Imperial Age

Born in the wrong place for the dreams they carried, Imperial Age masterminds Jane and Aor faced uphill battles from day one. Starting an international metal band from Russia meant facing growing isolation, hostile authorities, and a Western music industry that ignored them. They had no label, no management, and no booking agents. Yet, their zealous DIY work ethic forged a global army of devoted fans. Against all odds, they crushed 200+ concerts across Europe, sold tens of thousands of albums, and drew 100,000+ viewers to their massive Live New World orchestral concert. Then, Russia invaded Ukraine. Having publicly condemned the war, Jane and Aor fled the country, leaving everything behind. Critics thought the story was over. But after a grueling year of legal limbo in Turkey, their resilience paid off: they were endorsed by Arts Council England as "Exceptional Talent" and granted UK residency. Settling in Northamptonshire under severe financial strain, they faced the daunting reality of rebuilding from absolute zero. Today, Imperial Age is reborn as a UK-based powerhouse. They’ve assembled a premier new lineup, opened a London fulfillment office to meet massive merch demand, completed their biggest European tour, and secured major 2026 festival slots, including the Bloodstock main stage. Finally free from survival mode, Jane and Aor are pushing Imperial Age into entirely new territory—tearing up the genre playbook and letting their creativity run wild.