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{{Short description|Ukrainian folk metal band}}
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'''Holy Blood''' is a [[folk metal]] band from [[Kiev]], [[Ukraine]], formed in 1999. The band is notable for being one of the few [[Christian metal|Christian]] bands in its genre, one of the few Christian bands from eastern Europe, and the fact that they are the most successful group on its label Bombworks Records,<ref>Morrow, Matt, (2006-01-18) [http://thewhippingpost.tripod.com/bombworksrecordsinterview.htm Bombworks Records interview],"David: Without a question, Holy Blood has been our top seller. Waves Are Dancing has been the best seller, but The Wanderer has certainly been no slouch.", The Whipping Post, retrieved 2007-10-20.</ref> and the band has been noted world wide despite being an underground group.<ref name="TWP_Wanderer"/> Holy Blood has released two albums, ''[[The Wanderer (Holy Blood album)|The Wanderer]]'' and ''[[Waves are Dancing]]'', the latter being their most successful album by far, and a third album titled ''[[The Patriot (album)|The Patriot]]'' is yet to be released in Spring 2008. All their lyrics are sung in [[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]].
'''Holy Blood''' is a [[folk metal]] band from [[Kyiv]], Ukraine, formed in 1999. The band is notable for being one of the few [[Christian metal|Christian]] bands in its genre, and the fact that they are the most successful group on its label Bombworks Records,<ref>Morrow, Matt, (January 18, 2006) [http://thewhippingpost.tripod.com/bombworksrecordsinterview.htm Bombworks Records interview],"David: Without a question, ''Holy Blood'' has been our top seller. ''Waves Are Dancing'' has been the best seller, but ''The Wanderer'' has certainly been no slouch.", ''The Whipping Post'', retrieved October 20, 2007.</ref> and the band has been noted worldwide despite being an underground group.<ref name="TWP_Wanderer"/> Holy Blood has released six albums: ''[[The Wanderer (Holy Blood album)|The Wanderer]]'', ''[[Waves Are Dancing]]'', ''The Patriot'', ''Shining Sun'', ''[[Day of Vengeance (album)|Day of Vengeance]]'' and ''Voice of Blood''.


==History==
==History==
===Formation (1999–2000)===
Holy Blood was formed in October 1999 and their music leaned towards [[hardcore punk]] style. The band consisted of guitarist-vocalist Fedor Buzilevich, drummer Dmitry Titorenko, and bassist Michail Rodionov. Previously, they played in a band called Voice of Cryeth in which Buzilevich played bass, Titorenko handled keyboard, and Rodionov was the guitarist.
Holy Blood was formed in October 1999 and their music leaned towards [[hardcore punk]] style. The band consisted of guitarist-vocalist Fedir Buzylevych, drummer Dmytro Tytorenko, and bassist Mykhailo Rodionov. Previously, they played in a band called Voice of Cryeth in which Buzylevych played bass, Tytorenko handled keyboard, and Rodionov was the guitarist.


In 2000, the band changed their style to [[death-grind]]. A year later in 2001 the band was joined by former Revival lead guitarist Alexei Furman, female keyboardist Vera Knyazeva and former Maranatha member Eugen Tsesarev replaced Radionov as a bassist. Rodionov became a rhythm guitarist. After the line up change, Holy Blood changed their style to [[melodic death metal]] and began to record the first studio album.
In 2000, the band changed their style to [[deathgrind]]. A year later in 2001 the band was joined by former Revival lead guitarist Oleksiy Furman, female keyboardist Vira Kniazeva and former Maranatha member Yevhen Tsesarev replaced Radionov as a bassist. Rodionov became a rhythm guitarist. After the line up change, Holy Blood changed their style to [[melodic death metal]] and began to record the first studio album.


===''The Wanderer'' (2001–2002)===
Fedor and Vera were married in August 2001. In 2002 a local small metal label called Core Zone released the first album ''[[The Wanderer (Holy Blood album)|The Wanderer]]''. In the middle 2002, the guitarist Alexei Furman left the band and was replaced by former Maranatha member Artyom Stupak . Holy Blood changed their style to folk death-black metal style and Buzilevich incorporated blockflute.
Fedir and Vira were married in August 2001. In 2002 a local small metal label called Core Zone released the first album ''[[The Wanderer (Holy Blood album)|The Wanderer]]''. In the middle 2002, the guitarist Oleksiy Furman left the band and was replaced by former Maranatha member Artem Stupak. Holy Blood changed their style to folk death-black metal style and Buzilevich incorporated [[Recorder (musical instrument)|recorder]].


Rodionov left the band in 2003 and was replaced by former Celestial Call member Sergei Nagorny. Artyom Stupak focused on his own project, unblack metal duo Evroklidon, and eventually Buzilevich became the rhythm guitarist. Sergei Nagorny became a lead guitarist. Buzlilevich and Rodionov recorded a death-grind studio project under the name Requital and released the album ''Retribution for Sin''. It included previously unreleased songs of Holy Blood.
Rodionov left the band in 2003 and was replaced by former Celestial Call member Serhiy Nahornyi. Artem Stupak focused on his own project, unblack metal duo Evroklidon, and eventually Buzylevych became the rhythm guitarist. Serhiy Nahorny became a lead guitarist. Buzlylevych and Rodionov recorded a death-grind studio project under the name ''Requital'' and released the album ''Retribution for Sin''. It included previously unreleased songs of Holy Blood.


In December 2003 bass-guitarist Eugene Tsesarev left the band and was replaced by Alexei Andrushenko (Axxent). In the March 2004, Holy Blood was featured on a compilation of Ukrainian Christian metal bands called ''Total Armageddon''.
In December 2003 bass-guitarist Yevhen Tsesarev left the band and was replaced by Oleksiy Andrushenko (Axxent). In the March 2004, Holy Blood was featured on a compilation of Ukrainian Christian metal bands called ''Total Armageddon''.


===''Waves Are Dancing'' and ''The Patriot'' (2003–2008)===
In April 18, 2004, the band shot their first music video called "The Spring". During the same month the band launched its website and afterwards their popularity increased notably outside their native country,<ref name="TWP_Wanderer">Morrow, Matt,[http://thewhippingpost.tripod.com/holybloodthewanderer/ Holy Blood - The Wanderer], The Whipping Post, retrieved (2007-10-20)</ref> and started writing third album. later that year, Holy Blood caught the interest of [[Texas]]-based records label Bombworks Records. The band signed a record deal with the label which released "The Wanderer" to available in many different countries. In October band playd concerts in [[Belarus]] and participated Hear My Call Tour.
On April 18, 2004, the band shot their first music video called "The Spring". During the same month the band launched its website and afterwards their popularity increased notably outside their native country,<ref name="TWP_Wanderer">Morrow, Matt,[http://thewhippingpost.tripod.com/holybloodthewanderer/ Holy Blood – The Wanderer], The Whipping Post, retrieved (October 20, 2007)</ref> and started writing third album. later that year, Holy Blood caught the interest of [[Texas]]-based records label Bombworks Records. The band signed a record deal with the label which released "The Wanderer" to available in many different countries. In October band played concerts in Belarus and participated ''Hear My Call Tour''.


In 2005, Bombworks Records released Holy Blood's second album titled ''[[Waves are Dancing]]'', and it was also released by young Russian label called Musica Production. In July 2, the keyboardist Vera Knyazeva left the band and was replaced by former Gefsad member Vladislav Malitsky. In October, the band was joined by Vyacheslav Kirishun who plays ethnic instruments such as bagpipe and flute.
In 2005, Bombworks Records released Holy Blood's second album, ''[[Waves Are Dancing]]'', and it was also released by young Russian label called ''Musica Production''. On July 2, the keyboardist Vira Kniazeva left the band and was replaced by former Gefsad member Volodyslav Malytskyi. In October, the band was joined by Viacheslav Kirishyn who plays instruments such as bagpipe and flute.


