White Ward

White Ward, a Ukrainian black metal band from Odesa, was formed in 2012 by guitarist Yurii Kazaryan. The band's early lineup underwent significant changes before stabilizing with key members including drummer Ievgen Karamushko, saxophonist Dima Dudko, and guitarist Mykola Previr. White Ward released their debut album Futility Report in May 2017, which featured Andrew Rodin on vocals, Kazaryan and Igor Palamarchuk on guitars, Andrii Pechatkin on bass, Yurii Kononov on drums, and Alexey Iskimzhi on saxophone. The band's second album, Love Exchange Failure, was released in September 2019 and explored themes of modern urban life, contrasting with the occult and Lovecraftian themes of their debut. In June 2022, White Ward released False Light, an album reflecting on modern Ukrainian history and inner experiences, released shortly after the Russian invasion.