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Country of origin:Poland

Location:Warsaw, Masovia

Status:Active

Formed in:2023

Genre:Melodic Death/Black Metal

 

Current label:Unsigned/independent

Years active:2023-present

Hållbar emerged in 2023 in Warsaw as a fresh, sharp‑edged presence in Poland’s modern melodic death/black metal landscape—a young band built on precision, dual‑guitar interplay, and a vocal approach that cuts through the mix with clarity and force. Though newly formed, Hållbar arrived with a fully coherent aesthetic: melodic but aggressive, polished but emotionally charged, rooted in Scandinavian influence yet unmistakably shaped by the energy of the contemporary Polish scene.

The lineup brings together musicians with strong underground ties:

• Gosia Marczak – vocals, whose delivery blends harshness with articulation, giving the band a distinctive front‑end presence.
• Przemysław Janusz Gracel – guitars and Jakub Bałdyga – guitars, forming the melodic core with harmonized leads, sharp riffing, and a modern sense of structure.
• Bartosz “Wietnam” Mitura – bass, anchoring the low end with a clean, driving tone.
• Sebastian “Kredek” Cieciera – drums, whose background in Komandos adds tightness and rhythmic discipline.

From the beginning, Hållbar focused on releasing material consistently, using singles to refine their sound and build momentum. Their early tracks—“Nemesis” and “Face to the Ground” (both 2023)—introduced a style that balanced melodic death metal’s sweeping guitar work with blackened intensity. The production was crisp, the songwriting direct, and the performances confident.

With “Voodoo Doll” (2024), the band leaned further into atmospheric tension and dynamic contrast, while “Mental Apraxia” (2025) showcased a darker, more aggressive edge, hinting at the evolution of their sound.

All of these threads converged on their debut full‑length, Nemesis (2025). The album presents Hållbar at full strength: dual‑guitar architecture, tight rhythmic execution, and vocals that carry both emotional weight and sharpness. It’s a modern record—cleanly produced, melodically rich, and built on a sense of forward motion rather than nostalgia. The band’s Scandinavian influences are clear, but the tone, pacing, and emotional palette feel distinctly Polish: urgent, introspective, and grounded in contemporary heaviness.

Still independent and early in their trajectory, Hållbar stands as one of the more promising new acts in Warsaw’s extreme‑metal sphere—a band with a clear identity, strong musicianship, and the momentum of a project that knows exactly where it wants to go.