Year : 2017
Style : Symphonic Power Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Austria
Audio : 320 kbps + scans + Video
Size : 158 mb
Bio:
In 1998
... Edenbridge was founded as a studio-project by guitarist / keyboarder Lanvall, bassist Kurt Bednarsky and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher. By the entry of drummer Roland Navratil the line-up was completed for the production of their debutalbum Sunrise In Eden.
In 1999
... the recording of Sunrise In Eden took place in the Seagull Music Studio of sound magician Gandalf. In the same year Edenbridge signed a worldwide deal with the German label Massacre Records.
In 2000
... the CD was mixed in the House of Audio studios (Vandenplas, Pink Cream 69, D. C. Cooper, Axxis) by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69). The impressive artwork of the CD was created by Markus Meyer, who also painted the last two Nightwish covers. The album was released on the 25th of September. In February Georg Edelmann joined the band as a second guitar player. In November/December Edenbridge supported their label mates Axxis and Pink Cream 69 on European tour.
In 2001
... Georg Edelmann left the band due to other job persepectives in January and was replaced by Andreas Eibler. Sunrise in Eden was released in all important markets of the world (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, South America, North America).
In July began the recordings for the second CD Arcana in the House of Audio studios in Germany. In August "Arcana" was mixed by Dennis Ward. Arcana was released on the 19th of November in Europe.
In 2002
In May Edenbridge were touring Europe for 3 weeks together with Metalium (Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden). Right after the band flied over to Korea for a show on the "International Busan Rock Festival" in front of 20.000 fans and a co-headliner show together with Sinergy in Seoul. Kurt Bednarsky left the band right after the tour. Andreas Oberhauser was replacing him for 2 shows in Summer. A tour through Brazil was cancelled in the last moment caused by a heavy economic crises. In November the 3rd album "Aphelion" was recorded in the House of Audio Studios together with Dennis Ward.
In 2003
Edenbridge is on European triple headliner tour together with Trail of Tears and Sirenia (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain). One show takes place at the Summer Breeze Festival in front of thousands of fans. Mike koren is supporting the band on bass.
In 2004
Edenbridge play in Russia for the first time with big success. The live album “A Livetime in Eden” with a bonus DVD is released in August. The 4th studio album “Shine” is recorded in Lanvall..s Farpoint Station studio and again in the House of Audio studio together with Dennis Ward. The band..s UK debut is happening in September with 1 show at the legendary Bloodstock festival in Derby. “Shine” is released in October followed by the single of the title track. Edenbridge is splitting with guitar player Andreas Eibler.
In 2005
Edenbridge are supporting Angra on their European tour together with Manticora. The band played concerts in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, France and Belgium. Martin Mayr is playinng 2nd guitar live. In October the band is starting to record their 5th studio album "The Grand Design" at "Farpoint Station Studio".
In 2006
"The Grand Design" is mixed at "Thin Ice Studio"/England by Karl Groom (Threshold). In April the single "For your eyes only" is released (cover version of the James Bond title song). In May "The Grand Design" sees the light of day. Robert Schoenleitner replaces Martin mayr and takes over 2nd guitar live. Edenbridge sign a new world wide record deal with Napalm Records after their previous record deal with Massacre Records has expired. In November Edenbridge are touring England. At the end of 2006/beginning of 2007 Edenbridge are touring Asia for the 2nd time having concerts in Taiwan and China.
In 2007
In March Edenbridge split with drummer Roland Navratil. He was replaced by Max Pointner. In Autumn the band starts the production of their 6th album called "MyEarthDream", the heaviest and most symphonic album so far. For the first time Edenbridge are working with an orchestra, the "Czech Film Orchestra". Dominik Sebastian is announced as the new live guitar player.
In 2008
"MyEarthDream" is again mixed by Karl Groom at Thin Ices Studios and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios. The release date is set for April 25. From March till May Edenbridge are touring with Rage all over Europe.
Album:
"The Great Momentum" is a co-production by Anthony Clarkson and drummer Johannes Jungreithmeier. The album will be released worldwide on Feburary 17, 2017 by Steamhammer/SPV as 2CD digipak, 180g gatefold colored double vinyl, download, stream and as a boxset, limited to 500 copies including 2CD digipakk, double vinyl, signed autograph card, mousepad, A1 poster, button, sticker and patch!Hello Metal-Temple. EDENBRIDGE have been around for a while now, delivering a slew of album since their debut in 1998. this February they are releasing their 9th studio album “The Great Momentum”, and they are looking more solid than ever.Taking their place in the Symphonic Power Metal sub-genre among the likes of NIGHTWISH and EPICA (although they have no reason to be envious of the 2) EDENBRIDGE delivers a great performance in this album and they do try their best to stand out, and Sabine’s vocal work is in great part responsible for this.The album opens on “Shiantara”, which is a great introduction to the atmosphere of EDENBRIDGE and features massive guitar solos along with a great drum track that throw you right into the thick of things before leading to “The Die Is Not Cast”, which is similar, but with a faster pace and some amazing keyboard solos.The album is effectively divided into two types of songs; “The Moment Is Now”, “The Visitor” and “Return To Grace” are speedier, and more aggressive but yet gentle and symphonic; while “Until The End of Time”, “Only A Whiff Of Life” and “The Greatest Gift Of All” are more acoustic, mellow and emotional. Both work well with the selection of instruments and the vocal track of Sabine is exactly what you need on every song.Talking about “The Greatest Gift Of All”, that song is an impressive 12-minute piece that can be compared to some of the greatest song by NIGHTWISH during the Tarja years. The song writing in this piece is stunning.Whilst the album is very well rounded, the only things that bothered me is that it feels like it’s been done before. It doesn’t really stand out even though they tried their best. It is still worth picking up, but don’t expect to be blasted away with some new kind of Symphonic Metal. It is however, a very strong statement that EDENBRIDGE is still here.
Line Up:
Sabine Edelsbacher Vocals (1998-present) - See also: Missa Mercuria
Lanvall - Guitars, Keyboards (1998-present) - See also: Lanvall
Dominik Sebastian Guitars (2009-present) - See also: Thirdmoon, ex-Shadows' Grey, ex-Scargod, ex-In Slumber (live), ex-Olemus (live), ex-Astaroth (live), ex-Mortus, ex-Patunum (live), ex-Nana D. (live), ex-Out of Cage (live), ex-Swanpoem (live)
Johannes Jungreithmeier - Drums (2016-present) - See also: Bereavement, Thirdmoon, Woodtemple, ex-Festering Flesh, ex-In Slumber, ex-Cremation
Tracklist:
01. Shiantara
02. The Die Is Not Cast
03. The Moment Is Now
04. Until The End Of Time
05. The Visitor
06. Return To Grace
07. Only A Whiff Of Life
08. A Turnaround In Art
09. The Gratest Gift Of All
+ Video "The Moment Is Now" (Official Video)
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