IMPERIA is an atmospheric metal band who’s sound is especially evident by the distinguished voice of Helena Iren Michaelsen, who sings in a variety of styles from deep emotional feelings to extreme operatic expressions and grunts. IMPERIA’s music is full of vivacity, it is heavy, bombastic and orchestral, but it also contains elements of pure metal. The band is a true cross-border unit of musicians originating from different countries: Norway, Finland, Germany and Belgium. The first release of IMPERIA was the cover song “Lotus Eaters” for a Dead Can Dance tribute album, which was released in the spring of 2004. In the summer of 2004 IMPERIA played their first gigs and also recorded their debut album “The Ancient Dance Of Qetesh”, which was released in autumn of 2004.

IMPERIA started to work on the next album in 2014. In April 2015 IMPERIA entered the Spacelab Studio in Germany once more and recorded 13 tracks for the new album. The title “Tears Of Silence” was chosen as a title for the new album. This time, the band went for a more straight forward approach with the song material. The songs are straight epic metal songs, combined with folk elements, huge orchestrations and very varied. You can also hear a lot of acoustic instruments next to traditional metal this time. There are flutes and whistles, bagpipes, bouzoukis, acoustic guitars, violins and also a Russian choir on the album. Vocal-wise Helena goes beyond the usual and you can even hear heavy grunts on some songs. The album is full of emotions and musical styles, a true musical adventure!

FORMAT: CD, Ltd. Digipak