1914 Makes Its Croatian Debut – One of the Most Unique Bands in Modern Extreme Metal + Special Guests Vûlom

Name: 1914 Makes Its Croatian Debut – One of the Most Unique Bands in Modern Extreme Metal + Special Guests Vûlom
Start: 2026-09-28T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-28T23:59:59+02:00
Location: Vintage Industrial Bar

Vintage Industrial Bar | Zagreb | 28.09.2026. 20:00

Ukrainian band 1914 is coming to Croatia for the very first time. One of the most distinctive names in today’s extreme metal scene will perform on September 28, 2026, with Croatian doom/death metal band Vûlom opening the evening.

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1914 Comes to Croatia for the First Time

One of the most distinctive bands in modern extreme metal, Ukrainian 1914, is making its Croatian debut. Renowned for its unique blend of black, death, and doom metal combined with authentic World War I themes, the band has earned cult status among extreme metal fans. They will perform on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Vintage Industrial Bar.

Their songs are not based on fictional war stories. Instead, they draw inspiration from real battles, historical documents, and soldiers’ testimonies. As a result, every album feels like a musical chronicle of one of the greatest conflicts in human history.

Early Bird tickets are available through the Hangtime website for €25. Once the Early Bird allocation sells out, advance tickets will cost €28, while tickets at the door, if available, will be €32. Physical tickets are available at Dirty Old Shop.

World War I Turned into a Unique Live Experience

1914 stands apart from most extreme metal bands by building its music around real historical events. Rather than fictional war stories, the band draws inspiration from military documents, diaries, and firsthand accounts of World War I soldiers.

Blending blackened death metal, doom, and atmospheric elements, 1914 creates a powerful live experience that captivates both extreme metal fans and history enthusiasts. This authentic approach has established the band as one of the most respected names in contemporary European extreme metal.

From Lviv to Europe’s Biggest Stages

The band was formed in 2014 in Lviv, Ukraine, symbolically marking the centenary of the outbreak of World War I. They achieved international recognition with “The Blind Leading the Blind,” reissued by Napalm Records in 2019.

Their reputation continued to grow with “Where Fear and Weapons Meet,” while “Viribus Unitis,” released in 2025, opened a new chapter in the band’s career. The album presents a more emotional perspective on war, featuring richer melodies, orchestral arrangements, and guest appearances by Aaron Stainthorpe, Christopher Scott, and Jérôme Reuter.

Vûlom Opens the Evening

Opening the concert will be Croatian doom/death metal band Vûlom, one of the country’s most exciting rising names in the genre.

Inspired by bands such as Paradise Lost, Swallow the Sun, and Saturnus, Vûlom combines melancholic melodies, crushing riffs, and atmospheric arrangements to create an emotional sound that perfectly complements the mood of the evening. With the albums “Walls of Agony” and “A Step Closer to the Grave,” the band has established itself as one of Croatia’s most promising modern extreme metal acts.

A Debut Show No Extreme Metal Fan Should Miss

The concert at Vintage Industrial Bar will mark 1914’s first-ever performance in Croatia. Together with Vûlom, the band will deliver an evening that blends brutality, atmosphere, and emotion, bringing together two acts that explore the darker sides of the human experience in very different yet equally compelling ways.

Concert Details

1914 – Date, Venue & Tickets

📅 Date: September 28, 2026

📍 Venue: Vintage Industrial Bar, Zagreb

🎫 Early Bird: €25

🎫 Advance: €28

🎫 Door: €32 (if available)

🎟️ Tickets: Hangtime website

🎟️ Physical Tickets: Dirty Old Shop

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Show

1914 is far more than just another extreme metal band. Their unique combination of blackened death metal, doom, and authentic World War I storytelling has earned them cult status among fans of the genre. Together with Croatia’s Vûlom, they will deliver an evening of uncompromising, atmospheric extreme metal that promises to be one of the most memorable heavy music events of the year.

1914 – the Band That Turned World War I into a Unique Metal Story

Who Are 1914?

1914 is a Ukrainian blackened death metal band formed in Lviv in 2014, symbolically marking the centenary of the outbreak of World War I. From the very beginning, the band built a distinctive identity around the Great War, trench warfare, historical events, and the real stories of soldiers.
Combining blackened death metal, doom, and atmospheric elements, 1914 developed a sound unlike almost anything else on the modern extreme metal scene.

World War I as an Endless Source of Inspiration

Unlike most metal bands that use war merely as a backdrop, 1914 bases its music on real historical events, military documents, and the personal stories of soldiers. Their songs explore trench warfare, famous battles, human suffering, and the psychological consequences of war.
This approach has established the band as one of the most original conceptual acts in modern extreme metal. Their music is as atmospheric as it is uncompromisingly heavy.

