Ukrainian prog masters Korypheus to release 3rd studio album "Gilgamesh"
If you love music from the likes of Ne Obliviscaris, Ihsahn, Devin Townsend, Meshuggah or Gojira, then Korypheus are a band you NEED to check out !
Korypheus is a progressive metal/djent band hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine. The band has already got two albums under its belt - EP “Blessed" (2018) and LP "Over the Rainbow" (2020) released via M&O Music (France). The band has gained recognition for its powerful music and has been active in the metal scene with various projects. The band was nominated for the Best Ukrainian Metal Act Award in 2020.
In 2022 band released video to the brand new song title Icarus which is foretaste of upcoming album "Gilgamesh". Korypheus combines multiple heavy metal subgenres with a keen ear for melody and epic song structures.
Andy Gushin said: "Icarus is our first single from the album. It is a song twisting ancient myth into a new tale about futility and courage. It was shot in pre-war times but one can eel the grim atmosphere of what was coming. It was a premonition. The song was recorded at Revet Sound Studio and the video was directed by Maxim Lavrinchuk”.
Music for the 3rd studio album "Gilgamesh" was mixed by Dmitri Kim (Khors, Mind Conflict, Ignea) and mastered by Jay Ruston at TRS West Studio (Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Avatar, Corey Taylor, Stone Sour). Cover artwork was done by Viktor Safonkin, a famous surrealist painter. On that album a few guests that performed were:
Yossi Sassi (Orphaned Land) on bouzouki,
Laura Guldemond (Burning Witches) as vocalist,
Dmitry Kim (ex-Jinjer) on drums.
A few months ago, Korypheus signed deal with American label M-Theory Audio (Fractal Universe, Varmia, Sworn Enemy). Upcoming album "Gilgamesh" will be released digitally, as jewelcase CD and limited coloured vinyl limited to 300 pcs. The album is available now to pre-order HERE. “Gilgamesh” will be releases on 26 September, 2025.
This is how leader of the band comments their upcoming album: "This conceptual album tells stories of times bygone and present. Gilgamesh and Icarus, Odysseus and Avatar freed from its karma. The king sleeping under the hill. Holy war as continous as life under the sun. "Avatar" captured the spirit of the live performances by Andy Gushin and intricate neoclassical approach by Oleg Kokotun".
You can check out the video for Icarus below:
Korypheus are Andy Gushin (vocals), Jullian Torse (extreme/harsh vocals), Oleg Kokotun (guitars), Pavel Shkodiak (bass) and Denis Kurov (drums).
“Gilgamesh” Tracklist
01. Gilgamesh (feat. Yossy Sassy)
02. Far Cry
03. Karma Free
04. Sleeper (Feat. Laura Guldemond)
05. Holy War
06. Be My Ghost
07. Odysseus
08. Icarus
09. Avatar
10. Outro
“Gilgamesh” will be releases on 26 September, 2025, and is available now to pre-order HERE.
