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Origin: Spain
Formed: 2012
Location: Terrassa, Catalonia
Genre: Folk / Power Metal
Status: Active
Themes: Almogàvers, Literature, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Label: Unsigned / Independent
Years Active: 2012–present
Language: Catalan
Contact: forjametalmelodic@gmail.com

“Forja” means forge in Catalan.
The band performs entirely in Catalan, weaving historical, literary, and fantastical narratives into a melodic, folk‑infused power metal framework.

Forja emerged in 2012 as one of the few Catalan‑language folk/power metal bands, quickly gaining recognition for their blend of energetic riffing, traditional instruments, and storytelling rooted in Catalan history—especially the Almogàvers, medieval Catalan‑Aragonese mercenaries whose exploits have become part of regional legend. Their music also explores fantasy, folklore, and speculative fiction, giving the band a broad thematic palette.

Their early releases—“Desperta Ferro” (2013) and “Tornant de la batalla” (2015)—established their identity: triumphant melodies, folk instrumentation, and lyrics steeped in Catalan cultural memory. The debut album “El llibre dels feyts” (2017) expanded this vision, drawing from medieval chronicles and epic narratives.

After a period of singles and lineup evolution, Forja returned with a series of releases in 2024 leading up to their second full‑length, “Món oblidat”, a work that blends myth, nature, and speculative storytelling with their signature melodic power metal sound.

They also appeared on the compilation Metal Madness (At Sea Compilations, 2022) with the track “El nom del vent.”

Members (past and current)

Current lineup

• Martí – Lead vocals (2012–present), Lyre (2015–present)
  ex‑Vibria

• Manel Maylinch – Bass (2018–present)

• Mireia – Violin (2020–present)
  Kafka

• Álvaro de León – Drums (2022–present)
  Humanicide, Immorgon, ex‑Flames of the Soul, ex‑The Ethereal, Cortafierro, ex‑Charrua, ex‑Cuchilla Grande, ex‑Mafia, ex‑Radical, ex‑Angkor Vat (live), ex‑Factor Bronson, ex‑Nemesis, ex‑Through The Eyes Of Perversion

• Toniu – Guitars (2023–present)
  Hypnosium, Clear Field, ex‑Ravenblood, ex‑Languedoc

Past members

• Mark – Bass (2012–2014)
• Xavi – Drums (2012–2014)
• Joan – Guitars (2012–2014)
  ex‑Icestorm
• Albert – Keyboards, bagpipes, flute (2012–2016)
  ex‑Aesbard
• Bianca – Bass (2014–2016)
  ex‑Zareg
• David Saus – Drums (2014–2021)
  Haunted Gods
• Carles Soler – Lead guitars (2014–2015), keyboards (2017–2021)
  Haunted Gods, ex‑Immorgon (live)
• Nil – Guitars, acoustic guitars, accordion (2014–2021)
  Ter
• Alba – Bagpipes, gralla, hurdy‑gurdy, violin (2016)
• Marc Josep – Bass (2016–2018), viola (2017–2018)
  ex‑Anthurium, ex‑Disease, ex‑Haunted Gods (live), ex‑Immorgon (live)
• Roger – Gralla, keyboards (2016)
• Georgina – Keyboards (2016–2017)
• Raquel García – Bagpipes (2018–2021)
  Lándevir (live)

Past live members

• Marta – Violin (2019)

Discography

Demos

• Desperta Ferro (2013)

EPs

• Tornant de la batalla (2015)

Full‑length albums

• El llibre dels feyts (2017)
• Món oblidat (2024)

Singles

• Ratafia (2020)
• El nom del vent (2022)
• Pare llop (2024)
• Fosques bèsties (2024)
• Mare del bosc (2024)