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Edenbridge - Аll The Best (Japan Edition) (2014)











Year : 2014
Style : Symphonic Power Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Austria
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 110 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:

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Line Up:

Lanvall Guitars, Keyboards (1998-present) - See also: Lanvall
Sabine Edelsbacher Vocals (1998-present) - See also: Missa Mercuria
Max Pointner Drums (2007-present) - See also: In Slumber, Legacy of Hate, ex-Olemus, ex-Estatic Fear, ex-Spearhead
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)
Wolfgang Rothbauer Bass (2013-present) - See also: Disbelief, Eisblut, GodHateCode, In Slumber, Olemus, Thirdmoon, Zombie Inc., ex-Distaste (live), ex-Festering Flesh

Tracklist:

01. Cheyenne Spirit
02. What You Leave Behind
03. Starlight Reverie
04. The Undiscovered Land
05. The Whisperring Gallery
06. Farpoint Anywhere
07. Midnight At Noon
08. Red Ball In Blue Sky
09. Move Along Home
10. Shine
11. October Sky
12. Higher




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Edenbridge - The Great Momentum (2017)













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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Edenbridge - The Great Momentum (2CD) (Limited Edition Digipak) (2017)













Year : 2017
Style : Symphonic Power Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Austria
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 278 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:

CD1:

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

CD2:

01. Shiantara (instrumental)
02. The Die Is Not Cast (instrumental)
03. The Moment Is Now (instrumental)
04. Until The End Of Time (instrumental)
05. The Visitor (instrumental)
06. Return To Grace (instrumental)
07. Only A Whiff Of Life (instrumental)
08. A Turnaround In Art (instrumental)
09. The Greatest Gift Of All (instrumental)

+ Video "The Moment Is Now" (Official Video)




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Edenbridge - Dynamind (2CD) (Digipak Edition) (2019)













Year : 2019
Style : Symphonic Power Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Austria
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 211 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:

Any band wanting to leave their mark in our fast-lived world needs first and foremost two things: compositional substance and consistency. After all, there are plenty of one hit wonders in this industry, those overnight sensations with their artificial fast food-like products that frequently don't even have the shelf-life of fresh fruit and veg. Edenbridge on the other hand, has already proved their great musical potential, nine studio albums since their debut in 2000, in addition to a number of live recordings, DVDs and compilations speaking for themselves. Having said that, it's surprising that the Austrian band surrounding vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher has once again succeeded in raising the bar for symphonic melodic metal even further with their latest album "Dynamind". Composer and multi-instrumentalist Lanvall has produced another offering that's ambitioned in every respect and will without a doubt go down in the band's history as their toughest release to date.

Line Up:

Sabine Edelsbacher - Vocals (1998-present) - See also: Missa Mercuria, Voiciano, ex-Cascade
Lanvall - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Bouzouki, Bağlama, Mandolin, Pipa, Percussion, Hammered dulcimer (1998-present) - See also: ex-Salvator, Lanvall, Voiciano
Dominik Sebastian - Guitars (2009-present) - See also: A Ghost Named Alice, Serious Black, Shadows' Grey, Thirdmoon, 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)
Stefan Gimpl - Bass (2017-present) - See also: Crystallion
Johannes Jungreithmeier - Drums (2016-present) - See also: Bereavement, Thirdmoon, Woodtemple, ex-Festering Flesh, ex-Cremation, ex-In Slumber

Tracklist:

CD1:

01. The Memory Hunter 05:02
02. Live and Let Go 04:28
03. Where the Oceans Collide 04:07
04. On the Other Side 04:48
05. All Our Yesterdays 04:56
06. The Edge of Your World 05:50
07. Tauerngold 05:34
08. What Dreams May Come 05:58
09. The Last of His Kind 12:11
10. Dynamind 02:12

CD2:

