O.Torvald () is a Ukrainian rock band. It was formed in 2005 in

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. Its debut album O.Torvald was recorded in 2008. O.Torvald took part in festivals such as GBOB,

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" finishing in 24th place. In 2018, the group moved to Poland. Their activity in cultural life has decreased somewhat since this time, although they have released several songs and video clips.

Members

Yevhen Halych Yevhen Halych (, Yevhen Andriyovitch Halych; born 29 April 1984) is a Ukrainian rock musician, TV host, DJ and the frontman of Ukrainian rock band O.Torvald. Biography Yevhen Halych was born in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Oblast on 29 April 1984, but ...

– vocals, guitar (2005–present) * Denys Myzyuk – guitar, backing vocals (2005–present) * Eugene Ilyin – bass (2017–present) * Mykola Rayda – piano, DJ (2008–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Other albums

Singles

Music videos

References

External links

O.Torvald website

YouTube

Facebook
{{Authority control Musical groups established in 2005 Ukrainian rock music groups English-language singers from Ukraine Eurovision Song Contest entrants