A high-energy, underground thrash metal act.
Species noun /ˈspiː.ʃiːz/ 1. a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other. 2. technical thrash metal trio from Warsaw, Poland. 3. a kind or sort. SPECIES is a technical thrash metal trio from Warsaw, Poland. The band was formed in October 2018. After a couple of months of rehearsals, the band recorded their debut EP, entitled "THE MONUMENT OF ENVY", which was then self-released on May 31st, 2019 (reissued in 2023 on Defense Records). On the very same day, SPECIES played their first-ever show in their hometown. Later on, SPECIES continued writing material for their first LP alongside playing gigs in Poland. In 2021, the band entered Sunstorm Studio in Warsaw to record their debut full-length album, entitled "TO FIND DELIVERANCE", which was released on August 26th, 2022 on Awakening Records (CN). Their debut album is also available on a vinyl format via Ossuary Records (PL) and on a cassette via Jawbreaker Records (SE). On December 23, 2023 SPECIES self-released their first live album entitled "LIVE AT 2KOLA" that celebrated an intense concert year. 2nd studio album "CHANGELINGS" out now worldwide on 20 BUCK SPIN. In June 2026 SPECIES joined DEATH TO ALL on their "Symbolic Healing of Europe" Tour. SPECIES are: Piotr Drobina - bass guitar / vocals Przemysław Hampelski - drums Michał Kępka – guitar Booking inquires: [email protected]
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Species plays technical thrash metal characterized by blistering speed, complex arrangements, and intricate guitar work, emerging from the Warsaw underground scene.
Species is a trio formed in Warsaw, Poland in 2018.
The band consists of Piotr Drobina on bass and vocals, Przemysław Hampelski on drums, and Michał Kępka on guitar.
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