Aviana
Hailing from the infamous Metaltown on the Swedish West Coast, the Gothenburg sons in Aviana has made one of the most succesful debut releases in Scandinavian modern history with 'Polarize' (2017) via Rambo Music (GAIN/Sony Music Entertainment). The album release featuring the hit single 'Solar' and crossover Metalcore ballad 'Canvas' been streamed more than 3 million times up to date on digital platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube.
The band have been praised being one of the next heavy Metalcore acts in Europe, putting Scandinavia once again on the map in a struggling part of the music scene. Already been touring UK and Europe multiple times on this first record, both with headline tours and as main support for the Japanese critical acclaimed boys in Crystal Lake in October 2017, who in 2018 also invited the band to take part of their own True North Festival in Tokyo. During the band's stay in Japan they also toured in Sendai, Osaka, Nagoya and played another show in Tokyo in September 18.
In January 2018 the band announced that they were parting ways with their recent lead vocalist Marcus Vik, who left the band and his successor has not yet been announced. Since the announcement Aviana have done occassional appearances, mainly in Scandinavia with for among others the Danish Djentlemen in Ghost Iris as well as a few festival appearances while working behind the scenes on a second album to follow up the success with 'Polarize'.
On 12th of April Aviana released their long awaited new single "Heavy Feather" and announced signing to German record label Arising Empire / Nuclear Blast and also confirmed joining Avocado Booking and the roster of Maarten Janssen on 26th of April. More is expected to come soon according to frontman Joel Holmqvist, so stay tuned.
Catch Aviana on tour in UK & Europe with The Word Alive, Make Them Suffer and Of Virtue .
After taking the time to conquer the UK & Europe with multiple tours alongside acclaimed artists Crystal Lake and many more, Aviana came racing back from the studio with a new vocalist and new album ‘Epicenter’. Joel Holmqvist takes charge at the helm of the band introducing a new breed of heaviness to the Aviana formula. Single ‘My Worst Enemy’ hits with an instant assault of rapid, prog guitars and ferocious growls, switched over by atmospheric cleans, contingent to a frenzied version of In Hearts Wake. Keeping to their new found vain in the prog region, the ‘Heavy Feather’ single reinforced a freer deliverance of Joel’s cleaner vocals for the band, creating cathartic dynamic.
Aviana laid dormant not long after the sophomore album release leaving Joel Holmqvist the sole member of the band. Now with the band relying on one man’s vision to head forward, the fan’s patience and support was rewarded with an album’s worth of singles released over a 2 year period, which concluded into Corporation (2022). ‘Paradox’ featuring previous vocalist Markus Vik showcased that this combination of artists can mix Aviana’s dark metalcore technical sound to underworld depths with an even newer breed of heaviness for the band once more.
A new vision for the band has once again been wildly set free on latest single ‘As Above, So Below’. We hear a completely melodic focused instrumental, dominated by ominous synths and an emotional, clean vocal display previously kept locked away in the creative mind of Joel. A classic post-hardcore chorus with alternative nuances separates this tune from the rest of Aviana’s catalogue. While leaning towards a lighter, mature sound, it introduces more punky rhythms to the band then seen before, also retaining the past brutal influences with a hectic breakdown layered by savage screams.
Now Aviana are more active with releases and shows thanks to the addition of members ‘Dark’, ‘Death’, and ‘Fear’. We can expect to see a lot more from the Swedish side of the world, and if you’re lucky you’ll see them on tour with their brothers Invent Animate in North America where you can have a chance to catch them perform ‘Paradox’ together.
Aviana has once again solidified their position as a powerhouse in the heavy music scene with the release of their new single, 'Father', out 2024, Nov. 24. Known for their impactful 2022 album Corporation, which amassed over 32 million streams on Spotify, Aviana continues to captivate audiences worldwide. With 'Father', the band delivers a visceral and emotional exploration, marking yet another evolution in their sonic journey.
Frontman Joel Holmqvist, the sole remaining member of the original lineup, continues to drive Aviana’s creative evolution. This time, he’s not doing it alone: for this cycle, the entire band debuts new masks and outfits, adding a dramatic and theatrical dimension to their performances. These striking visuals reflect the dark, introspective energy of their latest material, offering fans a completely immersive experience that complements their crushing sound.
Aviana current line-up
Joel Holmqvist - Vocals (2018-current / ex. Walking With Strangers , Oceans Red)
The true identity of Aviana's new line-up remained unknown.
Death – Guitar
Fear – Guitar
Dark – Drums
Band founders
Marcus Vik - Vocals (2016-2018) , since 2019 Vocalist of Invent Animate)
Marcus Heffler - Guitar (2016-2019/2020)
Oscar Forsman - Guitar (2016-2019/2020)
Sebastian Colque - Bass (2016-2019/2020)
Niclas Bergström - Drums (2016-2019/2020)
Albums released (2016-2024)
Albums
Polarize 2017
Epicenter 2019
Corporation 2022
Singles & EP’s
Canvas (1 track) 2016
Heavy Feather (1 track) 2019
My Worst Enemy (1 track) 2019
Red Sky (1 track) 2019
Frail (1 track) 2019
Retaliation (1 track) 2021
Oblivion (2 tracks) 2021
Rage (3 tracks) 2021
Overcome (4 tracks) 2021
Obsession (5 tracks) 2022
Anomaly (7 tracks) 2022
Paradox (1 track) 2022
As Above, So Below (1 track) 2023
Delirium (1 track) 2024
Father (2 tracks) 2024
The band have been praised being one of the next heavy Metalcore acts in Europe, putting Scandinavia once again on the map in a struggling part of the music scene. Already been touring UK and Europe multiple times on this first record, both with headline tours and as main support for the Japanese critical acclaimed boys in Crystal Lake in October 2017, who in 2018 also invited the band to take part of their own True North Festival in Tokyo. During the band's stay in Japan they also toured in Sendai, Osaka, Nagoya and played another show in Tokyo in September 18.
