Here is a small selection of some of my work as a vocalist and topline writer. The full versions of the songs are available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms. To learn more about who I am and what I do, visit the About tab.
She Must Burn - Incantation Official Music Video. Directed by Andy Mihov.
Misery Eternal (Offical Music Video) - She Must Burn. Directed by Loki Films.
Eulogy (Official Music Video) - She Must Burn. Directed by Loki Films.
An Interview with ROCK FLESH at UK Tech Fest 2023.
She Must Burn / Of Blood & Bone (Official Music Video)
She Must Burn - Of Blood & Bone Official Music Video. Directed by Adam Barker/ Video Ink. Stills photography by Alan Ewart.
“Imagine you are watching The Phantom of The Opera, but the theatre is up in flames. That’s what it feels like to consume the stunning horror of SHE MUST BURN’s latest album Umbra Mortis… VALIS VOLKOVA is a vampiric visionary. Serving up vocals drenched in theatricality, she has truly blackened the outfit’s already rumbling ferocity… the layered vocals (are) spellbinding and transfixing.” - (Swingle, 2022).
“The album begins theatrically with “Nine“, a melancholic cut that showcases the beautiful clean vocal talents of VOLKOVA as well as her keyboard work in a fashion which Dani Filth would no doubt applaud… jawdropping!” (Metal Noise, 2022).
“SHE MUST BURN (10/10) are a lethal dose of Extreme Metal, somewhere between symphonic deathcore and gothic tinged black metal. Their heaven and hell sound vocal combinations with the stunning clean sung moments from keyboard player VALIS VOLKOVA, contrasted against the vicious tongue of KYLE LAMB are awe inspiring… opening a wormhole to another realm of existence.” (Metal Noise, 2023).
“Impressive use of operatic female vocals… The great phrasing in the sung verses immediately draws attention, as do the melodies themselves, being evocative of classical music, with heavy melancholic and romantic vibes… Not at all unlike what you could expect of bona fide female-fronted bands outside of death metal, such as Nightwish or Amaranthe.”
“SHE MUST BURN employ a wicked combination of delicate keys and secondary vox through VALIS VOLKOVA to add the real drama…. Stabs of ethereal beauty and splashes of angelic splendour.” - (Terry, 2022).
I love collaborating with producers and artists and I am able to offer my services as a session vocalist and/or topline writer for your recording projects.
I have a home studio set up and I record most of my vocals using a Shure SM7B, so no matter where you are in the world, we can create music together!
For bookings, sponsorships and partnerships, please complete the below form or email me on: hello@itsvalis.com
