen Metal.

The fourth album, Return to Abandoned, took KHORS to the international level. This album was considered one of the best in the genre, and the band received even greater support and promotion thanks to Paragon Records and an exclusive vinyl edition released by the legendary Osmose Productions. During this time, the band also began performing at European festivals.

With the fifth record, Wisdom of Centuries, the band signed a contract with the world-renowned Candlelight Records. Wisdom of Centuries became the band’s first album performed in their native tongue.

Released in 2015, the 6th full-length album, Night Falls Onto the Fronts of Ours, further strengthened the band’s position in the European scene and was limited within a few months.

Currently, KHORS is one of the most recognized and well-known Ukrainian metal bands outside the country. The band’s arsenal includes six full-length albums, DVDs, live albums, and EPs, released in various formats by well-known labels in the metal industry.

In 2020, the band released its 7th full-length album, marking a new era for KHORS. The band continues to grow and evolve with every new record and show.

In 2024, the 8th full-length album, Letters to the Future Self, was released via Drakkar Productions on CD and vinyl, and Khaoszophy Productions on a limited cassette format.

https://www.facebook.com/Khorsband/

http://www.khors.info/

https://www.instagram.com/khors_official/

http://khors1.bandcamp.com/

RUÏN RELEASE "CARPATHIANS"

 

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Ukrainian atmospheric black metal band Ruïn have released their "Carpathians" EP on October 13th 2024. The band consists on 2 members: I: All instruments, Vocals (2023-present) and II: Vocals (2023-present)."Carpathians" is their first EP and their music is pure atmospheric black metal.

Tracklist:

1.Зима 08:00

2.Ріки Карпат 08:52

3.Гора 08:32

4.Ніч 02:56

released October 13, 2024

https://ruinedblack.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.instagram.com/ruin_black_metal

DARK STRONGHOLD RELEASE "CITADEL"

 

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Dark Stronghold was formed in Kyiv (Ukraine) in the fall of 2021. The universe of the Dark Tower inspired the musicians to create this project. The multi-instrumentalist Desert Demon (aka Nihil from the band Inanimentum) composed music. Lord of Discordia (Serhii Klemin) wrote poetry and sung all the vocal parts.

«Citadel» is a conceptual mini-album recorded in the fall of 2024 with the support of FFF production. The theme of «Citadel» is closely connected to the mythology of Stephen King’s Dark Tower. The compositions continue to let the listener into the multi-layered universe of the Dark Tower and the creepy side of the main characters of the «king of horror» novel series.

released November 13, 2024

Tracklist:

1.Shadow of the End-World 02:06

2.The Night Leaves Long Shadows 05:42

3.Hearts of the Sisters of Eluria 01:54

4.Cruel Rite 07:15

5.Fall of the Citadel 02:16

Lord of Discordia - vocals, lyrics.

Desert Demon - all instruments 

https://darkstrongholdua.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dark.stronghold

https://www.instagram.com/dark.stronghold/

https://twitter.com/Dark_Stronghold

FLOSCULE RELEASE "Ï"

 

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Floscule — Black Metal/Neocrust from Ukraine

 “Ї” — Released 27.09.24

About The Band:

Floscule emerges as a dynamic force in the local metal scene, hailing from the resilient heart of Ukraine. Comprising members from renowned bands like White Ward (“Ї” marks Andrii’s first metal appearance after he left WW in July), Silvern, Waidelotte, Obrij, and Vidmershy Shmat, Floscule shatters the confines of traditional black metal. Their sonic journey masterfully weaves together genres as diverse as neocrust and post-metal.

One distinctive hallmark of Floscule is their profound reinterpretation of Ukraine's rich cultural heritage. From concepts to music to lyrics, the band breathes new life into age-old traditions. With each member's unique sonic prowess, Floscule reinvigorates their sound, offering a fresh perspective on their musical landscape.

Rather than merely revisiting the past, Floscule crafts a singular vision by melding traditional elements with contemporary sensibilities. This is evident in their visual aesthetics, melodies that echo Ukrainian folk tunes transformed by black metal and crust influences (without venturing into folk-metal territory), and lyrics that explore the valor of warriors defending their homeland.

