Metal on the Frontlines: Ukrainian bands you HAVE to follow in 2026

For years, you guys have been asking me to talk more about Ukrainian metal bands, you know, in addition to the ones that everyone knows.

So today, let’s take a look at some of the most unique modern metal bands that continue making music despite serving in the army, volunteering, and keep metal alive against all odds. Here you go!

More about our joint fundraiser with Judas Priest here – https://youtu.be/s3K2fXaoJaI?si=x5kju46PdTqSghqo&t=348

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Every UAH donated = 1 chance to win a gift. Bigger donation – bigger chance to win.
The biggest donator will guaranteed receive a bracelet from Rob Halford seen in the video and worn by Metal God on stage.

00:00 – Intro
00:17 – Karna
01:06 – Ignea
01:48 – Тінь Сонця
03:13 – Blind8
03:44 – ANNA
04:16 – 0% Mercury
04:47 – Space of Variations
05:24 – Sick Solution
06:00 – Telema
06:22 – True Tough
06:56 – Zombie attack
07:26 – White Ward
07:54 – Hell:On
09:03 – 1914
09:34 – Drudkh
10:13 – Khors
10:47 – Fleshgore
11:13 – Labyrinthus Stellarum
11:43 – Charity auction with Judas Priest

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Background music: “Uberpunch” Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com)
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