Diabulus in Musica
Zuberoa Aznárez performing with Diabulus In Musica in London in 2015
Zuberoa Aznárez performing with Diabulus In Musica in London in 2015
Background information
OriginPamplona, Navarra
Spain
GenresSymphonic metal
Gothic metal
Years active2006−present
LabelsMetal Blade Records
Napalm Records
MembersZuberoa Aznárez
Gorka Elso
Ion Feligreras
David Erro
Aimar Ibarzabal
Past membersJorge Arca
Santi Fernandez Ramos
Javier De La Casa
Adrián M. Vallejo
Xabier Jareño
Alejandro "Alex" Sanz
Odei Ochoa
David Carrica
Alexey Kolygin
WebsiteOfficial website

Diabulus in Musica is a Spanish symphonic metal band, formed in 2006.

History

Early years and Secrets

The band was formed in Pamplona, Navarre in 2006 by Zuberoa Aznárez, Gorka Elso, Adrián Vallejo and Jorge Arca. Lead singer Zuberoa said in an interview with Sonic Cathedral WebZine that the main reason she founded Diabulus in Musica is because she needed an outlet for developing her own musical ideas.[1] Xabier Jareño and Álex Sanz joined the band throughout the next few years. During the time Diabulus in Musica was recording some own tracks, which ones they won some battles of bands and some fame in Pamplona with. In 2009, the band released their first EP "Secrets" with the best tracks they recorded before. Those tracks and the name of the demo were included in their first full-length album Secrets.

Secrets was released on May 21, 2010, by the label Metal Blade Records. The album was mixed by Ad Sluijter and mastered by Sascha Paeth. In a review of this album, the German edition of Metal Hammer wrote that singer Zuberoa Aznárez was the band's strongest asset but the author criticized a lack in songwriting and an unclear mix of different styles.[2]

The Wanderer

In the end of February 2012, the band released their second full-length album The Wanderer,[3] this time by the label Napalm Records. A review by the German Sonic Seducer magazine compared the album to Mother Earth by Within Temptation and lauded the balance of classically inspired tracks and harsh metal songs.[4]

Guest appearances on the album are from American guitarist John Kelly (Antietam 1862, Arbiter of Conceit), Dutch guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen (ex-After Forever, Epica, MaYaN) and Spanish vocalist Maite Itoiz.

Change in line-up and Argia

In late 2012, Adrián M. Vallejo, Xabier Jareño and Alejandro Sanz left the band, and were replaced in early 2013 by Alexey Kolygin, David Carrica and Odei Ochoa in their respective roles.

In 2013, the new band line-up began work on the third album for the band, entitled Argia, meaning "light or clear" in Basque.[5] It was released on 11 April 2014 by Napalm Records in Europe and on 15 April in America.

The album has so far received positive reviews - Ton Dekkers of Sonic Cathedral Webzine giving the album a 9.25/10 score, while Bart Schaaphok of Albumfeeds gave the album a 9.5/10 rating and noted that "Diabulus In Musica have brought out a jewel with this album".[6] Matt Mason of Ave Noctum gave the album a 7/10 score, and noted that there were "Bright things afoot for these guys".[7] Nick Webb from All About The Rock said "The album has a good balance with the way that the songs are written, amalgamating the different styles together with ease".[8]

Line-up

Zuberoa Aznárez
Gorka Elso

Current members

  • Zuberoa Aznárez - mezzo-soprano vocals, flute, baroque flute, whistle, harp, programming, samples (2006–present)
  • Gorka Elso - keyboards, samples, programming, grunts (2006–present)
  • Ion Feligreras - drums (2021–present)
  • David Erro - bass (2021–present)
  • Aimar Ibarzabal - guitars (2022–present)

Former members

  • Jorge Arca - bass (2006-2008)
  • Santi Fernandez Ramos - drums (2006-2008)
  • Javier De La Casa - bass (2008-2009)
  • Alejandro "Alex" Sanz - bass (2010-2012)
  • Adrián M. Vallejo - guitars, harsh vocals (2006-2012)
  • Xabier Jareño - drums (2009-2012)
  • Odei Ochoa - bass (2013-2017)
  • David Carrica - drums (2013-2021)
  • Alexey Kolygin - guitars, backing vocals (2013-2022)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Singles and EPs

  • 2009: Secrets (EP)
  • 2012: Sceneries of Hope (single)
  • 2014: Inner Force (single)
  • 2016: Crimson Gale (single)
  • 2016: Invisible (single)
  • 2019: Otoi (single)

Music videos

  • 2012: Sceneries of Hope
  • 2014: Inner Force
  • 2015: Spoilt Vampire
  • 2016: Crimson Gale (lyric video)
  • 2016: Invisible
  • 2019: Otoi
  • 2020: The Misfit's Swing (lyric video)

Projects

  • 2012: Music for Itzalen Sua - El Fuego de las Sombras (DVD)

References

  1. ↑ "Sonic Cathedral WebZine - Diabulus in Musica Interview". Soniccathedral.com. 5 July 2010. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Mineur, Matthias (1 April 2011). "Diabulus in Musica Secrets Review". Metal Hammer (in German). Retrieved 30 June 2012.
  3. ↑ Review of "The Wanderer" metalstorm.net Retrieved on 2012-06-15.
  4. ↑ Eck, Markus. "Diabulus in Musica – The Wanderer". Sonic Seducer (in German). Thomas Vogel Media. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
  5. ↑ Dekkers, Ton (1 April 2014), "Diabulus in Musica - Argia". Sonic Cathedral Webzine. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  6. ↑ Schaaphok, Bart (9 April 2014), "Diabulus In Musica – Argia". Albumfeeds (Dutch and English). Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  7. ↑ Mason, Matt (6 April 2014), "Diabulus In Musica – Argia (Napalm)". Ave Noctum. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  8. ↑ Webb, Nick (17 April 2014), "Diabulus In Musica – Argia". All About The Rock. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
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