Elina Siirala
| Elina Siirala | |
|---|---|
 Elina Siirala performing in London with EnkElination | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Melodic metal, symphonic metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, vocal coach |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Associated acts | Leaves' Eyes, EnkElination |
Elina Siirala is a Finnish soprano and vocal coach. She is known as the founder and front woman for the English melodic metal band EnkElination and the second female vocalist for the German symphonic metal/viking metal band Leaves' Eyes.
Personal Life
According to a recent interview, Elina is the cousin of Tuomas Holopainen, well known founder and keyboardist of Nightwish.
Musical career
After completing a Bachelor's degree in classical singing in Helsinki, Elina moved to London in 2008 to study contemporary vocals. [1]
In 2011, she formed the melodic metal band EnkElination, the band name being a play on words featuring "enkeli", the Finnish word for "angel", and also her name "Elina" in the middle. In 2016 the band announced they would translate their name to "Angel Nation".
The new band name of Angel Nation was shortly followed on the 12th of April 2016 by the announcement of a new drummer Lucas Robert Williamson joining existing members Shadow on guitar and Julia on bass. [2]
The band played several live shows both headlining venues such as the Camden Underworld and supporting larger bands, as well as festival appearances including Bloodstock Open Air in 2014 and Dames of Darkness in 2015. She came to the attention of Leaves' Eyes during one of those support slots, and in 2016 she was invited to join Leaves' Eyes to replace departing singer Liv Kristine.[3]
Discography
EnkElination
Albums
- Tears of Lust (2014)
Music Videos
- EnkElination - Tears of Lust (2014)
- EnkElination - Last Time Together (2015)
- Leaves' Eyes - Edge of Steel (2016)
- Angel Nation (EnkElination) - "Do it Anyway" (2016)
- Leaves' Eyes - "Fires in the North" (2016)