Born in the fall of 2012, Heylel are a progressive rock band from Porto, Portugal.<br />The band combines influences ranging from classic to hard and even symphonic rock, with a very personal touch. The outcome is a dark, atmospheric and involving sound, gracefully combined with the beautiful voice of Ana Batista.<br /><br />In 2014 the band released its debut album "Nebulae" and caught the attention of international progressive and rock press:<br /><br />"...Heylel made a very strong debut album of an international level..."<br />Background Magazine<br /><br />"...Mind you, this is but a debut album. If Heylel develops along the lines of this album, their future might be very bright. I for one look forward to that..."<br />Dutch Progressive Rock Page<br /><br />Known for crossing genres and creating haunting but also hopeful songs, Heylel remain trustful to their musical priority - delivering songs that the listener can connect with.<br /><br />"..Dark, haunting, and brooding overall, the album surprisingly blooms into a beautiful piece of art..."<br />Lithium Magazine<br /><br />In September 2015 their second effort "Flesh" established the band in the international alternative rock scene, having been featured in the February/2016 edition of Prog Magazine.<br /><br />The band returned in Spring 2017 with "Shades of Time", the first album to feature the six piece lineup.<br /><br />It's an album full of surprises, featuring well known guests from the international prog scene : Ky Fifer (Philhelmon (USA)), Kristoffer Gildenlow (ex Pain of Salvation (SE)), Erik Laan (Silhouette (NL)) and the portuguese singer Francisca Ribeiro (Malaboos).<br /><br />The band is currently performing several showcases to promote "Shades of Time" and also in the studio writing new material.<br /><br /><br />(2017)