Interviews About Albums: ORBSTRUCT - Ostracism (2025)

In this new interview, we sat down with the Poland-based Blackened Death Metal band from Ukraine band ORBSTRUCT, to ask questions about their album, "Ostracism".

1. What can you say about Ostracism?

Ostracism was meant to be a manifesto of our solitude, which we wanted to offer as a gift and the best chance for each person to truly know themselves. But as we dove deeper into our own minds, we came across images we weren't ready for. Under pressure from outside forces we couldn't control, we couldn't see a way back from this nightmare. We were forced to fight our way out through paths that completely shattered how we saw reality and ourselves. In the end Ostracism became a scream of our despair. We no longer expect a reply, but we still hope we're not alone in this emptiness, and that our cry will be heard.

2. What is the meaning of the album name?

The title "Ostracism" draws its weight from ancient Athens, where the term referred to a radical democratic practice. Citizens could vote to exile someone for ten years - not as punishment for a crime, but as a preventive measure against rising tyranny or dangerous influence. The votes were cast anonymously on shards of pottery called ostraka, and the chosen individual had to leave the city.

3. Which one is the composer of the Ostracism?

The driving force behind the band's compositions is Goreon. He’s the one who lays down the foundation of each track and makes the final calls when it comes to the musical direction. But it’s far from a solo act — once the core structure is in place, the entire band steps in during the arrangement phase. Everyone brings their own flavor, sharing ideas and shaping the sonic landscape together. It’s a collective effort where Goreon’s vision meets the group’s creative chemistry.

4. If you had to pick one song, which one would you pick?

That would definitely be Hive! There’s something magnetic about it — the energy, the structure, the way it builds and swarms like its namesake. It’s a track that captures the essence of the album, both sonically and thematically.

5. Is there a special message in Ostracism? If there is what it is?

Absolutely — Ostracism is more than just a collection of songs. It’s a sharp, almost satirical commentary on one of humanity’s most persistent flaws: the herd instinct. The album mocks the blind conformity that often drives collective behavior, while at the same time showing deep empathy for the individual who dares to resist it — and ends up being cast out, ridiculed, or punished for standing apart.

The songs can be loosely divided into three thematic groups. The first lets the listener see the “herd” through the eyes of the outcast — raw, emotional, and deeply personal. The second invites you to step inside the herd itself, to understand its logic and motivations from within. And the third offers an external, almost observational perspective, showing the consequences of this clash between the individual and the collective.

These perspectives are interwoven throughout the album, forcing the listener to constantly shift their viewpoint. It’s a sonic journey that challenges you to question, empathize, and reflect — never letting you settle into a single narrative.

6. Are there some lyrics that you'd love to share?

Sure. One track we’ve already mentioned — Hive. HIVE is the roar of countless voices, all blending into one, urging you to become a single mind and a unified body, to transform and be reborn into something new. It doesn't matter if you're afraid or if you truly desire this change. What truly counts is your final choice. Will you stay true to yourself on this journey, facing it alone as you seek enlightenment, even if it means risking your sanity? Or will you give up right away, guaranteeing you reach the end, but never truly experiencing or understanding it? Here’s a glimpse into that world through the lyrics:

We will rise

Against your nature

Like troops of

Apocalyptic doom

Gravestones

Will drown in blood

We will rise

Against you

Red lines

Entrails out

We've killed the inner

God

We've burned all the bridges

Broke down all the walls

We've crossed the line

Of dark side

Dark times have come

Blood and bones

Paved the way

To the unknown

It's time to spread

Primordial fear

All hope is gone

A long time ago

We will rise

Against your nature

Like troops of

Apocalyptic doom

Gravestones

Will drown in blood

We will rise

Against you

We feel you

We will make sure

That your dreams and nightmares

Become true

Come join the hive

Turn off your mind

Incinerate your soul

Reborn and

FLY

A stinking mass boils

Around your corpse

But we won't let it

Decompose

Come join the hive

Turn off your mind

Incinerate your soul

Reborn and fly

We will rise

Against your nature

Like troops of

Apocalyptic doom

Gravestones

Will drown in blood

We will rise

Against you

Come join the hive

7. Which inspirations have been important for Ostracism? Like musically or friends, family, someone you'd love to thank specially?

The heart of Ostracism was forged in friendship, humanity, and resilience. This album was completed in Ukraine, amid the chaos of ongoing war — constant shelling, blackouts, relocations, sleepless nights under air raid sirens, and the ever-present fear for loved ones and for our own lives. It’s a level of stress that defies comparison. And yet, it was the people — their persistence, love, and mutual respect — who kept this project alive. Without them, this album would’ve crumbled under the weight of another explosion. Their support was the anchor that allowed us to keep moving forward.

There’s a whole article dedicated to these incredible individuals, which we’ve already written and will publish on the day the album drops. They deserve more than just a thank-you — they’re part of the soul of Ostracism.

8. Something to add?

For now — nothing more. We’ll let the music speak for us. We’re counting down the days to October 3rd, when Ostracism will finally meet the world. And we truly hope it reaches many ears... and makes people think.