Helena Iren Michaelsen
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Helena Iren Michaelsen is a Norwegian
soprano
, singer of the Dutch
band Imperia
and her last project Angel, and former vocalist of Sahara Dust (now called Epica
) and Trail of Tears
.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
soprano
Soprano
A soprano is a voice type with a vocal range from approximately middle C to "high A" in choral music, or to "soprano C" or higher in operatic music. In four-part chorale style harmony, the soprano takes the highest part, which usually encompasses the melody...
, singer of the Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
band Imperia
Imperia (band)
Imperia is a symphonic gothic metal band with opera influences from the Netherlands. They are fronted by vocalist Helena Iren Michaelsen. The band consists of Helena Iren Michaelsen, Gerry Verstreken, John Stam, Jan "Örkki" Yrlund, Steve Wolz and Audun Gronnestad.-Discography:* The Ancient Dance of...
and her last project Angel, and former vocalist of Sahara Dust (now called Epica
Epica (band)
Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen subsequent to his departure from After Forever. They are known for their symphonic sound and the use of female vocals and male growls performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen, respectively. All six members write...
) and Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears (band)
Trail of Tears is a Norwegian gothic/symphonic black metal band originally formed in 1994 by vocalist Ronny Thorsen, under the name of Natt...
.
With Trail of Tears
- When Silence Cries... (demo) - 1997
- Disclosure in RedDisclosure in RedDisclosure in Red is the first studio album by the Norwegian gothic metal band, Trail of Tears.-Track listing:All music by Trail of Tears except "Illusion?" by Frank Ørland.All lyrics by R. Thorsen and H...
- 1998 - ProfoundemoniumProfoundemoniumProfoundemonium is the second studio album by the band Trail of Tears. The cover art was designed by Travis Smith. It is the last album to feature female soprano Helena Iren Michaelsen, who left the band the year this album was made.-Track listing:...
- 2000
With Imperia
- The Ancient Dance of Qetesh - 2004
- The Queen of Light - 2007
- Secret Passion - 2011