In June, 2006, Vyacheslav has left the band. 2006 year was successful concert year for the band. Holy Blood played in different cities of Ukraine and also played in [[Moldova]] and notable foreign festivals such as Elements of Rock in [[Switzerland]] and Maata Näkyvissä in [[Finland]]. In 1 December, Jmak Agency shot a professional music video for the self-titled song from the forthcoming album ''[[The Patriot (album)|The Patriot]]'', and the Russian label Musica Production re-released the first album ''The Wanderer'' with new artwork.
In June 2006, Viacheslav has left the band. 2006 year was successful concert year for the band. Holy Blood played in different cities of Ukraine and also played in Moldova and notable foreign festivals such as ''Elements of Rock'' in Switzerland and ''Maata Näkyvissä'' in Finland. On December 1, Jmak Agency shot a professional music video for the self-titled song from the third album ''The Patriot'', released in early July 2008, and the Russian label Musica Production re-released the first album ''The Wanderer'' with new artwork.

===''Shining Sun'' (2010–2012)===
In late 2008, the band went through major line-up changes: in a press release on their website, it was announced that all other members apart from Fedir Buzylevych left to continue under a different name, Oskord, while Fedir will continue under the Holy Blood moniker with new members, including his wife Vira, who was previously in Holy Blood from 2001 to 2005. With new members surrounding Fedir and Vira, Holy Blood completed fourth album, ''Shining Sun'', in early 2010. The band stated in a MySpace blog that the album features "a combination of traditional Folk Metal with elements of Melodic Metalcore, and elements of new school Hardcore."<ref>[http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=262391549&blogId=532875487 Holy Blood-European Tour 2010] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207065936/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view |date=February 7, 2009 }}. Holy Blood MySpace blog April 15, 2010</ref>

In 2011, Grigoriy Nazarov replaced Igor Dziuba on rhythm guitar. In 2012, Roman Gerchtun and Poul Guchlencko replaced Ira Klesch and Victor Serbin on bass and drums, respectively.

===''Day of Vengeance'', ''Glory to the Heroes'' EP and ''Voice of Blood'' (2013–present)===
On December 25, 2013, the band announced they are in the studio working on a new album, and released a promotional video featuring a demo of a new song: "Holy Blood".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMXILFqA_MY | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140601062504/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMXILFqA_MY| archive-date=2014-06-01 | url-status=dead|title=YouTube |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date= |accessdate=April 4, 2020}}</ref>

In January 2014, the band announced the title of the upcoming album to be ''[[Day of Vengeance (album)|Day of Vengeance]]'', which will be released in the later that year.

On February 18, the band's official website was updated, revealing a complete lineup change occurred once again, with the exception of Buzilevich.<ref name="Members">{{cite web|url=http://holyblood.com.ua/|title=Holyblood.com.ua / Main|publisher=holyblood.com.ua|accessdate=February 18, 2014}}</ref> As a result, Buzilevich wrote and recorded ''Day of Vengeance'' by himself.<ref name="Interview">{{cite web|url=http://mauce.nl/site/interview-with-fedor-buzilevich-of-holy-blood/|title=Interview With 'Fedor Buzilevich' of 'Holy Blood' / Main|date=February 18, 2014 |publisher=The Metal Resource|accessdate=February 19, 2014}}</ref>

On December 14, Fedor Buzilevich uploaded "Ukraine", a new song to the band's website and announced he has starting writing for the band's sixth studio album.<ref name="FacebookSixth">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205904712723166&set=a.1298971440585.2046796.1419372006&type=1&permPage=1|title=Ukraine|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=December 14, 2014}}</ref>

''Day of Vengeance'' was released on December 31, 2014 in Russia and May 18, 2015 for the rest of the world.

In April 2017, it was announced that Holy Blood had signed to Vision of God Records, and released a new EP, ''Glory to the Heroes'', on May 10, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mauce.nl/site/holy-blood-signs-with-vision-of-god-records-new-album-glory-to-the-heroes-coming-in-may-listen-to-brand-new-song-by-fire-and-sword/|title='Holy Blood' Signs with 'Vision of God Records' New Album "Glory To The Heroes" Coming In May, Listen to Brand New Song 'By Fire And Sword'|publisher=The Metal Recource|date=April 26, 2017|accessdate=May 1, 2017}}</ref>

On February 15, 2019, the band released their sixth full-length studio album, ''Voice of Blood''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.folk-metal.nl/2019/02/holy-blood-released-voice-of-blood/|title=Holy Blood released 'Voice of Blood'|publisher=folk-metal.nl|date=February 15, 2019|accessdate=February 23, 2019}}</ref>


