OVER THE LAST eight years, Jinjer have flourished into one of metal’s most exciting bands, with Tatiana Shmayluk’s brutal vocals carrying their message of resistance and determination. With their home country Ukraine under siege from Russian forces, those words are more vital than ever – and with help from the Ukrainian Ministry Of Culture, the band were given permission to tour as ambassadors for the country to raise funds and awareness. As Tatiana looks back over her life, she explains why she and her bandmates will never stop fighting.