Anabioz: The Industrial Metal Architects
Anabioz is a Ukrainian industrial metal band known for its aggressive fusion of electronic programming and heavy guitar riffs. The group achieved significant recognition in Eastern Europe following the release of their 2017 album, which charted in several regional markets.
Early career
Anabioz was formed in the city of Kharkiv in 2008 by vocalist and programmer Eugene Shanti. The project began as a studio experiment, blending Shanti's background in electronic music with a newfound interest in metal, leading to a self-released debut EP in 2010.
Breakthrough
The band's major breakthrough arrived in 2017 with their second full-length album, Vita Nova, released via the Ukrainian label Sliptrick Records. The album's lead single gained heavy rotation on specialized metal radio, propelling the album onto rock charts in Ukraine and Poland.
Key tracks
Vita Nova — This title track established the band's signature sound, combining orchestral elements with a relentless industrial groove.
My Reality — A key single that expanded their audience through a popular, professionally produced music video.
Безодня (Abyss) — Showcased the band's use of Ukrainian-language lyrics within the industrial metal framework.
New World — Featured on several international industrial metal compilations, increasing their global profile.
The momentum from Vita Nova led to tours across Eastern Europe and a collaboration with Swedish singer Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity on the 2019 single Disappear. Their subsequent album, 2021's Meteora, refined their approach with more complex song structures and was supported by a headline tour in 2022.
Fans of Anabioz often appreciate the work of similar acts from the region. Jinjer shares their Ukrainian origin and a progressive approach to modern heavy music. Death Dealer Union explores a comparable blend of industrial and groove metal. The thematic depth and electronic textures of The Retuses also resonate with their aesthetic, albeit in a different genre space.
The powerful industrial metal of Anabioz is a staple on dedicated metal and alternative rock radio stations featured on this website. Their tracks are frequently included in playlists focusing on modern heavy music and European metal scenes across various online rock radio streams.
Listeners can explore the discography of Anabioz by tuning into the industrial and metal-focused radio stations available on onairium.com, where their music is regularly featured in rotation.
