EPK – Levinia
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“We believe fans will appreciate not only the heaviness, but the versatility. These songs push Levinia into new territory while still maintaining the cinematic drama and emotional weight that listeners know us for.” – Levinia – Vocals – Kourt Henson
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“The mixing was just absolutely incredible for the guitars. I really like that.” (referring to the complex rhythm). This was, I mean, I was super impressed. Really impressed. I love the chorus. That’s what we really love. (about catchy choruses). I love that. It was so good (about the operatic vocals), super super cool. What a good job. I’m happy that she’s back with her band. They all look like they were having a great time. That was super cool. (about the live setting) I love it. Yeah. Yeah. I love it.” (about headbanging). This was perfect. Right up my alley.” “It was very good. Very high rating. This was really cool, and I’m very happy we did this one.”- YouTube Reaction Video – The Rockin’ Roundtable (2026 – The Thorn (single)
“Overall, Liberation is a thoroughly impressive EP that should find appeal with both the modern metal and symphonic crowds, especially those craving a little extra heaviness in their material. Levinia are onto something great here, best to catch them here at the ground level and watch them explode to the next level in the near future.” – Dead Rhetoric (2018 – Liberation)
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““The Blank Page” may be the biggest shock. It opens in a slower, more vulnerable, and almost haunting space, which is not what some listeners may expect at first, but once the chorus hits, it erupts into something crushing. We think that contrast will make it one of the more memorable tracks emotionally.” – Levinia – Vocals – Kourt Henson
Band: Levinia
Single Title: Blank Page – 4:29
Release Date: July 17, 2026
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Symphonic
Genre: Modern Symphonic Metal
Location of Band: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Single Credits: Blank Page
Vocals – Kourt Henson
Guitars – Alon Mei-Tal
Bass – Chris Collier
Drums – Dylan Suierveld
Writers: Brandon Friesen, Courtney Henson, Alon Mei-Tal, Ben Robinson, and Dylan Lawrence Suierveld
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About the single artwork:
The Blank Page: The artwork for “The Blank Page” was intentionally designed to mirror the haunting atmosphere established in the music video and within the song itself. Kourt wanted the visual to feel isolated, eerie, and emotionally hollow, almost as if the listener is staring directly into the haunting weight that inspired the track. At the center of the image sits a single house, standing alone in an otherwise desolate space. The house symbolizes isolation and the mental confinement that often accompanies creative paralysis: being trapped with your own thoughts, unable to escape the silence. Paired with that is the image of a burnt page, which serves as a direct representation of destruction within the creative process. Rather than a page filled with ideas, it is ruined, charred, empty, and unusable. Together, those elements create a visual metaphor for writer’s block itself: loneliness, frustration, and the feeling that inspiration has been consumed before it ever had the chance to fully exist. The artwork is sparse, but that emptiness is exactly what gives it its haunting weight.
About the single:
“The Blank Page” was born out of one of the most frustrating parts of the creative process: writer’s block. At the time, Kourt was feeling an immense amount of pressure to produce something meaningful and compelling, but every attempt seemed to hit a wall. What should have been a moment of inspiration instead became a battle with self-doubt, overthinking, and the fear of not being able to create something worthy. Rather than hiding from that frustration, the song leans directly into it. “The Blank Page” captures the mental spiral that artists often face when creativity feels just out of reach: the silence, the pressure, and the growing panic that comes from staring at an empty page waiting for something to come. In many ways, the song became ironically therapeutic: the very struggle of being unable to write became the subject that finally broke the block. It stands as both a reflection on artistic paralysis and a reminder that sometimes the most honest songs come from the moments when nothing seems to flow at all.
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““Bite” is going to satisfy the listeners who crave Levinia at its heaviest. It is dark, aggressive, and relentless, with a ferocity similar to “Push and Pull,” so we expect fans of our harder material to gravitate toward it immediately.” – Levinia – Vocals – Kourt Henson
Band: Levinia
Single Title: Bite – 3:30
Release Date: June 12, 2026
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Symphonic
Genre: Modern Symphonic Metal
Location of Band: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Single Credits: Bite
Vocals – Kourt Henson
Guitars – Alon Mei-Tal
Bass – Chris Collier
Drums – Dylan Suierveld
Writers: Brandon Friesen, Courtney Henson, Alon Mei-Tal, Ben Robinson, and Dylan Lawrence Suierveld
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About the single Artwork:
Bite: The artwork for “Bite” ties directly back into its Dracula inspiration and the darker themes woven throughout the song. At first glance, the image is minimal, but every element is intentional. The single drop of blood serves as the focal point, a clear nod to vampirism, seduction, and the lingering mark left behind after an encounter with something toxic or consuming. More symbolically, that drop of blood represents the shedding of a former self. It signifies the death of vulnerability, passivity, and fear, making way for something stronger to emerge. The image reflects the painful but necessary process of being wounded, changed, and ultimately hardened by the experience. Rather than portraying blood simply as horror imagery, the artwork uses it as a metaphor for rebirth. There is a sense that something has been lost, but something far more resilient has been gained in its place. In that way, the visual becomes an extension of the song itself: dark, elegant, and rooted in transformation.
