Sivyj Yar

Sivyj Yar is a Russian atmospheric black metal project hailing from St. Petersburg, formed in 2005 by multi-instrumentalist Vladimir. Drawing from Slavic folklore and landscapes, their music weaves raw black metal with hypnotic, nature-inspired melodies, often incorporating traditional instruments like flutes or folk-style clean vocals. The band’s name, meaning “Blue/Ash Grove,” reflects their connection to primal woodland imagery and themes of ancestral memory, as heard in releases like *Burial Shrouds* and *The Dawns Were Drifting As Before*.

Known for their lo-fi production and immersive, frostbitten atmospheres, Sivyj Yar’s work – including recent albums like *Grief* (2021) and splits like *Wiecznica / Neizbezhnost'* – balances melancholy and ferocity. Their 2022 album *The Unmourned Past* further cemented their reputation for crafting haunting, introspective journeys through Russia’s cultural shadows. While maintaining underground cred, they’ve gained a dedicated following for their ability to conjure both desolation and fragile beauty in equal measure.

Genres

Black Metal

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Latest Release

A Scarlet Sunset over the Horrid Abyss

Sivyj Yar

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released February 28, 2025