Angizia

The Profile

Angizia is an Austrian collective centered on Michael Haas (known as Engelke), conceived in 1994. The project produces narrative, concept‑driven albums that blend classical piano and operatic vocals with gothic/avant‑garde metal elements; key contributors cited in reviews include Cedric Muller (Szinonem) and soprano Irene Denner.

Formed in 1994; led by Michael Haas (alias Engelke); notable for concept albums with literary inspirations and a strong classical/operatic component; often described as avant‑garde and gothic with neoclassical influences; performs primarily in German.

DeBaser hosts a detailed, literate review of Angizia's Das Tagebuch der Hanna Anikin highlighting the project's originality, narrative scope and classical leanings. The review praises the concept and performances while noting the music's limited mainstream appeal. Recommended mainly for listeners of avant‑garde, neoclassical and gothic-tinged metal.