International Breakthrough with Napalm Records

1914 released its debut album, “Eschatology of War,” in 2015. International recognition came with “The Blind Leading the Blind” in 2018. The album was reissued by Napalm Records a year later, bringing the band to a much wider audience.
Their next album, “Where Fear and Weapons Meet,” arrived in 2021 as their first full-length release for Napalm Records. It further cemented 1914’s reputation as one of Europe’s leading blackened death metal bands.

“Viribus Unitis” Opens a New Chapter

Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the band has continued to write, record, and tour. Today, 1914 stands among the strongest voices of the contemporary Ukrainian metal scene.
Their fourth studio album, “Viribus Unitis,” released in late 2025, offers a more emotional perspective on World War I. It explores themes of unity, survival, and the lasting impact of war on soldiers.
While retaining the band’s signature blend of blackened death metal, doom, and atmospheric passages, the album introduces more melody, orchestral arrangements, and dynamic contrast.
Guest appearances include Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride, High Parasite), Christopher Scott (Precious Death), and Jérôme Reuter (Rome).

Live Performances That Leave a Lasting Impression

1914’s concerts are renowned for their intense atmosphere and powerful interpretation of wartime themes. The combination of raw energy, authentic historical imagery, and crushing musicianship creates a live experience unlike a conventional metal show.
In recent years, the band has become a regular guest at major European festivals and clubs, confirming its place among the most sought-after names in today’s blackened death metal scene.

Info

🎤 Artist: 1914

📍 Origin: Lviv, Ukraine

🎵 Genre: blackened death metal • doom metal • atmospheric metal

🏆 One of the leading bands of the contemporary Ukrainian metal scene

💿 Known for: The Blind Leading the Blind, Where Fear and Weapons Meet, Viribus Unitis, and its unique World War I-inspired concept.

Vûlom – The Croatian Doom/Death Metal Band Turning Sorrow into Music

Who Are Vûlom?

Vûlom is a Croatian doom/death metal band whose music combines melodic guitar work with heavy, melancholic, and atmospheric soundscapes. Inspired by genre pioneers such as Saturnus, October Tide, Dawn of Solace, Hamferð, Paradise Lost, and Swallow the Sun, the band explores the darker sides of human existence through its music.

From the very beginning, Vûlom has sought to develop its own musical identity. The result is a distinctive blend of heaviness, melody, and emotion that sets the band apart within the Croatian doom/death metal scene.

A Name That Symbolizes Darkness

The band’s name comes from the world of The Elder Scrolls, where the word “Vûlom” means “darkness” or “gloom” in the Dragon Language. The name perfectly reflects both the atmosphere of their music and the themes they explore.

Their lyrics deal with mortality, loss, loneliness, and humanity’s insignificance. Every song serves as an elegy inspired by personal experiences, suffering, and the beauty found in bleak landscapes.

Two Albums Filled with Emotion

Vûlom released its debut album, “Walls of Agony,” in late 2019. The record explores deeply personal themes such as alienation, unrequited love, and suicidal thoughts. Rather than relying on genre clichés, the lyrics are rooted in the real-life experiences of the band’s members.

Their second album, “A Step Closer to the Grave,” followed in 2023. This conceptual release tells the story of a person gradually becoming alienated under the pressure of society. It explores the search for meaning and the eventual loss of identity and connection with reality.

With this release, Vûlom further established itself as one of Croatia’s most promising modern doom/death metal bands.

Band Members

Vûlom consists of musicians whose combined experience creates the atmospheric and emotional sound the band is known for:

Domagoj Zrinski – vocals
Sandro Radan – guitar, backing vocals
Marko Katavić – guitar
Andrej Andonov – bass
Bruno Biloglav – drums

Melancholy as an Artistic Expression

Vûlom’s music is not built on heaviness alone. Their songs combine melancholic melodies, powerful riffs, and atmospheric arrangements to create an emotional journey through the darkest corners of the human experience.

For fans of bands such as Paradise Lost, Swallow the Sun, and Saturnus, Vûlom is one of the most exciting names in the contemporary Croatian doom/death metal scene.

Info

🎤 Artist: Vûlom

📍 Origin: Croatia

🎵 Genre: doom/death metal • melodic doom metal

🏆 One of Croatia’s most promising doom/death metal bands

💿 Known for: the albums Walls of Agony (2019) and A Step Closer to the Grave (2023), blending melody, heaviness, and melancholy into a distinctive atmospheric sound.