Origin: Spain
Formed: 2018 (as Meei)
Genre: Symphonic / Folk / Death Metal
Status: Active
Label: Maldito Digital
Meei is a symphonic/folk/death metal band from Madrid whose roots stretch back to 2014, when the founding trio performed under the name The Aftermath. In 2018, the group reshaped its identity, adopting the name Meei and expanding its sound into a hybrid of melodic death metal, symphonic arrangements, and folk textures. Their music blends harsh and clean vocal interplay, orchestral layers, and the brightness of traditional folk instrumentation—an uncommon combination within the Spanish extreme‑metal landscape.
The band’s early period culminated in a 2018 demo that captured their transition from The Aftermath’s melodic death metal base toward a more ambitious, cinematic style. In 2022, Meei released two singles—“Guilt” and “The Aftermath”—the latter serving as both a nod to their origins and a thematic bridge into their debut full‑length. That same year, they unveiled The Aftermath (2022), a polished and expansive album that showcased their full stylistic range: symphonic arrangements, folk‑tinged melodies, and death‑metal aggression woven into a cohesive narrative.
Meei’s sound is driven by the interplay between MarĂa J. Barrios Naharro’s powerful lead vocals and the instrumental versatility of founding members JosuĂ© and Miguel. Their compositions often shift between atmospheric passages, melodic hooks, and heavier, riff‑driven sections, giving the band a dynamic and emotionally expressive identity.
With a growing presence under Maldito Digital, Meei continues to evolve as one of Madrid’s most promising modern metal acts, balancing accessibility with complexity and maintaining a strong connection to their origins.
Current lineup
Demos
Singles
Full‑length albums