In January 2018 the band announced that they were parting ways with their recent lead vocalist Marcus Vik, who left the band and his successor has not yet been announced. Since the announcement Aviana have done occassional appearances, mainly in Scandinavia with for among others the Danish Djentlemen in Ghost Iris as well as a few festival appearances while working behind the scenes on a second album to follow up the success with 'Polarize'.
On 12th of April Aviana released their long awaited new single "Heavy Feather" and announced signing to German record label Arising Empire / Nuclear Blast and also confirmed joining Avocado Booking and the roster of Maarten Janssen on 26th of April. More is expected to come soon according to frontman Joel Holmqvist, so stay tuned.
Catch Aviana on tour in UK & Europe with The Word Alive, Make Them Suffer and Of Virtue .
After taking the time to conquer the UK & Europe with multiple tours alongside acclaimed artists Crystal Lake and many more, Aviana came racing back from the studio with a new vocalist and new album ‘Epicenter’. Joel Holmqvist takes charge at the helm of the band introducing a new breed of heaviness to the Aviana formula. Single ‘My Worst Enemy’ hits with an instant assault of rapid, prog guitars and ferocious growls, switched over by atmospheric cleans, contingent to a frenzied version of In Hearts Wake. Keeping to their new found vain in the prog region, the ‘Heavy Feather’ single reinforced a freer deliverance of Joel’s cleaner vocals for the band, creating cathartic dynamic.
Aviana laid dormant not long after the sophomore album release leaving Joel Holmqvist the sole member of the band. Now with the band relying on one man’s vision to head forward, the fan’s patience and support was rewarded with an album’s worth of singles released over a 2 year period, which concluded into Corporation (2022). ‘Paradox’ featuring previous vocalist Markus Vik showcased that this combination of artists can mix Aviana’s dark metalcore technical sound to underworld depths with an even newer breed of heaviness for the band once more.
A new vision for the band has once again been wildly set free on latest single ‘As Above, So Below’. We hear a completely melodic focused instrumental, dominated by ominous synths and an emotional, clean vocal display previously kept locked away in the creative mind of Joel. A classic post-hardcore chorus with alternative nuances separates this tune from the rest of Aviana’s catalogue. While leaning towards a lighter, mature sound, it introduces more punky rhythms to the band then seen before, also retaining the past brutal influences with a hectic breakdown layered by savage screams.
Now Aviana are more active with releases and shows thanks to the addition of members ‘Dark’, ‘Death’, and ‘Fear’. We can expect to see a lot more from the Swedish side of the world, and if you’re lucky you’ll see them on tour with their brothers Invent Animate in North America where you can have a chance to catch them perform ‘Paradox’ together.
Aviana has once again solidified their position as a powerhouse in the heavy music scene with the release of their new single, 'Father', out 2024, Nov. 24. Known for their impactful 2022 album Corporation, which amassed over 32 million streams on Spotify, Aviana continues to captivate audiences worldwide. With 'Father', the band delivers a visceral and emotional exploration, marking yet another evolution in their sonic journey.
Frontman Joel Holmqvist, the sole remaining member of the original lineup, continues to drive Aviana’s creative evolution. This time, he’s not doing it alone: for this cycle, the entire band debuts new masks and outfits, adding a dramatic and theatrical dimension to their performances. These striking visuals reflect the dark, introspective energy of their latest material, offering fans a completely immersive experience that complements their crushing sound.
Aviana current line-up
Joel Holmqvist - Vocals (2018-current / ex. Walking With Strangers , Oceans Red)
The true identity of Aviana's new line-up remained unknown.
Death – Guitar
Fear – Guitar
Dark – Drums
Band founders
Marcus Vik - Vocals (2016-2018) , since 2019 Vocalist of Invent Animate)
Marcus Heffler - Guitar (2016-2019/2020)
Oscar Forsman - Guitar (2016-2019/2020)
Sebastian Colque - Bass (2016-2019/2020)
Niclas Bergström - Drums (2016-2019/2020)
Albums released (2016-2024)
Albums
Polarize 2017
Epicenter 2019
Corporation 2022
Singles & EP’s
Canvas (1 track) 2016
Heavy Feather (1 track) 2019
My Worst Enemy (1 track) 2019
Red Sky (1 track) 2019
Frail (1 track) 2019
Retaliation (1 track) 2021
Oblivion (2 tracks) 2021
Rage (3 tracks) 2021
Overcome (4 tracks) 2021
Obsession (5 tracks) 2022
Anomaly (7 tracks) 2022
Paradox (1 track) 2022
As Above, So Below (1 track) 2023
Delirium (1 track) 2024
Father (2 tracks) 2024
