Band info

YSIGIM is a cult-status funeral doom metal band originally formed in Warsaw, Poland, in the early 1990s. Regarded as one of the early pioneers of the dark funeral doom genre, their music blends crushing heaviness with deeply atmospheric, slow-moving soundscapes that evoke bleak and introspective emotional landscapes. [1][2]

The band’s classic lineup centers on Marcin Rusinowski (guitar, vocals) and Marcin Kowalski (drums, bass), a duo whose creative partnership defined YSIGIM’s distinctive approach to doom metal. Their work is noted for its shamanic intensity, merging elements of funeral doom with sludge, and whispers of black and death metal — creating music that is as immersive as it is unrelentingly heavy. [1]

YSIGIM’s debut album recorded in 1993, Ain Soph Or, remains a touchstone in the genre and a cult favourite among extreme music aficionados. Originally released on cassette, it has since been reissued in expanded formats, allowing both long-time fans and new listeners to experience its raw power and emotional depth decades after its initial release. [1][2]

Following an initial period of activity through the mid-90s — including the compilation Whispers in 1996 — the band became dormant for many years. After several attempts to reignite their creative output, YSIGIM officially returned in late 2023, marking a new chapter in their legacy with fresh material and renewed artistic vision. [1]

In 2024, they released Dead God Lies, an EP/album featuring previously unreleased material alongside newly written songs, reconnecting the present with their formative sound. Since then, singles such as Endless, Forever Unblessed, and Downward Spiral have surfaced, teasing the full-length album Sins and showcasing the band’s evolution while honoring their foundational doom metal roots. [1][2][3]

Bold, uncompromising, and atmospheric, YSIGIM stands as a defining force in extreme metal, continually pushing the boundaries of funeral doom with both reverence for their origins and a forward-looking artistic drive.