When we think Female Fronted Symphonic Metal and Gothic Metal,
our minds automatically think of the Ethereal Diva's such as Tarja
Turunen (ex Nightwish) and Simone Simons (Epica) and each year
another carbon copy enters the scene. It seems as though the genre
is crying out for a change. Perhaps the change is right here.
Australian singer Darkyra Black has her own unique style of vocal
delivery and a special way of blending together all the different
aspects of her vocal, she'll use any means possible in order to get
her point across. Her music is modern, dark and edgy.
It was through a company called Online Recording Masters in Athens
that Darkyra found her
counterparts for this project. George Boussounis, owner/music
arranger, formed the introduction to drummer Garry King (Jeff Beck,
Joe Lynn Turner, Ian Parry) who was involved in his own uprising
power metal project Achillea and not too long after the bond had
seen three additional Achillea members join the ranks of the
Darkyra band. Guitarist Paul Jupe, Keyboard Player, Fabinho
Jablonski and Bass Player, Betovani Dinelli.
"Dragon Tears" is the first Darkyra album to be released in 2013.
The album is a concept album based on a gothic interpretation of a
geisha like tale that ends in tragedy. Love, loss, lust, betrayal
and revenge. The music is a fine blend of symphonic metal, gothic
metal, epic metal and progressive rock with elements of traditional
pentatonic music and an overall cinematic feel. The album is being
co produced by Garry King, Darkyra Black and George Boussounis,
through Online Recording Masters Athens and La Foret Groupe
France.
Discography:
Dragon Tears (2013)
Genre:
Gothic Metal
Band members:
Darkyra Black - Vocals
Garry King - Drums
Paul Jupe - Guitar
Betovani Dinelli - Bass
Fabinho Jablonski - Keyboards
Based in:
Perth, WA