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. “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” – comments Andy Gushin.
A couple of days ago, Korypehus unleashed second single titled “Odysseus” with lyric video done by Kenji Tsunami of Tsunami Films. “This songtells the story of stoicism and love in the gruesome times of war and is inspired by my favorite epic The Odyssey” – explains vocalist Andy Gushin.
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.
Upcoming album “Gilgamesh” will be released in cooperation with Amercian label M-Theory Audio (Fractal Universe, Varmia, Sworn Enemy) in digital format, 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“.
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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