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Ukrainian Death Metal Band Growls Against Russia's War

Ukrainian metal band 1914 began their first proper tour in Poland this week after obtaining necessary authorization. Vocalist Dmytro Kumar fronts the group, which recreates World War I horrors while raising money for the Ukrainian army.
Russia's 2022 invasion upended the band's career, forcing cancellation of a 2023 tour. Members could not leave Ukraine due to exit restrictions mandated for men aged 23-60, halting performances abroad until now.
During the Warsaw concert, the five members dressed as Austro-Hungarian Empire soldiers performing from album "Viribus Unitis." Fans repeatedly shouted "Glory to Ukraine" and anti-Russian chants, reflecting attendee Mykyta Dokiychuk's sense of a "strong Ukrainian spirit."
Despite his band's success, Kumar feels "ashamed" he cannot fight due to cancer surgery requiring ongoing medication. He refuses to tour within Ukraine, saying he lacks the right to perform before people who have truly experienced the trenches.
Attempting to "open the eyes" of Europeans to the Kremlin's warmongering, Kumar emphasizes Ukraine as the continent's "eastern shield." He views war as an "aberration" and "vulgar form of aggression," framing his artistic mission as crucial to resisting Russian aggression.

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Ukrainian death metal band growls against Russia's war

A singer emerges from the grave, his beard covered in mud, head bowed and fist raised as he extends a Ukrainian flag towards the audience: this is his entrance onstage.

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