Music never leaves you. You can pack down your guitars and hide your little black book of lyrics, but it’ll always come back around. Sullen Waves is music for those of us who’ve been there and know that we can never really leave.

Driven by a lifelong obsession with raw, powerful sound, Alex Pratsyuk is the creative force behind Sullen Waves. Shaped by a deep love for heavy riffs, gritty melodies, and unfiltered emotion, the music blends metal, punk, and grunge into something both intense and deeply personal. It’s the result of years spent immersed in loud, honest music—chasing the feeling that only a great song can create.

From the moment a guitar was in hand, the pull toward loud, uncompromising rock was undeniable. Influenced by the precision of Iron Maiden, the aggression of Slayer, and the raw energy of Nirvana, Alex found a voice in music that thrives on urgency and emotion. What started as an obsession turned into a lifelong pursuit of sound—writing, recording, and performing whenever possible.

Over time, Sullen Waves has taken on different forms—early recordings, live shows in legendary venues, and the release of the EP Sense of Emergency. The sound has continued to evolve, shaped by experience, new influences, and the natural progression of making music. The approach remains the same: loud, instinctive, and always searching for something real.

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