Herald, ​founded in 2000, is a purebred ​heavy-metal​ band from Estonia, who celebrated their 15th anniversary with their ​third studio album​ – “​Masin​” (The Machine) in 2015. Herald can be described as ​heavy-metal from the good old days​ with a slightly modern sound. Their tracks vary from fast speed/thrash metal to slow heavy riffs and even some acoustic offerings. Vocals range from low melodic to high-pitched metal screams. The lyrics are in Estonian​ which adds exotic touch for foreign listeners.
Herald’s first LP “​Heavy Metal Wakes The Beast​” (2005) was hailed by the local metal fans and followed by dozens of successful gigs in Estonia and Europe.
In 2010 Herald released their second album “​Gaia​”. That album can be described as classic heavy metal which is dynamic and diverse. “Gaia” was critically acclaimed and was a true new landmark in the landscape of Estonian metal music. Herald also released their ​first video​ for track “​Amanita​” from that album.
Their ​energetic live shows​, adroit use of instruments, and ​thought-provoking lyrics​ have successfully incited the interest and respect of both those new to the genre and long-time metal veterans alike. The band has developed a ​strong and loyal fan base​ in Estonia and are now looking for means to ​spread their music and message​ abroad.