Octavia Sperati

Octavia Sperati, formerly known as Octavia, is a Norwegian gothic metal band from Bergen, Norway.

This article is about Norwegian gothic metal band. For the Norwegian actress, see Octavia Sperati (actress).
Octavia Sperati
Silje Wergeland of Octavia Sperati band during Budapest concert, 2010.
Silje Wergeland of Octavia Sperati band during Budapest concert, 2010.
Background information
OriginBergen, Norway
GenresGothic metal, doom metal
Years active2000–2008
2015–present
LabelsCandlelight Records
MembersSilje Wergeland
Bodil Myklebust
Gyri S. Losnegaard
Trine C. Johansen
Tone Midtgaard
Ivar Alver

The group released their debut album Winter Enclosure in 2005. Their second album, Grace Submerged, was released in May 2007. Both albums were released by Candlelight Records,[1] and both releases were followed by a tour in the United Kingdom.[2] The band is currently all female except for the drummer, Ivar Alver.

On 20 July 2008, Octavia Sperati announced that they would be "taking a break."

On 10 March 2009, it was announced that singer Silje Wergeland joined Dutch rock band The Gathering, replacing singer Anneke van Giersbergen.

On 21 February 2015, Wergeland announced Octavia Sperati's reunion via Twitter.[3]

Discography

Members

Current lineup

  • Silje Wergeland – vocals (2000–2008, 2015–present)
  • Bodil Myklebust – guitars (2000–2002, 2004–2008, 2015–present)
  • Gyri S. Losnegaard – guitars (2001–2008, 2015–present)
  • Trine C. Johansen – bass guitar (2000–2008, 2015–present)
  • Tone Midtgaard – synthesizer, keyboards (2001–2008, 2015–present)
  • Ivar Alver – drums (2006–2008, 2015–present)

Former members

  • Silje Røyseth – drums (2000–2001)
  • Hege Larsen – drums (2001–2004)
  • Christoffer Risbakk Vegsund – drums (2004–2006)

References
  1. "Candlelight Records". 7 August 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-08-07. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  2. "Octavia Sperati turnerer i UK - MIC Norsk musikkinformasjon". Mic.no. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  3. "Silje Wergeland on Twitter: "Octavia reunion ❤️❤️New drummer boy? 😉k…". twitter.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
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