On June 6, 2025, the melodic black metal band Obšar released a new EP “V rabstvi merzotnyka” under the Austrian label Kvlt und Kaos Productions. Lyrically, the album addresses contemporary themes such as obscurantism, irrationality, charlatanism, and superstition, combined with Rusyn nature and demonology.
The main character of the EP is the “merzotnyk – a venomous serpent” who poisons people’s minds with his serpent tongue.
Musically, the Rusyn quartet ventured into electronic and darksynth territories, once again pushing the boundaries of melodic black metal.
Since their formation in 2016, in addition to this new release, Obšar have released three full-length albums and a single dedicated to their Ukrainian brothers in their fight against the Russian aggressor.
You can support the band on Bandcamp and follow them on their social media.
Bandcamp:
New EP:
https://obshar.bandcamp.com/album/v-rabstvi-merzotnyka-ep-2025
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BNakchS22
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZrySbM3N5NBQMV4bKFp1L?si=g6FcmbUZTuGDGdHZF-Qnmw
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/obsarofficial?igsh=a212M3JpNGV4eDli
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