Sirenia came… Read Full Bio ↴Sirenia is a gothic metal band from Stavanger, Norway.
Sirenia came together in early 2001, when Morten Veland parted ways with his former band Tristania due to musical disagreements and personal differences.
Sirenia combines strong melodic instrumentals, keyboard synthesis, and guitar works with light, female vocals (Fabienne Gondamin, Henriette Bordvik, Monika Pedersen, Ailyn), and currently Emmanuelle Zoldan, male death vocals, and a choir. Current band members are Morten Veland (programming, growling, clean vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards), Emmanuelle Zoldan (female vocals), Jan Erik Soltvedt (guitars) and Jonathan Perez (drums). Most of Sirenia's songs are atmospheric, yet intense with melodic backgrounds and interludes. The lyrics are concerned with human existence, emotion, and mental states.
Sirenia (at first called "Masters of Sirenia"), named after the Sirens of Greek mythology, was founded in 2001 after Morten Veland left Tristania. The band failed to find a suitable singer prior to recording in France, so they conducted auditions and found Fabienne Gondamin for the recording session of At Sixes and Sevens.
On the subsequent tour and follow-up album, An Elixir for Existence, Gondamin was replaced by Henriette Bordvik.
On September 13, 2005, it was announced that Bordvik would be leaving the band, and the search for a new singer commenced. Bordvik's replacement, Monika Pedersen of the band Sinphonia, was introduced on April 10, 2006. In the same year, Bjørnar Landa (from Artifact) joined the band as a guitarist.
Nine Destinies and a Downfall came out in February 2007. This album features more down-tuned guitars that chug and growl, with a texture not previously heard on Sirenia albums. Moreover, the male grunting and harsh vocals have been greatly reduced, with grunts only appearing on three songs: Sundown, Seven Keys and Nine Doors, and Downfall. There are occasionally clean male vocals as well, but they are used very rarely. Thus, fans who enjoyed the delicate balance between Morten Veland's harsh vocals and the female voice will likely be disappointed. On this album, the new female vocalist is front and center. Choirs are sprinkled throughout the songs, giving the music the feel familiar to Sirenia fans. This album marks a significant departure from Morten Veland's work in Tristania.
On April 9, 2008, Morten Veland announced Spanish X Factor contestant Ailyn as their new female vocalist.
On May 19th, 2008, it was announced that Bjørnar Landa left the band in order to have more time for his family and studies. He is replaced by Michael Krumins from Green Carnation.
'The 13th Floor' is the title of the new album. The release date is set to the 23rd of january 2009. Expect a melodic and powerful album in the typical Sirenia vein. The brand new single: 'The Path To Decay' will be released on December 26th and the new video from SIRENIA, will receive its online premiere on January 5, 2009 via MySpace.
The bands fifth studio album, 'The Enigma of Life' was released on January 29, 2011. Less than two months after the release of the album, Michael Krumins departed from the group to spend more time on other projects, he was replaced by Jan Erik Soltvedt.
On April 13, 2013, Sirenia announced the title of their next album on their Facebook page: Perils of the Deep Blue.
2016–2018: Dim Days of Dolor
On 29 August 2016 Sirenia revealed eighth full-length album Dim Days of Dolor before their official announcement of their new singer Emmanuelle Zoldan, a French mezzo-soprano singer from Aix-en-Provence who has worked with Sirenia for 13 years and is part of The Sirenian Choir. She has contributed to lead vocals before on the Sirenian Shores EP cover of "First We Take Manhattan" by Leonard Cohen.
In November 2017, longtime drummer Jonathan Pérez left the band and joined Green Carnation. Consequently, Sirenia temporarily again included Austrian drummer Roland Navratil, a live member who had performed with the band before.
2018–2020: Arcane Astral Aeons
On 14 August 2018, Sirenia had revealed the title of their ninth studio album Arcane Astral Aeons, along with a European tour in the fall. The album was released 26 October of the same year. A lyric video was made for the single "Love Like Cyanide" released on 21 September 2018. The song features a guest appearance by Yannis Papadopoulos from Finnish band Beast in Black.
2020–present: Riddles, Ruins & Revelations and 1977
On 8 December 2020, Sirenia announced the title of their tenth studio album Riddles, Ruins & Revelations, with the release of their first single off of the album, "Addiction No. 1". The album was released on 12 February 2021.
On 22 March 2023, the band simultaneously announced the first single which is a cover of British singer Tanita Tikaram's "Twist in My Sobriety". It is the first single that will be featured on the upcoming eleventh studio album, 1977, which is set to be released on 26 May 2023
Official site: www.sirenia.no
Seven Keys And Nine Doors
Sirenia Lyrics
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So far, far, deeper and further
Keep on calling, I keep calling you now
But I can't hear no answers
I've been feeling so lost
I'm giving in on in all
Voices calling in the back of my mind
I face a door, but there's no key to be found
When my life comes crashing down
As my last day unfolds
And hands turn numb and cold
Sail on my love
Sail on to the other side
Sail on further into the night
Wane staring through my window pane
World gone insane
A fading flame
In the falling September rain
I strive in vain to find a way
To case the pain
The lyrics to Sirenia's song Seven Keys and Nine Doors is a reflection of the struggles that people go through in life. The singer talks about the experience of falling continuously without any hope of rising again. They keep calling out for help, but there's no answer, and they feel lost and hopeless. The voices in their head keep calling, but they face a door that they cannot open because they do not have the key. The falling September rain mirrors the singer's pain, which they strive to put an end to.
This song is an emotionally charged ballad, and its lyrics are a classic example of what metal music enthusiasts love about the genre. It highlights the struggle and desperation of the human soul in a world where it often seems like no one is listening. The message is clear, and it is one of strength and perseverance despite the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep on falling, I keep falling down
I continue to experience failure and disappointment
So far, far, deeper and further
My struggles are intensifying and expanding
Keep on calling, I keep calling you now
I am seeking help and support from someone
But I can't hear no answers
I am not receiving any responses or solutions
I've been feeling so lost
I am experiencing confusion and aimlessness
I'm giving in on in all
I am surrendering to my circumstances and feeling defeated
Voices calling in the back of my mind
I am plagued with internal thoughts and doubts
They're calling all the time
These thoughts are persistent and overwhelming
I face a door, but there's no key to be found
I encounter obstacles and challenges with no clear solutions
When my life comes crashing down
When everything falls apart
As my last day unfolds
As I near the end of my life
And hands turn numb and cold
As my body begins to shut down
Sail on my love
Continue on without me, my loved ones
Sail on to the other side
Continue to persevere and progress through difficult times
Sail on further into the night
Continue on your journey, even when it is dark and uncertain
Wane staring through my window pane
I feel a sense of loss and emptiness as I contemplate my life
World gone insane
The chaos and turmoil of the world is overwhelming
A fading flame
My vitality and hope is dwindling
In the falling September rain
During a time of transition and change
I strive in vain to find a way
I am attempting to solve my problems but am not successful
To case the pain
To ease my suffering and discomfort
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MORTEN VELAND
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