Aonia is pleased to announce Miscreant as headliners for the second AoniaFest! They’ve received airplay and high praise from Kerrang! Radio and are hot off their recent success at UK Tech-Metal Fest. Also, their current single reached #3 in the iTunes Metal charts. They’re a live band worth checking out! Notts power rockers Skeleton Crew also join the …
Now the dust has settled a bit – we want to say a MASSIVE thank to you to our Aonia family for helping us to achieve our dream of playing Bloodstock Festival. The event currently covers the full weekend of the festival – when we have confirmation of our stage time, we will update the event …
We are thrilled to be joining our friends in Alwaid for our debut European tour! We are playing four dates in France, Belgium, and The Netherlands. We will be playing at: 30/5/18 – Bobble Cafe, Lille with Alwaid and Project 31/5/18 – The Rocking Bull, Antwerp with Alwaid + Support TBC 1/6/18 – …
We are thrilled to announce that we are now officially endorsed by Vocalzone! Jo and Mel have used Vocalzone tablets for years – going back to their days in the Gilbert & Sullivan Society – and are excited to have won endorsement from a product they love. The lovely folks from the #VZFamily have created …
On 18/11/17, at our show with Xandria at Corporation, Sheffield, we will be releasing our new single, “Violet Hours!” This show is extra-special because we will be joined by the talented Vickie Harley of A Clockwork Opera as a special guest! We also have a new logo, designed by the renowned Andy Pilkington of Very …
We are complete! David (drums) and Matt (bass) have impressed us with their experience, ability, and commitment. On top of this, they fit in with our bizarre sense of humour! The first gig with the new line-up is on the 24th of November at the Grand Central, Manchester. Welcome, David and Matt!
Due to the departure of Tony and Gary, Aonia is now seeking a drummer and bassist. We are looking for musicians who are creative, passionate, and experienced – with their own equipment and transport. We rehearse in Worksop in North Nottinghamshire (near Sheffield). Aonia is a joint-fronted operatic/symphonic heavy metal band. We’ve supported bands like …
Sadly, Tony and Gary (drums and bass) have both left Aonia – Tony to focus on setting up his own project, and Gary due to a change in work hours. We are deeply saddened by these changes, as Tony was a founding member of Aonia. (James and Mel are also founding members.) Also, Tony was …
We are extremely excited and proud to announce that our two lovely leading ladies, Jo and Mel, have been recording vocals for Blaze Bayley’s new album! In May of 2015 we put on our own festival, Aonia Fest (organised by Feralworld Music), which was headlined by the Official Blaze Bayley band. During our own set, …
Sunset Symphony UK Tour – Press Release – 5/5/15 Critically acclaimed seven-piece symphonic/progressive metal band, Aonia is embarking on a short tour of England from the 27th to 31st of May, along with the French Gothic metal band Alwaid and York-based melodic metal band Lost Effect. Tour dates are: 27-5-15 – O’Riley’s, Hull 28-5-15 – …