Jinjer

Jinjer (/ˈdʒɪndʒə/ "ginger") is a Ukrainian metalcore band from Donetsk, Ukraine. Jinjer was originally formed in 2009 by Maksym Fatullaiev (vocals), Dmitriy Oksen (rhythm guitar), and Vyacheslav Okhrimenko (drums). However, the band considers 2010 as its official year of formation when Tatiana Shmailyuk replaced Fatullaiev on vocals and Roman Ibramkhalilov was picked up for the lead guitar.[4] Since their inception, the band has released three full-length albums, three EPs and one live album.

Jinjer
Jinjer. From left to right: Ibramkhalilov, Abdukhanov, Shmailyuk and Ulasevich
Background information
OriginDonetsk, Ukraine
Genres
Years active2009–present
Labels
Websitejinjer-metal.com
MembersTatiana Shmailyuk
Roman Ibramkhalilov
Eugene Abdiukhanov
Vladislav Ulasevich
Past membersDmitriy Oksen
Maksym Fatullaiev
Vyacheslav Okhrimenko
Oleksandr Koziychuk
Yevhen Mantulin
Dmitriy Kim

History

Inhale, Don't Breathe (2012-2013)

The band was still trying to develop and cultivate their sound until bassist Eugene Abdukhanov joined in the summer of 2011.[5] In 2012, Jinjer released their EP: Inhale, Do Not Breathe; the band's first recording with new singer Tatiana Shmailyuk and lead guitarists Roman Ibramkhalilov. The EP gained traction within the metal music community, and Jinjer began relentlessly touring throughout the year on their own funds.[6] They were finally noticed by "The Leaders Records" at the end of 2012, and Jinjer's first full-length album, Inhale, Don't Breathe, was officially re-released in 2013; including three live versions. The band also gained prominence in part from winning the "Best Ukrainian Metal Act" award held by Kyiv's InshaMuzyka label in 2013; they would go on to win the award again in 2016.

Cloud Factory (2014)

Jinjer was gaining more and more recognition after the release of their album Inhale, Don't Breathe. The band quickly wrote another album, self-releasing it in 2014 under the title Cloud Factory. This would later be picked up and released by their current record label, Napalm Records.[7] Jinjer began touring internationally with the album. With the tour, for which they personally booked their own shows, they started to develop a larger fan base.[4] The band's intensity and dedication from the album and tour caught the attention of their current label, Napalm Records. and Jinjer was quickly signed with the label with which they were set to release a new and third album.

King of Everything (2015-2018)

After several tours around the world, Jinjer released their third full-length album, King of Everything, with Napalm Records in 2016 along with their single (and video) "Pisces". The album and single were pivotal points in Jinjer's musical career. The music video for the single has gone viral and spawned dozens of reaction videos on YouTube, largely due to Shmailyuk's sudden switches in singing style; the band themselves has expressed ambivalence about the popularity of the video.[8]

Along with winning the award for best music video for the song "I Speak Astronomy",[9] the attention on the band paved the way for the release of King of Everything and the new single "Pisces" on 29 July 2016.[10] In 2017, the band committed to two tours across Europe in support of Arch Enemy,[11] followed by their first tour of North America alongside Cradle of Filth in 2018. The band also reissued their 2014 album Cloud Factory on Napalm Records in February 2018.[12] Their popularity continued to grow and by end of September 2018 Jinjer was listed in position 9 in the Next Big Sound Artist Chart by Billboard.[13]

Micro EP & Macro (2019-present)

Due to Jinjer's dedication to their craft and strong work ethic, their popularity continued to snowball into 2019 as they released their new 5-track EP Micro on 11 January 2019,[14] still with Napalm Records. The EP was successful, and fans quickly took to the tracks "Ape" and "Perennial". This EP showcased Tatiana Shmailyuk's impressive and unique vocal range as well as the band's ability to quickly evolve and tune their sound between albums. In early 2019 they toured with Amorphis, Soilwork, and Nailed to Obscurity.[15]

Later in 2019, Jinjer followed up their EP Micro with their fourth full-length album, Macro, on 25 October 2019,[16] still with Napalm Records. This album has several different elements of metal music incorporated into it, and it has been very successful thus far. Jinjer has continued to include several different elements in their music, such as reggae, in the track "Judgement(&Punishment)", as well as sticking to their prog-like roots in other tracks.[17]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Jinjer were forced to postpone events taking place in 2020 and early 2021, such as their tours in Latin America.[18] The band released their first full live album titled "Alive in Melbourne" on 20 November 2020, streaming the whole album online on release day.[19]

