Anarkia

Anarkia is an Italian Atmospheric Medieval/Folk Black/Neo Classical Metal band with some Darkwave influences. The band began its career in early 2000, as 2012, the band has released 4 studio albums, 2 EPs, 3 Demos and 1 Compilation album.

History
The band began its career in early 1999 - 2000, releasing its first demo entitled A Forest of Souls, this caught the attention of the known defunct record label Peace of War Records. The band decided to sing on the label, and after that, they released their second demo (Medieval War and Poetry Songs) followed by the release of their first studio album Anarkia - Chapter I.

By 2003, the band had released their infamous EP Tenebre Saga/Tornando al Regno the EP was mainly infamous due to the close of Peace of War Records, but despite of that, the EP was actually recognised by some underground music magazines. Later the band gave some minor live shows in some places of Italy. Then after about 6 years, the band singed to Dark Catacombs Records and recorded their most recent works.

Style
Anarkia's style has been described as "Atmospheric/Medieval Metal", "Folk/Black Metal" and "Neo Classical Metal", The band is also known for incorporating some Darkwave/Dark Ambient/Drone styles to its music. The abusive and extensive use of Spoken Word vocals, Keyboards, Violins, Harps, Cellos, Mouth Harps and Melodic/Symphonic arregements are present during some songs of the band. The band is also known for incorporating harsh vocals, blast beats, Guitar solos, Bass solos and Industrial sounds to its music.

Lyrics
Lyrics of the band focus mainly in Occultism, Darkness, Medieval Times, Dragons, Black Magic, Fiary Tales, Dreams/Nightmares and Imaginary Places. They are influenced by Lovecraft's books, Medieval Novels and Grimms Brother's Tales.

Members

 * Adele Di Stefano - All Vocals, Harp (2000 - Present)
 * Bendetto Conti - Backing Vocals, Guitar (2000 - Present)
 * Cirillo Leonardi - Lead Guitar (2000 - Present)
 * Diego Melia - Bass Guitar (2000 - Present)
 * Elsa Arcuri - Bass Guitar (2000 - Present)
 * Fabiano Arcuri - Keyboards, Backing Vocals (2000 - Present)
 * Giorgio Zarbo - Cello (2000 - Present)
 * Lara Nardi - Violins (2000 - Present)
 * Mario Carbone - Mouth Harp (2000 - Present)
 * Paolo Napoli - Keyboards (2000 - Present)
 * Mirella Grasso - All Drumms (2000 - Present)

Main

 * Anarkia - Chapter 1 (2000)
 * Chapter 2 - Revelations (2009)
 * III (2010)
 * Chapter IV - Tornados Over My Dreams (2012)

Demos

 * A Forest of Souls (2000)
 * Medieval War and Poetry (2000)
 * Demo '11 (2011)

EP

 * Tenebre Saga/Tornando al Regno (2003)
 * Prophecy (2012)

Others

 * Belic Saga - The Best of Anarkia (2013)
 * International Darkness Vol 1 (Split) (2009)
 * International Darkness Vol 2 (Split) (2010)
 * International Darkness Vol 3 (Split) (2011)