The band’s forthcoming fourth studio album, Viribus Unitis, arrives November 14, 2025, via Napalm Records — a powerful chronicle of unity, survival, and the human cost of war.

Ukrainian death metal force 1914 has released their new single, “1914 (The Siege of Przemy?l),” ahead of their highly anticipated fourth studio album Viribus Unitis, out November 14, 2025, via Napalm Records. The track captures the brutality and despair of one of World War I’s longest sieges, where over 130,000 Austro-Hungarian soldiers faced starvation, disease, and defeat within the fortress city of Przemy?l. With thundering doom riffs and haunting historical recordings, 1914 immerses listeners in the devastating realities of war.

Speaking about the song, Gefreiter Ditmar Kumarberg of k.u.k. Galizisches IR Nr.15 shared vivid imagery of the battle’s horror: “Trapped behind fortress walls… horses, dogs, even rats became rations… One of the greatest capitulations of the war.”

With Viribus Unitis – Latin for “With United Forces” – 1914 continues their exploration of history through sound, tracing the story of a Ukrainian soldier in the Austro-Hungarian army from 1914 to 1919. The album balances themes of camaraderie, endurance, and the psychological toll of battle, emphasizing the idea that survival and strength come through unity.

1914 commented: “Viribus Unitis is about shared strength and the idea that true power lies in unity. Alone, one may fall – together, we can prevail and achieve our goals: defeat the enemy, escape captivity, survive, and return to your family.”

Musically, the band’s signature blend of blackened death metal, doom, and atmospheric war soundscapes expands with melodic leads, orchestral layers, and emotional depth. The album also features guest appearances from Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride), Christopher Scott (Precious Death), and Jerome Reuter (Rome).

Tracklist:

1. War In (The Beginning of the Fall)
2. 1914 (The Siege of Przemy?l)
3. 1915 (Easter Battle for the Zwinin Ridge)
4. 1916 (The Südtirol Offensive)
5. 1917 (The Isonzo Front)
6. 1918 Pt 1: WIA (Wounded in Action)
7. 1918 Pt 2: POW (Prisoner of War)
8. 1918 Pt 3: ADE (A Duty to Escape)
9. 1919 (The Home Where I Died)
10. War Out (The End?)

Viribus Unitis will be available in multiple formats, including limited-edition marbled vinyl, wooden box sets, and digital versions.

Band Lineup:
Rostislaw Potoplacht – Drums
Ditmar Kumarberg – Vocals
Witaly Wyhovsky – Guitar
Oleksa Fisiuk – Guitar
Armen Howhannisjan – Bass

Call to Action:
Watch the lyric video for “1914 (The Siege of Przemy?l)” now and pre-order Viribus Unitis, available November 14, 2025, via Napalm Records.

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