Band from Sosnowiec formed in 2010 as a manifesto against the stylistic uniformity of black metal. From the beginning of their career spanning over 15 years, the group has prioritized atmospheres of anxiety, trance and understatement over conventional genre frameworks. The band’s lineup is personally connected to such formations as Furia, ARRM, Untervoid and Larmo.

Thaw debuted with a series of demos and splits, releasing their full-length album “Thaw” in 2013. From the start, the group challenged the notion that black metal should be stylistically limited, exploring territories of ambient, improvisation and drone. Their approach to music is characterized by “disarming discomfort” while maintaining accessibility and an intriguing sonic layer.

Stylistically, Thaw moves across a wide spectrum from noisy, experimental black metal to completely improvised ambient compositions. An example of this diversity is “St. Phenome Alley” – a tape consisting of two completely improvised tracks, recorded even before their well-received second album “Earth Ground.” Despite being widely regarded as a black metal band, their escapades into ambient and drone territories never feel forced.

Thaw gained recognition on the international scene, performing at prestigious festivals such as Roadburn in Holland, Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona, Inferno in Norway, Brutal Assault, OFF Festival and Katowicka Metalmania. The band embarked on European tours with Bolzer and Behemoth and shared stages with groups like Godflesh and Boris. Press and fans of ambitious extreme music have not spared them compliments for their innovative approach to the genre.

After a seven-year recording hiatus, the Sosnowiec formation returned to life last year with the album “Fading Backwards,” confirming their position as one of the most unpredictable and experimental groups on the Polish metal scene.