Doomed Confessionary: David Unsaved (Ennui)
Ennui is a funeral doom metal band from Tbilisi, Georgia.
Founded in 2012 by David Unsaved (vocals, bass, guitar) and Sergei Shengelia (guitar, vocals), Ennui immerses the listener in soundscapes inspired by the stark beauty of Georgian mountains and the endless depths of inner emptiness. Their music is a slow journey through melancholy and despair, imbued with philosophical reflection and pessimistic poetry.
The debut album, »Mze Ukunisa«, became the band’s hallmark, featuring lyrics by the great Georgian Decadent poet Terenti Graneli. Their follow-up release, »The Last Way«, established Ennui as a unique presence in the funeral doom scene, blending unrelenting heaviness, atmospheric depth, and profoundly personal lyricism.
Themes of existentialism, loss, and depression form the foundation of their work, crafting an intimate yet epic dialogue between the individual and the universe. Ennui is not just music – it is a realization of vanity and beauty in their darkest forms.
Can you say a few words about your band?
Ennui is a funeral doom/death band from Sakartvelo, Tbilisi. Music about the weight of time, about the void that needs no explanation.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
Staying true to ourselves while everything around keeps changing. In this genre, it’s easy to get stuck repeating the same formulas, but Ennui always strives to evolve without losing its essence. Another major challenge is logistics – funeral doom is a niche genre, live shows are rare, and organizing tours requires a lot of dedication. Balancing all of this while maintaining creative integrity is never easy.
What can you be most proud of so far?
That Ennui has never been just a copy or a shadow of other bands. We have found our voice and kept it. We take pride in our discography, in every piece of work we have poured our souls into. And, of course, in our collaborations with outstanding musicians who have shared this journey with us.
What was your biggest regret?
Time is the most merciless enemy. Living two lives at once – as a musician and as an ordinary person – is not easy. Sometimes it feels like real life is passing by while you’re stuck handling logistics, trying to balance creativity and reality. And the greatest regret is the lack of time to write new music. There are moments when you’re full of ideas, but you have to put them aside. And in this genre, “later” sometimes means “never”.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
We haven’t played that many concerts, but one of the most memorable ones was in Belgium. The European audience has an extraordinary way of feeling funeral doom on a deep level. They don’t just listen – they dissolve into the music, they experience every note. That is something truly special.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
Maybe how little genre boundaries actually matter to the listeners. People who listen to Ennui might be fans of black metal, post-punk, ambient, or even classical music. Funeral doom is not just a style; it’s a state of mind.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Mournful Congregation, Esoteric, Evoken, Shape Of Despair. I also enjoy listening to dark ambient and old-school death/doom – anything with a raw but honest sound.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
“Make music the way you would want it to be.”
What are your guilty pleasures?
Retro games. Whenever I have the chance, I dive into those old pixelated worlds. There’s something in their atmosphere and aesthetics that reminds me of a time when things were simpler but no less profound.
Can you say something more about the current music scene in Georgia?
For some reason, Georgia has a particularly strong black metal scene. There are many interesting formations here that could be of great interest to dedicated fans of the genre. Maybe it’s the mountains, the mist, the raw beauty of nature that serves as the perfect source of inspiration. And funeral doom? That is solitude. There is no real “scene” for it in the usual sense. It exists in its own dimension.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
Most likely, there will be concerts in Georgia, in Tbilisi, this year. Right now, our main focus is the new album, so we don’t have many live plans yet. But there will definitely be shows in Europe to support the album, and we will announce them in advance.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
The main goal right now is the new album. It has to be powerful, immersive, and profound. We are paying close attention to the production to make sure every detail sounds exactly as it should. Funeral doom is not just music; it’s a sonic monument, a descent into timelessness. It is crucial to get everything right. Besides that, we are working on new merch and other things that will allow listeners to delve even deeper into our world.
How can people best support your band?
Listen, share, buy the music and merch. Supporting an artist today is more than just liking a post – it’s about being part of their world.
Do you have any message for your listeners?
If you have found something personal in this music, then you have heard what cannot be put into words. Thank you for listening.
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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well