Velvet Darkness (band)

Velvet Darkness
From left to right: Altair, Charles Kray, Kate Michaels, Joe SaraF, and Teko Yanez in 2019
From left to right: Altair, Charles Kray, Kate Michaels, Joe SaraF, and Teko Yanez in 2019
Background information
OriginCiudad Satélite, Mexico
GenresHeavy metal, power metal[1]
Years active2013–present
MembersCharles Kray
John Rai
Kate Michaels
Altair
Alfredo Murasaki
Emilio Aparicio
Past membersJoe SaraF
Rob “Teko” Yanez
Lucrecia Ang
Demian Warheart
Alex Laris
Andrea Piña
Mich Laris
Lalo Jurado
Erick Ruiz

Velvet Darkness is a Mexican heavy metal band from Ciudad Satélite, Mexico, founded in 2013 by guitarist Joe SaraF and bassist Charles Kray. The band is known for their literature-based lyrics, mainly from fantasy and horror genres,[2] and fantasy in general. Velvet Darkness has released songs based on J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter characters, Stephen King’s Carrie, and Star Wars’ Obi-Wan Kenobi.[3] Their power metal style has been compared to that of bands such as Helloween, Sonata Arctica or Avantasia.[4]

  1. ^ "Velvet Darkness - 'Nothing But Glory'". 14 June 2018.
  2. ^ Salvador, Manuel de Jesús Díaz (January 14, 2019). "Velvet Darkness estrena vídeo este lunes".
  3. ^ "Velvet Darkness - The Wise Knight (May The 4th Be With You)" – via www.facebook.com.
  4. ^ "Band Dossier: VELVET DARKNESS - Heavy/Power Metal (Mexico) » Metal Addiction Webzine » Portal de reviews y noticias libre de anuncios". June 1, 2020.