Aina

The Profile

Aina is a metal/rock opera project created by Sascha Paeth, Miro, Robert Hunecke-Rizzo, and Amanda Somerville. Its concept album “Days of Rising Doom” (Transmission Records, 2003) features guest vocalists including Michael Kiske, André Matos, and Glenn Hughes.

Concept metal opera project; creators: Sascha Paeth, Miro, Robert Hunecke-Rizzo, Amanda Somerville; album: Days of Rising Doom (Transmission Records, 2003); notable guests: Michael Kiske, André Matos, Glenn Hughes, Candice Night, Marco Hietala, Tobias Sammet, Damian Wilson.

Aina’s Days of Rising Doom is praised as a narrative-first rock/metal opera with orchestral colors and varied vocals. The review highlights its slower, reflective pacing, strong storytelling, and avoidance of genre clichés. Comparisons to Avantasia underline Aina’s distinct, less commercial approach. Standout tracks and performances support a cohesive, start-to-finish listen.