Cyhra

CyHra
CyHra performing in 2023
CyHra performing in 2023
Background information
OriginGothenburg, Sweden
GenresAlternative metal, groove metal, hard rock
Years active2017–present
LabelsUniversal, Spinefarm, Nuclear Blast
MembersJake E
Jesper Strömblad
Alex Landenburg
Euge Valovirta
Marcus Sunesson
Past membersPeter Iwers
Websitecyhra.com

Cyhra (stylized CyHra) is a Swedish heavy metal supergroup formed in 2017. It is made up of vocalist Joacim "Jake E" Keelyn (ex-Amaranthe), rhythm guitarist Jesper Strömblad (ex-In Flames), German drummer Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, ex-Annihilator, ex-Axxis), Finnish lead guitarist Euge Valovirta (ex-Shining)[1][2] and third guitarist Marcus Sunesson (Engel). CyHra plays a modern melodic metal style.[3]

Members

Current members

  • Jake E – lead vocals (2017–present)
  • Jesper Strömblad – rhythm guitar, keyboards (2017–present), bass (2018–present)
  • Alex Landenburg – drums (2017–present)
  • Euge Valovirta – lead guitar, backing vocals (2017–present), bass (2018–present)
  • Marcus Sunesson – third guitar (2020–present, 2018–2020 as a live member)

Live members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

  • Letters to Myself (2017)[5][6]
  • No Halos in Hell (2019)
  • The Vertigo Trigger (2023)

Singles

  • "Karma" (2017)[7]
  • "Letter to Myself" (2017)[8]
  • "Heartrage" (2018)[9]
  • "Here to Save You" (2018)
  • "Forever" (2018)
  • "Out of My Life" (2019)
  • "Battle from Within" (2019)
  • "Ready to Rumble" (2022)
  • "Life Is a Hurricane" (2023)
  • "If I" (2023)

Notes

  1. ^ After Iwers' departure, his bass tracks were temporarily reproduced using backing tracks from a laptop.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Former IN FLAMES, AMARANTHE Members Join Forces In CYHRA". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Ex-In Flames + Amaranthe Members Resurface in Cyhra". Loudwire. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  3. ^ Gaspar, Michael. "CYHRA – THE VERTIGO TRIGGER". Obliveon (in German). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  4. ^ "CYHRA Parts Ways With Ex-IN FLAMES Bassist PETER IWERS". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 3 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Cyhra - Letters To Myself (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Album Review: CyHra - Letters to Myself". New Noise Magazine. 19 October 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  7. ^ "CYHRA Feat. Former IN FLAMES, AMARANTHE Members: 'Karma' Video Released". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  8. ^ "| CYHRA DEBUT ALBUM 'LETTERS TO MYSELF' OUT NOW". www.spinefarmrecords.com. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  9. ^ "CYHRA Guitarist EUGE VALOVIRTA Posts Playthrough For "Heartrage" From Debut Album". bravewords.com. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
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