After a little over four years, Sirenia returns to Močvara to celebrate the band’s quarter-century! The great Norwegians are more than well-known to the Zagreb audience, and fans of a slightly darker symphonic metal will once again come into their own, especially when it comes to such a beautiful occasion. Along with the latest single “Nightside Den” on May 3rd, they will also play a cross-section of their rich career with their greatest hits. Early bird tickets for the price of 29 euros can be purchased via the Hangtime website. The pre-sale price is 32 euros, on the day if there are any left they will cost 35 euros. Physical tickets will soon be available at the Dirty Old Shop. Sirenia is a Norwegian gothic/symphonic metal band from Stavanger, founded in January 2001. The spiritus movens of the whole story is Morten Veland, guitarist, vocalist, composer and producer, after his departure from the band Tristania. From the very beginning, Sirenia was conceived as an original project with a clear vision of dark, melancholic and atmospheric metal, combining heavy guitars, rich orchestrations, choirs, female vocals and rougher male vocals, with occasional electronic elements. The original name of the project was Masters of Sirenia, inspired by the sirens of Greek mythology, which was clearly reflected in the lyrics and general atmosphere of the music. The debut album At Sixes and Sevens (2002) brought complex and strongly orchestrated gothic metal and is today considered one of the key releases of the genre. The next album An Elixir for Existence (2004) further solidified the band’s status and defined their recognizable dark and emotional expression. Over the years, Sirenia has become known for its frequent changes in female vocalists, among whom Henriette Bordvik, Monika Pedersen and Ailyn have stood out, each bringing a different dynamic and character to the band’s sound. The album Nine Destinies and a Downfall (2007) marked a more melodic and accessible turn, while later works continued to balance between symphonic opulence and more modern metal influences.
In the band’s newer phase, Emmanuelle Zoldan joins the vocals, with whom Sirenia has released several notable albums and further refreshed its sound. Lyrically, the band continuously deals with introspective themes such as existential sadness, inner conflicts, depression and spiritual search. Despite numerous line-up changes, Sirenia has maintained a strong and recognizable identity thanks to Veland’s consistent authorial vision and remains one of the longest-lasting and most influential names in the gothic metal scene, also known for its powerful, emotionally charged concert performances across Europe and the world, and the Croatian audience knows this very well. The day after, the band will perform at Belgrade’s Zappa Barca, also organized by Hangtime.
See you on May 3rd in Močvara, secure your tickets in time!
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