==Music==
==Music==
Holy Blood plays [[folk metal]] with [[death metal|death]] and [[black metal]] elements. Their music is characterized by elements based on Ukrainian folk traditions and [[Celtic music]]. They incorporate notable ethnic instruments such as blockflute and bagpipe. The vocals are high-pitched shrieking but also incorporates folk choirs. The band is influenced by groups such as [[Ensiferum]] and [[Finntroll]]. ''The Wanderer'' has been compared to melodic black metal groups such as [[Dissection (band)|Dissection]] but is said to be more modern in sound and style. ''The Wanderer'' is also said to contain more variety and complex songwriting than ''Waves Are Dancing'' does.
Holy Blood plays [[folk metal]] with [[death metal|death]] and [[black metal]] elements. Their music is characterized by elements based on Ukrainian folk traditions and [[Celtic music]]. They incorporate ethnic instruments such as blockflute and bagpipe. The vocals are high-pitched shrieking but also incorporates folk choirs. The band is influenced by groups such as [[Ensiferum]] and [[Finntroll]]. ''The Wanderer'' has been compared to melodic black metal groups such as [[Dissection (band)|Dissection]] but is said to be more modern in sound and style. ''The Wanderer'' is also said to contain more variety and complex songwriting than ''Waves Are Dancing'' does.
<ref>Taylor,[http://guitar6.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=444 Holy Blood - The Wanderer], Guitar6, retrieved 2007-10-20)</ref> ''Waves are Dancing'' embraced more folk oriented direction as majority of the songs incorporate flute and bagpipe.<ref>Taylor,[http://guitar6.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=442 Holy Blood - Waves are Dancing], Guitar6, retrieved 2007-10-20)</ref> Several songs incorporate guitar solos keyboards and folk choirs.<ref>Morrow, Matt,[http://thewhippingpost.tripod.com/holybloodwavesaredancing/ Holy Blood - Waves are Dancing], 2006, The Whipping Post, retrieved 2007-10-20</ref> Holy blood's lyrical themes tend to revolve around their Christian faith, heaven, and God.
<ref>Taylor,[http://guitar6.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=444 Holy Blood – The Wanderer], Guitar6, retrieved October 20, 2007</ref> ''Waves are Dancing'' embraced more folk oriented direction as majority of the songs incorporate flute and bagpipe.<ref>Taylor,[http://guitar6.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=442 Holy Blood – Waves are Dancing], Guitar6, retrieved October 20, 2007</ref> Several songs incorporate guitar solos keyboards and folk choirs.<ref>Morrow, Matt,[http://thewhippingpost.tripod.com/holybloodwavesaredancing/ Holy Blood – Waves are Dancing], 2006, The Whipping Post, retrieved October 20, 2007</ref> Holy Blood's lyrical themes tend to revolve around their Christian faith, heaven, and God.


==Line-Up==
==Band members==
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===Current Members===
'''Current members'''
Fedor Buzilevich - [[Vocals]], [[Guitar]]<br />
* Fedor Buzilevich – [[death growl|lead vocals]] <small>(1999–present)</small>, [[flute]] <small>(2002–2013)</small>, rhythm guitar <small>(1999–2001, 2003–2008, 2013–present)</small>
Sergei Nagorny - [[Guitar]]<br />
* Sergeii Khylko – flute <small>(2016–present)</small>
Alexei "Axxent" Andrushenko - [[Bass guitar|Bass]]<br />
* Philipp Kharouk – drums <small>(2018–present)</small>
Dmitry Titorenko - [[Drums]]<br />
* Andriy Iakovenko – bass <small>(2019–present)</small>
Vladislav Malitskiy - [[Keyboards]]<br />