About the single:
“Bite” was heavily inspired by Dracula, particularly the character of Mina Murray (later Mina Harker). In much of Victorian Gothic and Romantic literature, women are often positioned within the “fragile” or endangered female archetype, figures who are watched, pursued, manipulated, or rendered powerless by the forces around them. Mina initially appears to fit within that tradition; she is threatened, psychologically tormented, and used as a vessel for darkness. However, what makes her compelling is that she ultimately transcends that stereotype. Rather than remaining a passive victim, Mina becomes a symbol of endurance, intelligence, and quiet resilience, playing a crucial role in overcoming the evil that seeks to consume her. “Bite” takes that literary transformation and channels it into a modern emotional context. The song explores the experience of being drained by a toxic force, whether that be a person, a relationship, or a controlling influence, while also discovering the inner strength necessary to fight back. Kourt connected deeply with Mina’s journey, finding parallels between that struggle and her own experiences with the process of reclaiming personal power, especially in the music world. In that sense, “Bite” is not simply a retelling of Dracula, but a reimagining of Mina’s resilience through a darker, modern metal lens.
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“We think fans are going to have a strong reaction to these upcoming releases because each song reveals a very different side of Levinia. “Silver Tongues” will likely catch listeners by surprise with its groovier, more rhythm-driven feel. It is a bit more restrained melodically on the surface, but the lyrical message is sharp and unsettling, which we think fans will connect with once they sit with the song. Overall, we believe fans will appreciate not only the heaviness but the versatility. These songs push Levinia into new territory while still maintaining the cinematic drama and emotional weight that listeners know us for.” – Levinia – Vocals – Kourt Henson
Band: Levinia
Single Title: Silver Tongues – 3:37
Release Date: May 17, 2026
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Symphonic
Genre: Modern Symphonic Metal
Location of Band: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Single Credits: Silver Tongues
Vocals – Kourt Henson
Guitars – Alon Mei-Tal
Bass – Chris Collier
Drums – Dylan Suierveld
Writers: Brandon Friesen, Courtney Henson, Alon Mei-Tal, Ben Robinson, and Dylan Lawrence Suierveld
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Describe Single Artwork:
Silver Tongues: The artwork for “Silver Tongues” was inspired by a behind-the-scenes performance photograph of Kourt taken by Matt Martinez of Red Hare Images. In that original shot, he captured a striking moment, an intense, almost piercing glare that perfectly embodied the darker, more scrutinizing tone of the song. That image became the visual jumping-off point for the single’s overall concept. While the woman featured on the final artwork is not literally Kourt, the piece serves as a clear homage to that captured expression and energy. The blonde woman, dressed in black leather, mirrors that same commanding presence, but with an added layer of mystery. Her finger is pressed to her lips in a “shh” gesture, as though she is concealing something from the listener or inviting them into a dangerous secret. That visual choice ties directly into the song’s theme—deception, manipulation, and the seductive nature of voices that appear glamorous on the surface while hiding something much darker underneath. The artwork is meant to feel alluring, confrontational, and slightly unsettling all at once, much like the message behind “Silver Tongues.”
About The Single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
Silver Tongues: At a deeper level, “Silver Tongues” explores celebrity and influencer worship through almost religious undertones. In modern culture, public figures are often elevated beyond admiration and into something resembling idolatry, placed on pedestals where their opinions, lifestyles, and approval begin to carry more weight than an individual’s own inner compass. People begin following blindly, accepting what is said as truth simply because it comes from someone with visibility, status, or fame. That dynamic becomes spiritually dangerous. The song examines what happens when a person starts placing an idol above themselves, surrendering independent thought, moral judgment, and personal identity in exchange for the false comfort of belonging to whatever narrative that influential voice is selling. It becomes less about inspiration and more about submission. There is a false sense of peace in that blind obedience. Following someone else’s instructions can feel easier than wrestling with one’s own convictions, but that ease comes at a cost: the slow erosion of self. “Silver Tongues” acts as a rebellion against that surrender. It is a rejection of the polished voices that promise certainty while quietly demanding conformity. Beneath the groove and melody, the song is ultimately a warning not to confuse fame with truth or sacrifice individuality at the altar of public influence.
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Fun Facts/Stories
1. Our working titles are all courtesy of Alon, which means they are rarely normal and rarely make any logical sense to anyone but him. You can usually tell exactly where he pulled his inspiration from… and then where his brain took a sharp left turn. For example, we were recently inspired by The Divine Conspiracy’s song Chasing the Dragon, and instead of giving the demo some dark, majestic placeholder name, he lovingly titled it “Pursuing the Worm.” Same energy, significantly less threatening. It sounds less like a symphonic metal anthem and more like an unfortunate gardening problem.
2. One time, we drove out to Las Vegas for a show, and after surviving the performance and the questionable post-show exhaustion, Kourt and our former bassist Arron crashed at a friend’s house. Said friend owned two very important residents: a French bulldog puppy and one full-grown bulldog built like a snoring cement block, who slept downstairs in a crate. The Bassist took the pullout couch, while Kourt slept upstairs. Now, Kourt is unfortunately a morning person, so while the rest of humanity was unconscious, she got up at dawn to grab some water. The house was dead silent… until she heard this demonic snore. Naturally, her first thought was, “Dear God, the dude is louder than I remember.” She stood there in complete horror, trying to process how one bassist could produce sounds usually associated with a malfunctioning chainsaw. It was only after a few confused seconds that she realized the snoring was not, in fact, our bassist on the couch, though the resemblance was alarmingly believable, but the full-grown bulldog in the crate. To this day, we still maintain that there was a very concerning overlap in their sleep acoustics.
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L-R – Dylan Suierveld – Drums, Alon Mei-Tal – Guitars, Kourt Henson – Vocals, Liam Alexander – Bass
Photo Credit – Dream of Mirrors Photography
Levinia was born from the ashes of Los Angeles power metal outfit Aerius, founded in 2015 by former bandmates John Pinon and Dylan Suierveld. Seeking a fresh start and a more melodic, emotionally resonant sound, the duo launched a new project originally named Lavinium. After laying down the instrumental tracks for their demo EP, they began the search for a lead vocalist who could match their evolving vision. That search ended with the arrival of Kourt Henson, former frontwoman of FifthLaw and a solo artist known for her haunting vocal style, theatrical presence, and lyrical depth.
With Kourt onboard, the trio completed their debut demo EP, Alluring Fear, which dropped in January 2018 to enthusiastic underground acclaim. The band quickly moved forward, teaming up with LA producer Charles Kallaghan Massabo to craft their official debut EP. The transformation in their sound was so profound that they rebranded as Levinia, a name that better reflected their cinematic, genre-blending identity and elevated artistic direction. As their sound continued to evolve, Levinia welcomed Alon
Mei-tal as their full-time lead guitarist and songwriter, joining forces with Kourt to shape the band’s next chapter through a dynamic and emotionally charged creative partnership. Together, the band refined a hybrid metal sound that fuses symphonic grandeur, modern melodic hooks, and raw emotional storytelling.
Most recently, Levinia has begun working with acclaimed producer Brandon Friesen, who is producing their next four singles. This collaboration marks a defining new era for the band, elevating both the sonic depth and production scope of their music while preserving the emotional intensity that defines their identity. The upcoming releases promise a darker, more cinematic evolution of Levinia’s signature sound. Levinia has also recently welcomed Liam Alexander as their new bassist, adding even more depth and low-end power to their expanding musical landscape. The band is set to release four powerful singles, each one unfolding as a chapter in their evolving sonic narrative. With momentum building, a sharpened creative vision, and a renewed production force behind them, Levinia stands poised to make a lasting impact on the modern symphonic metal scene, and they are only just getting started.
Levinia:
Vocals – Kourt Henson
Guitars – Alon Mei-Tal
Bass – Liam Alexander
Drums- Dylan Suierveld
Discography:
2026 – Silver Tongues (Single)
2026 – The Thron (Single)
2018 – Liberation EP
2018 – Alluring Fear EP
SHARED STAGE WITH:
Delain
Edge of Paradise (x2)
Xandria (x2)
Wind Rose
Art Shock
Allegaon
Black Corwn Initiate
Omnium Gatherum
Liliac (x2)
Jacky Vincent
Ahtack
Harlequin
Disrupted Euphoria
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