Jinjer ( "ginger") is a Ukrainian metalcore band formed in 2009. Their playing style incorporates elements of death metal, progressive rock and nu metal. While explaining their influences, the band has noted other metal acts like Opeth, Karnivool and Textures, in addition to groups across the spectrum of R&B, soul and hip-hop such as Cypress Hill. Since their inception, the band has released three full-length albums and one extended play. The band gained prominence in part by winning the Best Ukrainian Metal Act Award held by Kiev's InshaMuzyka label in 2013, and then again in 2016 along with winning the award for best music video for the song 'I Speak Astronomy'.
