Oknos

Oknos was founded in early 2013 in Hannover and consists of six musicians: Johanna Bensmann (Vocals), Johannes Erdmann (Guitar), Benjamin Offeney (Guitar), Arne Kinast (Bass), Sebastian Brunn (Drums), and Philipp Schräder (Keys, Whistles). Through their atmospheric live performances, Oknos aims to take their audience on an unforgettable journey into the realm of Fantasy. In their songs, Oknos tells stories about love, adventure, death, and hope.

The first album "Old World" is a self-contained concept album. The central theme is a tragic love story and the philosophical question of what might be if one could change the past – does it hold the possibility of turning things for the better or does everything inevitably end in tragedy once more?

Their second album “From Ashes” was published at the 22nd of July 2022. In contrast to “Old World” it does not tell one self-contained story. Instead the lyrics approach various topics - from witch persecution and the myth of Loreley to friendship, hate and love. The album is extremely elaborate produced and displays a various musical range. There are classical symphonic metal songs as well as epic choirs and gentle ballads, and also hard riffs and modern syntheziser. Besides various guest musician a children choir is involved. Mix and mastering was done by the danish producer Jacob Hansen (Amaranthe, Volbeat, Epica and many others).

Ex-vocalist (until 2018): Anna-Kristina Linnemann