Origin: Switzerland
Formed: 1998
Genre: Melodic Black/Doom Metal
Status: Active
Label: Auric Records
Themes: History, Religion, War, Fantasy
Evangelion is a long‑running melodic black/doom metal band from the Engadin region of Grisons, active since 1998 and known for blending somber doom atmospheres with melodic black‑metal aggression. Their music is steeped in historical narratives, religious conflict, wartime imagery, and fantastical storytelling—an approach that gives their sound both gravitas and dramatic scope. Evangelion’s compositions often move between mournful, slow‑burning passages and sharper, melodic black‑metal surges, creating a dynamic interplay between sorrow and intensity.
After years of underground activity, the band resurfaced prominently with the Sacro Macello EP (2019), a release inspired by the 1620 Valtellina massacre—an event deeply tied to the region’s history. The EP’s thematic weight and melodic craftsmanship earned it a strong reception (78% review), marking Evangelion’s return to recorded output.
In 2021, the band released a series of singles—The Deathsman, From Pandemonium, and A King’s Dream II—each expanding their narrative and musical palette. These tracks culminated in their full‑length album Revelations or the Spawn of Greed and War (2021), a work that explores the destructive cycles of human ambition, spiritual corruption, and historical violence. The album stands as their most ambitious and fully realized release to date.
Evangelion’s lineup is compact but effective:
– Dominik on drums, providing the rhythmic backbone that shifts between doom heaviness and black‑metal urgency
– Ainga on guitars and bass, shaping the melodic and harmonic identity of the band
– Evangelion on vocals, delivering the narrative and emotional core of the project
Their long‑standing presence in the Swiss underground, combined with their thematic depth and melodic sensibility, makes Evangelion a distinctive voice in the country’s black/doom metal landscape.
Dominik – Drums
Ainga – Guitars, bass
Evangelion – Vocals
Sacro Macello – EP, 2019
The Deathsman – Single, 2021
From Pandemonium – Single, 2021
A King’s Dream II – Single, 2021
Revelations or the Spawn of Greed and War – Full‑length, 2021