Electronic Press Kit
IGNEA HIGHLIGHTS
— Ukrainian melodic metal. Cinematic sound. Unforgettable stories.
— performed at the leading metal festivals, like Wacken, Summer Breeze, Bloodstock, Brutal Assault, etc.
— club shows in support of Fear Factory, Cradle of Filth, Epica, Butchers Babies, etc.
— over 20 mln views and 100,000 subscribers on YouTube
— songs featured in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.2: Heart of Chornobyl video game sold in millions of copies
— signed to Napalm Records, new album scheduled for 2026
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
IGNEA is a Ukrainian melodic metal band that mixes heavy riffs with symphonic, electronic, and folk elements, creating a powerful OST-like experience. Every release is backed by heavy story-telling, making their art more than just music.
In the beginning of their career, IGNEA was the first Ukrainian metal band to release an original song with the full symphonic orchestra — Alga — a hymn named after the battle cry of Crimean Tatars who are defending their land, released after the Crimea annexation. The video for the song now counts nearly 10 million views.
According to the national awards The Best Ukrainian Metal Act, the band’s second album The Realms of Fire and Death has been selected as the metal album of the year and IGNEA has been named the best Ukrainian metal band of 2020. This album has been fully funded by the band’s patrons at the Patreon platform.
After touring Europe, and releasing 2 LPs and 2 EPs independently, IGNEA won quite a big support from fans from all over the world and ended up signing with one of the biggest metal labels — Napalm Records.
Despite the full-scale war, the band managed to release a full-length album in 2023 dedicated to the Ukrainian travel writer and photographer Sofia Yablonska, play multiple charity shows in Ukraine, and embark on a EU/UK tour with the legendary Fear Factory, playing 43 shows within 2 months.
Here are just a few things the media said about this album:
“...luxurious storytelling, global character, and a haunting metal foundation that all work together seamlessly…definitely one of my favorite albums so far in 2023.”
— The Prog Mind, 9.5/10
“...fantastic mix between Modern and Symphonic Metal with Folk influences...Ignea is reaching a new level of excellence.”
— World of Metal, 9/10
“…a valuable addition to any serious metal fan’s collection and of course, mine.”
— TheProgSpace, 9/10
IGNEA also proudly serves as cultural ambassadors for Ukraine, diligently raising awareness about the country's ongoing situation among their international fanbase. Their recent performance at ESNS, Europe's biggest showcase festival, further solidifies their status, alongside appearances at Wacken, Summer Breeze, Bloodstock, Leyendas del Rock, and selected club shows this summer as they lent their support to the esteemed Cradle of Filth and Epica.
Nine songs by IGNEA have been featured in the highly anticipated video game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This collaboration brings the Ukrainian band’s powerful and atmospheric music to the immersive post-apocalyptic world of the game, enhancing its dark and gritty ambiance.
TOURING HIGHLIGHTS
Over the past years, IGNEA has become a trusted name on some of Europe’s biggest metal stages, demonstrating our consistent live presence and audience draw. The band’s touring highlights include performances at:
— Wacken Open Air (DE)
— Summer Breeze Open Air (DE)
— Bloodstock Open Air (UK)
— Brutal Assault (CZ)
— Leyendas del Rock (ES)
— ESNS (NL) — the biggest European music showcase festival
— Hundreds of club shows across the EU and UK in support of Fear Factory, Epica, Cradle of Filth, and Butcher Babies
and more…
LISTEN TO IGNEA
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEOS
LIVE VIDEOS
DISCOGRAPHY
2013 — Sputnik (EP)
2017 — The Sign of Faith (LP)
2020 — The Realms of Fire and Death (LP)
2021 — BESTIA (Split EP with ERSEDU)
2023 — Dreams of Lands Unseen (LP)
SOCIALS
Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | X | Threads
CONTACTS
General — contact@ignea.band
Booking — info@theflamingarts.eu