BANDS
ROTTING FOLIAGE
ROTTING FOLIAGE is formed in Rostov-on-Don in 2022 by Aleksey ‘Gor’ (vocals/lyrics, ex-RAGOR, ex-MOURNER) and Nikolay ‘Saw’ (multi-instrumentalist, ex-MOURNER). Although MOURNER left a mark on the hearts of listeners, it was just a springboard for a new creative partnership. Aleksey and Nikolay feel the urge to express their inner experiences in a more aggressive and hardline way. This is when ROTTING FOLIAGE sprouts up in the shadow of fading leaves of MOURNER. Both band members have always been fascinated by the dark side of nature. Not the nature shown in glossy magazines, but the nature lurking in the shadows, in rotting leaves underfoot, in the scent of damp earth and decomposing wood. This fascination becomes a spark that ignites a black metal project named ROTTING FOLIAGE. The musicians start experimenting with the sound in order to find the ideal combination of brutality and atmosphere. The vintage sound of distortion should slightly grate on ears, yet give place to melody. The blast beats should sometimes be inexorable like tread of death, but should not deprive the music of dynamics. The vocals should be not just screams, but a desperate call from the depth of the forest, full of pain and despair. As for the lyrics, they are not about the Devil or satanic rituals. The lyrics are dedicated to deeper and darker subjects, like the cycling of life and death, inevitability of degeneration, the beauty hidden in decay. The nature devours everything that once lived and turns it into food for the new generations. It’s not just the lyrics, but the incantations that should awaken fear and veneration of the forces of nature. Unfortunately, following the completion of this hard work on the debut album and the recording of all vocals Aleksey ‘Gor’ tragically passes away. This loss becomes a hammer blow, but Nikolay ‘Saw’ doesn’t let the common work sink into oblivion. He completes the recording and gets the album released by the reputable label More Hate Productions. This release is not just a tribute to Aleksey, but also a proof of mental strength and dedication. Album artwork by Ulyana Pilyugina.
- Aleksey ‘Gor’ Emelukov – vocals (15.08.1974 - 03.10.2023);
- Nikolay ‘Saw’ - guitars, bass, keyboards, drums.
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