SHAN

SHAN is a musical project founded by drummer Łukasz Wachowiak, who is also the author of the music and lyrics. After recording the drums at No Fear Records in Rybnik, the following were invited to work as session musicians: vocalist Bartosz Palka (Grudge Theory), bassist Jakub Olszewski (ex-Polski Związek Gitów na Wolności) and guitarist Mateusz Robak.

SHAN‘s music is progressive metal, characterized by aggressive-sounding, melodic riffs. What additionally distinguishes this project from others is the often appearing and changing odd, “crooked” meter in the songs. The lyrics touch on topics related to mountain hiking, which is the passion of the band’s founder.

SHAN means “mountain” in Mandarin language.

Music for album was recorded at:

drums at No Fear Records in Rybnik [PL],
vocals at Dominge Studio in Kwaczała [PL]

All was mixed and mastered at No Fear Records. Cover and layout design was done by Fabian Filiks (Devilish Impressions, Naumachia) and was based on original painting by Albert Bierstadt.

Debut self-titled album will be released digitally & on CD with cooperation of Polish label Via Nocturna on July 11, 2025. Pre-order is avilable on official webstore (here).

Listen to the song “Szpiglas“: