ABOUT
KAELIS
KAELIS is a musical project which was born in 2019. It combines a modern and fresh sound with traditional heavy metal, symphonic metal and choral orchestrations.
The name of the band is derived from the Alpha Caeli star, from the Caelum constellation, and represents the energy and style of the group.
All band members are seasoned musicians from different projects who work together with a clear idea of what they wish to achieve. The combination of their diverse approaches to music, creative ideas, background and influences converge together in KAELIS.
Recorded at Jotun Studio with producer Leo Peña, ‘FAR GALAXY’ is the band’s debut album and is a statement of KAELIS’ musical direction: a bright new star on the Symphonic Metal scene’s firmament.
Now the band is working on their first LP, which is heading to a more electronic landscapes without losing the epicness of their orchestrations. Five of the songs in the album have been already presented live.
MEMBERS
BETHANY NEUMANN
Lead and backing vocals, lyricist and graphic design
DATE OF BIRTH
26 February 1986
Interested in music since her childhood thanks to the influences transmitted by her family, from classical music to flamenco, she has been attracted to singing from a very young age.
She received her first singing and music theory lessons at the age of 16 at the Philharmonic Centre in her hometown, with conductor Florencio Rozi.
Since her teens, Bethany relates to bands such as Evanescence and Within Temptation. At the age of 19, she began to be involved in several metal projects, from symphonic black metal to folk metal. In 2011, she founded the symphonic metal band, Eteddian. In 2017, she begins taking singing lessons with Vanessa "Nane" Vocal Coach until 2020.
Past & Present Projects
Silver Moon. Folk Metal. (2010 - 2011) Lead vocals and lyricist
Histeria. Spanish Heavy Metal. (2011) Backing Vocals
Eteddian. Symphonic Metal. (2011 - 2018) Lead Vocals, lyricist & graphic design
Wild Chain. Opera Rock Metal. (2018 - 2020) Lead and backing vocals
Vita Vinum. Opera Rock Metal. (2021 - 2023) Lead, backing vocals & graphic design
ÁLVARO
MONTALBOLAFFÓN
Vocals, guttural voice, lyricist and backing vocals
DATE OF BIRTH
15 March 1986
OTHER PROJECTS
ARCANUM
Álvaro started on the guitar at the age of 16, inspired by Döver, Avalanch and Metallica. He would later deepen his interest in Symphonic Metal and Melodic Death. At the age of 19 he recorded his first Demo for his solo project: Arcanum. With KAELIS, he combines his passion for Symphonic Metal and occasional guttural voices.
Past & Present Projects
Arcanum. Heavy Metal. (2002 - Present) Composer, lead & rhythm guitar
Discography: Arcanum (2005), Reconquista (2006), Eternidad (2009)
Erosión. Rock. (2007 - 2010) Rhythm guitar
CARLOS CASTREJÓN
Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars
DATE OF BIRTH
6 September 1970
Since his childhood Carlos had an attraction for heavy music which he initially tried to deny. In time, he gave in to his love for the genre despite pressures to follow mainstream trends. He owned his first electric guitar and started learning to play on a self-taught basis when he was 20. Today, that same guitar decorates his home’s living room.
Carlos has received guitar lessons from José Manuel Ortiz and later, in early 2000, he attended masterclasses with Ángel Ruiz, legendary guitarist from the band Storm. Since 1997 Carlos has enjoyed a prolific musical journey, playing for various groups within the hard rock and heavy metal genres.
Past & Present Projects
Vagabundos. Andalusian Metal. (1997 - 1999) Rhythm guitar and backing vocals
Khatarsys. Heavy Metal. (2000 – Present) Lead & Rhythm guitar and backing vocals
Justicia Divina. Heavy Metal. (2010) Bass
Átika. Rock (2010) Bass
Sombrero Negro. Rogue Rock (2012 - 2015) Lead & Rhythm guitar
La Loca Carmela. Rogue Rock (2016) Lead & Rhythm guitar
5 ptas. Cover Band. (2019 – Present) Bass
DANI SIMÓN
Drummer
DATE OF BIRTH
11 Frebruary 1987
Since he was child always had a great interest in music. The artists that moved his soul were Deep purple, Michael Jackson, Miguel Rios among others. Around the age of 16 was when he began to know what his place would be. His first bands were System of a down, Korn, Mudvayne, Deftones, Kamelot, Nightwihs. The band that had the biggest impact on him and motivated to play drums was Cinco Puntas O. When he was 18 years old, bought his first drum kit, a 300€ Ludvig CS Combo with which he began to take first steps with drums, leading to the creation of bands with friends and acquaintances in a completely self-taught way.
Past & Present Projects
Luna nueva. Metal Sinfónico
Indemia. Metal Sinfónico
Mare Nostrum. Metal Sinfónico
Anima Barroca. Heavy Metal
Taliesyn. Hard Rock
Symmetry Of Pain. Hardcore Metal
LUIS BRIVIESCA
Bass
DATE OF BIRTH
26 October 1977
He started playing guitar at the age of 13, specializing in bass a few years later. In 1995 he formed his first band, oriented towards classic rock. Since then it has participated in several projects, also as a keyboardist. Currently works as producer and composer, while studying double bass and collaborating with several cover bands.
Past & Present Projects
Durmientes de Éfeso. Rock (1995-1997). Guitarrista
Strawberry Desert. Hard rock (1997-2003). Bajista
Luis Briviesca. Canción de autor (2008-2009). Vocalista y guitarrista
Grabados entre Hermanos. Electrónica (2017-2023). Bajista y productor
AD. Pop rock (2018-2019). Teclista
Malditos. Rock (2019-2020). Bajista
Heim. Rock (2023- actualidad). Productor, bajista, contrabajista y guitarrista
PABLO MORÁN
Lead & Rhythm Guitars
DATE OF BIRTH
17 December 1993
Interested in music and instruments from an early age, he began playing the guitar at the age of 14, directly inspired by guitarists of such disparate styles like Carlos Santana, Randy Rhoads or George Harrison. He discovered his passion for symphonic metal (and metal in general) shortly after, through bands like Nightwish or Within Temptation.
Since then he has been learning self-taught, except for a brief period between 2019 and 2020, who receives classes from the guitarist from Huelva Gon Navarro.
Takes from various harder styles of music such as progressive metal, nu-metal, death metal, folk metal, alternative metal (...), and others not so aggressive such as funk and neo-funk, funk rock, classic rock, Latin rock, alternative rock, etc.
Past & Present Projects
Dasare y Tolajarca. Fusión (2011 - 2015)
Sypnos. Metal Alternativo (2012 - 2014)
Siberia. Hard Rock (2012 - 2018)
Eiden. Rock Alternativo (2015 - 2020)
Héroes. Cover Band (2017 - 2023)
Serie B. Cover Band (2017 - 2021)
Mama África Revolución. Reggae/AfroSoul/AfroFunk (2021 - 2023)
Muröi. Metal Alternativo (2023 - 2024)
Penelope Watson. Hard/Funk Rock (2022 - Presente)
MUSIC
FAR GALAXY-EP
TRACKLIST:
1. SALVATION
2. FAR GALAXY
3. PROPHECY
4. BARREN LAND
5. FAR GALAXY (ACOUSTIC)
6. THE PASSAGE (ORCHESTRAL)
SALVATION
TRACKLIST:
1. SALVATION