01. The Memory Hunter 05:02 instrumental
02. Live and Let Go 04:28 instrumental
03. Where the Oceans Collide 04:07 instrumental
04. On the Other Side 04:48 instrumental
05. All Our Yesterdays 04:56 instrumental
06. The Edge of Your World 05:50 instrumental
07. Tauerngold 05:34 instrumental
08. What Dreams May Come 05:58 instrumental
09. The Last of His Kind 12:11 instrumental
10. Dynamind 02:12 instrumental




Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/

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Edenbridge - The Chronicles Of Eden Part 2 (2CD) (Digipak Edition) (2021)













Year : 2021
Style : Symphonic Power Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Austria
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 258 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:

To celebrate the bands 20 year anniversary The Chronicles Of Eden Part 2 is another fan suggested compilation from Austrian Symphonic band Edenbridge.Part 2 spans their career from My EarthDream up to their latest offering Dynamind. There’s even 3 previously unreleased new recordings of classic tracks Dynamind, Paramount and a beautiful acoustic version of Higher.Seeing as this compilation album had the tracks included voted for by fans, there’s not a duff track on it.I’m a noob to Edenbridge (I’d only heard Dynamind up until this point when The Chronicles Of Eden Part 2 this arrived on my desk). I’ve got to be honest and tell you that I really like this band.The Chronicles Of Eden Part 2 is a great place to start listening to and experience Edenbridge.. I’ve just ordered the new set of remasters from their website on the back of listening to this album, it is that compelling.If you’re a fan and a completist you’ll purchase this for the 3 unreleased tracks. If you’re like me and only heard either an album or just a track of theirs and thought about purchasing an album, buy this. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Line Up:

Sabine Edelsbacher - Vocals (ex-Missa Mercuria, Voiciano, ex-Cascade)
Dominik Sebastian - Guitars (A Ghost Named Alice, Serious Black, 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))
Lanvall - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Bouzouki, Ba?lama, Mandolin, Pipa, Percussion, Hammered dulcimer (ex-Salvator, Lanvall, Voiciano)
Steven Hall - Bass (Crystallion)
Johannes Jungreithmeier - Drums (Bereavement, Thirdmoon, Woodtemple, ex-Festering Flesh, ex-Cremation, ex-In Slumber)

Tracklist:

CD1:

01. Higher
02. On The Other Side
03. Shiantara
04. Alight A New Tomorrow
05. Until The End Of Time
06. Shadowplay
07. The Greatest Gift Of All
08. Dynamind (Easter 2020 Version)*
09. Brothers On Diamir
10. Paramount (Acoustic Version 2020)*
11. Tauerngold
12. The Bonding

CD2:

01. Live And Let Go
02. Mystic River
03. Myearthdream Suite (For Guitar and Orchestra)
04. The Moment Is Now
05. Skyline's End
06. The Memory Hunter
07. Remember Me
08. Inward Passage
09. Paramount
10. Higher (Acoustic Version 2020)*
11. Into A Sea Of Souls
12. Bon Voyage Vagabon
13. Eternity
14. Myearthdream

* Previously unreleased




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Edenbridge - Shangri-La (2CD) (2022)











Year : 2022
Style : Symphonic Power Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Austria
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 271 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:

