1914: WWI-Inspired Metal Band Announces Latvia Concert & Album Acclaim

Ukrainian Metal Band 1914 to Perform in Latvia, Promoting Critically Acclaimed Album

The Ukrainian death/doom/black metal band 1914 will perform in Latvia as part of their European tour, “Karš kas nekad nebaisas” (“The War That Never Ends”). The band, formed in Lviv in 2014 – a century after the beginning of World War I – draws lyrical inspiration from the conflict.

Their latest studio album, Viribus Unitis, released in November 2025, has garnered critical acclaim, being named the best heavy album of the year by Angry Metal Guy [https://www.angrymetalguy.com/].

About 1914

1914 has released four albums throughout its career. The band’s music blends elements of death, doom, and black metal, with lyrics centered around the themes of World War I. The band’s name itself is a direct reference to the year the war began.

The concert will feature Danish heavy music band KATLA as special guests.

Event Details

Entrance to the venue begins at 7:30 PM (19:30), with the concert starting around 8:00 PM (20:00). Tickets are still available for purchase on the Ticketshop website.

Lviv: A City Steeped in History

Lviv, the city where 1914 originated, boasts a rich and complex history spanning over a millennium. According to the 1910 census, the city had 206,113 residents, comprised of 51% Catholics, 28% Jews, and 18% Greek-Catholics. [https://lia.lvivcenter.org/en/lab/lvivatgreatwar/]. Historically, Lviv has been part of various states and empires, including Poland, Austria-Hungary, and the Soviet Union. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Lviv]. During World War I, Lviv served as a crucial political and administrative center for Galicia and a significant garrison for Austria-Hungary. [https://encyclopedia.1914-1918-online.net/pdf/1914-1918-Online-lvivlemberg-2016-02-18.pdf]