Origin: Serbia
Formed: 2022
Location: Kragujevac, Šumadija
Genre: Black/Heavy Metal
Status: Active
Label: Independent
Themes: Love, Mythos, Dark Fantasy
Парастос is a young but strikingly distinctive project from Kragujevac, founded in 2022 and operating at the crossroads of black metal and heavy metal—a hybrid that gives their sound both emotional weight and mythic resonance. Their name, Parastos, refers to the Serbian Orthodox memorial rite, but the band’s thematic world is not religious; instead, it channels love, mythos, and dark fantasy, weaving a melancholic yet heroic atmosphere.
Their debut EP Продаја гробних места (2023) introduced a sound that is raw yet melodic, with heavy‑metal‑inflected riffing supporting black‑metal vocals and a lyrical focus that leans toward tragic romance, mythic imagery, and shadowed storytelling. The EP’s title—“Sale of Grave Plots”—captures the band’s blend of dark humor, existential reflection, and folkloric undertones.
Парастос is a tight two‑person unit, with both members handling multiple roles and shaping the project’s identity through a balance of aggression and emotional depth.
Bogdan Popović – Vocals, Bass, Guitars (2022–present)
The primary creative force, responsible for the project’s melodic direction and lyrical tone.
Luka Rašić – Drums (2022–present)
Provides the rhythmic backbone, bridging black‑metal intensity with heavy‑metal groove.