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    JINJER releases her 5th studio album “Duél” on 7th February via Napalm Records

    Album review by Ray McClure

    We at ROCKwell Unscene Magazine have the great pleasure of reviewing the latest belter of and album by Jinjer

    Jinjer’s Heavily Anticipated Fifth Studio Album “Duél” Releases on 7th February via Napalm Records

    Jinjer is a Ukraine based metal band formed in 2009, the band currently consists of Tatiana Shmayluk on vocals, Roman Ibramkhalilov on guitars, Eugene Abdukhanov on bass and Vlad Ulasevich on drums.  With so many soldout headline shows and performances for massive audiences at leading festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Download UK serve as further proof of JINJER’s dedicated, evergrowing fanbase. Having previously shared stage with the likes of Arch Enemy and Cradle Of Filth, recent additions to JINJER’s intense live schedule feature supporting thelegendary Sepultura on their farewell world tour.

    The new album showcases the very best of
    JINJER’s multifaceted, extreme soundscapes,
    providing a gripping listening experience. Nothing less than the highest level of musicianship
    is expected from the modern metal frontrunners, and track after track JINJER skillfully delivers fierce attitude and emotion… 

     This eleven song album is full of face melting, stank facing, head banging goodness. Tatiana’s duality of clean singsongy vocals and brutal  and ferocious gutturals never fail to blow me away. The instrumentation is new for Jinjer. I noticed a more jazzy intonation while still maintaining the groove and progressive roots that make Jinjer’s sound.  The bass tone laid down by Eugene Abdukhanov is so fun yet so fierce!

    We were blessed with five teasers from Duel including “Kafka”, “Rouge” ,“Someone’s Daughter” and, “Green Serpent”. “Duel” the title track was released earlier this week with a gorgeous music video.

     Duel is a monster of a track and perfectly wraps up this album. The album’s theme of fighting against the self is something that everyone can relate to. Duel perfectly encapsulates the album and it’s messaging. The final lines of the song “No painkillers I need. I deserved it all indeed. Though I’m down on my knees I have battled my old me.” are simply haunting. 

    “Someone’s Daughter” has been in my regular rotation since the day it was released. It’s both beautiful in its instrumentals and a gut punch with its lyrics. The lyrics describe the hardship of womanhood and coming into your own, regardless of preconceived notions and expectations. 

    My favorite track off this album is “A Tongue So Sly”. The song comes flying in swinging with Roman Inbramkhalilov’s guitar work and Vlad’s Ulasevich’s blast beats. Its delightfully heavy and has a perfect blend of heavy and elegant vocals. 

    This album is a solid 9/10! My only complaint is that it needs more songs! Duel is utterly fantastic.  It’s obvious that the band poured their heart and soul into it while continuing to evolve Jinjer’s heavy hitting sound. I’m hoping for a U.S. Tour soon in support of this album. I NEED to hear and feel this entire album live. 

    Duél tracklisting:
    1. Tantrum
    2. Hedonist
    3. Rogue
    4. Tumbleweed
    5. Green Serpent
    6. Kafka
    7. Dark Bile
    8. Fast Draw
    9. Someone’s Daughter
    10. A Tongue So Sly
    11. Duél

     

     

    Duél will be available in the following formats:
    1LP Gatefold LIQUID BLOOD RED Vinyl incl 29x29cm artprint, certificate of authenticity – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive – SOLD OUT!
    1LP Gatefold CRISTALLO RED SPLATTER Vinyl – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive  – SOLD OUT!
    1LP Gatefold WHITE BLACK MARBLED Vinyl – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
    1LP Gatefold SOLID RED Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
    1LP Gatefold SOLID RED BLACK SPLATTER Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Jinjer Shop exclusive
    1LP Gatefold CARTRIDGE GREY Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Jinjer Shop exclusive
    1LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl
    Music Cassette RED (White Print) – strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
    1CD Jewel Case
    Digital Album

     

    TOURDATES 2025

    19.-25.01.25 US – Miami (FL) / Shiprocked

    06.02.25 AE – Dubai / P7 Arena
    08.02.25 IN – Bangalore Bangalore Open Air
    10.02.25 TH – Bangkok / The Street Hall
    12.02.25 JP – Tokyo / ReNY Alpha
    13.02.25 JP – Osaka / Meta Valley
    14.02.25 JP – Aichi / ReNY Limited
    15.02.25 KR – Seoul / Musinsa Garage
    16.02.25 TW – Taipei / Legacy
    18.02.25 PH – Manila / SM Sky Dome
    21.02.25 AU – Brisbane / Fortitude Music Hall **
    23.02.25 AU – Sydney / Hordern Pavillon **
    25.02.25 AU – Melbourne / Festival Hall **
    26.02.25 AU – Adelaide / Hindley St Music Hall **
    28.02.25 AU – Fremantle / Metropolis Fremantle **
    02.03.25 NZ – Wellington / San Fran
    03.03.25 NZ – Auckland / Powerstation
    ** plus support: KITTIE

    FESTIVALS 2025
    05.05.25 US – Columbus (OH) / Sonic Temple
    16.05.25 US – Daytona (FL) / Welcome To Rockville
    06.06.25 PL – Gdansk / Mytic Festival
    07.06.25 DE – Nuerburg / Rock Am Ring
    08.06.25 DE – Nuremberg / Rock Im Park
    12.06.25 AT – Vienna / Nova Rock Festival
    13.06.25 FI – Hyvinkaa / Rock Fest
    14.06.25 CH – Interlaken / Freenfield Festival
    15.06.25 UK – Donington / Download Festival
    26.06.25 NL – Ysselstein / Jera On Air
    28.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock
    … to be continued …

    JINJER is:      
    Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals
    Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitars
    Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass
    Vlad Ulasevich – Drums

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