BIOGRAPHY

Rage Of Light (ROL) is a Swiss trance metal band created in 2015 by Jonathan Pellet, known for his previous work with symphonic metal bands Trophallaxy and Dysrider. ROL has managed to establish itself as one of the most innovative bands in the electro-metal genre, with versatile vocals and ambitious DYI music videos.

 

In 2016, the band released their debut EP,  “Chasing a Reflection”, with vocalist Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, Kamelot) and guitarist Noé Schüpbach (Nodafreth). It was very well received, and ROL quickly built a substantial following on social media thanks to the frequent video content, which the band members still produce and create entirely by themselves. 

 

Two new singles followed the release in 2017: “Mechanicals” and “Twilight Of The Thunder God” (Amon Amarth cover), both of which amassed over 2 million views on YouTube. 2018 saw the band create more content: music videos to “I Can, I Will” and “Judas” (Lady Gaga cover). Later that year, ROL signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. 

 

Their first full-length album, “Imploder,” was released in March 2019. The band started to perform live that year, which was unfortunately halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

In 2021, Melissa decided to part ways with ROL to focus on her band Ad Infinitum. Later that year, the band recruited Polish singer and book author Martyna Halas, most notably known for her work with Ascend The Hollow, Telergy, and her book “Rum Rebels.”

 

With the new line-up, ROL opened a brand new chapter with the band’s sophomore album, “Redemption,” which came out in December 2021 along with 5 music videos: “Lead The Riot”, “Breaking Infinity”, “2.0”, “Beyond” and “Exploder.” The album was well-received by fans and critics, who praised its maturity and freshness. It also ranked among the top best-selling albums on Bandcamp for 2 weeks.

 

In 2022, Noé Schüpbach left the band to pursue other projects, and the band recruited Swiss guitar player Simon Burri (Sinverse). Together, they released a new cover and music video that year, "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush, which was mixed and mastered by Thomas ‘Drop’ Betrisey (Sybreed, Samael).

 

2023 sees the band continue their collaboration with Drop, going even deeper into their metal and electronic influences. The first single, “Upriser”, came out on 13 April and is followed by “The Scent Of Dead Leaves,” which premiered on 23 May.