FLOSCULE RELEASE "Ï"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

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)

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