Band of the Week: Black Sonic Pearls

Emerging from the global underground with a sound that blends the raw edge of alternative rock and the grit of modern metal, Black Sonic Pearls are carving a name for themselves on the international stage. Formed in late 2020 by guitarist Alex Blacksonic, vocalist Arseniy Borodin, guitarist Sergey Polyanskiy, and drummer Mikhael Kiriyushchenko, the band channels influences from the grunge explosion of the ’90s Seattle scene to the pounding power of 2000s alternative metal and beyond. Their powerful live presence has taken them across some of the world’s biggest festival stages, including Masters of Rock, Rock Castle, Metalheads Meeting, Midalidare Rock, Dubai Metal Fest, and many more—sharing the bill with legendary acts like Judas Priest, Ville Valo, Scorpions, and Pantera.

In May 2025, Black Sonic Pearls released a high-energy live video of the song “Doctor Alibi” (originally by Slash), featuring Todd Kerns, filmed during their explosive performance at Metalfest Plzeň Festival 2024. And the ride doesn’t stop there—this June, the band is set to join Steel Panther on their European tour.

Get ready to dive into the sonic storm—Black Sonic Pearls are here, loud and fearless, and they’re just getting started!

Listen to Black Sonic Pearls

Stream their video Doctor Alibi on YouTube: