STORYTIME — A Tribute to the Queens of Symphonic Metal
Some music is beautifully heard. Symphonic metal is deeply felt.
A World of Power, Beauty & Wonder — Deeply Felt
STORYTIME - A Tribute to the Queens of Symphonic Metal celebrates the legendary women of melodic symphonic metal. Featuring the music of Nightwish, Within Temptation, Delain, and Evanescence, STORYTIME combines soaring vocals, powerful rock, orchestral grandeur, and unforgettable storytelling into an immersive live concert experience. Founded by Sharon Lia, a die-hard fan of the genre and an award-winning musician featured on a GRAMMY®-nominated album, STORYTIME invites audiences into a world of power, beauty, and wonder.
Soaring Vocals
The voice that carries worlds
Orchestral Grandeur
Symphonic power, live on stage
Unforgettable Storytelling
Every song, a journey
The Queens of Symphonic Metal Experience
Nightwish • Within Temptation • Delain • Evanescence • Epica • Visions of Atlantis • Xandria • Beyond the Black • Amaranthe • The Dark Element • Edenbridge • Amberian Dawn
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Sharon Lia is a vocalist and musician known for her emotional depth, dynamic range, and soaring vocal power. A featured artist on a GRAMMY®-nominated album, she brings technical mastery, emotional intensity, and commanding theatrical presence to every performance. As the voice of STORYTIME, Sharon joins her Sharon Lia Band members, including Rick Jannotti, Matt Dunn, and Julia Tambourino in leading audiences through the cinematic world of symphonic metal — from the breathtaking grandeur of Nightwish to the haunting beauty of Within Temptation and beyond.
Presented by Sharon Lia and the Sharon Lia Band
For theaters, casinos, festivals, performing arts centers, and concert venues
Doug Moore
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