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Jinjer is one of the most remarkable modern metal bands to emerge from Eastern Europe, known for their fearless blend of genres and their commanding live performances. The group was founded in Donetsk, Ukraine, in 2008, but the band considers 2009 its official beginning when vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk and guitarist Roman Ibramkhalilov joined. Their arrival transformed Jinjer from a local act into a global force. The lineup would later solidify with bassist Eugene Abdukhanov and drummer Vladislav Ulasevich, creating the chemistry that has defined the band’s signature sound — a seamless fusion of progressive metal, metalcore, groove, and djent with elements of funk, reggae, and soul.
The band’s early years were marked by relentless determination. They self-released the Inhale, Do Not Breathe EP in 2012, funding their own tours across Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Their work ethic quickly paid off when they caught the attention of The Leaders Records, which re-released the EP in 2013. That same year, Jinjer won the “Best Ukrainian Metal Act” award — a title they would reclaim again in 2016. Their first full-length album, Cloud Factory, was self-released in 2014, and its growing underground success led to a reissue by Napalm Records. During this time, Jinjer began touring internationally, with Tatiana’s powerful growls and melodic vocals earning the band a devoted fanbase far beyond Ukraine.
In 2016, Jinjer released King of Everything, their first album on Napalm Records, which marked a major breakthrough. The single “Pisces” became a viral success, showcasing Shmayluk’s astonishing vocal range and emotional versatility. Metal Hammer later ranked the track at No. 74 on its list of “The 100 Greatest Metal Songs of the 21st Century.” The band’s growing momentum brought them to larger audiences, including European tours with Arch Enemy and North American runs with Cradle of Filth. By the time they reissued Cloud Factory in 2018, Jinjer’s reputation as a live powerhouse was cemented.
Jinjer continued to evolve creatively with their 2019 EP Micro and their third full-length album Macro. The latter earned critical acclaim for its adventurous mix of genres, incorporating reggae grooves and progressive textures into their heavy foundation. Macro was named one of Loudwire’s “50 Best Metal Albums of 2019.” The group’s trajectory was briefly interrupted by the global pandemic, which forced them to cancel several tours, including their first scheduled visit to Latin America. Undeterred, they released the live album Alive in Melbourne in 2020, a testament to their raw concert energy and connection with fans.
The band’s fourth studio album, Wallflowers, released in August 2021, reaffirmed Jinjer’s reputation for innovation and emotional depth. The album addressed themes of personal struggle and resilience, shaped in part by the band’s experiences growing up in a war-torn region. Once again, Loudwire honored the release by placing it among the year’s best rock and metal albums. In early 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Jinjer paused their touring schedule to focus on humanitarian work, helping to raise awareness and funds for relief efforts. Later that year, with permission from Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture, Jinjer resumed touring as cultural ambassadors for their country, representing Ukrainian strength and unity through their music.
In 2024, the band announced the completion of their fifth studio album and previewed new material during their North American tour. The album, titled Duél, was officially released on February 7, 2025. Continuing their evolution, Duél reflects a maturity in both sound and message, exploring themes of identity, conflict, and endurance. It demonstrates how far Jinjer has come from their humble beginnings, balancing technical precision with emotional power.
Jinjer’s members have often cited influences as diverse as Slayer, Pantera, Opeth, Gojira, and even R&B and funk artists. Their ability to merge brutality with beauty is largely credited to Tatiana Shmayluk’s dynamic presence, shifting effortlessly between soaring clean melodies and guttural roars. Guitarist Roman Ibramkhalilov’s complex riffs, Eugene Abdukhanov’s deep five-string bass lines, and Vladislav Ulasevich’s inventive drumming have all played essential roles in crafting their intricate soundscapes.
Outside of their music, Jinjer has become a symbol of perseverance. Their continued success despite war, loss, and displacement has made them not only one of the most respected metal bands of their generation but also cultural representatives of Ukrainian resilience. Through their artistry, Jinjer has proven that heavy music can transcend borders, languages, and even conflict, uniting fans around the world through shared emotion and strength.
Complete List Of Jinjer Songs From A to Z
- A Plus Or A Minus – Cloud Factory – 2014
- A Tongue So Sly – Duél – 2025
- Abbyss – Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear – 2009
- Angels (They Will Get Us All) – Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear – 2009
- As I Boil Ice – Wallflowers – 2021
- Bad Water – Cloud Factory – 2014
- Beggar’s Dance – King Of Everything – 2016
- Call Me A Symbol – Wallflowers – 2021
- Captain Clock – King Of Everything – 2016
- Cloud Factory – Cloud Factory – 2014
- Colossus – Wallflowers – 2021
- Copycat – Wallflowers – 2021
- Dark Blue – Duél – 2025
- Dead Hands Feel No Pain – Wallflowers – 2021
- Dead Hands Feel No Pain – Audiotree From Nothing – 2024
- Destroy – Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear – 2009
- Destroy (Live) – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- Dip A Sail – King Of Everything – 2016
- Disclosure! – Wallflowers – 2021
- Duél – Duél – 2025
- Exposed As A Liar – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- Fast Draw – Duél – 2025
- Green Serpent – Duél – 2025
- Hedonist – Duél – 2025
- Home Back – Macro – 2019
- Hypocrites & Critics – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- I Speak Astronomy – King Of Everything – 2016
- Judgement (& Punishment) – Macro – 2019
- Just Another – King Of Everything – 2016
- Kafka – Duél – 2025
- Lainnerep – Macro – 2019
- Mediator – Wallflowers – 2021
- My Lost Chance – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- No Hoard Of Value – Cloud Factory – 2014
- Noah – Macro – 2019
- Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- On The Top – Macro – 2019
- Outlander – Cloud Factory – 2014
- Pausing Death – Macro – 2019
- Pearls And Swine – Wallflowers – 2021
- Pisces – King Of Everything – 2016
- Pit Of Consciousness – Macro – 2019
- Prologue – King Of Everything – 2016
- Retrospection – Macro – 2019
- Rogue – Duél – 2025
- Scissors – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- Scissors (Live) – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- Sit Stay Roll Over – King Of Everything – 2016
- Sleep Of The Righteous – Wallflowers – 2021
- Someone’s Daughter – Duél – 2025
- Tantrum – Duél – 2025
- The Game – Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear – 2009
- The Prophecy – Macro – 2019
- Tumbleweed – Duél – 2025
- Under The Dome – King Of Everything – 2016
- Until The End – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- Vortex – Wallflowers – 2021
- Vortex – Audiotree From Nothing – 2024
- Wallflower – Wallflowers – 2021
- Wallflower – Audiotree From Nothing – 2024
- Waltz – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- Waltz (Live) – Inhale, Do Not Breathe – 2012
- When Two Empires Collide – Cloud Factory – 2014
- Who Is Gonna Be The One – Cloud Factory – 2014
- Words Of Wisdom – King Of Everything – 2016
- Желаю – Значит Получу – Cloud Factory – 2014
Albums
Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear (2009): 4 songs
Inhale, Do Not Breathe (2012): 10 songs
Cloud Factory (2014): 8 songs
King Of Everything (2016): 10 songs
Macro (2019): 9 songs
Wallflowers (2021): 11 songs
Audiotree From Nothing (2024): 3 songs
Duél (2025): 11 songs
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