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JINJER BECAME GLOBAL AMBASSADORS FOR UKRAINE

On February 24, Jinjer woke up to find their world had changed forever. The Ukrainian metallers had stormed into 2022 thanks to 2021’s stunning Wallflowers, the album that had taken their devastating tech-groove sound to the next level, cementing their transformation from cult favourites to modern metal mainstays. The band were excited about their packed schedule, including spring US dates with Slipknot and In This Moment, when they heard the news: Russian President Vladimir Putin had invaded their homeland with a huge military offensive, crossing the border from land, air and sea.

Guitarist Roman Ibramkhalilov, bassist Eugene Abdukhanov and drummer

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