KORYPHEUS is a progressive metal/djent band hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine. The band has already got two albums under its belt – EP “Blessed” (2018) and LP “Over the Rainbow” (2020) released via M&O Music (France).
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.
In 2022 band released video to the brand new song title “Icarus” which is foretaste of upcoming album “Gilgamesh”. Korypheus combines multiple heavy metal subgenres with a keen ear for melody and epic song structures.
Andy Gushin said: “Icarus is our first single from the album. It is a song twisting ancient myth into a new tale about futility and courage. It was shot in pre-war times but one can eel the grim atmosphere of what was coming. It was a premonition. The song was recorded at Revet Sound Studio and the video was directed by Maxim Lavrinchuk”.
Music for 3rd studio album “Gilgamesh” was mixed by Dmitri Kim (Khors, Mind Conflict, Ignea) and mastered by Jay Ruston at TRS West Studio (Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Avatar, Corey Taylor, Stone Sour). Cover artwork was done by Viktor Safonkin, a famous surrealist painter.
On that album few guests were performed:
Yossi Sassi (Orphaned Land) on bouzouki,
Laura Guldemond (Burning Witches) as vocalist,
Dmitry Kim (ex-Jinjer) on drums.
Few months ago, KORYPHEUS signed deal with American label M-Theory Audio (Fractal Universe, Varmia, Sworn Enemy). Upcoming album “Gilgamesh” will be released digitally, as jewelcase CD and limited coloured vinyl limited to 300 pcs. Pre-order is available here. Release date is set up on September 26, 2025.
This is how leader of the band comments their upcoming album: “This conceptual album tells stories of times bygone and present. Gilgamesh and Icarus, Odysseus and Avatar freed from its karma. The king sleeping under the hill. Holy war as continous as life under the sun. “Avatar” captured the spirit of the live performances by Andy Gushin and intricate neoclassical approach by Oleg Kokotun”.
Watch video to the single “Icarus” at Youtube
https://youtu.be/an8wfpbyVu4
TRACKLIST:
01. Gilgamesh (feat. Yossy Sassy)
02. Far Cry
03. Karma Free
04. Sleeper (Feat. Laura Guldemond)
05. Holy War
06. Be My Ghost
07. Odysseus
08. Icarus
09. Avatar
10. Outro
LINE-UP:
Andy Gushin – vocal
Jullian Torse – extreme/harsh vocal
Oleg Kokotun – guitars
Pavel Shkodiak – bass
Denis Kurov – drums
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