Katana returns with Alius, a blistering mini EP forged in defiance and sharpened by experience. This isn’t just music—it’s a battle cry for those who walk their own path, who take every hit and keep moving forward.
Some people are born to question the rules, to live by their own code, and to rise in the face of chaos. Alius is for them. With fists clenched and eyes forward, Katana delivers two hard-hitting tracks—“Stand Up” and “Stones”—each pulsing with grit, determination, and raw conviction.
Stand Up roars with unrelenting energy, demanding resistance in the face of control, while Stones carries the scars of every battle fought and survived. Together, they remind us that every blow we take is a mark of strength, and that life is more than survival—it’s a game to be played on our own terms.
Katana doesn’t follow the crowd. Alius is a statement: bold, unbreakable, and unapologetically loud.
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Biography
An electrifying fusion of Nu Metal and Hardcore from this powerhouse Ukrainian band. Brace yourself for heavy guitar riffs, bone-crushing breakdowns, and intense vocals.
In 2019, guitarist Vitalii Bodnar and vocalist Vladyslav Byvalin serendipitously met in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, united by their mutual passion for music. Fuelled by this shared fervor, they swiftly decided to form a band. By July of that same year, drummer Oleksandr Matviychuk had joined their ranks, followed by guitarist Yevhen Lysenko in November, marking the inception of KATANA. Despite facing lineup adjustments and myriad challenges, the band persisted, culminating in the recording of their debut single, “Я не будую стін” (I’m Not Building Walls), with this lineup intact.
The band’s trajectory encountered a stumbling block in 2020 with quarantine measures stalling their live performances. However, their inaugural live show at Docker G Pub in Kyiv garnered acclaim from Ukrainian rock luminaries, underscoring their potential within the European festival circuit. In February 2021, bassist Dmytro Voynarovskiy joined the ensemble, and KATANA unveiled their debut album, “Ворог” (The Enemy), delving into themes of self-betterment and the pursuit of happiness. Drummer Vladislav Zakharchuk took over from Oleksandr Matviychuk in December 2021.
Despite the tumult of 2022 amid the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, KATANA rallied for charitable concerts, extending support to the Ukrainian military and displaced individuals. On October 1, 2022, they dropped the music video “Твори” (Create), spotlighting the significance of creativity. July 2023 witnessed the launch of an English-language EP titled “Destruction,” wherein KATANA explores human imperfections and the transformative essence of chaos.
Early August 2023 saw KATANA refreshing their lineup with bassist Bednarskyi Kostiantyn and drummer Hetman Yaroslav. The current ensemble encompasses a diverse array of musical influences, culminating in a distinctive amalgamation of Nu Metal, Rapcore, and Alternative sounds. KATANA remains steadfast in their philanthropic endeavors and looks forward to unveiling their second album, resolutely committed to leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape. When probed about their moniker, they succinctly assert, “Because it blows your head off!”
KATANA is:
Vladyslav Byvalin
Vitalii Bodnar
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