Imperia (band)

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Imperia
Imperia playing at the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in 2007.
Background information
Origin	International (Norway, Finland, Germany, Belgium)
Genres	Symphonic metal gothic metal progressive metal
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Massacre Records
Website	imperiaband.com
Members	Gerry Verstrecken Stefan "Steve" Wolz Jan "Örkki" Yrlund Helena Iren Michaelsen
Past members	John Stam Audun Grønnestad

Imperia is a symphonic metal band. The group was formed in 2004 by Norwegian singer Helena Iren Michaelsen following her dismissal from Dutch band Sahara Dust (currently known as Epica). The band is a true cross-border unit of musicians originating from different European countries: Norway, Finland, Germany and Belgium.

Line-up[]

Current members

• Gerry Verstreken – Bass (2003-present)
• Merijn Mol - Drums (2020-present)
• Jan "Örkki" Yrlund – (2003-present)
• Helena Iren Michaelsen – Lead Vocals (2003-present)

Past members

• John Stam – Rhythm Guitars (2003-2010)
• Audun Grønnestad – Keyboards, orchestration (2003-2010)
• Steve Wolz – Drums (2003-2019)

Discography[]

Studio Albums

• The Ancient Dance of Qetesh (2004)
• Queen of Light (2007)
• Secret Passion (2011)
• Tears of Silence (2015)
• Flames of Eternity (2019)
• The Last Horizon (2021)

Singles

• Let Down (2011)

Compilation Albums

• Queen of Passion (2013)

External links[]

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