Hailing from Brazil, Italy, Belgium and the US, APTERA has risen from the sea to join forces in Berlin. In Greek mythology, Aptera was the site of the legendary contest between the Sirens and the Muses. After the victory of the Muses, the Sirens (who in Greek mythology are creatures with the body of a bird and the head of a woman) lost the feathers from the wings on their shoulders and cast themselves into the sea. The word “aptera” in Greek literally means “wingless”. The incarnation of Aptera is not one of defeat, but rather a cry of rebellion and of challenging establishments, taking flight and pushing forward despite opposing forces.

Influenced by 70s rock, 80s metal, and contemporary acts like L7, Neurosis, Mastodon or Electric Wizard, their sound combines elements of heavy metal, doom, stoner, sludge, thrash and punk in a unique way. Heavy and melodic, with unexpected tempo changes and transitions bringing the listener from stoner to punk, multi-layered guitars and shapeshifting vocals, each track on “You Can’t Bury What Still Burns” reframes timeless feminist struggles through various myths while deconstructing established ideals of women’s roles in contemporary society.

About the album, APTERA comments: “You Can’t Bury What Still Burns pays homage to those who do not accept subjugation and gives life to the seeds of rebellion germinating within them, and to the daily actions, however small, which lead to disruptive changes in the dominant narrative.  You can’t bury a fighting soul, a living dream, a burning heart.”