Metaklapa

Metaklapa is a Croatian a cappella metal band that interprets songs by Iron Maiden without any instruments at all, using brilliant polyphonic vocals.

Actually, “Klapa” describes a musical group that sings passionate, upbeat, polyphonic Croatian a cappella folk songs. This centuries-old singing style is a UNESCO World Heritage tradition and comes mainly from Dalmatia and southern Croatia.

All six members sing in several Klapas and have been cultivating this style for years. And all six are sworn metalheads who worship Iron Maiden. Each has their own personal history with the band and its songs.

Now, for the first time, they combine their singing tradition with their passion for heavy metal and hard rock — and they believe: Heavy Metal and Klapa fit together!

The music of Iron Maiden is strongly based on vocal melodies, and these are the main part of Klapa singing; it is less about rhythm. Metaklapa manages to preserve both the traditional characteristics of Klapa singing and the metal character of the songs.

The sound of Metaklapa is reminiscent of the powerful choral songs of Gregorian and the sensitive performances of Dark Tenor.

In spring 2021, Metaklapa signed a record deal with the German label NoCut Entertainment.

Their debut album, “The Choir of Beasts,” was produced by none other than Marko M. Sekul, who has already enjoyed considerable success in Croatia and internationally with his folk-metal band Manntra.

With “The Choir of Beasts,” Metaklapa has already convinced both the press and fans and has played at renowned festivals such as Wacken Open Air.