Listen to “Ї” by Floscule

Named after the thirteenth letter of the Ukrainian alphabet, it embodies the essence of Ukrainian identity and the quest for self-discovery. For years, neighboring empires, especially the one to the east, have sought to erase the Ukrainian culture, imposing their distorted vision instead. "Ї" stands as the band’s manifesto against this imperial oppression and a tribute to those resisting the Goliath.

Floscule's album "Ї" was conceived during the tumultuous years of 2022-2023 in the heroic city of Mykolaiv, amidst the backdrop of rocket strikes, drone attacks, and artillery shelling. The album was recorded across various locations, from home studios to professional setups in Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kyiv, and Lviv, and masterfully mixed by and masterfully mixed by Alex Sedin (Anachronism, Blighted Eye, White Ward).

A Tree of Life (debut single)

"A Tree of Life" is an interpretation of "Oi u Luzi Chervona Kalyna" (Oh, the Red Viburnum in the Meadow), a Ukrainian patriotic march based on a 17th-century Cossack song, first published in 1875 by Volodymyr Antonovych and Mykhailo Drahomanov.

Due to its association with Ukraine's independence aspirations, the original song was banned during Ukraine's time as a Soviet Republic. After the 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, singing "Chervona Kalyna" in Crimea became punishable by fines and imprisonment.

"A Tree of Life" builds on the original melody with black metal and crust riffs, a new structure, and our lyrics. 

Album Tracks:

Fire Breathers

Cosmic Infinity

A Tree Of Life

Eclipse

Glimmer Of Light

Endless Youth

Burn

At The Edge

Rain Keeps Falling 

Cover:

Cover art by Serhii Kochmar:

Band Members:

Meet the visionaries behind Floscule:

Serhii Kovalenko: Guitars, Music

Andrii Pechatkin: Vocals, Lyrics (ex. White Ward, Waidelotte, Signals Feed The Void, mertvi dereva)

Anton Pelyanskii: Bass (Silvern)

Vitalii Chelovenko: Vocals, Lyrics (Silvern)

Petro Buday: Drums (Obrij, Vidmershiy Shmat)

https://floscule.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/flosculeband

https://www.instagram.com/floscule_band

https://linktr.ee/floscule_band

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3myXeA61vpk5Rm2ReaipNL

https://www.youtube.com/@floscule_band_ua

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/floscule/1760541384

VYR MUK RELEASE "SHADOWS FALLING ON DEAD CITIES"

 

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Vyr Muk is a musical project of Vladyslav Blizniuk from Kharkiv, Ukraine, which debuted in 2023. The project works in the genres of black/death metal and ambient, with a focus on dark, deep themes.

The new EP “Shadows falling on dead cities” released on October 31, 2024 is the first non-demo release in the genre of black/death metal dedicated to the war in Ukraine. Apart from the gloomy instrumental intro, each track on the album conveys different horrors of struggle.

You can listen the EP on these links:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/vyrmuk/shadows-falling-on-the-dead-cities/

Follow Vyr Muk here:

https://vyrmuk.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.instagram.com/vyr_muk.ua

DEUS SABAOTH RELEASE "CYCLE OF DEATH"

 

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Band: DEUS SABAOTH

Album: Cycle of Death

Country: Ukraine

Genre: Melodic Black Metal

Release date: January 17, 2025

Ukraine’s melodic black metal band DEUS SABAOTH has set January 17, 2025, as the international release date for their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Cycle of Death.

"Cycle Of Death is a journey through the bleak and twisted minds of its characters, captured across seven intense tracks. The album delves deep into the contrasts between the architects of faith and the consumed followers, revealing the dark interplay between belief, manipulation, and desperation. At its core lies the eponymous track, "Cycle Of Death," which anchors the album’s central theme: the acceptance of death, the stark recognition of life’s futility, and the inescapable loneliness. In its relentless exploration of the vanity of existence, the album invites listeners to confront the idea that, in death, humanity is ultimately isolated, no matter the illusion of belief." - says the band

The album is now available for preorder: https://deussabaoth.bandcamp.com/album/cycle-of-death

The first single Cycle Of Death now available on all major streaming platforms:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7EfIJV7TWIoKIy91pWtZuM

Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/cycle-of-death-single/1778361772

Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/oSERR61dYH3Tiyxw6

YouTube Music: 

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mNPM2Xgeem92W9WhssNUYIH5b1SQ1apGM

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DM3N7WNV

The project was created in 2023 in Ukraine. The idea developed over the years, accumulating emotional experiences and absorbing new influences from the evolving black metal scene. Additionally, significant inspiration was drawn from classical  Baroque music, especially the works of J.S. Bach.

