Calvaria are a UK based alternative metal band combining modern intensity, cinematic ambience and anthemic choruses.
Formed in 2022, Calvaria have performed 70+ shows across the UK including support for major touring acts, earning a growing reputation within the underground scene and beyond. Their debut EP ‘Prophecy’ earned acclaim from Planet Rock Radio and a spot on ERB Radio’s Top 10 Emerging Metal Bands of 2025. They most recently reached the finals of Metal 2 The Masses Bristol 2025, earning praise for their explosive energy, tight execution, and crowd interaction. This was followed by a seven-date headline tour around the UK and a recent support slot for The Raven Age in Cardiff.
Their upcoming EP Ghost marks the band's next chapter, led by its emotionally charged title track being the band's most powerful to date.
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"Calvaria’s music contains a cross-generational quality about it; a timeless blend of classic metal and modern heavy, culminating in a devilishly enchanting sound" - Vinyl Fantasy reviews
"Calvaria are a fairly new band but are definitely one to keep an ear and eye on as they have a shed load of potential, tons of talent and bags of confidence to really make a lasting mark on the UK's underground metal scene and beyond" - Accidental Music Reviewer
"Blending modern alt metal with the grandiose hooks of arena rock, Calvaria occupy the space between the dark intensity of Bad Omens and widescreen ambition of Bon Jovi" - Babystep Magazine
the band have had regular features on both national and independent radio stations including Planet Rock Radio and ERB Radio in which they have also been featured as one of the top 10 new metal bands of the year 2025 and band of the month April 2025.
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The band are releasing a 4 track EP in early 2027. Check out the title track 'Ghost' in the stream now section. Click the soundcloud icon below to hear the full EP.
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