Ukrainian death/doom metal band Mental Torment premiere new music video for »PISOK«; new album »Dead Shot Revival« out now via Metallurg Music!

Photo by Sergey Chernov
Kyiv, Ukraine based death/doom metal band Mental Torment premiere new music video for the song »PISOK« from their latest album, »Dead Shot Revival«, out on October 28th, 2024 via Metallurg Music.
Directed and produced by Maria Vynohradska.
Camera by Maria Vynohradska & Sergii Chernov.
Sound by Mykhailo Chuha & Maria Vynohradska.
“With this music video we invite you to step into the mind of an artist which combines the haunting beauty and tragic struggle of creativity intertwined with mental torment.
Immersing us into the early 20th century, the burgeoning literary era, this music video audiences us the psychological turmoil faced by the protagonist. He delves into the complexity of his thoughts as he navigates through a tumultuous landscape of time, memory, and reality.
In process of creating this work we had a kind of short movie, an interpretaion of Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses faced by a lot of people regardless of the passage of time. We recommend the use of headphones during the viewing process to fully immerse yourself in the story.”
Mental Torment’s new album called »Dead Shot Revival« includes 6 tracks and evolves classic death-doom metal into a modern sound. While recording, the band experimented with many different ideas, so whether you like powerful riffs or soulful melodies, you’re bound to find something you like here.
»Dead Shot Revival« is a 100% Ukrainian language album. Working on it started during the russian invasion of Ukraine, which directly affected the music and lyrics.
»Dead Shot Revival« is a very important and personal album for Mental Torment. Change and realization are the themes of this release. Although musically a continuation of the previous album’s themes of madness and despair, »Dead Shot Revival« is also about fear, anxiety and hysteria of endless loss. It’s not about a fictional character in a story – it’s about all of us. Both musicians and listeners.
The album by Mental Torment is a direct echo of the events that took place hundreds of years ago in Ukraine – and is a kind of reflection of all-encompassing experiences, both physical and mental. But at the same time, it is a reflection of the feelings and emotions that we all experience here and now.
Mental Torment are:
Roman Kostiuchenko – Vocals
Mykhailo Chuha – Guitars, Keys
Maria Vynohradska – Guitars, Vocals
Andrii Potemkin – Bass
Artur Myrvoda – Drums
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well