Musical style and influences

The band has mentioned many of their influences for their music, including Guano Apes, Slayer, Death, Pantera, Anathema, Lamb of God, Gojira, and Twelve Foot Ninja.[20][21] While explaining their influences, the band have noted other metal acts like Opeth, Karnivool and Textures, in addition to groups across the spectrum of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, reggae,[22] and hip-hop acts such as Cypress Hill and House of Pain.[21]

They have been commonly described as a progressive metalcore band with influences from many genres such as the previously mentioned R&B, soul, funk, jazz, reggae,[22] groove metal[23] and djent. These sounds are combined or played in different parts of a song creating a stark contrast between the styles.[24][25] Since the departure of guitarist Dmitry Oksen, Eugene Abdukhanov has played a five-string bass guitar to create different effects.[26]

Members
  • Jinjer performing at Wacken 2019
  • Vocalist Tatiana Shmailyuk
  • Guitarist Roman Ibramkhalilov
  • Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov
  • Drummer Vladislav Ulasevich

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

  • Cloud Factory (2014, re-released in 2018)
  • King of Everything (2016)
  • Macro (2019)

EPs

  • Objects in Mirror Are Closer than They Appear (2009)
  • Inhale, Do Not Breathe (2012, re-released in 2013)
  • Micro (2019)

Live albums

  • Alive in Melbourne (2020)

References
  1. Dave Everley. "Jinjer have announced a post-lockdown mini-tour next month". Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. Simon Russell-White. "Feeling Alive with Eugene Abdiukhanov from JINJER". Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  3. Napalm Records America. "JINJER". Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  4. Jinjer – Official Facebook Site. "Biography-FB". Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  5. FenrirXXII. "Jinjer Backstory". Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  6. Jinjer – Official Facebook Site. "Biography-FB". Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  7. GhostCultMag. "Jinjer – Cloud Factory". Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  8. Loudwire. "Jinjer on War in Ukraine, Rejecting Popularity + 'Macro'". YouTube.
  9. Jinjer – Official Band Site. "Biography". Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  10. Front View Magazine. "Jinjer Releases King of Everything". Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  11. Metal Injection. "Jinjer Shows Ukraine Brings The Heaviness with "Who Is Gonna Be The One" Live Clip". Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  12. thePRP. "Jinjer to Reissue "Cloud Factory" In February". Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  13. Billboard. "Billboard Next Big Sound Artist Chart". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  14. Jinjer bandcamp. "Micro". Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  15. thePRP. "Amorphis, Soilwork, Jinjer & Nailed To Obscurity Announce European/UK Tour". Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  16. Blabbermouth (23 August 2019). "Jinjer To Release 'Macro' Album in October; 'Judgement (& Punishment)' Video Available". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  17. Billboard.com. "Ukrainian Metal Band Jinjer Delivers on Its Promise With New Album 'Macro'". Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  18. "Jinjer reschedule tour of Latin America". LambGoat. 24 November 2020.
  19. "Jinjer Alive In Melbourne". 20 November 2020.
  20. "RevolverMagazine". "From Warzones to Mosh Pits: The Evolution of Jinjer's Tatiana Shmailyuk". Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  21. Blabbermouth.net. "Ukraine's Jinjer Doesn't Like Being Compared to Other Female-Fronted Metal Bands". Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  22. LAWeekly.com. "Ukranian Groove-Metal Makes Road Warriors Out of Jinjer". Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  23. Bennet, J. (21 October 2019). "JINJER: THE RAGE, SADNESS AND HUSTLE OF TATIANA SHMAYLUK". Revolver Mag.
  24. "Jinjer – MACRO (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. 22 October 2019.
  25. Leivers, Dannii (16 July 2016). "Jinjer –King Of Everything album review". Louder Sound.
  26. "Jinjer Brbr DENG + Play Their Favorite Riffs". YouTube. Loudwire. 23 October 2019.
  27. "Jinjer - Bus Invaders". YouTube. 5 December 2019.
  28. "Vladislav Ulasevich". TAMA Drums.
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