Furia is a Polish black metal band formed in 2003 in Katowice, with Michał "Nihil" Kuźniak on guitar and vocals, Kamil "Sars" Staszałek on bass, Artur „A" Rumiński on guitar and Grzegorz "Namtar" Kantor on drums. It is considered one of the most influential black metal groups in Poland.[1]

Furia
OriginKatowice, Poland
GenresBlack metal
Years active2003–present
LabelsDeath Solution Productions, Pagan Records
MembersNihil
Sars
A
Namtar
Websitelet-the-world-burn.org

The word "furia" means "fury" in the Polish language. The musical style of the band appears raw and "cold", but the lyrics focus mostly on nihilism and misanthropy in a poetic manner, usually striving from typical paganism or anti-christianity.[2] Some members of Furia play in MasseMord, while the vocalist Nihil – who is also the lyricist – conducts the post-black metal project Morowe.

In 2014, Furia played multiple music festivals across Europe, most notably Primavera Sound in Barcelona, as part of the "Don’t Panic! We're From Poland" project led by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, which aims to establish new connections for Polish musicians in the industry.[3][4] The band often performs shirtless.[4]

In 2023, Furia was nominated for Polityka’s Passport, a popular cultural award in Poland, in the Popular Music category, following the release of the band's album "Huta Luna".[5][6]

Band members

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  • Michał "Nihil" Kuźniak – vocal, samples, guitar
  • Kamil "Sars" Staszałek – bass
  • Artur „A" Rumiński – guitar
  • Grzegorz "Namtar" Kantor – drums

Discography

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  • I Spokój (demo, 2004, own release)
  • I Krzyk (demo, 2005, own release)
  • Martwa Polska Jesień (2007, Death Solution Productions)
  • Płoń (EP, 2009, Pagan Records)[7]
  • Grudzień za grudniem (2009, Pagan Records)[8]
  • Huta Laura / Katowice / Królewska Huta (2010, Pagan Records)
  • Halny (EP, 2010, Pagan Records)[9]
  • Marzannie, Królowej Polski (2012, Pagan Records)
  • W melancholii (EP, 2013, Pagan Records)
  • Nocel (2014, Pagan Records)
  • Guido (EP, 2016, Pagan Records)
  • Księżyc milczy luty (2016, Pagan Records)
  • w Śnialni (2021, Pagan Records)
  • Huta Luna (2023, Pagan Records)

References

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  1. ^ Rosenthal, Jon (4 November 2016). "Furia – "Księżyc milczy luty" (Album Premiere)". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on 6 November 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Z zimną krwią – Muzyka w INTERIA.PL". muzyka.interia.pl. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Polish Line-up at Primavera Sound". Culture.pl. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b Ryzik, Melena (1 June 2014). "Showcasing Music Till the Sun Comes Up". The New York Times.
  5. ^ POPULARNA, MUZYKA (5 December 2023). "Nominacja w kategorii Muzyka popularna: Furia". www.polityka.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  6. ^ Birch, Paul H. (7 December 2023). "Furia Nominated for Prestigious Polish Music Award". RAMzine. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Furia płonie" (in Polish). www.rockmetal.pl. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  8. ^ "Grudzień za grudniem" (in Polish). muzyka.interia.pl. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Porywista Furia" (in Polish). muzyka.interia.pl. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.