Darkyra- Based in Perth, Western Australia, drawing from influences of Cinematic Metal, Epic Metal, Eclectic Prog, Pop Metal and Gothic Rock with Symphonic Stylings.
NEW ALBUM - LIFE FORCE - AVAILABLE FOR RELEASE 2025!
“Five-piece symphonic Metal band Darkyra mounted the open air stage one and proceeded to shake the rafters of the Universe.
Gina’s powerful vocals fronted a hardcore of some of Perth’s finest and hardest working musicians around town,
Their wall of sound slammed into the cosmos, bringing space and earth together in a musical creation of the finest pedigree.
"Gina’s rich intoxicating vocals instill real strength and emotion into her folk rock ballads, enthralling the lucky few in attendance."
Peter Gardiner
"One of the best aspects of their sound is that Bafile doesn't depend upon, nor pigeon hole herself, into a certain style. She swings easily from the basic rock singer to the operatic diva."
The music flows from height to height, creating an oceanic bed that is fully profound and majestic. Bafile's vocal stylings are powerful, at times muscular and always beautiful. We hear outreaches of Opera as well as the deep Symphonic renderings, and all sung crystal clear.
MUSIC
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Gina Bafile
Vocals
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Maaz Manik
Bass
Dan Grainger
Drums
Nikki Dagostino
Keys / Synth
Dave Lyon
Guitar
UPCOMING SHOWS
15-09-24 PERTH ROCKS FESTIVAL - PORT BEACH BREWERY - FREMANTLE
12-10-24 GIDGESTOCK FESTIVAL - GIDGEGANUP
15-11-24 THE MISSFITS ALBUM FUNDRAISER - LYNOTTS LOUNGE - NORTHBRIDGE
30-11-24 HORNOGRAPHY - OLD HABITS BAR - NORTHBRIDGE
19-04-25 ALBUM LAUNCH - THE STIRLING ARMS HOTEL- GUILDFORD
BIO (Short Version)
Darkyra initially began it's roots in 2012 as the solo project of Australian singer / songstress Gina Bafile, under the pseudonym 'Darkyra Black'. The project was in collaboration with European musicians, Garry King, Betovani Dinelli, Thiago Trinsi, Fab Jablonski and George Boussounis. The music had a strong cinematic vibe sometimes bordering on Progressive rock and Gothic Metal. After the successful release and rave reviews of two high production studio albums, Darkyra Black was thrown into the spotlight as a strong emerging artist within the world of female fronted metal and rock. As the demand for Live shows increased, Australian musicians were recruited for the very first performances in hometown Perth Western Australia, rebranding as 'Darkyra'.
Current collaborators are based throughout Europe, Brazil and Australia. They are, Garry King - drums/production (Jeff Beck, Joe Lynn Turner), Gus Mansor - Guitar, Fab Jablonski - Keyboard, Lucio Manca - Bass. Darkyra's Live Australian band consists of musicians, Dan Grainger - Drums (Silent Knight), Dave Lyon - Guitar, Nikki Dagostino - Keyboard, Maaz Manik - Bass.
DARKYRA'S third solo album titled 'Life-Force' is expected for release early 2025.
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