Saille

Saille is a Belgian Symphonic black metal band, formed in 2009 by Dries Gaerdelen.
The word 'Saille' is derived from the old Irish alphabet Ogham and means willow.
Saille consistently incorporates real classical instruments (e.g. cello, violin, cornet, trumpet, euphonium) into their compositions, as well as strong influences from black metal. Their songs include both black screams and death growls, with every now and then even clean vocals.
Saille has released two studio albums so far. A third album is in the making, the release is set for November 2014
It started as a one person, one-time project by Dries Gaerdelen (keyboards). During the recordings of the debut album in 2009, the idea of a real live-band grew on him. A complete band was formed in the summer of 2010. The collaboration with Jonathan Vanderwal (guitar/vocals) was a logical result of their longstanding cooperation in previous activities. Shortly after Gert Monden (drums) was added to the line-up. They met Reinier Schenk (guitar) during the recording sessions in the studio and he also became a member of the band. With the addition of Didier Vancampo (bass) and Yves Callaert (guitar), a complete live-band was formed.