
Kōya
Japanese electronic music project Kōya performs live in Hillerød.
Kōya are a five-piece band from Aalborg, Denmark, fusing post-hardcore and sludge with atmospheric threads of black metal and shoegaze. Since their debut EP Fragments in 2024, they have played Copenhell, Summer Breeze in Germany and Roskilde Festival, building a reputation for physically intense live shows. Their debut album Pendula is out on 4 September 2026.
The debut album Pendula is released on September 4, 2026 - the band's first full-length release.
Kōya played at Roskilde Festival in July 2026 on the Eos stage and received critical praise for an energetic performance.
The first single from Pendula, 'The Storm Before The Calm', was released on May 22, 2026 with a music video.
Heavymetal.dk interviewed the band in February 2026 about their latest single ahead of the album announcement.
Kōya played at Copenhell 2025 and created circle pits on the Hades stage after a cancellation by another band.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.

Japanese electronic music project Kōya performs live in Hillerød.

KŌYA and PERSECUTOR deliver a Temple of Doom concert at Templet in Kongens Lyngby.

Japanese electronic music project Kōya performs at VoxHall.

Aalborg metal band Kōya blend post-hardcore, sludge, and atmospheric elements into an uncompromising live experience with high energy and physical intensity.

Japanese electronic music project Kōya performs at Platform K in Horsens.

Kōya performs a concert at Studenterhuset in Aalborg.

Japanese electronic music project Kōya performs at Godset in Kolding.

Mejerhell 2026 is a metal festival in Morud with bands including Bæst, Kellermench, Hatesphere, Vittra, Koya, Lifesick, Junkyard Drive, and Lightchapter.