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. IGNEA has been named the best Ukrainian metal band of 2020. Now, after touring Europe, and releasing 2 LPs and 2 EPs independently, IGNEA is 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. IGNEA also proudly serves as cultural ambassadors for Ukraine, diligently raising awareness about the country's ongoing situation among their international fanbase.
