Be mused! Aonia discloses details of forthcoming release Midlands-based mythic, melodic metal septet Aonia are currently cloistered away, writing and recording their next release – a five-track EP of just under half an hour – which is planned for release on the 25th of July 2014. In a contrast to their dark, horror-inspired first release, …
We are very excited to announce that Aonia has not one, but TWO new members as we continue through 2013! Firstly, Przemek ‘Slick’ Druzkowski joined us in February and has been rocking out onstage since – well, since before he had his first rehearsal, joining us at a private party for a band family member …
Exclusively for the M2M competition, we will be joined by the stunning, silken-voiced Joanne Robinson on dual and backing vocals. Joanne is a good friend of Mel’s and is an operatically trained colourartura soprano. Joanne and Mel have sung together on numerous occasions – their most notable joint performance being the ‘Flower Duet’ from Lakme …
As 2012 ends and 2013 begins, we reflect on how far Aonia has come in the past year. We have played with some very impressive names, played our first club show and got to the finals for the Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses competition. We’ve been in Metalhammer and Terrorizer. We’ve doubled our Facebook ‘likes’ …
We regret to announce that, due to time commitments, guitarist Paul has sadly had to leave Aonia. We are now looking for a lead/rhythm guitarist to replace him so we can record our new EP early next year and fulfil our gigging commitments to the best standard we can. Aonia is a band that is …
Aonia are going to be on the ‘Metal Systemia Vol. 1’ compilation CD with a number of other fantastic local bands including: -Our good friends Ziyos -Our new friends Epitaph and Blackened Eyes -Other brilliant bands from Sheffield and the surrounding area, including Quake UK, Septic Fatality, Hawk of Fury, Immension, Hellrazor and Sianyde. So, …
Band Bags Big Gig Local band supports American touring band at Sheffield’s Corporation. Local melodic metal band Aonia (Retford/Worksop/Doncaster based) have been confirmed to support the American hard rock band Warrior Soul on the Sheffield leg of their international tour-7/10/12 at 7:00pm. Warrior Soul have been playing together off and on since 1987 and have …
Below are the details regarding transport pick-up times for Sunday, 1/7/12 for those wishing to accompany us to Road House, Birmingham, for the Metal 2 the Masses finals! Blyth village – Red Hart pub – 12:15pm Retford – Newcastle Arms pub – 12:30pm Worksop – Frog & Nightgown pub – 1:00pm Nottingham – tbc – …
Band Bombards Way to Finals Local band in Finals of Competition Local melodic metal band Aonia (Retford/Worksop/Doncaster based) are through to the final stage of the nationwide “Metal to the Masses” competition in the Birmingham region. From hundreds of applicants, 32 bands were selected to compete. After successfully completing the initial heats and semifinal stages, …
We are pleased and excited to announce that we have successfully completed the semi-final round of the Metal 2 the Masses competition and are through to the finals at the Birmingham Roadhouse on 1/7/12! We need all of our friends and fans to come down on the first – we love Bloodstock and are desperate …