Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
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” HERE!
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.”
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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.
“Poisoned Art” tracklisting:
“Poisoned Art” will be available in the following formats:
1LP Gatefold SOLID WHITE – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide
1-CD Digisleeve
Digital Album
Space Of Variations Live 2026
Support for Dymytry Paradox’ “Born From Chaos” Tour:
11.01.26 AT – Vienna / Chelsea
15.01.26 DE – Trier / Forum
16.01.26 DE – Stuttgart / Kulturquartier
17.01.26 DE – Cham / L.A.
18.01.26 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
22.01.26 DE – Berlin / Frannz
23.01.26 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat
28.01.26 FR – Paris / La Boule Noire
30.01.26 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
31.01.26 DE – Cologne / MTC
06.02.26 DE – Essen / Turock
07.02.26 DE – Bremen / Tower
13.02.26 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
14.02.26 DE – Munich / Backstage
15.02.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
Headline Tour
19.03.26 FR – Nimes / Paloma
20.03.26 FR – Rodez / Le Club
21.03.26 FR – Romans sur Isère / La Cordonnerie
25.03.26 FR – Angoulins-sur-Mer / Le Crossroad
26.03.26 FR – Rouen / Fury Defends
28.03.26 FR – Angers / MJC des Hauts de St Aubin
03.04.26 FR – Périgueux / Le Sans Réserve
04.04.26 FR – Fontenay-le-Comte / Festival On n’a plus 20 ans
07.04.26 CZ – Prague / Rock Cafe
10.04.26 CZ – Jablunkov / Southock Rock Cafe
11.04.26 AT – Vienna / Core FEST
12.04.26 CH – Zurich / Werk21
15.04.26 PL – Warsaw / VooDoo
16.04.26 SK – Bratislava / Randal
17.04.26 CZ – Brno / Melodka
24.04.26 RO – Cluj-Napoca / Flying Circus
25.04.26 RO – Arad / Flex
Space Of Variations are:
Dmytro Kozhukhar – vocals
Olexksii Zatserkovnyi – guitar, vocals
Anton Kasatkin – bass, backing vocals
Tymofii Kasatkin – drums