===Former Members===
'''Former members'''
* Dmitry Titorenko – drums <small>(1999–2008)</small>
* Myhaylo Rodionov – rhythm guitar <small>(2001–2003)</small>, bass <small>(1999–2001)</small>
* Vera Knyazyova – [[electronic keyboard|keyboards]], vocals <small>(2001–2005, 2008–2013)</small>, lead vocals, bagpipes <small>(2008–2013)</small>
* Eugeniy Tsesaryov – bass <small>(2001–2003)</small>
* Olexiy Furman – lead guitar <small>(2001–2002)</small>
* Artem Stupak – lead guitar <small>(2002–2003)</small>
* Sergiy Nagorniy – lead guitar <small>(2003–2008)</small>, rhythm guitar <small>(2003)</small>
* Olexiy Andrushchenko – bass <small>(2003–2008)</small>
* Vladislav Malitskiy – keyboards <small>(2005–2008)</small>
* Vyacheslav Kirishun – [[bagpipes]], flute <small>(2005–2006)</small>
* Evgeniy Titarchuk – lead guitar <small>(2008–2013)</small>
* Ira Klesch – bass <small>(2008–2012)</small>
* Igor Dziuba – rhythm guitar <small>(2008–2011)</small>
* Olexandr Omelchenko – drums <small>(2008–2009)</small>
* Oleg Bogomaz – drums <small>(2009–2010)</small>
* Anatoliy Bondarenko – drums <small>(2009)</small>
* Danylo Rybin – drums <small>(2009)</small>
* Victor Serbin – drums <small>(2010–2012)</small>
* Grigoriy Nazarov – rhythm guitar <small>(2011–2013)</small>
* Roman Gerchtun – bass <small>(2012–2013)</small>
* Poul Guchlencko – drums <small>(2012–2013)</small>
* Deny Moshkov – bass <small>(2016–2019)</small>
* Lev Kurgansky – drums <small>(2016–2018)</small>


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==Discography==
===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
*''[[The Wanderer (Holy Blood album)|The Wanderer]]'' ([[2002 in music|2002]])
*''The Wanderer'' (2002)
*''[[Waves are Dancing]]'' ([[2005 in music|2005]])
*''[[Waves Are Dancing]]'' (2005)
*''[[The Patriot (album)|The Patriot]]'' ([[2008 in music|2008]])
*''The Patriot'' (2008)
*''Shining Sun'' (2010)
*''[[Day of Vengeance (album)|Day of Vengeance]]'' (2014)
*''Voice of Blood'' (2019)


===Compilations===
=== EPs ===
*''Total Armageddon'' (2004)
* ''Glory to the Heroes'' (2017)


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
===Notes===
<references/>


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.holyblood.org.ua/ Official website]
* {{Official website|http://www.holyblood.band/}}
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=20333 Holy Blood] at [[Metal-Archives]]
*{{MySpace|holybloodband|Holy Blood}}


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Holy Blood
OriginKyiv, Ukraine
GenresFolk metal, unblack metal, melodic death metal
Years active1999–present
LabelsBombworks, Vision of God
MembersFedor Buzilevich
Deny Moshkov
Sergeii Khylko
Philipp Kharouk
Past membersMyhaylo Rodionov
Dmitry Titorenko
Olexiy Furman
Eugeniy Tsesaryov
Vera Knyazyova
Artem Stupak
Sergiy Nagorniy
Olexiy Andrushchenko
Vladislav Malitskiy
Olexandr Omelchenko
Vyacheslav Kirishun
Igor Dziuba
Ira Klesch
Evgeniy Titarchuk
Anatoliy Bondarenko
Danylo Rybin
Oleg Bogomaz
Victor Serbin
Grigoriy Nazarov
Roman Gerchtun
Poul Guchlencko
Lev Kurgansky
Websitewww.holyblood.band

Holy Blood is a folk metal band from Kyiv, Ukraine, formed in 1999. The band is notable for being one of the few Christian bands in its genre, and the fact that they are the most successful group on its label Bombworks Records,[1] and the band has been noted worldwide despite being an underground group.[2] Holy Blood has released six albums: The Wanderer, Waves Are Dancing, The Patriot, Shining Sun, Day of Vengeance and Voice of Blood.

History

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Formation (1999–2000)

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Holy Blood was formed in October 1999 and their music leaned towards hardcore punk style. The band consisted of guitarist-vocalist Fedir Buzylevych, drummer Dmytro Tytorenko, and bassist Mykhailo Rodionov. Previously, they played in a band called Voice of Cryeth in which Buzylevych played bass, Tytorenko handled keyboard, and Rodionov was the guitarist.