Austrian Symphonic Metal band Edenbridge return with their eleventh studio album ‘Shangri-La‘. If you are a longtime fan of the band, please forgive my ignorance. I am not a close follower of symphonic metal and I have never heard of the band before. I dig bands like Nightwish, Within Temptation, and regard the latest Visions of Atlantis album ‘Pirates’ as one of this year’s great albums. I was hoping for something along those lines with this album. What I got is an album that has tropes that I love about symphonic metal along with parts that do not work for me.I will start with the positives first. The best tracks are the ones that are short and get to the point. Third single ‘The Call of Eden’ has everything that makes symphonic metal unique and powerful. Soaring vocals, fantastic melody, and a chorus that sticks with you long after the song is over. ‘Hall of Shame’ is another winner. One of the faster tracks on the album, it hits you hard from its opening notes and does not let up. Best track goes to ‘Somewhere Else But Here’. The interplay between singer Sabine Edelsbacher and guitarist Arne “Lanvall” Stockhammer works very well. The melody notes are heavy in the verses but lighten up while Sabine is singing, with the focus kept on her until she stops singing, allowing the guitar to come roaring back. Her ethereal singing in the chorus is moving and beautiful, while also remaining powerful. It’s everything I love about the genre.The album unfortunately takes some missteps that could have been avoided had the band decided not to overindulge in their symphonic tendencies. The over eight-minute opening track ‘At First Light’ is a great way to open the album, with a soaring, powerful chorus. Ms. Edelsbacher has the vocal chops to pull off what can be very difficult material, and she does it with ease. The first four minutes are everything I would want to hear when I listen to symphonic metal. The problem arises at around the four-and-a-half-minute mark, the song completely changes direction with a different melody. This is not something uncommon, but what usually happens is the band returns to the original melody to close out the song. That does not happen here. It’s as if two songs were welded together and neither melody complements each other. It does not help that the second melody is not nearly as exciting as what came before. That return to the original melody is critical, without it the song loses its way and lessens the impact, as is the case here.As much as I would like to, I just cannot enjoy any song that runs over sixteen minutes long, which is the case with closing track ‘The Bonding (Part 2)’. Yes, there are parts that are exciting that get the blood pumping, and it’s great to hear Eclipse and W.E.T. singer Erik Martensson guest on the track, but the overindulgence of including multiple melodies is something that always confounded me. It would be so much better to separate the songs into individual tracks and still get the story that you would want to tell across to the audience.Finally, there are some songs that just meander and do not ebb and flow the way a solid song should. Acoustic ballad ‘Savage Land’ does not build to anything. Sabine sounds great and there are times when the song sounds like it’s about to reach a crescendo, with a huge harmony coming in, but then the song ends abruptly. ‘Arcadia (The Great Escape)’ does build up to a huge sounding chorus and has great atmosphere but it’s let down by a chorus that is all choral gang vocals and not much else.If you love everything symphonic metal then I would imagine this album is a blind purchase, especially if you are familiar with the history of the band and know what you are getting. For people like me who follow certain bands and prefer power and melody over grandiose and pomp, then I would suggest checking out the album online first and cherry-picking songs. There are certainly some winners here. I was just hoping for dig more than half of an album.

Line Up:

Sabine Edelsbacher - Vocals (ex-Missa Mercuria, Voiciano, ex-Cascade)
Lanvall - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Bouzouki, Ba?lama, Mandolin, Pipa, Percussion, Hammered dulcimer (ex-Salvator, Lanvall, Voiciano)
Dominik Sebastian - Guitars (A Ghost Named Alice, Serious Black, 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 (Bereavement, Thirdmoon, Woodtemple, ex-Festering Flesh, ex-Cremation, ex-In Slumber)
Steven Hall - Bass (Crystallion)

Tracklist:

