Ukrainian dark symphonic metal band Thy Despair has released a live video for their track “Сокіл” (Falcon), a composition from their recently issued EP, Багряний Обрій (Crimson Horizon). The song is framed as an anthem of resilience and strength, dedicated to the Ukrainian people’s struggle for freedom. The release of the video coincides with the band’s scheduled performance tonight, April 25, at the Volume Club in Kyiv, where they will perform a set featuring both new material and older tracks.

Founded in 2006 by guitarist and vocalist Nephilim, the project was originally known as Thoughts of the Desperate and focused on gothic doom metal. By 2008, the band adopted the name Thy Despair as their music became faster and shifted toward a dark symphonic metal sound. After periods of inactivity, Nephilim reformed the band in 2017 with a new lineup, leading to the release of the EP The Free One in 2018 and the full-length album The Song of Desolation in 2020.

The band’s lyrical themes have been heavily influenced by the war in Ukraine, focusing on the concepts of personal sovereignty and resistance. A new chapter for the group began in 2025 when soprano vocalist Marianelle joined the lineup, which also includes keyboardist Navka, bassist Anton, and drummer Alex. This latest live video for “Сокіл” (Falcon) is intended to represent the band’s current stage energy and vocal dynamic. The footage is available now on the band’s YouTube channel as they continue their series of live performances in the capital.