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Cherno

KYPCK · 2008

54 min · 10 tracks · doom metal

A dense and brooding exploration of despair, blending heavy riffs with somber melodies in a uniquely atmospheric doom metal experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Рождество в Мурманске — This track encapsulates the band's ability to weave historical storytelling with haunting melodies, reflecting on the bleakness of wartime experiences through immersive soundscapes.
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    Сталинград — The song serves as a powerful tribute to one of WWII's most pivotal battles, showcasing KYPCK's signature blend of crushing instrumentation and poignant lyrical imagery.
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    Чёрная дыра — With its extended duration and evolving structure, this track exemplifies the band's exploration of existential themes, immersing listeners in an auditory representation of despair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bleak soundscapes for reflection
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • emotional depth through history
  • intense moments of catharsis

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of upbeat energy
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Cherno is KYPCK's second studio album, released on March 12, 2008, following their debut, Samara. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the doom metal scene, building upon their stylistic foundation laid down in the first record while further developing their thematic focus on Russian history and culture.
Stylistic neighbors
Boris· Electric Wizard· Sleep

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Гидролокатор 1:48
  • 2 Рождество в Мурманске 4:51
  • 3 Предатель 5:39
  • 4 1917 4:59
  • 5 Чёрная дыра 8:45
  • 6 Сталинград 5:11
  • 7 Не прости 5:22
  • 8 Очередные 4:16
  • 9 Один день из жизни Егора Кузнецова 5:38
  • 10 Демон 7:49

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