Lyria (band)

Lyria
Lyria performing at 2018 Immersion tour.
Background information
Origin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres Symphonic metal, Alternative metal, Heavy metal, Gothic metal
Years active 2012–present
Website www.lyriaband.com
Members Aline Happ
Thiago Zig
Rod Wolf
Thiago Mateu
Past members Eliezer Andre

Lyria is a Brazilian symphonic alternative metal band[1] from Rio de Janeiro founded by the mezzo-soprano and songwriter Aline Happ in 2012.

The band is considered one of the greatest names of the new generation of Brazilian Heavy Metal[2][3] with two albums released through successful crowdfunding campaigns counting with fans around the world.[4] Their sound is a mix of different kinds of music styles like celtic, trash, symphonic, gothic and industrial[5][6], balancing the right dose of punch to build a Metal fan base with the correct amount of melody to please fans that are not so used to heavier styles.[7]

Focused on themes containing healing messages, Lyria tries to help people through the power of music.[8][9] Their lyrics can be interpreted as ways of overcoming bad moments and advises to face the difficulties of life[10], addressing subjects such as autism, anxiety and depression.[11][12].

The band has been performing several concerts in Brazil[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22], also featuring acoustic concerts at medieval and thematic festivals.[23][24][25] Moreover, Lyria is one of the pioneers in the mode of online concerts transmitted by streaming, directly from a studio[26], performing online concerts where fans from all parts of the world participate.[27]

History

Aline Happ founded Lyria in 2012. The name was inspired by the Greek mythology, combining the words lyre (string instrument), lily (flower) and lyrics[28]. In 2013, Thiago Zig (bass) and Eliezer Andre (drums) joined officially the band.

In 2014, Lyria released its first album, Catharsis, through a successful crowdfunding campaign where fans from different parts of the world got really engaged with the cause raising more than $8,000.[29][30] Some months later, Lyria presented its first music video, Jester, financed by the same crowdfunding campaign. In 2015, Rod Wolf (guitars) joined the band. In 2016, the band released their second music video, Revenge, which was recorded live at Roça'n Roll Festival.[31] In the same year, Eliezer Andre left the band, being later replaced by Thiago Mateu, who took on the drums in 2017. In 2016, and again in 2017, the band received the prize for most accessed heavy metal artist from Palco Mp3[32][33].

In 2018, Lyria released Immersion, their second album, which was supported by a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $ 13,000.[34][35] The song Hard to Believe was selected for the first music video from Immersion, being released together with the new album.[36]

Discography

  • Catharsis (2014)
  • Immersion (2018)

Music videos

  • Jester (2014)
  • Revenge (2016)
  • Hard to Believe (2018)

Members

Current members

  • Aline Happ – lead vocals (2012–present)
  • Thiago Zig – bass, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Rod Wolf – guitars (2015–present)
  • Thiago Mateu – drums (2017–present)

Former members

  • Eliezer Andre – drums (2013–2017)

