Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has released a music video for "Home Back," the seventh single from its 2019 album "Macro." The video an audiovisual statement against war and a personal topic for each band member. Because of where Jinjer originally come from, the Donetsk region of Ukraine, its members are no strangers to upheaval and the suffering caused... Continue Reading →
Jinjer releases video for ‘The Prophecy’
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has kept busy during the pandemic and now has released a new video for "The Prophecy," the sixth single from its latest album, 2019's "Macro." The band also plans to make videos for the remaining three songs on the record. Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov said: "When we wrote 'The Prophecy' in 2019, little did... Continue Reading →
Jinjer releases live video for ‘Sit Stay Roll Over’
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer has released a live video for "Sit Stay Roll Over" from its sold-out Melbourne, Australia, performance on March 5, 2020. The track comes off the band's upcoming live album, "Alive in Melbourne," which will be released Nov. 20, 2020, via Napalm Records. The band said: "For some, 'Sit Stay Roll Over' was the so-called ignition point where lots of fans... Continue Reading →
Jinjer to release ‘Alive in Melbourne’ live album
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer will release the live album "Alive in Melbourne," a recording of one of the last metal shows played on the planet before the global COVID-19 lockdown, on Nov. 20, 2020, via Napalm Records. The sold-out show was recorded on March 5, 2020, in Melbourne, Australia. The album features artwork by Jinjer... Continue Reading →
Knotfest.com to stream Jinjer, Judas Priest concerts
The next two installments of Knotfest.com's weekly Concert Streaming Series will be Jinjer on Thursday, July 9, and Judas Priest on Friday, July 17. Jinjer's March 5, 2020, show in Melbourne, Australia, will stream at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET/10 p.m. BST/11 p.m. CET on July 9. Judas Priest's performance at Wacken 2015 will stream... Continue Reading →
Jinjer releases LEGO fan remake of ‘Perennial’ video
Staying indoors for long periods of time does have its silver linings--for instance, more time for artistic inspiration. Jinjer fan Mychailo Halinin turned boredom and isolation into creativity and remade the music video for "Perennial" from the 2019 EP "Micro"--with LEGOs. Now the band has released the video on its official channels. Watch it below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2nsiSps_DU&feature=youtu.be... Continue Reading →
Jinjer releases live video for ‘Pit of Consciousness’
In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic and with music fans confined to their homes, Ukrainian modern metal band Jinjer brings live madness to your screens with the release of the official live video for the song "Pit of Consciousness" from its latest album, "Macro." The video was filmed during the band's performance in Kiev in 2019 by Oleg Rooz... Continue Reading →
Greg’s top 10 of 2019
By Greg Maki-----Metal—and rock music in general—is farther from the mainstream today than its’ ever been in my lifetime. But metal is a genre that thrives in the underground, and in 2019, there was no shortage of quality albums from new and established acts. Here are the best that found their way to my ears.... Continue Reading →
Jinjer announces 2020 U.S. headline dates
In support of its latest full-length album, "Macro" (review). Ukrainian progressive groove metal band Jinjer has announced its next U.S. headline tour. The tour, dubbed the “Tour of Consciousness,” will feature support from Suicide Silence and Toothgrinder. It will begin April 23 in San Francisco, California, and end May 23 in Denver, Colorado. Additionally, the tour will include stops at festivals such... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Jinjer – ‘Macro’
Review by Greg Maki-----When it comes to Jinjer, the Ukranian sensation that’s been taking the metal world by storm in 2019, fans and critics tend to focus on frontwoman Tatiana Shmaylyuk—and not without reason. Alternating between guttural, demonic growls and soaring melodic tones, she’s nothing short of a force of nature and one of the... Continue Reading →