ASTRAYA is a dark rock band from Germany, combining atmospheric post-rock and metal into powerful, emotionally charged soundscapes. Driven by epic vocals, soaring guitars and a haunting melancholy, their music explores the realities of modern society and the search for meaning beyond it.
Following the critically acclaimed debut LP Myth Of Dike, ASTRAYA joined the Italian label These Hands Melt, and released their second full-length album Atropine in April 2026.
You can order Atropine on LP or CD via bandcamp!
Prepare to be swept away by their music and join them on this extraordinary adventure.
Melina Abele is a siren; I’m convinced of it. Her voice is alluring and could 100% lead men to crash their ships upon rocks on the sea. (…) If you need to express the sadness built in your heart, give Astraya a listen. They’ve found the words for you.” – Black Angel Promotions
I love this album. It fit’s in very nicely to a genre, I do not play very often these days. And I love the long guitar solos, the delicate vocals, the whole construction of each song.” – Smorg Magazine UK
The metallic/non-metallic hybrid that ASTRAYA proposes on Atropine is tremendously indebted to The Gathering, Anathema, with hints of instrumental post-metal of Long Distance Calling and the sweet extremisms of Alcest. (…) A gothic dark rock, that laps on post-metal, alternative and that sweet, melancholic pseudo-metal that appeals so well to the most souls among us. – Metal Italia
This album’s sound is pretty uncommen. At its core, it is deeply somber, some might even tinge it as Doomy. There is a heavy feeling to it, and the weight is always threatening to overrun you. – Metal Temple
“A Theory Of Time” is the track I give all the stars to and, as I listen to it for the sixth or seventh time, this album continues to grow on me. This is deep, intriguing and holds the brushes that will rythmically paint for you…if you allow them. – Tasting Notes Podcast
Myth Of Dike is about creating an atmosphere, about a mood that corresponds to the dark lyrics, both are skillfully conveyed. A treat for Doom and Progressive Rock Fans.
– ROCK HARD
The music picks up the atmosphere of the dutch pioneers The Gathering. The songs are built on heavyness and elegy.
– Legacy Magazine
As for the music, The Gathering immediately comes to mind, not only because of the vocals but also because of the arrangements.
– Ox-Fanzine
With a debut album like this, you should have a golden future as a band.
– Rock Garage Magazin
Myth of Dike is without a doubt a release full of emotions, feelings and moderately melancholic moments that deserve to find its way to your ears.
– Fatal Underground Fanzine
The Band earns attention and commercial success with the album.
– Twilight Magazin
You people, aspire to my attitude. You people, always think I’m on your side.
But after all, noone of you, noone of you, could ever do me justice.
I’m ascending up into the sky, there far away, I’ll sit and watch, while the earth gets darker.
I’m the last one, you expelled me. Every fabulous being gone. Scared off, by vanity and pride.
Shame and awe remains, dying humans, gloomy wailing and no help to be seen.”
ASTRAYA – Myth Of Dike
