The Crying Room by The Yagas With Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga has firmly established herself as a queen of horror, thanks to her iconic roles in The Conjuring series, the chilling Bates Motel series that explores Norman Bates’ origins, and other horror hits like Orphan. Her performances have made her a fan favorite and a staple in the genre. But there’s a side to Farmiga that might surprise even her most devoted fans: she’s a passionate metalhead. Not only does she love heavy metal, but she’s also taken on the role of lead vocalist for a band called The Yagas. Recently, the group released their debut single, “The Crying Room,” showcasing Farmiga’s unexpected talents as a metal frontwoman and adding another impressive dimension to her creative portfolio.

The band’s name, The Yagas, draws its mystique from Baba Yaga, the iconic witch of Slavic folklore, infusing their identity with a sense of ancient, dark allure. Since the release of their debut music video for “The Crying Room,” The Yagas have rapidly captured attention in the metal scene. This hard-hitting, evocative track not only showcases their unique sound but also promises an ambitious, genre-blending path that will continue into 2025.

Led by Vera Farmiga as the frontwoman, The Yagas bring together a lineup of remarkable musicians: Deadsy’s Renn Hawkey on keyboards, Jason Bowman on drums, Mark Visconti on guitar, and Mike Davis on bass. Each member’s seasoned expertise contributes to the band’s distinctive style, creating a buzz that has left fans eager for more. With their first full-length album set for release next year, “The Crying Room” serves as just the beginning of The Yagas’ journey, and anticipation is high for what they’ll deliver next in the music world.

A full album, titled Midnight Minuet will be released in 2025.

1. The Crying Room
2. I Am
3. Life of A Widow
4. Anhedonia
5. Pendulum
6. Charade
7. Bridle
8. Pullover
9. She’s Walking Down
10. Midnight Minuet

“‘The Crying Room’ is about release and relief,” Vera Farmiga says in a statement released about the song. “It’s about crying your heart clean. It’s a song that was filmed during and in the aftermath of an eclipse, and it’s about the eclipse of our soul. Eclipses have potent effects on our psychology. They evoke awe and wonder. They are energetic portals that trigger epiphanies and outpouring of emotion. They help us shift. Humans are capable of getting stuck in our shadows from time to time. It’s in this balancing of the dualities of shadow and light, one literally eclipsing the other, that we have an opportunity to look deep into our hearts and what is going on internally and bring that into the light. No matter how dark it is.”