Trenches of War
Saturday May 23, 2026 @ Nevermore Hall
Formed in Lviv, Ukraine, 1914 have carved a unique place in extreme metal by weaving the harrowing history of World War I into their bleak and punishing style of blackened death-doom. Their music is steeped in atmosphere, combining chilling melodies with a crushing sense of dread that mirrors the horrors of trench warfare. Since their emergence in the early 2010s, the band has stood out as one of the most conceptually focused and thematically consistent acts in modern extreme metal.
Their forthcoming full-length, “Viribus Unitis” (due November 2025), promises to expand upon their reputation for historically charged storytelling with an unflinching exploration of the Great War’s brutality and futility. It follows acclaimed works like “Where Fear and Weapons Meet” (2021) and “The Blind Leading the Blind” (2018), albums that solidified their standing as one of the most distinctive voices in blackened death-doom. “Viribus Unitis” is poised to continue their devastating thematic vision while deepening their ability to balance bleak atmospheres with unrelenting heaviness, ensuring their role as an upcoming force shaping the future of the genre.
On stage, 1914 conjure the despair and violence of the battlefield with unyielding intensity, their performances enveloped in militaristic imagery and suffocating atmosphere. Fans can expect their devastating presence when they perform at Maryland Deathfest 2026, exclusive to the 21st edition of the festival on Saturday, May 23, at Nevermore Hall, bringing “Viribus Unitis” and their wartime vision to life.