In 2000, the band changed their style to deathgrind. A year later in 2001 the band was joined by former Revival lead guitarist Oleksiy Furman, female keyboardist Vira Kniazeva and former Maranatha member Yevhen Tsesarev replaced Radionov as a bassist. Rodionov became a rhythm guitarist. After the line up change, Holy Blood changed their style to melodic death metal and began to record the first studio album.

The Wanderer (2001–2002)

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Fedir and Vira were married in August 2001. In 2002 a local small metal label called Core Zone released the first album The Wanderer. In the middle 2002, the guitarist Oleksiy Furman left the band and was replaced by former Maranatha member Artem Stupak. Holy Blood changed their style to folk death-black metal style and Buzilevich incorporated recorder.

Rodionov left the band in 2003 and was replaced by former Celestial Call member Serhiy Nahornyi. Artem Stupak focused on his own project, unblack metal duo Evroklidon, and eventually Buzylevych became the rhythm guitarist. Serhiy Nahorny became a lead guitarist. Buzlylevych and Rodionov recorded a death-grind studio project under the name Requital and released the album Retribution for Sin. It included previously unreleased songs of Holy Blood.

In December 2003 bass-guitarist Yevhen Tsesarev left the band and was replaced by Oleksiy Andrushenko (Axxent). In the March 2004, Holy Blood was featured on a compilation of Ukrainian Christian metal bands called Total Armageddon.

Waves Are Dancing and The Patriot (2003–2008)

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On April 18, 2004, the band shot their first music video called "The Spring". During the same month the band launched its website and afterwards their popularity increased notably outside their native country,[2] and started writing third album. later that year, Holy Blood caught the interest of Texas-based records label Bombworks Records. The band signed a record deal with the label which released "The Wanderer" to available in many different countries. In October band played concerts in Belarus and participated Hear My Call Tour.

In 2005, Bombworks Records released Holy Blood's second album, Waves Are Dancing, and it was also released by young Russian label called Musica Production. On July 2, the keyboardist Vira Kniazeva left the band and was replaced by former Gefsad member Volodyslav Malytskyi. In October, the band was joined by Viacheslav Kirishyn who plays instruments such as bagpipe and flute.

In June 2006, Viacheslav has left the band. 2006 year was successful concert year for the band. Holy Blood played in different cities of Ukraine and also played in Moldova and notable foreign festivals such as Elements of Rock in Switzerland and Maata Näkyvissä in Finland. On December 1, Jmak Agency shot a professional music video for the self-titled song from the third album The Patriot, released in early July 2008, and the Russian label Musica Production re-released the first album The Wanderer with new artwork.

Shining Sun (2010–2012)

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In late 2008, the band went through major line-up changes: in a press release on their website, it was announced that all other members apart from Fedir Buzylevych left to continue under a different name, Oskord, while Fedir will continue under the Holy Blood moniker with new members, including his wife Vira, who was previously in Holy Blood from 2001 to 2005. With new members surrounding Fedir and Vira, Holy Blood completed fourth album, Shining Sun, in early 2010. The band stated in a MySpace blog that the album features "a combination of traditional Folk Metal with elements of Melodic Metalcore, and elements of new school Hardcore."[3]

In 2011, Grigoriy Nazarov replaced Igor Dziuba on rhythm guitar. In 2012, Roman Gerchtun and Poul Guchlencko replaced Ira Klesch and Victor Serbin on bass and drums, respectively.

Day of Vengeance, Glory to the Heroes EP and Voice of Blood (2013–present)

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On December 25, 2013, the band announced they are in the studio working on a new album, and released a promotional video featuring a demo of a new song: "Holy Blood".[4]

In January 2014, the band announced the title of the upcoming album to be Day of Vengeance, which will be released in the later that year.

On February 18, the band's official website was updated, revealing a complete lineup change occurred once again, with the exception of Buzilevich.[5] As a result, Buzilevich wrote and recorded Day of Vengeance by himself.[6]

On December 14, Fedor Buzilevich uploaded "Ukraine", a new song to the band's website and announced he has starting writing for the band's sixth studio album.[7]

Day of Vengeance was released on December 31, 2014 in Russia and May 18, 2015 for the rest of the world.

