Founded in 2007 in Antalya by Utku Arslan under the name Langona, the band embraced a renewed vision and lineup in 2011, adopting the name Angona to mark a new chapter in their musical journey.

The name Angona refers to a harmless, snake-like lizard native to the Black Sea region, also known as Langona in various local dialects. According to traditional belief, harming these creatures brings a curse, reflecting a deep cultural respect for nature and the ecosystem. The band chose this name to symbolize a philosophy of non-violence and the sanctity of nature, imbuing their music with a character that embodies both elegance and strength.

Although the band was formed in 2007 the debuted the world of metal with their EP The Harmony of Differences in 2011, and have been in the metal scene with their phenomenal musicianship.

As they dropped their latest EP late October 2025 and in January 2026 with a new single “The Wreck” which have been storming the Internet and with the Ashborn tour on the road I had the pleasure to have this chat with the band. Check out the Interview below.

Merhaba! Greetings from Metalheads Forever Magazine, How are you doing today?

Hello. I’m really good today. Because we’ve had the chance to meet again. So we’re doing great, we’re energetic, and we’re excited.

Last month you released your new single “The Wreck” can you tell me about this song, the work behind it and the making?

This song is like a continuation of Ashborn. We’re trying to bring the story we told with Ashborn into the present day. In short, The Wreck shows exactly what conditions we came here under. Sometimes those closest to you don’t support you or ignore you, and people you see as strangers are actually closer to you. We’ve experienced this many times, and that’s what this song is based on. There are references to those who had a negative impact on our band’s past, and our lyrics, like our sound, are aggressive and harsh towards them.

You are currently on your Ashborn Tour with Turkish dates are completed and you will be heading to Bosina on 25^th of this month following a few dates in Serbia, can you tell me about your touring experience in Turkey and your plans for the dates in Bosnia & Serbia, how excited are you to be playing there?

First of all, thank you very much for following us. It’s really nice that you know almost all the details. Yes, the Turkey leg is complete. It was a wonderful experience for us. Even though there were tiring parts, at the end of the day we continue to move forward quite happily. On the 25th, our first stop will be Sarajevo. We will be performing in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and our Serbian adventure begins on February 27th. We will be performing in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Then, on February 28th, we will have concerts in Kruševac, and on March 1st in Zrenjanin. You can’t imagine how excited I am. This will be our first time performing abroad, and the people there have been very helpful to us so far. Their sincerity is very nice for us. That’s why we can’t wait to meet them and have fun together.

Last year October you released your 6^th EP Ashborn, a 5 tracked Progressive Metal and as always with the Middle Eastern Influences, would you like to tell me about the making of the EP?

Actually, Ashborn represents a rebirth for us. For years, we tried to create a style we called Symphonic Alaturka Metal. But now we’ve decided to chart a different course. We started moving forward on this path with Ashborn. It’s a project that will always be important to us. Ashborn is our first work in Progressive Groove Metal. Of course, as you mentioned, since we are Middle Easterners, it’s only natural that you feel this sentiment in our riffs. It’s in our DNA. But much harder, much more aggressive, and more fun scenes await us than before.

Ashborn
Mold Stench
No White Light
Shatter the Chains
Drown In Your Own Blood
Echoes of Rage

Check Out The Complete Album Below

Does Ashborn has a concept, if so can you tell me about it?

Ashborn is, of course, a concept album, and this album reflects the period from the band’s formation in 2007 to 2025. What does this period encompass? The dreams that formed, the difficult days we experienced, the moments when reality hit us hard, the times we were alone and unsupported, our rebellion, and things like that. It’s time to rise up, and Ashborn is the harbinger of this. We wanted to convey this message with Ashborn, and he began by telling the whole story from start to finish.

With The New Single “The Wreck” out are there plans to come up with another EP or a full length album this year?

Actually, we released a Turkish song that we didn’t promote much during our Balkan tour preparations. It’s called “AV.” It’s still pretty fresh. And this song is like a continuation of The Wreck. It expresses our rebellion more deeply against the people we thought were our friends who left us alone and didn’t help us. We can say there are more details. And I can give you some news. We physically released the Ashborn Tour Edition album, which we produced for the Ashborn Tour and includes the 6 songs from Ashborn and our later singles, The Wreck and Av. It’s a very limited edition. We want to take it with us to the Balkan countries and share it with our beloved friends.

Beyond this project, we plan to release a 10-track album later this year after our Balkan tour. We’ve actually started working on it. We’ll probably take some time off when we get back and then start recording.

Post Ashborn Tour, will there be more touring plans for the year?

There is a high possibility of a very small tour in Georgia this year. We may perform in two or three cities. This country seems very likely.

Your debut EP came out in 2011 and with more than a decade of music, how do you feel about this journey of music?

I think about many memories, sorrows, and excitements regarding our musical journey, to be honest. Let me explain. Our band had very special ideas and dreams about the music we made, but problems such as breakups and not being able to find enough band members because we lived in a small town severely disrupted the band’s future. In fact, I regret to say (because we don’t talk about it much) that we also lost one of our band members, unfortunately. We released a small album in his memory. Yes, there were plenty of problems in the band’s past, but when we think about the excitement of that period and the ideas we tried to create, we will always have good memories.

Rising from the amazing region of Antalya, Turkey, how do you feel about making Progressive Death music over the years?

Actually, I can say that the period when we played progressive death and death thrash metal wasn’t very long. We were that kind of band between 2007 and 2011. After 2011, we tried to create Symphonic Alaturka Metal. However, in our live performances, we still played examples of Death, Groove, or Metalcore.

Would you like to share some of the highlights for the band?

I think the most prominent feature of the group is that they do everything themselves. We know that all groups struggle and that all groups try to produce something despite the impossibilities, because we are in this business. Unfortunately, we don’t make money from this work, nor do we have the chance to spend much money. However, the group members do all the recording, mixing and mastering, digital art, and video clips themselves. We even made a website. All the work of the group is done by the group members. This is our standout feature. But I think what lies beneath it is our stubbornness, rebelliousness, and defiance. We can probably reinforce the point by adding these as sub-points.

Any message for the fans?

Our message to our fans and followers is this: Keep supporting us and keep following us. Because that’s what fuels us. Our group is ready and waiting to ignite. You can follow us on our Instagram and Facebook accounts, as well as our website. Dear friend Keith, we also thank you for giving us the chance to express ourselves. Greetings to everyone. Angona sends its regards, friends.