Neopera

Neopera is a German band which combines symphonic metal music with light electronic music, operatic (male/female) vocals and death growls. The band was formed in 2011 in Hamburg.[1]

Neopera
Neopera band members
Background information
OriginHamburg, Germany
GenresSymphonic metal
Years active2011 (2011)–2014
MembersVocals: Jasmin Gajewski

Vocals: Thorsten Schuck
Guitar: Frank Sawade
Guitar: Vincenzo Vic M. Mussolino
Bass/Vocals: Denis Filimonov
Drums: Florian Karbaum

Composer: Jörn Schubert
Past membersDirk Schlächter — bass guitar
Mirko Gluschke — growled vocals
Nina Jiers — soprano vocals
Thorsten Harnitz — drums
Ole Buuck — drums
Tom Lutschke — guitar
Nino Helfrich - guitar
Websiteneopera.com

History

Jörn Schubert (Dark Age) always wanted to combine heavy metal music with classical music. For this purpose, he sought suitable musicians, eventually finding the soprano Nina Jiers and the baritone Thorsten Schuck. At that time, Jiers had no experience with metal. Mirko Gluschke (Dead End Circle), who is a good friend of Schubert, became the growling vocalist. Dirk Schlächter (Gamma Ray) became the band's bass guitarist. In addition, during the recording of the demo, Corvin Bahn (ex-(?)Gamma Ray), André Schumann (Dark Age) and Guiomar Espineira (flautist) helped, in order to release the first demo ("Destined Ways'") in mid-2011, in collaboration with the producer Elke Freese (Dark Age, Hammer Studios).

On 29 May 2012, Schubert signed a contract with the record company earMUSIC which asked him to record an entire album. The recordings for the album Destined Ways began in June 2012 and were finished in November 2012. It was released in Germany on 29 August 2014 and internationally on 18 July 2014.[2] The two-year time gap between the completion of the album and its release was explained by the search for a suitable sample space and new members. Schumann and Espineira were only intended for the studio recordings, and Bahn was not available at that time for live performances. Therefore, the band searched for new live musicians. Eventually, Mikis Trimborn (Syndemic) became the second guitarist, while Thorsten Harnitz (Counter-World Experience, Crystal Breed) became the drummer.

On 1 August 2014, Neopera made their second appearance at Wacken Open Air.[3]

This was followed by a long break for health reasons.

In 2020, the band released the EP In Memoriam (which was produced back in 2015). Their new single "An Eternal Night" marked their comeback.

During the recording of "Destined Ways", Schubert fell ill with muscular dystonia in his left hand and from then on could only make music to a very limited extent. He took the title of the debut album "Destined Ways" literally and tackled the path that had been predetermined for him with a firm step. After years of therapy, the path with Neopera continues. Schubert will no longer be seen on stage. As a composer, however, he is more active than ever.

He follows the predetermined path together with Schuck, who has accompanied him since the beginning of Neopera, and a complete new line-up: Jasmin Gajewski (soprano singer), Nino Helfrich (guitarist), and Denis Filimonov (bassist and growler).

"Neopera combines metal with elements of classical music. Dominant guitars, shouts and driving rhythms combine with classical singing and orchestral arrangements. Everything, of course, in harmony with the texts, which immerse the listener in various stories. - Jörn Schubert[4]"

Discography
Studio albums
  • 2014: Destined Ways[5]
Singles and EPs
  • 2013: The Marvel of Chimera[6]
  • 2020: In Memoriam [7]
  • 2021: An Eternal Night[8]
  • 2021: Verge of War
Music videos
  • 2013: "The Marvel of Chimera"[9]
  • 2014: "Destined Ways"[10]
  • 2014: "Error"[11]
  • 2021: "An Eternal Night"[12]
  • 2021: "Verge of War"[13]
  • 2022: "Tuba Mirum"[14]
  • 2022: "Side by Side"[15]
  • 2022: "A New God"[16]

Line-up
Current members
  • Jasmin Gajewski — soprano vocals
  • Thorsten Schuck — baritone vocals
  • Nino Helfrich — guitars
  • Denis Filimonov — growled vocals and bass guitar
  • Jörn Schubert (Dark Age, ex-Holy Moses) — composer and founder
Previous members
  • Dirk Schlächter — bass guitar
  • Mirko Gluschke — growled vocals
  • Nina Jiers — soprano vocals
  • Thorsten Harnitz (Counter-World Experience, Crystal Breed) — drums
  • Ole Buuck — drums
  • Tom Lutschke — guitars
Guest/session members
  • André Schumann (ex-Stormwarrior, Dark Age) — drums
  • Corvin Bahn (ex-(?)Gamma Ray, Jane) — keyboards, orchestrations
  • Guiomar Espineira — western concert flute
  • Mikis Trimborn (Syndemic) — guitars

References
  1. "Neopera". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  2. "Neopera – Present Their Debut "Destined Ways"". earMUSIC. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  3. "Neopera im Interview". XXL-Rock. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  4. Interview von Metal Hammer www.metal-hammer.de. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  5. Destined Ways on iTunes
  6. The Marvel of Chimera - Single on iTunes
  7. Amazon, Amazon. "Amazon". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2020-12-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. An Eternal Night, 2021-01-15, retrieved 2021-10-21
  9. «The Marvel Of Chimera» Official lyric video on YouTube
  10. «Destined Ways» Official performance lyric video on YouTube
  11. «Error» Official music video on YouTube
  12. An Eternal Night - Neopera (official music video), retrieved 2021-10-21
  13. Verge of war - Neopera - Official lyric video, retrieved 2021-10-23
  14. Tuba Mirum - Official Lyric Video, retrieved 2022-12-28
  15. Side by Side - Official Lyric Video, retrieved 2022-12-28
  16. A New God - Official music video, retrieved 2022-12-28
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