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Band Bio | Band Members | Album List | Steelhouse Festival Appearances | Overall Review
Steelhouse Appearance: 2022
Genre: Symphonic Metal / Power Metal / Neoclassical
From: London, UK / Moscow, Russia 
Imperial Age is what happens when opera and metal go on a fantasy-fuelled quest together. Founded in 2012 by Alexander Osipov, this band blends thunderous riffs, symphonic arrangements, and multi-vocal operatic harmonies that sound like they belong in a cathedral one minute, and on a battlefield the next. Think Nightwish, Therion, and Rhapsody of Fire, with an extra coat of mythic grandeur.
Their music explores ancient legends, cosmic wisdom, and spiritual awakening – and they don’t hold back. Expect choirs, Latin chants, power chords, and lyrics that sound like they were carved into marble by druids with guitars.
Their debut – raw, ambitious, and soaked in neoclassical drama.
Wings of Your Heart, Death Guard
A concept album drenched in myth and orchestral glory – this one put them on the global map.
The Awakening, The Monastery
Bolder, slicker, and deeper. An anthem-heavy cosmic journey, blending massive vocals with bombastic arrangements.
Call of the Towers, The Way is the Aim
Imperial Age brought a rare symphonic blast to the mountain – a wall of sound that soared above the valleys. It was like a film score met Iron Maiden in a monastery, and the crowd ate it up. The harmonies were spine-tingling, and the visuals added full-on theatre to the experience.
Setlist Highlights:
Call of the Towers – booming opener that shook the hillside
The Awakening – layered vocals and metal majesty
The Way is the Aim – a massive closer that left jaws on the grass
Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: Inspire you to raise your sword at sunrise
Should they return? YES. Preferably with fire, fog, and a choir.
Steelhouse Appearance: 2022 Genre: Symphonic Metal / Power Metal / Neoclassical From: London, UK / Moscow, Russia 
Band Bio
Imperial Age is what happens when opera and metal go on a fantasy-fuelled quest together. Founded in 2012 by Alexander Osipov, this band blends thunderous riffs, symphonic arrangements, and multi-vocal operatic harmonies that sound like they belong in a cathedral one minute, and on a battlefield the next. Think Nightwish, Therion, and Rhapsody of Fire, with an extra coat of mythic grandeur.
Their music explores ancient legends, cosmic wisdom, and spiritual awakening – and they don’t hold back. Expect choirs, Latin chants, power chords, and lyrics that sound like they were carved into marble by druids with guitars.
Band Members (Steelhouse 2022 Lineup)
Alexander “Aor” Osipov – Lead vocals, keyboards, composer
Jane Odintsova – Mezzo-soprano vocals, keyboards
Anna Kiara – Soprano vocals
Max Talion – Guitars
Paul Maryashin – Drums- Dmitry Safronov – Bass
“It’s not just a gig – it’s a rite of passage for symphonic metalheads.”
Album List
Turn the Sun Off! (2012)
Their debut – raw, ambitious, and soaked in neoclassical drama.
Wings of Your Heart, Death Guard
The Legacy of Atlantis (2018)
A concept album drenched in myth and orchestral glory – this one put them on the global map.
The Awakening, The Monastery
New World (2022)
Bolder, slicker, and deeper. An anthem-heavy cosmic journey, blending massive vocals with bombastic arrangements.
Call of the Towers, The Way is the Aim
Steelhouse Festival Appearance
2022 – Fantasy Meets Fuzz
Imperial Age brought a rare symphonic blast to the mountain – a wall of sound that soared above the valleys. It was like a film score met Iron Maiden in a monastery, and the crowd ate it up. The harmonies were spine-tingling, and the visuals added full-on theatre to the experience.
Setlist Highlights:
Call of the Towers – booming opener that shook the hillside The Awakening – layered vocals and metal majesty The Way is the Aim – a massive closer that left jaws on the grass
Overall Review
Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: Inspire you to raise your sword at sunrise
Should they return? YES. Preferably with fire, fog, and a choir.
