Origin: Germany
Location: Sittensen, Lower Saxony
Formed: 2003
Genre: Melodic Black / Thrash Metal
Status: Active
Label: Unsigned / Independent
Themes: Violence
Severa is a melodic black/thrash metal band from Sittensen, active since 2003 and rooted in a sharp, aggressive hybrid of black‑metal intensity and thrash‑driven speed. Their sound leans on fast riffing, harsh vocals, and a raw, energetic atmosphere, with melodic elements woven into the otherwise violent and straightforward attack. The band’s early years culminated in their 2005 demo, which remains their primary recorded output and a snapshot of their formative style—abrasive, fast, and unpolished in a way that reflects the German underground of the mid‑2000s.
Despite limited releases, Severa has maintained activity through a shifting lineup, anchored by the Koch brothers and a core of musicians tied to the regional extreme‑metal scene. Their music emphasizes directness over ornamentation, blending black‑metal harshness with thrash’s relentless drive.
Dennis “Thor” Koch – Bass, Vocals
Jan Koch – Guitars
Also in: Fear the Darkness
Simon Martens – Guitars
Lars Pahl – Drums
Alexander Köpcke – Keyboards, Synth
Lucas Clair – Drums
Nils Marter – Guitars
Eric Arndt – Guitars
Doris Holz – Vocals
Demos