01. At First Light (08:03)
02. The Call of Eden (03:49)
03. Hall of Shame (04:59)
04. Savage Land (04:32)
05. Somewhere Else But Here (04:26)
06. Freedom Is a Roof Made of Stars (05:51)
07. Arcadia (The Great Escape) (05:11)
08. The Road to Shangri-La (04:56)
09. The Bonding (Part 2) - I. Overture (01:45)
10. The Bonding (Part 2) - II: Alpha and Omega (04:09)
11. The Bonding (Part 2) - III. The Eleventh Hour (03:05)
12. The Bonding (Part 2) - IV. Round and Round (04:27)
13. The Bonding (Part 2) - V. The Timeless Now - Finale (02:40)
14. At First Light (Instrumental) (08:03)
15. The Call of Eden (Instrumental) (03:49)
16. Hall of Shame (Instrumental) (04:59)
17. Savage Land (Instrumental) (04:32)
18. Somewhere Else But Here (Instrumental) (04:26)
19. Freedom Is a Roof Made of Stars (Instrumental) (05:51)
20. Arcadia (The Great Escape) (Instrumental) (05:11)
21. The Road to Shangri-La (Instrumental) (04:56)
22. The Bonding (Part 2) - I. Overture (Instrumental) (01:45)
23. The Bonding (Part 2) - II: Alpha and Omega (Instrumental) (04:09)
24. The Bonding (Part 2) - III. The Eleventh Hour (Instrumental) (03:04)
25. The Bonding (Part 2) - IV. Round and Round (Instrumental) (04:27)
26. The Bonding (Part 2) - V. The Timeless Now - Finale (Instrumental) (02:40)




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Edenbridge - Shangri-La (2CD) (Limited Edition Digipak) (2022)













Year : 2022
Style : Symphonic Power Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Austria
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 273 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:

Austrian Symphonic Metal band Edenbridge return with their eleventh studio album ‘Shangri-La‘. If you are a longtime fan of the band, please forgive my ignorance. I am not a close follower of symphonic metal and I have never heard of the band before. I dig bands like Nightwish, Within Temptation, and regard the latest Visions of Atlantis album ‘Pirates’ as one of this year’s great albums. I was hoping for something along those lines with this album. What I got is an album that has tropes that I love about symphonic metal along with parts that do not work for me.I will start with the positives first. The best tracks are the ones that are short and get to the point. Third single ‘The Call of Eden’ has everything that makes symphonic metal unique and powerful. Soaring vocals, fantastic melody, and a chorus that sticks with you long after the song is over. ‘Hall of Shame’ is another winner. One of the faster tracks on the album, it hits you hard from its opening notes and does not let up. Best track goes to ‘Somewhere Else But Here’. The interplay between singer Sabine Edelsbacher and guitarist Arne “Lanvall” Stockhammer works very well. The melody notes are heavy in the verses but lighten up while Sabine is singing, with the focus kept on her until she stops singing, allowing the guitar to come roaring back. Her ethereal singing in the chorus is moving and beautiful, while also remaining powerful. It’s everything I love about the genre.The album unfortunately takes some missteps that could have been avoided had the band decided not to overindulge in their symphonic tendencies. The over eight-minute opening track ‘At First Light’ is a great way to open the album, with a soaring, powerful chorus. Ms. Edelsbacher has the vocal chops to pull off what can be very difficult material, and she does it with ease. The first four minutes are everything I would want to hear when I listen to symphonic metal. The problem arises at around the four-and-a-half-minute mark, the song completely changes direction with a different melody. This is not something uncommon, but what usually happens is the band returns to the original melody to close out the song. That does not happen here. It’s as if two songs were welded together and neither melody complements each other. It does not help that the second melody is not nearly as exciting as what came before. That return to the original melody is critical, without it the song loses its way and lessens the impact, as is the case here.As much as I would like to, I just cannot enjoy any song that runs over sixteen minutes long, which is the case with closing track ‘The Bonding (Part 2)’. Yes, there are parts that are exciting that get the blood pumping, and it’s great to hear Eclipse and W.E.T. singer Erik Martensson guest on the track, but the overindulgence of including multiple melodies is something that always confounded me. It would be so much better to separate the songs into individual tracks and still get the story that you would want to tell across to the audience.Finally, there are some songs that just meander and do not ebb and flow the way a solid song should. Acoustic ballad ‘Savage Land’ does not build to anything. Sabine sounds great and there are times when the song sounds like it’s about to reach a crescendo, with a huge harmony coming in, but then the song ends abruptly. ‘Arcadia (The Great Escape)’ does build up to a huge sounding chorus and has great atmosphere but it’s let down by a chorus that is all choral gang vocals and not much else.If you love everything symphonic metal then I would imagine this album is a blind purchase, especially if you are familiar with the history of the band and know what you are getting. For people like me who follow certain bands and prefer power and melody over grandiose and pomp, then I would suggest checking out the album online first and cherry-picking songs. There are certainly some winners here. I was just hoping for dig more than half of an album.

