SISYPHEAN
Mantas
Drums
Kamil
Guitars
Dainius
Vocals
Saulius
Guitars
Augustinas
Bass
SISYPHEAN is a black metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania: philosophical in depth, meticulous in craft, uncompromising in execution. Over a decade of relentless activity, they have grown from the humble underground beginnings into a regarded extreme metal act from the region.
The name derives from Albert Camus's The Myth of Sisyphus (1942). The founding worldview was shaped by decadent and existentialist writers with core themes being the absurdity of existence, acceptance of mortality, and the search for meaning in a universe that is silent and indifferent.
Their debut LP, Illusions of Eternity, arrived in 2017 through Drakkar Productions: the first release that felt like a fully realized artistic statement. Pulling from various genres and scenes, the record was deliberately chaotic and richly dynamic. It earned them a slot at Under the Black Sun festival in Germany, alongside shows across Lithuania and Belarus.
Their second album, Colours of Faith (2022, Transcending Obscurity), was a step-change in scope and recognition. Reviewers called it 'an absolutely brilliant record' and 'the best of black metal,' others described it as 'savage, harrowing and emotionally draining.' It led to a 17-date European tour supporting MGŁA and ULCERATE, confirming Sisyphean's standing beyond the Lithuanian underground.
Their third album, Divergence, was tracked at Poland's legendary Hertz Studio with Wojtek Wiesławski and released on April 3, 2026 via Edged Circle Productions. With each record the band pushes further, layering dissonance, atmosphere, and philosophical weight into a sound that is unmistakably their own.
In Their Own Words
The Philosophy
"Sisyphus depicts the endless, tragic cycle in search of meaning with the material universe being silent and indifferent. Embracing and living in the aforementioned absurd is our silent revolution against nihilism and the lack of meaning."
The Creative Process
"We see creativity as a journey, and a priori we don't know where we'll end up. The creative modus operandi revolves around being adventurous and curious - to explore the sound and beat dogmas. If we'd know where we want to arrive or set very strict boundaries, it would get tedious very quickly."
Live performances
"It was decided that Sisyphean is ultimately a live band, and we want to create music suitable for live performances that delivers a maximum impact for the audience. This mindset has been with the band ever since, and it's still a guiding principle in all our creative endeavours."
The Intent
"The long-term aim remains the same: to make our music as sublime and captivating as we possibly can by fusing audial violence and sophistication in all its aspects. No one will remain untouched."
