Drudkh was founded by Roman Saenko, the leading member of Hate Forest; Thurios, the leading member of Astrofaes; and Yuriy Sinitsky, of Lucifugum and Definition Sane. Their strongly folk-influenced music focuses on a dense atmosphere with a lot of feeling, and the lyrical contents embrace Slavic mythology, seasons and poetry. Many of the band's lyrics are derived from the works of nineteenth and twentieth century Ukrainian poets, especially Taras Shevchenko.
"During all its history, the band followed a 'no photos, no interviews, no website, no gigs' policy, which was nobly accepted by Drudkh's new label Season of Mist. The absence of any comments or information from Drudkh's side gave an opening to a few ignorant internet warrior-fans to spread rumors, that the band embraces extreme political views. This is absolutely misleading and a total profanation, since there is nothing in Drudkh's music or lyrics that would suggest any political outlook. Drudkh praise individualism, self-improvement and estrangement from modern values." Roman Saenko (2008)
Discography:
2003 – Forgotten Legends
2004 – Autumn Aurora
2005 – Лебединий шлях (The Swan Road)
2006 – Кров у наших криницях (Blood in Our Wells)
2006 – Пісні скорботи і самітності (Songs of Grief and Solitude)
2007 – Anti-Urban (EP)
2007 – Відчуженість (Estrangement)
2009 – Microcosmos
2010 – Пригорща зірок (Handful of Stars)
2010 – Slavonic Chronicles (EP)
2012 – Вічний оберт колеса (Eternal Turn of the Wheel)
2014 – Thousands of Moons Ago / The Gates (split with Winterfylleth)
2014 – Eastern Frontier in Flames (Compilation)
2015 – Борозна обірвалася (A Furrow Cut Short)
2016 – Той, хто говорить з імлою / Pyre Era, Black! (One Who Talks with the Fog / Pyre Era, Black!) (split with Hades Almighty)
2016 – Зраджені сонцем / Hägringar (Betrayed by the Sun / Hägringar) (split with Grift)
2017 - Десь блукає журба / Schnee (IV) (Somewhere Sadness Wanders / Schnee (IV)) (split with Paysage d'Hiver)
2018 - Їм часто сниться капіж (They Often See Dreams About the Spring)
Ukrainian Insurgent Army
Drudkh Lyrics
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The glory about them will not die, will not be forgotten...
The lyrics of Drudkh's song 'Ukrainian Insurgent Army' speak to the legacy of the Ukrainian Cossacks and their sacrifices in defending their lands and people. The words mourn the loss of these fighters, whose decapitated heads have fallen near the river. However, the song also suggests that their legacy and memory will live on, as their deeds and bravery will not be forgotten.
The Cossacks were a group of warriors who originated in present-day Ukraine and played a significant role in the region's history. They were skilled horsemen and fighters and were known for their loyalty to their community and leaders. During the tumultuous times of wars and invasions in Ukraine, the Cossacks often took up arms to defend their people's interests. Drudkh's song pays homage to their sacrifices and heroism and speaks to the pride that Ukrainians feel in their history and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Cossack heads have fallen near the river...
Although Cossack lives were lost in battle near the river, their legacy and bravery will live on forever in the memories of their countrymen.
The glory about them will not die, will not be forgotten...
The heroism and valor of the fallen Cossacks will persist for generations to come, ensuring that their sacrifice is never forgotten.
Writer(s): Roman Sayenko
Contributed by Sebastian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
K V
It is amazing how much you can tell with just instruments. Just the guitar tells thousands of life stories, years of Ukrainian history, many faiths we will never know about.
Elon Bust
This song toggles between unspeakable grief and burning hatred.
Yuri Ivashchenko
I found out about Drudkh about the time the Russians siezed Crimea a d the war started in Donetsk and Lukhansk. Was reading about the Ukrainian Insurgent Army at the time and stumbled on this. I come back to it every so often, face it the song is awesome. Then one day I saw your comment and thought, "Damn, if one could sum up the history of a nation in a single sentence this is it." I think what you said carries far more weight now with the events of the past month.
Yoshi92
one of the most remarkable tracks ever, forever.
David Abdiel Moraga chavez
ojalá que el espíritu de la naturaleza cuide a estos notables músicos en tan difíciles momentos
𝕺𝖑𝖊𝖐𝖘𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖗 𝕬𝖗𝖙
Та як станем разом, браття, від Сяну до Дону, в своїм краю панувати не дамо нікому. Чорне море ще всміхнеться, Дніпро ще зрадіє, Ще у нашій Україні доленька наспіє.
Horse Radish
I'm Russian and I absolutely love this song, this album, and this amazing band. Glory to all who fight for their own land, never take shit from anyone.
alfredo hernandez
This comment is absolutely relevant, today 24/02/2022. Stand your ground Ukraine!
Simon S.
This comment aged well. Today will go down in history as a sad day. 24.02.2022. Solidarity with Ukraine!
W-James
Tell your government to leave Ukrane. They don't want to be part of Russia! Leave them alone!