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Band
OriginBolzano, Italy
Genres
Years active2012–2016
Labels
  • Break The Silence Studios
Members
  • Helena
  • Simon J. Gillman
  • Benjamin Kiem
  • Alessandro Magnani
Websitewww.onyria.org

Onyria was an Italian symphonic metal band from Bolzano, Italy. It was formed in 2012 by vocalist Helena and guitarist Simon J. Gillman.[1] The band released one studio album and three cover songs under the label Break The Silence Studios.[2] Their most recent album, Break The Silence, was released on February 19, 2015.[2][3][4] All of Onyria's video clips, albums and recordings were self-produced by members of the band. On June 18, 2016 Onyira announced changes in its name line-up and genre. Present and future productions by the group will be release under the name Hellektra.[5]

Musical style

Onyria's musical style has been described using multiple metal and rock styles such as modern rock,[4] symphonic metal,[4][6] symphonic rock,[7] gothic rock[8][9] and heavy metal.[10] The band's music includes "crushing" riffs, double bass drum patterns and a use of symphonic elements such as strings, violins, choirs and grand piano. Vocally, Onyria used a combination of both singing and growls.[citation needed]

Onyria has been compared to bands such as Evanescence, Nightwish and Within Temptation.[11]

Influences

Onyria have stated that, in general, they are influenced by musical groups including Nightwish, Queen, Alter Bridge and Evanescence. They have also stated that they are partly influenced by singers such as Celine Dion and Whitney Houston.[11][12]

In an interview with The Somber Lane Blog, Gillman stated he was influenced by a whole range of music genres and bands like Imagine Dragons, Alter Bridge, Queen, Shinedown, Linkin Park, Scale The Summit, Monuments, Tool, Porcupine Tree, Hans Zimmer and E.S. Posthumus.[11]

Lyrical themes

According to Gillman, lyrical themes in the album Break The Silence include introspection, love, hate, revenge, hopelessness, anger and spirituality.[11][12] According to reviewers, Lagrimas De Cinixiu, which is sung in Italian and features rapper Alisandru Sanna, make reference to fires and arsons that annually destroy many areas in Sardinia which is the hometown of singer Helena.[13]

Band members

  • Helena – lead vocals (2012–2016)
  • Simon J. Gillman – guitars, unclean backing vocals, bass, keyboards, programming (2012–2015), guitars, unclean backing vocals (2015–2016)
  • Benjamin Kiem – bass (2015–2016)
  • Alessandro Magnani – drums, percussion (2015-2016)

Discography

Studio albums
  • Break The Silence (2015)
Singles
  • Skyfall (December 2, 2012)
  • My Heart Will Go On (January 13, 2013)
  • Revenge (May 5, 2013)
  • Who Wants To Live Forever (August 27, 2013)
  • Lagrimas De Cinixiu (August 4, 2015)

Music Videos

  • (2013) My Heart Will Go On (Performance version)
  • (2013) Revenge (Performance version)
  • (2013) Who Wants To Live Forever
  • (2015) Lagrimas De Cinixiu ft. Quilo

References

  1. ^ "Onyria - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  2. ^ a b "Onyria - Break the Silence - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  3. ^ "Voce da sogno, l'Elba nel cuore: Helena spopola sul web - Cronaca - il Tirreno". Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  4. ^ a b c "Da Cabras al successo su You Tube, gli Onyria cantano anche la Sardegna - La Nuova Sardegna". Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  5. ^ "Ravenheart Music - Promoting Female Fronted Rock & Metal Music - Home/News". www.ravenheartmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-06-28.
  6. ^ Italy, stol.it Südtirol Online,. ""Backstage"-Band der Woche: "Onyria"". Retrieved 2015-08-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Ravenheart Music - Promoting Female Fronted Rock & Metal Music - Album Reviews". ravenheartmusic.com. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  8. ^ "Break the Silence". Italia Di Metallo. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  9. ^ "Sonic Cathedral WebZine - Onyria - Break the Silence". soniccathedral.com. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  10. ^ "Onyria, boom su YouTube e cd in arrivo - Cronaca - Alto Adige". Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  11. ^ a b c d "A chat with Simon Gillman (Onyria)". The Somber Lane. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  12. ^ a b "INDIE BAND OF THE WEEK: ONYRIA". Retrieved 2015-08-20.
  13. ^ "Lagrimas de cinixiu, la canzone degli Onyria contro gli incendi". Video La Nuova Sardegna. Retrieved 2015-08-20.

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