Antiqva: Chamber Black Metal…..

Antiqva is a Chamber Black Metal. Project founded by Xenoyr (Ne Obliviscaris) and Lindsay Schoolcraft..

International chamber black metal group Antiqva is on the eve of releasing their single, to be followed by a full-length album later in 2021. With dramatic chants and moving string sections, this is a show-stopping introduction to a project with high expectations.

Australian vocalist Xenoyr (Ne Obliviscaris/Omega Infinity) and Canadian Juno nominated composer/pianist/harpist Lindsay Schoolcraft, conceived the idea for Antiqva while touring Europe in 2015, both expressing the interest to explore different musical pathways within the same band, ultimately starting a project that combined the age and elegance of classical music with the wild fervour of black metal, bringing both worlds together to create something altogether truly immense yet intimately detailed.

With an ensemble of experienced past, present, and live musicians from bands including Negator, Karkaos/Blackguard, Black Crown Initiate, Susperia/Abyssic, and The Ocean (in addition to Xenoyr and Schoolcraft’s own lengthy resumes), Antiqva unites many talents, and if the depth and intricacy of Funeral Crown is any indication of what’s to come, Antiqva is not a band to sleep on.

Line-up:

Xenoyr : Harsh Vocals

Lindsay Schoolcraft : Orchestrations, Piano & Ethereal Vocals

Fabian Schaper : Guitars

Justine Ethier : Drums & Orchestrations

Dalai Cellai : Cello

Memnock : Bass & Contrabass

Andy Thomas : Clean Vocals & Additional Guitars

Antiqva is pronounced as antiqua.

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