Inspired by Ottoman and Egyptian music, guitarist Mehmet Erkut Atay from Istanbul Turkey based Symphonic Metallers Anzeria wrote and arranged “Dibace” in 2013, one of a the final songs the band released before going on hiatus. Returning in 2020 and taking their time, the core of the band rounded out by female vocalist Damla Kayıhan
The most successful of albums from Finnish Symphonic Metal act Nightwish to date remains tinged in sadness as it was the last to feature vocalist Tarja Turunen. Entitled “Once“, the bands fifth album was released in 2004 after five months spent in four studios in Finland and England and giving rise to the bands biggest
The 15th incarnation of the Istanbul Rock Fest took place back in 2013 at the Istanbul Technical University. A home town festival for Turkish Symphonic Metallers Anzeria, it was one of a handful of shows before they went on hiatus. Returning to the studio in 2020, the band recorded the impressive “Holy Defy” which dropped
Returning after six years in the wilderness, Symphonic Metal act Anzeria from Istanbul Turkey unveiled a new album in “Holy Defy” earlier this week. An impressive piece of work that not only showcases the bands talents but that also has a bit more bite that some more traditional acts in the genre, it has plenty to offer
Symphonic Metal act Anzeria was formed by vocalist Damla Kayıhan in early 2009 in Istanbul-Turkey. Known for both their original songs like “Dibace” and some very unique covers like “Only Time Knows” from Prince of Persia, the band have built a healthy reputation with performances at Festivals and gigs as well as the equivalent of