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The new and 4th album by the multinational atmospheric gothic metal quartet IMPERIA! The band of Norway's top female singer Helena Iren Michaelsen (Angel, ex-Trail Of Tears). Orchestrations and guest appearance by Oliver Philipps (Everon). Mixed by Christian "Moschus" Moos (Delain, Leah, Everon) at Spacelab Studio. Mastering by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Destruction, Pretty Maids) at Hansen Studios. Cover artwork by Jan Yrlund | Darkgrove Design (Korpiklaani, Impaled Nazarene, Manowar, Sirenia). Huge crossover potential in both the gothic and metal scene. 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. 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!

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The album is full of emotions and musical styles, a true musical adventure!

     —Scott Logan, XS Rock

A solid production and quality of songs, what a voice!

     —Erich Heintzelman, Metal Rules

Imperia- Tears Of Silence is an excellent album. Mixing elements of the Symphonic, Orchestral, and Progressive Metal into straight up Metal keeps the music accessible to fans of any of these genres, and fans of strong female voices will fall in love with Helena Iren Michaelsen's powerful delivery. Yrlund, Verstreken, and Wolz deliver technical perfection and play with enough passion to match.

     —Joe Mis, Hardrock Haven