Sorrowsight

Sorrowsight is a gothic death/doom metal band from Odesa, Ukraine. The
band’s name means “glance of sadness.”

Sorrowsight was founded in 2019 by guitarist Pavlo (Paul) Korovchuk and
vocalist Mariia (Mary) Diachenko. Pavlo found drummer Volodymyr
Ostapenko, who then invited bassist Artur Pholax to join the newly formed band. The initial lineup was typical: guitar, bass, drums, and vocals.

Later, Volodymyr wanted to add a second guitarist for a denser sound. Mariia
suggested her acquaintance Lianna Kaushanskaya, who played both guitar and violin. Lianna proposed using the violin instead of the guitar and created the first violin parts for the songs. Pavlo, who wanted to add a symphonic element to the band’s sound, found this option intriguing. The other members also appreciated the lyrical sound of the violin, which helped define the band’s
unique style. The contrast between melodious violin and powerful, explosive
elements (female extreme vocals, smashing drums, dense riffs, and piercing
guitar solos), along with harmonious groove bass, makes their music appealing to both metalheads and connoisseurs of sublime classics.

The band’s main influences include Ne Obliviscaris, Paradise Lost, Tiamat,
MyDying Bride, Cradle of Filth, Fleshgod Apocalypse, The Sins of Thy Beloved, Draconian. These bands inspire Sorrowsight to create their distinctive music.

In 2021, during the release of their first two singles, “Cruel World” and
“Enlightenment,” the band’s lineup changed. Georgy Kokkin was invited as the
drummer, Mykola Skvortsov as the bassist, and Natali Bakhtina as the violinist. This lineup began working on the songs for “Essence of Existence” and performed dozens of concerts. After Georgy left the band, activity paused for about half a year. Mykyta Pushkin then joined as the new drummer, and the band continued working on the album. Former bassist Artur Pholax also contributed to its creation.

Discography:
-Essence of Existence (album)- 2024
-Cruel World (single)- 2021
-Enlightenment (single)- 2021

Current members: Pavlo Korovchuk- guitar, Mariia Diachenko- vocal,
Mykola Skvortsov / Artur Pholax- bass, Natali Bakhtina- violin, Mykyta
Pushkin- drums.

Past members: Lianna Kaushanskaya (violin), Georgiy Kokkin (drums),
Volodymyr Ostapenko (drums)