Ophan

Ophan (which translates to “wheel” in Latin) is an experimental metal band hailing from Sofia, Bulgaria. 

Тhe band’s current lineup is completed by Iskren Asenov on guitar and Tihomir Roussanov on vocals. Detelina Savova is the featured keyboardist and vocalist on recordings. 

Ophan approaches songwriting from a conceptual standpoint, creating and capturing sounds and emotions that form a multi-layer storyline. The band breaks the mold by coming up with unique ideas that are designed to carry a strong message in support of the overarching theme of their songs and albums. This gives their music a cinematic quality. Ophan employ uncommon writing techniques, such as linear progressions, with very few repeating riffs and melodies. The band’s sound is likened most often to Djent and Progressive Metal, replete with polyrhythms and unusual time signatures. 

Ophan won the 2017 Wacken Metal Battle in Bulgaria and performed at Wacken Open Air 2017 on the 2nd of August.