Imperia (band)
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Imperia | |
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Imperia playing at the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in 2007. | |
Background information | |
Origin | International (Norway, Finland, Germany, Belgium) |
Genres | |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Massacre Records |
Website | imperiaband |
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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Categories:
- Symphonic metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 2004