Drudkh, meaning "wood" in Sanskrit, is a black metal band from Ukraine formed by the leading member of Hate Forest, Roman Saenko, Thurios Astrofaes and Yuriy Sinitsky of Lucifugum and Definition Sane. Their folk-influenced music embraces Slavic mythology and poetry, especially the works of Taras Shevchenko, from which the lyrics to their 2005 album The Swan Road were derived. They have released four albums on Supernal Music records.
On the 23th March 2006 Drudkh released "Blood in our Wells" once again through Supernal Music records. The new material takes a more pronounced nationalist leaning on this album, with poetry from the most respected XXth century Ukrainian poets serving as lyrics, and brilliant soloing, while retaining the blend of Black Metal and Ukrainian traditional folk music.
Band members
- Thurios and Roman Saenko - all instruments except drums
- Yuriy Sinitsky - drums
Discography
- Forgotten Legends - 2003 (39:23)
- Autumn Aurora - 2004 (40:19)
- The Swan Road - 2005 (43:29)
- Blood in Our Wells - 2006 (50:03)