SPACE OF VARIATIONS: Ukrainian Metalcore Force Enters New Era With New Album, Poisoned Art, Out February 13, 2026 via Napalm RecordsCheck Out the Official Video for Neck-Breaking Single, “HALO”
Explosive Ukrainian metalcore force SPACE OF VARIATIONS returns with Poisoned Art, out on February 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. Blending furious brutality with heartfelt emotion, the four-piece band sheds their skin and continues to push the boundaries of modern metal, with their new record showing a fresh facet of their ever-evolving sound—a new era. Twice crowned Ukraine’s best metal band in their home country’s BUMA Awards, former tour partners of genre giants Jinjer, and following the previously released crushing songs “TRIBE”, “LIES”, and “DOPPELGÄNGER”, SPACE OF VARIATIONS are raising the bar for metalcore with the twelve new tracks on Poisoned Art.
The album announcement comes with a new single: “HALO” expands SPACE OF VARIATIONS’ repertoire with neck-breaking djent riffs, adding even more urgency to their diverse style.
SPACE OF VARIATIONS about “HALO”:
“‘Halo’ is an abstract metaphor about the gods and devils within ourselves—and about accepting both. Time is running out. There’s no need to pretend that everyone isn’t both saint and cursed. Every glow hides its dark side.”
Watch the Official Video for “HALO”
Bold as ever, Poisoned Art explores the boundaries of modern sounds. SPACE OF VARIATIONS directs the way into the future of metalcore: unbroken, unapologetic—unstoppable.
SPACE OF VARIATIONS about Poisoned Art:
“Our third full-length album, Poisoned Art, was written during the darkest period of our lives. The war in our country changed everything dramatically, and the full spectrum of emotions we experienced during that time is reflected in this album. It’s angry, melodic, honest, and fatalistic.”
Mercilessly honest, the opening track “TRIBE” sees the band battle existential fears in both English and their native Ukrainian. Driving in the urgency are diverse stylings, ranging from djent in “HALO” to fitting sirens in “MAYDAY”, showing that SPACE OF VARIATIONS doesn’t shy away from adding a certain edge to their catchy choruses. “PARALLEL REALITIES” cleverly combines soft melodies with brutality, staging captivating desperation and neck-snapping breakdowns as parallel realities. Explosive outburst “DOPPELGÄNGER” powerfully blends groovy distorted guitars and unrelenting intensity, contrasted by haunting melodic passages and subtle electronic textures, making this song especially hard-hitting. The mix of pummeling ferocity with emotional depth continues throughout “GODLIKE” and “GHOST TOWN”, before “COLDHEAVEN” stands out from Poisoned Art through its exploration of hip hop elements and cold industrial grain. “BACK TO DIRT” continues the djent vibe, while “SNAKE SKIN” delves into electronic territory. Emotionally driven “LIES” smoothly transitions from a beautifully arranged verse to a melancholic chorus, with frontman Dmytro Kozhukhar intensely switching from soothing clean vocals to aggressive shouts, before atmospheric outro “ECHO” pulls the album to a close.
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