Ashaena

The band is now playing a style of music that they are calling "Pagan Introspective Black Metal". Ashaena was established in June 2006, at the beginning as Cosmin’s solo project and then the other members being co-opted. The first rehearsals took place after one year, and at the end of August 2007, the band had their first concert in Galaţi in a line-up that included violin. Concerts followed then in Baia Mare and Iasi, but without a violinist. Ashaena has always tried to catch a sound as close as possible to folklore. The band played many gigs together with well renowned Romanian bands as Bucovina, Negura Bunget, Dordeduh, God, Krepuskul, Magica, Bucium and we played together with several world well known bands as: Fintroll, Eluveitie, Arkona, Melechesh, Katamenia, Agathodaimon, Korpiklaani. Per a band member: "Ashaena has nothing to do with any NSBM organization or ideology. Ashaena is just paying a tribute to their ancestors and their traditions and culture. We are combining our musical paths with folk elements taken from our rich tradition. Regarding the Polish label EastSide we've signed with, this is only a deal for producing our first album and we are getting along very well because they are promoting pagan and folk oriented bands. Again, we have nothing to do with any NSBM affiliation that this label has. Ashaena is that mystery, that desire and inner feeling which feel our soul. It is that fluid which gives us the strength and vigor to hold our head high and love our ancestors abode". Compilation appearance(s): - "Calea" on Best of Loud Rage Music - 10 Years Anniversary Compilation ( Loud Rage Music , digital, December 2025)