The main concept of the lyrics is to reflect different perspectives on religion and the existential concerns of those who confront their mortality while rejecting any religious beliefs. These themes delve into a personal, internal struggle, exploring the complex emotions and conflicts faced by those who question the very nature of existence.

For more info:

https://www.instagram.com/deus.sabaoth_band/

https://deussabaoth.bandcamp.com/

DYING GROTESQUE RELEASE "CELESTIAL"

 

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Celestial

by Dying Grotesque

Tracklist:

1.Nuclear Meadows 05:33

2.Satellites 04:03

3.Burial Fields 05:10

4.Purification 03:53

5.Point Of View 03:58

6.Pneuma 05:21

7.Lilith 03:38

8.Mortality 04:35

“Celestial” is the second full-length album by Ukrainian Death Metal band Dying Grotesque.

The album was composed and recorded during 2020-2024 at Intermodulation Studio in Kyiv region. Released by Archivist Records on CDs and in digital format at all the main streaming platforms.

The sound and feeling of this album shows the evolution of the band’s authentic art style from the early days to the current moment, influenced by multiple line-up changes and the variety of conditions the band members were put through during the album’s production period.

The story behind “Celestial” depicts the violent absurdity and the grim futility of human existence, which appears to be completely insignificant comparing to the endless darkness of cosmic void and all the undiscovered mysteries it conceals.

released November 29, 2024

• Vadym ‘Silvan’ Tsymbaliuk – vocals, guitars, lyrics, arrangements

• Andriy ‘Nordwind’ Butok – drums

• Volodymyr ‘Liquidator’ Degtyarenko – bass guitar, guitars, lyrics

• Guest musician: Oleksandr ‘Archon’ Kharechko

Mixed and mastered by Vadym ‘Silvan’ Tsymbaliuk at Inetrmodulation Studio during 2022-2024.

Album cover artwork and design made by Vadym ‘Silvan’ Tsymbaliuk.

CD layout design by Sir Gorgoroth.

https://dyinggrotesque.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Dying-Grotesque-103488991282367/

https://www.instagram.com/dyinggrotesque/

VIOLENT OMEN RE-RELEASE "L.U.N.A.C.Y."

 

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L​.​U​.​N​.​A​.​C​.​Y.

by Violent Omen

Technical Thrash band from Ukraine, which was formed in 2009. This is a group of members from ex-Drudkh, ex-Lucifugum, ex- Blood of Kingu, Lutomysl, Bestial Invasion, Cosmic Jaguar, Definition Sane, Tria Prima, Mankind Wrath, All Dies, Lord Erektus, Crucifix

Tracklist:

1.No Future 04:41

2.Contradiction Mine 04:06

3.Initials of the Maniacs 04:29

4.Book of Lie 03:16

5.L.U.N.A.C.Y. 03:52

6.U666 04:14

7.Suffer Count: 52 05:25

8.Panzer Combat 04:43

9.Initials of the Maniacs (bonus without guests) 04:31

Floods - guitars, vocals

Metal Priest - bass, backvocals

Sinitsky - drums

released September 26, 2013

Special guests:

John Gallagher(Raven) - Vocals (track 3), Bass (lead) (track 3)

André Grieder(Poltergiest, ex-Destruction) - Vocals (track 3)

V.O. Pulver(Poltergeist, Carrion, Messiah, Panzer) - Vocals (track 3)

Don Doty(ex-DarkAngel) - Vocals (track 2)

Jim Durkin (R.I.P. 2023(ex-DarkAngel)) - Guitars (lead) (track 8)

Josh Christian(Toxik) - Guitars (lead) (tracks 2, 3)

https://violentomenofficial.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/violent.omen