Line Up:

Sabine Edelsbacher - Vocals (ex-Missa Mercuria, Voiciano, ex-Cascade)
Lanvall - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Bouzouki, Ba?lama, Mandolin, Pipa, Percussion, Hammered dulcimer (ex-Salvator, Lanvall, Voiciano)
Dominik Sebastian - Guitars (A Ghost Named Alice, Serious Black, 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))
Steven Hall - Bass (Crystallion)
Johannes Jungreithmeier - Drums (Bereavement, Thirdmoon, Woodtemple, ex-Festering Flesh, ex-Cremation, ex-In Slumber)

Tracklist:

CD1:

01. At First Light 08:03
02. The Call of Eden 03:49
03. Hall of Shame 04:59
04. Savage Land 04:32
05. Somewhere Else But Here 04:26
06. Freedom Is a Roof Made of Stars 05:51
07. Arcadia (The Great Escape) 05:11
08. The Road to Shangri-La 04:56
09. The Bonding (Part 2) [The Bonding Overture; Alpha and Omega; The Eleventh Hour; Round and Round; The Timeless Now - Finale] 16:08

CD2: (Instrumental)

01. At First Light 08:03 instrumental
02. The Call of Eden 03:49 instrumental
03. Hall of Shame 04:59 instrumental
04. Savage Land 04:32 instrumental
05. Somewhere Else But Here 04:26 instrumental
06. Freedom Is a Roof Made of Stars 05:51 instrumental
07. Arcadia (The Great Escape) 05:11 instrumental
08. The Road to Shangri-La 04:56 instrumental
09. The Bonding (Part 2) [The Bonding Overture; Alpha and Omega; The Eleventh Hour; Round and Round; The Timeless Now - Finale] 16:08 instrumental




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Edenbridge - Set The Dark On Fire (2026)











Year : 2026
Style : Symphonic Power Metal , Female Vocals
Country : Austria
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 141 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:

With their 12th studio album, "Set The Dark On Fire," and their return to the Steamhammer/SPV label, Edenbridge explores new soundscapes without abandoning their tried-and-tested trademarks. This is primarily due to a significantly heavier basic sound, which harmonizes perfectly with the lyrical and visual direction of the Austrian quintet around singer Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall. The songs are characterized by harmonic and structural diversity. Powerful riffs and expansive guitar solos meet opulent, symphonic orchestral arrangements and unusual string instruments rarely used in metal, such as the dulcimer, swarmandal, monochord, and electric sitar. Sabine Edelsbacher's warm, distinctive timbre lends the compositions a high level of recognition.

Line Up:

Sabine Edelsbacher - Vocals (ex-Missa Mercuria, Voiciano, ex-Cascade)
Lanvall - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Bouzouki, Ba?lama, Mandolin, Pipa, Percussion, Hammered dulcimer (ex-Salvator, Lanvall, Voiciano)
Sven Sevens - Guitars (2023-present)
Steven Hall - Bass (Crystallion)
Johannes Gral - Drums

Tracklist:

01. The Ghostship Diaries
02. Cosmic Embrace
03. Where The Wild Things Are
04. Tears Of The Prophets
05. Our Place Among The Stars
06. Set The Dark On Fire
07. Bonded By The Light
08. Divine Dawn Reveal
09. Lighthouse
10. Spark Of The Everflame - Let Time Begin
11. Spark Of The Everflame - The Winding Road To Evermore
12. Spark Of The Everflame - Per Aspera Ad Astra
13. Spark Of The Everflame - Where It Ends, Is Where It Starts




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