metal, Dark hybrid of Russian chanson and metal ballad: gritty male vocals over nylon-string guitar and sparse piano, then band crashes in with distorted rhythm guitars and roomy live drums. Verses stay close and confessional; choruses explode with octave lead guitar and stacked, ragged harmonies. Subtle strings sneak in on the bridge to add classical drama, then everything drops to voice and guitar for the last line., pop, classical