Lumus is a dark symphonic metal band from Portland, Oregon. Their songs recall otherworldly visions out of myth and literature: a mermaid's tears, a fallen angel's pride, and vengeful gods of Olympus. Their music weaves haunting melodies of voice and violin together with infectious rhythms and a guitar that growls like a hungry black beast. Jon Lumus founded the band in late 2009 out of need to create darker, heavier music that still challenged his classical training and background. Read more on Last.fm