Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
We’re very much alive and pushing forward. After the upheaval of the last years we rebuilt momentum, locked in a live lineup in Europe, and kept the energy focused on taking Ostracism to the stage and opening new creative doors. The drive is the same: stay active, stay sharp, and keep moving past the hardships.
2) A few months back you had released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
Ostracism doubles down on what defines Orbstruct: a grim, oppressive atmosphere and that unusual-for-death‑metal coldness, constantly knotted with bursts of aggression and fury. If earlier material hinted at this balance, the new record carves it deeper—bleaker air, tighter dynamics, and harsher contrasts—without losing the bite.
3) This is also your first release since 2021—can you tell us a little bit more about the 4‑year wait?
The timeline tells the story. We began writing in May 2020 and had the album nearly finished by the end of 2021. The plan was to enter the studio in early 2022—then the full‑scale war began and everything collapsed. We were forced to move from Kharkiv to Kyiv. After this relocation we rethought and rearranged the material in Kyiv between June 2022 and March 2023, and finally recorded there between June 2023 and February 2024—navigating rolling blackouts, shelling, and the psychological toll that came with it. That’s why the wait was long, and that’s why the record sounds the way it does.
4) All of the band members are also in other bands, what is it that you bring into the music of 'Orbstruct' that you have not been able to do with your other groups?
Actually, Orbstruct is the center of gravity for all of us. We’ll occasionally jump in to help friends—one‑off live appearances or a studio session here and there—but there are no other permanent bands pulling us away. That focus is what lets us pour everything into Orbstruct and shape the sound exactly as we envision it.
5) What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explored with the newer music and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?
Lyrically, the heart of Orbstruct is the clash between the individual and the forces that try to bend them—inner conflict versus pressure from the outside. On Ostracism that thread sharpened into a satirical cut at herd instinct: three interwoven vantage points—the outcast’s eyes, the herd from within, and a detached observer—constantly force a shift in perspective. The war made those emotions raw and immediate; what once came from literature and cinema now comes straight from lived experience. As writers, we grew more deliberate: ideas arrive in fragments, we mosaic them together, and the band’s arranging phase turns a skeleton into a living, breathing thing.
6) Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
We framed the record around the historical idea of ostracism—the Athenian practice of exiling someone for the perceived good of the many—so the visuals echo exile, fracture, and the tension between the individual and the herd. It’s less a literal illustration, more a conceptual mirror to the themes running through the album.
7) Out of all the shows and tours the band has done so far, which one stands out the most?
Two nights burn brightest. First—Kyiv: the very first metal concert in Ukraine after the war began. It was madness in the best sense—unity, catharsis, and a pit so wild the club had to call an ambulance five times. Second—Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic: the welcome was so intense we had to stop mid‑song just to calm the room down. Those crowds carried us.
8) Do you have any touring or show plans for 2026?
Yes—club shows and festivals across Europe are the focus. We’re building on the circuit we’ve already hit (Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Latvia) and aiming to add Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands as we expand. Promoters can reach us directly—we’re ready to bring Ostracism to more stages.
9) On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your newer music by fans of blackened death metal?
The underground has been responsive—zines, blogs, and readers across scenes have given Ostracism real attention, and those conversations matter to us. The dialogue is thoughtful and often raw, which fits the album’s spirit.
10) What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?
There aren’t other permanent bands at the moment. If friends call, we’ll help—one‑off shows or a studio favor—but Orbstruct is the priority and where the long‑term work happens.
11) Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
Deeper into the shadows we already inhabit—further refining that bleak, oppressive atmosphere and cold emotional palette, while keeping the striking surges of aggression that define our spine. The influences evolve, but the aim is the same: make the darkness speak more clearly.
12) What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are listening to nowadays?
Across the spectrum of heavy music—but to name names: early masterpieces of Morbid Angel, Bloodbath, Sepultura, Arch Enemy and Carcass have left a serious mark. If we talk about something newer, then it would be Analepsy and Mgła. Secondary influences come from bands such as Opeth, Paradise Lost and Triptycon, adding a touch of melodic and doom depth to our sound.
13) Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Stay strong and take care of the people close to you. Thanks to everyone who listens and stays with us—your support gives us the strength to keep creating and to believe in a brighter tomorrow. We’ll see you on the road.
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