Achilla

Achilla is a female-fronted progressive metal group from London, United Kingdom, active since 2006. The band is a four-piece built around Martamaria on vocals, Daniele Panza on guitar, Gus Macricostas on bass and Vincenzo Infusino on drums. The members bring together Hungarian, Italian and Greek backgrounds within a London-based line-up.

Musical style

The band’s music draws on a wide range of influences, including extreme metal, gothic music, electronic music, world music, folk and progressive rock and metal. Their sound is described through a combination of power, precision and passion, with Martamaria’s wide vocal range matched by the group’s instrumental detail.

Recognition and releases

Achilla receive attention from TotalRock Radio, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, Fireworks and The Guardian. One of their tracks, Wild Flower, appears on a cover-mounted Powerplay magazine CD, while Arashi is included on a Metal Hammer CD. Martamaria is also cited in the Guinness Book of Records for her vocal range.

Activity

The band tours regularly and is presented as an act that combines respect for rock tradition with a forward-looking approach.