Lyria (band) explained

Lyria
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Origin:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genre:Symphonic metal, Alternative metal, Heavy metal, Gothic metal
Years Active:2012–present
Current 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, thrash, 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) officially joined 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] In late 2018, Lyria released a music video for the track Let Me Be Me, recorded on the roof of a building in downtown Rio de Janeiro. The video is dedicated to the memory of Élan Botkin, fan and founder of the fan club Lyria Army, who had the song as his favorite.[37]

In 2019, one of Lyria's most popular songs, The Rain also gets a music video, inspired by the story of an Australian fan, diagnosed on the autism spectrum, the song talks about overcoming and about love. The clip shows a series of "easter eggs" related to the disorder, as a way to draw attention to the cause.[38]

Lyria's most recent release is the video Last Forever, released at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, which reminds fans that the pain won’t last forever as a way to keep hope for a better future.[39]

Discography

Music videos

Members

Current members

Former members

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amler. Valtemir. December 20, 2019. LYRIA - Ten questions for ALINE HAPP. 2020-06-16. Roadie Crew.
  2. Web site: Power of Metal. One of the greatest brazilian bands, Lyria releases new album and video. Power of Metal.dk. 2018-08-23. 26 July 2018.
  3. Web site: Reeder. LYRIA Releases New Album And Video. Metal Addicts. 2018-08-23. 25 July 2018.
  4. Web site: Lucius. MC. 16 June 2020. Interview mit Aline Happ von LYRIA. 2020-06-16. Rock Castle Franken.
  5. Web site: Carlos Caco Garcia. Interview – Lyria: Symphonic/Alternative Metal With Potential and Maturity (Plus Album's Review and Free Listening). Road to Metal. 2017-07-04. 2 May 2015.
  6. Web site: WOMRadio. Lyria. Women of Metal Radio Show. 2018-08-23. 7 December 2018.
  7. Web site: Poleto. Lyria – Immersion. Metal Addicts. 2018-08-23. 25 July 2018.
  8. Web site: Élan. Interview with Aline Happ - Lyria . Lyrical Spell Magazine. 2018-08-23. 29 March 2018.
  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.
  11. Web site: LYRIA – HARD TO BELIEVE (OFFICIAL VIDEO). Goddesses of Metal. 2018-08-23. 14 April 2018.
  12. Web site: Clingempeel. Jessica. 13 September 2019. NEWS: Lyria releases autism-themed clip. 2020-06-16. Ethereal Metal Webzine.
  13. Web site: Lyria Faz Show De Lançamento De Novo Disco Neste Sábado No Rio De Janeiro. Rock Bizz. 2018-08-23. 18 April 2018.
  14. Web site: 27 October 2018. Banda Lyria faz show no dia 1º de novembro. 2020-06-16. Jornal Cruzeiro do Sul.
  15. Web site: LYRIA: COM INGRESSOS DE PRIMEIRO LOTE ESGOTADOS, BANDA LANÇA DISCO EM SÃO PAULO. A Ilha do Metal. 2018-08-23. 25 April 2018.
  16. "Dia Mundial do Rock: Taubaté recebe Festival Megarider", Voz do Vale, Year: 7, Number 1946 13 July 2018. Brazil.
  17. Web site: Gilberto Porcidono. Reckoning Fest reúne a nova geração do heavy metal fluminense neste domingo. O Globo. 2018-08-23. 20 July 2018.
  18. Web site: 19 March 2019. Banda Lyria toca pela primeira vez em Belo Horizonte. 2020-06-16. O Debate.
  19. Web site: May 7, 2019. Show: Lyria retorna à São Paulo. 2020-06-16. Rádio Rock.
  20. Web site: May 10, 2019. Ludmilla e Iza são atração em danceteria em Lorena, SP. 2020-06-16. G1.
  21. Web site: Quintino Gomes Freire. Festival de rock gratuito, Roquealize-se, reúne bandas de destaque do Rio. Diário do Rio. 2017-07-04. 13 October 2016.
  22. Web site: Samantha Silva. Roça N' Roll: festival de 'rock na roça' completa 18 anos em Varginha, MG. G1. 2017-07-04. 13 October 2016.
  23. "Programa: Valhöl", Jornal do Brasil, 3 August 2018, Caderno B. Brazil.
  24. Web site: Adalberto Neto. Organizadores da Feira Medieval Carioca criam espécie de fã-clube com frequentadores do evento. O Globo. 2018-08-23. 17 July 2018.
  25. Web site: Alba Valéria Mendonça. Reis, princesas, cavaleiros e magos da Idade Média invadem a Quinta da Boa Vista, no Rio, neste domingo. G1 - Globo.com. 2018-08-23. 5 July 2018.
  26. Dutra, Daniel. "Lyria: O Rio em novos tempos", Roadie Crew magazine number 209, June 2016, page 7. Brazil. ISSN 1415-322X
  27. Web site: Marcos Garcia. Lyria: Peso Pesado do Metal Sinfônico. Whiplash.net. 2017-07-04. 21 November 2015.
  28. Web site: Anders Ekdahl. LYRIA. Battle Helm. 2017-07-04. 1 February 2016.
  29. Web site: Warren Mayocchi. LYRIA – "CATHARSIS" (2014). Femme Metal Webzinel. 2017-07-04. 1 September 2015.
  30. Web site: Ed Oliver. Entrevista: Lyria – uma revelação a caminho do rápido sucesso. Roadie Metal. 2017-07-04. 4 February 2016.
  31. Web site: Volponi. Simone. July 10, 2017. Lyria: guarda online il video di "Revenge". 2020-06-16. True Metal.
  32. Web site: Prêmio Palco Mp3 – Conheça os ganhadores de 2016. Palco MP3. 2017-07-04.
  33. Web site: Prêmio Palco Mp3 2017. Palco MP3. 2018-08-23.
  34. Web site: Poleto. LYRIA Releases New Album And Video. Metal Addicts. 2018-08-23. 25 July 2018.
  35. Web site: Clement. Keith. May 28, 2018. Lyria – Immersion Album Review. 2020-06-16. Metal Heads Forever.
  36. Web site: André Luiz. Lyria: confira novo vídeo clipe para Hard To Believe. Metal Revolution. 2018-08-23. 15 May 2018.
  37. Web site: Bogner. Ivona. February 23, 2019. Lyria released new music video for "Let Me Be Me". Metal Jacket Magazine.
  38. Web site: BY. VV. September 15, 2019. Lyria – The Rain (Music Video). 2020-06-16. Metal Goddesses.
  39. Web site: Rodriguez. Ester. March 12, 2020. LYRIA, pasado y presente en el nuevo videoclip de Immersion. June 16, 2020. TNT Radio Rock.

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