Mission Jupiter is a band from Minsk, Belarus, formed in 2015. The story of how the band came together is quite remarkable. Originally, the project began as a musical experiment – no one expected it to evolve into something so significant and compositionally mature.
Vlad met the former bass player, Artem Gulyakevich, in 2014 while they were still students. Not long after, Vlad (guitarist and composer) met Nastya, the band’s former vocalist, along with drummer Eugene Zuyeu. That’s how it all started. Bit by bit, we began jamming together, crafting musical ideas that eventually formed the foundation of our debut album, Architecture.
With Nastya and Artem, we released two albums—Architecture in 2018 and Talk to Me in 2021 – laying the groundwork for Mission Jupiter’s signature sound.
In 2022, Kate joined the band, and together we began working on Aftermath. And that’s where our journey continues. In short: MJ’s dramatic songs are framed by a gloomy, modern, and atmospheric sound. We are trying to bring a breath of fresh air to today’s alternative and progressive metal music, combining various sounds, moods, and touching melodies. We blend the raw energy of ’90s rock with the emotional drama of the ’80s + some big synths (of course).
New album ‘Aftermath’ has just been released; what was the album’s gestation period like? Did the songs come together quite easily?
Eugene – The creation of Aftermath was a deep and transformative process for us. It wasn’t something that came together overnight. After our lineup change in 2022, with Kate joining as our new vocalist, we felt a shift in energy – new ideas, new emotions, and a new perspective on our sound.
Some songs came together quite naturally, almost as if they were waiting to be written. Others took more time to shape, as we explored different sonic textures and lyrical themes. We approached this album with a more mature, introspective mindset, reflecting everything we’ve experienced in recent years – both personally and creatively.
Aftermath feels like a rebirth. It carries the DNA of Mission Jupiter, but with a fresh intensity and emotional depth. So yes, parts of it flowed easily, but the overall process was thoughtful and deliberate. We really took the time to craft something that felt honest and resonant.
‘Revelation’ is a fantastic album opener. Was it always going to open the album? The title seems to suggest that it was.
Kate – Thank you! Revelation definitely set the tone for the entire album. From the early stages of writing, it felt like a natural opener. There was something powerful and immediate about it – both musically and lyrically – that made it feel like the beginning of a new chapter for us.
The title itself carries a sense of awakening or unveiling, which fits perfectly with the themes of Aftermath. It’s about confronting truths, inner transformation, and the emotional landscapes that come after chaos or change. So yes, it was very intentional—Revelation was always meant to be the first step into the world of this album.
From: http://devilsgatemusic.co.uk/interview-mission-jupiter/