References

  1. ↑ Miguel B. Ribeiro (5 May 2018). "Entrevista: Lyria". Hintf webzine. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  2. ↑ Power of Metal (26 July 2018). "One of the greatest brazilian bands, Lyria releases new album and video". Power of Metal.dk. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  3. ↑ Reeder (25 July 2018). "LYRIA Releases New Album And Video". Metal Addicts. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  4. ↑ Rainer Kerber (28 May 2018). "Lyria – Immersion Album Review". Metal Header Forever Magazine. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  5. ↑ Carlos Caco Garcia (2 May 2015). "Interview – Lyria: Symphonic/Alternative Metal With Potential and Maturity (Plus Album's Review and Free Listening)". Road to Metal. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  6. ↑ WOMRadio (7 December 2018). "Lyria". Women of Metal Radio Show. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  7. ↑ Poleto (25 July 2018). "Lyria – Immersion". Metal Addicts. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  8. ↑ Élan (29 March 2018). "Interview with Aline Happ - Lyria". Lyrical Spell Magazine. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  9. ↑ Dutra, Daniel. "Lyria: Ascensão e Maturidade", Roadie Crew magazine number 235, August 2018, page 11. Brazil. ISSN 1415-322X
  10. ↑ Stypka, Piotr. Malo Znane, Malo Grane, Metal Hammer magazine, number 297, March 2016, page 46. Poland. ISSN 1231-9759
  11. ↑ "LYRIA – HARD TO BELIEVE (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". Goddesses of Metal. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  12. ↑ "Banda Lyria lança novo álbum e divulga clipe de 'Hard to Believe'". Correio Braziliense. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  13. ↑ "Lyria Faz Show De Lançamento De Novo Disco Neste Sábado No Rio De Janeiro". Rock Bizz. 18 April 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  14. ↑ "Uma das maiores bandas do metal nacional, Lyria lança novo disco e clipe". Diário do Interior SP. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  15. ↑ "LYRIA: COM INGRESSOS DE PRIMEIRO LOTE ESGOTADOS, BANDA LANÇA DISCO EM SÃO PAULO". A Ilha do Metal. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  16. ↑ "Dia Mundial do Rock: Taubaté recebe Festival Megarider", Voz do Vale, Year: 7, Number 1946 13 July 2018. Brazil.
  17. ↑ Gilberto Porcidono (20 July 2018). "Reckoning Fest reúne a nova geração do heavy metal fluminense neste domingo". O Globo. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  18. ↑ André Coutinho (18 July 2016). "Melodia e peso em São Gonçalo". O Fluminense. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  19. ↑ Satoshi Alisson. "Lyria, Semblant, BrightStorm (São Paulo – SP)". Whiplash.net. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  20. ↑ "Caxias recebe festival com Matanza, Diabo Verde e mais 11 bandas". Radio Cult FM. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  21. ↑ Quintino Gomes Freire (13 October 2016). "Festival de rock gratuito, Roquealize-se, reúne bandas de destaque do Rio". Diário do Rio. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  22. ↑ Samantha Silva (13 October 2016). "Roça N' Roll: festival de 'rock na roça' completa 18 anos em Varginha, MG". G1. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  23. ↑ "Programa: Valhöl", Jornal do Brasil, 3 August 2018, Caderno B. Brazil.
  24. ↑ Adalberto Neto (17 July 2018). "Organizadores da Feira Medieval Carioca criam espécie de fã-clube com frequentadores do evento". O Globo. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  25. ↑ Alba Valéria Mendonça (5 July 2018). "Reis, princesas, cavaleiros e magos da Idade Média invadem a Quinta da Boa Vista, no Rio, neste domingo". G1 - Globo.com. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  26. ↑ Dutra, Daniel. "Lyria: O Rio em novos tempos", Roadie Crew magazine number 209, June 2016, page 7. Brazil. ISSN 1415-322X
  27. ↑ Marcos Garcia (21 November 2015). "Lyria: Peso Pesado do Metal Sinfônico". Whiplash.net. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  28. ↑ Anders Ekdahl (1 February 2016). "LYRIA". Battle Helm. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  29. ↑ Warren Mayocchi (1 September 2015). "LYRIA – "CATHARSIS" (2014)". Femme Metal Webzinel. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  30. ↑ Ed Oliver (4 February 2016). "Entrevista: Lyria – uma revelação a caminho do rápido sucesso". Roadie Metal. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  31. ↑ Kampos (12 September 2018). "Revenge - Novo clipe da banda Lyria". Geração Rock'n Roll. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  32. ↑ "Prêmio Palco Mp3 – Conheça os ganhadores de 2016". Palco MP3. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
  33. ↑ "Prêmio Palco Mp3 2017". Palco MP3. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  34. ↑ Poleto (25 July 2018). "LYRIA Releases New Album And Video". Metal Addicts. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  35. ↑ "LYRIA – IMMERSION". Volkis. 24 April 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  36. ↑ André Luiz (15 May 2018). "Lyria: confira novo vídeo clipe para Hard To Believe". Metal Revolution. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
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