On April 3, 2026, Ukrainian folk metal project ORATHANIA will release its debut album Echo Of Freedom!
- Jason Hesley
- 2 hours ago
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ORATHANIA was formed in Kyiv in 2025 by Ukrainian lirnyk-kobzar Borgvarr together with Varggoth and Karpath, veteran musicians of the Ukrainian metal scene. The project brings together traditional Ukrainian elements and heavy music without separating the two into “folk” and “metal” - both are treated as one language.
The band explores the ancient and mystical roots of Ukraine and the unbreakable spirit of a land shaped by historical trials and an unwavering belief in Ukraine’s physical and existential victory.
The band’s second single, "Nashe Svitlo", is out now, accompanied by an official lyric video, and is presented with the following message: “Today, on a day of remembrance, pain, and resilience, ORATHANIA presents ‘Our Light.’ May our light heal the bitterness of all sorrows. With gratitude to everyone who stands for and protects Ukraine. Follow Us!!! Support Us!!! Subscribe!!!”
Watch here: https://youtu.be/QHiySagJiOE
Earlier, the band unveiled their first single, “Perun”, which rises from the image of thunder in the night sky — a symbol of strength and unbroken will. The song combines traditional instrumentation with direct, riff-driven structures and a restrained, almost ritual atmosphere.
Listen to “Perun” here.
Watch the official lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biPvUm4Vjn8
Echo Of Freedom tracklist:
1. Overcoming
2. Do You Hear, My Brother
3. Our Light
4. Echo of Freedom
5. Bring My Body
6. Along the Paths of Pain and Sorrow
7. Perun
8. My Ukraine
9. Thus Spoke Zarathustra
10. Dream
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