Two years on from their debut, Ukrainian riot girl act Death Pill – featuring Mariana Navrotska (Guitar, lead vocals), Anastasiia Khomenko (Drums, backing vocals) and Natalya Syeryakova (Bass, backing vocals – is back in full force, locked and loaded with their second album Sologamy, which, as they put it is “a bold exploration of personal empowerment”.
Due 20th June 20th via New Heavy Sounds, Sologamy, ten tracks mark a bold evolution in the band’s sound and Death Pill really deliver with ferocity and belief through multiple gear changes and genres as if it were easy. Hardcore, punk, grunge, thrash, riot grrrl, emo, are just some of the touchstones this album moves through, and all with the accomplished ferocity and memorable melody the band introduced on their debut.
There are cellos, pianos, sound effects and ornate arrangements that open out their sonic palette, there’s a bit of pop and even a bit of prog. But rest assured it’s all pure Death Pill.
Much like how labelmates Shooting Daggers pushed the boundaries of punk with their debut album, Death Pill do likewise, never content to stand still or be pigeonholed. Thematically Sologamy is, at its core a celebration.
“The title, inspired by the concept of marrying oneself, speaking to the importance of making a personal commitment to self-care, happiness, and emotional well-being,” said the band. “In an era where that can sometimes be misconstrued as selfishness, Death Pill pushes back against these misconceptions, inviting listeners to embrace the power of prioritising their own mental and emotional health.
“Each track on the album is quite different from the last, and we see this as a way of accepting and supporting yourself in any emotional state. You arrive in this world alone and you leave it alone. The bottom line is: You’re the only person you’ve got. It’s important to understand your different selves, to listen to yourself and your true desires, to love yourself when you’re at your lowest as well as your highest, to accept and understand all the different sides of your personality, and to be in touch with your conscious and unconscious.
“Every song on the album is a story that happened to us. Maybe it’ll happen to you too. But every story deserves to become a song. Sologamyis more than just an album – It’s a call to action”
But there is more to this story, that maybe gives some idea why the girls have hit on Sologamy as a theme. Commenting on first single ‘Craterface’ the band said: “Craterface” is a metaphor for a person whose face bears the marks of past struggles—both physical and emotional. This track is a cry from the soul, reflecting fear, self-hatred, and complicated relationships. The lyrical hero wrestles with inner conflicts, searching for acceptance. In a world filled with pressure and stress, Craterface becomes the voice of those trying to make sense of their emotions.
“The protagonist feels not only anger toward others but also rage toward themselves for their own helplessness. This fury transforms into a thirst for revenge—a painful yet powerful way to cope with suffering. ‘Craterface’ is my ultimate catharsis. A catharsis of consuming hatred, of the vengeance that eats me from the inside. “Let’s be honest—haven’t we all felt this way at least once?”
Listen to the single here and check out the video below.
The Sologamy vinyl release will arrive in a very special limited edition vinyl package. The first pressing will be in a laminated silver sleeve housing a frosted transparent vinyl disc. Not only that, as well as a free download there is an A4 colour poster of the band and a sticker. This pressing is strictly limited to 500 copies. There will also be limited CD release, and it will be available on all digital platforms.
It can be ordered on Bandcamp via Cargo Records and here.