In April 2017, it was announced that Holy Blood had signed to Vision of God Records, and released a new EP, Glory to the Heroes, on May 10, 2017.[8]

On February 15, 2019, the band released their sixth full-length studio album, Voice of Blood.[9]

Music

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Holy Blood plays folk metal with death and black metal elements. Their music is characterized by elements based on Ukrainian folk traditions and Celtic music. They incorporate ethnic instruments such as blockflute and bagpipe. The vocals are high-pitched shrieking but also incorporates folk choirs. The band is influenced by groups such as Ensiferum and Finntroll. The Wanderer has been compared to melodic black metal groups such as Dissection but is said to be more modern in sound and style. The Wanderer is also said to contain more variety and complex songwriting than Waves Are Dancing does. [10] Waves are Dancing embraced more folk oriented direction as majority of the songs incorporate flute and bagpipe.[11] Several songs incorporate guitar solos keyboards and folk choirs.[12] Holy Blood's lyrical themes tend to revolve around their Christian faith, heaven, and God.

Band members

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Current members

  • Fedor Buzilevich – lead vocals (1999–present), flute (2002–2013), rhythm guitar (1999–2001, 2003–2008, 2013–present)
  • Sergeii Khylko – flute (2016–present)
  • Philipp Kharouk – drums (2018–present)
  • Andriy Iakovenko – bass (2019–present)

Former members

  • Dmitry Titorenko – drums (1999–2008)
  • Myhaylo Rodionov – rhythm guitar (2001–2003), bass (1999–2001)
  • Vera Knyazyova – keyboards, vocals (2001–2005, 2008–2013), lead vocals, bagpipes (2008–2013)
  • Eugeniy Tsesaryov – bass (2001–2003)
  • Olexiy Furman – lead guitar (2001–2002)
  • Artem Stupak – lead guitar (2002–2003)
  • Sergiy Nagorniy – lead guitar (2003–2008), rhythm guitar (2003)
  • Olexiy Andrushchenko – bass (2003–2008)
  • Vladislav Malitskiy – keyboards (2005–2008)
  • Vyacheslav Kirishun – bagpipes, flute (2005–2006)
  • Evgeniy Titarchuk – lead guitar (2008–2013)
  • Ira Klesch – bass (2008–2012)
  • Igor Dziuba – rhythm guitar (2008–2011)
  • Olexandr Omelchenko – drums (2008–2009)
  • Oleg Bogomaz – drums (2009–2010)
  • Anatoliy Bondarenko – drums (2009)
  • Danylo Rybin – drums (2009)
  • Victor Serbin – drums (2010–2012)
  • Grigoriy Nazarov – rhythm guitar (2011–2013)
  • Roman Gerchtun – bass (2012–2013)
  • Poul Guchlencko – drums (2012–2013)
  • Deny Moshkov – bass (2016–2019)
  • Lev Kurgansky – drums (2016–2018)

Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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EPs

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  • Glory to the Heroes (2017)

References

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  1. ^ Morrow, Matt, (January 18, 2006) Bombworks Records interview,"David: Without a question, Holy Blood has been our top seller. Waves Are Dancing has been the best seller, but The Wanderer has certainly been no slouch.", The Whipping Post, retrieved October 20, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Morrow, Matt,Holy Blood – The Wanderer, The Whipping Post, retrieved (October 20, 2007)
  3. ^ Holy Blood-European Tour 2010 Archived February 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Holy Blood MySpace blog April 15, 2010
  4. ^ "YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on June 1, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  5. ^ "Holyblood.com.ua / Main". holyblood.com.ua. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  6. ^ "Interview With 'Fedor Buzilevich' of 'Holy Blood' / Main". The Metal Resource. February 18, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  7. ^ "Ukraine". Facebook. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  8. ^ "'Holy Blood' Signs with 'Vision of God Records' New Album "Glory To The Heroes" Coming In May, Listen to Brand New Song 'By Fire And Sword'". The Metal Recource. April 26, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  9. ^ "Holy Blood released 'Voice of Blood'". folk-metal.nl. February 15, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
  10. ^ Taylor,Holy Blood – The Wanderer, Guitar6, retrieved October 20, 2007
  11. ^ Taylor,Holy Blood – Waves are Dancing, Guitar6, retrieved October 20, 2007
  12. ^ Morrow, Matt,Holy Blood – Waves are Dancing, 2006, The Whipping Post, retrieved October 20, 2007
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