[Introduction] Ūkanose (Lithuania)
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First of all, I'd like to thank the band Ūkanose for giving me the honor to write about them!
As many times as before, I discovered them on Spotify and had to admit that their music was moving for me. They are my very First Band from Lithuania so i hope i can Inspire some Communtiy Follower to give them a Chance.
The Line-Up is as such
Linas Petrauskas [Guitars] (2012-present)
Vilius Garba [Drums] (2017-present)
Greta Gražulytė [Flute] (2017-present)
Laurynas Tamaševičius [Guitars] (2018-present)
Jokūbas Giedraitis [Vocals] (2018-present)
Margiris Milinis [Bass] (2021-present)
Since i got a whole Folder of the Band to Work with, not only with the Information about the Band but also with lots of Images.
Coming from the last Pagan nation in Europe, Ūkanose takes their country's folklore and combines it with the heaviness of metal music to create a unique Folk Metal sound. To this day Lithuanian people relate very strongly to the old ways and the heathenish worldviews, which has let them preserve many ancient tales and songs that Ūkanose exploits in their works.
In April 2014, the band saw the light of day with their debut single Trijų seselių and was able to storm the hearts of some fans.
01. Trijų seselių (03.38)
The band hails from Lithuania, the last pagan nation in Europe, and they sing in one of the oldest living languages in the world. Their music combines the rich cultural heritage of Lithuanian folklore with the raw energy of heavy metal, resulting in a unique and captivating folk metal sound.
The Lithuanian people have a deep connection to their ancestral roots and pagan beliefs, and this is reflected in Ūkanose's music. The band draws inspiration from ancient tales and songs that have been passed down through generations, and their music is a celebration of the country's heathenish worldview.
As always, we were able to ask our questions, which we are happy to include.
Ceyla: "Is there any band that inspires you the most? Or, if there isn’t such a band, where do you draw your inspiration from?"
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Linas: "Our band consists of 7 members. It would be really hard to say which band inspires us the most. I think we have different inspirations from different genres. It would be really hard to make an exception only for the one band. We listen everything from 80s pop up to death/black/thrash/folk/stoner/heavy metal. When You like music You listen quite everything You like.
But I think I can tell some names where Linas gets his inspiration: Obtest, Skyforger, Tyr, Alestorm, Bathory, Primordial, Enslaved etc."
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the band's guitarist Linas Petrauskas, who answered all of our questions.
This was immediately followed by their own full-length album under Vilko Promotions in November 2016. The album bore the band name Ūkanose as its title. This allowed even more people to discover the band's enchanting music.
1. Ko liūdi? (04:33)
2. Brolelių pulkelis (04:45)
3. Užupūtė (06:20)
4. Ūkanose (05:12)
5. Skrenc bitela (04:54)
6. Gintariniai kariai (06:06)
7. Saulės sodai (04:21)
8. Gerkime (Corvus Corax cover) (03:53)
9. Trijų seselių (2014) (03:38)
Full Playtime: 43:42
Despite being around for over a decade, Ūkanose has a relatively small discography, and they are known more for their powerful live performances than their studio recordings. However, the band has recently released a full-length which is gaining more recognition by the day not only within Lithuanian but within international metal communities too.
Of course, there was also the question of the festivals.
Ceyla: "Are there any festivals or events in Germany, or even worldwide, that you would like to attend? Some of them always offer opportunities to apply."
Everyone has different ideas about which events they might be suitable for, so we are always curious to see what the answer will be.
Linas: "We are trying to play everywhere we can. We are open to play in every single festival in Europe and US. They just need to discover our music, reply to the mails and we there :D
We already played in couple of festivals in Germany - Wolfszeit and Mead and Greed. Would be really nice if someday we will attend Dark Troll festival, Keilertage, Ragnaroek, Mahlstrom and of course Wacken open air.. Someday. :D"
As many of You know, i do love to recommend to different Festivals, like Dong Open Air, Full Force, Rock Harz, Summer Breeze, Turock Open Air , Party San Open Air, Frostfeuernächte and many many more. The only thing we could share is the Summer Breeze page.
We now try to include the complete discography in these presentations to make the search easier.
[2018.12.21] Leliumoj (Single)
[2020.04.13] ...kai griaudėjo miškai... (EP)
[2023.04.14] Šiaurum vėjum (Full-Length)
"Šiaurum Vėjum" features nine songs in the archaic Lithuanian language, which adds to the authenticity and cultural richness of the band's music. Fans of folk metal and those interested in exploring new musical horizons will no doubt find the album interesting at the very least..
Of course, we always give artists and musicians the option to leave a message for the readers. These messages are always very heartwarming, even if you shouldn't mention them in metal. And yet, they are all absolutely lovely people.
Ceyla: "Is there anything you would like the readers of this blog to know about you and your music?"
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Linas: "Ammmm. Do the things that make You happy :D and do not miss your gig at Your town. Follow us on social media, blast our music on your speakers, and stay metal :D"
With this, we had another Honor to write about a Awesome Band and we hope to fascinate so much more People to look into there Music.
All named artists, as well as festivals and the entire discography, are linked throughout the article!
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