Darkyra- Based in Perth, Western Australia, drawing from influences of Cinematic Metal, Epic Metal, Eclectic Prog, Pop Metal and Gothic Rock with Symphonic Elements.
NEW ALBUM - LIFE FORCE - OUT NOW!
- THROUGH BATTLEGOD PRODUCTIONS
Read the full album reviews here
"Local openers Darkyra kick things off in style. They’re billed as “symphonic metal” but in absence of any symphonic-like instrumentation I’d liken their sound more to melodic Eurometal with some neo-Gothic elements. Whatever you want to call them, it’s impressive enough to rivet the attention of the small but captivated crowd, and deservedly so. Their set is world class, though a few more on stage dynamics wouldn’t go astray.
"Each song unfolds like a scene from a cinematic dream, blending symphonic arrangements, haunting melodies, and powerfully personal lyrics"
"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.
"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."
DISCOGRAPHY
'We Are Blind'
Single Release - May 2026
'Life Force' 2025
Battlegod Productions
'Fool' 2015
Independent Release
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'Dragon Tears' 2014
Independant
'Tears by Candlelight'
Single 2014
LIVE VIDEO
Darkyra initially began it's roots in 2012 as the solo project of Australian singer / songwriter Gina Bafile, under the pseudonym 'Darkyra Black'. The project was in collaboration with European musicians including some well known names, Drummer Garry King (Joe Lynn Turnner & Jeff Beck tours), Fab Jablonski (Andry Blues Metal Queen) and Tony Dolan who played bass on the track 'Truth or Dare' (Venom Inc). 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'. Album three, Life Force was released on the 13th June through Battlegod Productions receiving world wide acclaim in both print and online media, the work an amalgamation of musicianship from both local and international talent produced through La Foret Groupe, South West France.
Darkyra's band members are based in Perth, Western Australia. They are singer Gina Bafile (Anfitrite), Maaz Manik - Bass (Rated R Rammstein Tribute), Andrew Casella - Drums and Pedro LeLorenz - Guitar (Queen Hyena, x Chick Spit).
Darkyra have played a long list of Perth Festivals, Stormrider Heavy Metal Festival 2025, Gidgestock 2024, Perth Rocks 2024, Metal United Downunder 2024) and have recently supported Finnish Power Metallers, Battle Beast on their Perth show at Magnet House, 10th March 2026.
Darkyra also has a new single 'We Are Blind' almost ready for release and work for album 4 is in early stages of production.
BIO (Short Version)
UPCOMING SHOWS
23-05-26 - METAL UNITED DOWNUNDER - MUSIC ON MURRAY
30-05-26 - HORNOGRAPHY METAL CLUB - MILK BAR - INGLEWOOD
