| Edguy | |
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 Edguy performing at the Gods of Metal Festival in 2006.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Fulda, Germany |
| Genre(s) | Power metal |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Label(s) | AFM Records The End Records Nuclear Blast |
| Associated acts | Avantasia |
| Website | edguy.net |
| Members | |
| Tobias Sammet Felix Bohnke Tobias Exxel Jens Ludwig Dirk Sauer |
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| Former members | |
| Dominik Storch | |
Edguy is a power metal band from Fulda, Germany that was formed in 1992. Fulda (ˈfʊlda is a city in Hesse, Germany; it is located on the Fulda River and is the administrative seat of the Fulda district ( Kreis Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music AFM Records is a music label based in Schwalmstadt, Germany. They focus on the Heavy metal musical genre signing bands such as U The End Records came into existence in 1998 its sights set on offering discriminating listeners the best in eclectic avantgarde metal Nuclear blast may refer to Nuclear explosion Nuclear Blast, a record label For other uses see Avantasia (disambiguation. Avantasia is a Symphonic metal project created by Tobias Sammet, vocalist Tobias Sammet (born November 21 1977 in Fulda, Germany) is the Vocalist and primary Songwriter of the German Felix Bohnke, born September 2, 1974, is the current Drummer for the Power metal band Edguy. Tobias "Eggi" Exxel, born February 27, 1973, is the current bass player for the Power metal band Edguy. Jens Ludwig, born August 30, 1977, is the Lead guitarist and co-founderof the German Power metal band Edguy. Dirk Sauer, born September 1, 1977, is the Rhythm guitarist for the Power metal band Edguy. Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Fulda (ˈfʊlda is a city in Hesse, Germany; it is located on the Fulda River and is the administrative seat of the Fulda district ( Kreis Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
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Biography
Edguy was founded in 1992 by 14-year-old students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dirk Sauer, and Dominik Storch. Tobias Sammet (born November 21 1977 in Fulda, Germany) is the Vocalist and primary Songwriter of the German Jens Ludwig, born August 30, 1977, is the Lead guitarist and co-founderof the German Power metal band Edguy. Dirk Sauer, born September 1, 1977, is the Rhythm guitarist for the Power metal band Edguy. The name "Edguy" was an affectionate epithet for Mr. An epithet (from Greek ἐπίθετον - epitheton, neut of ἐπίθετος - epithetos, "attributed added" is a Edgar Zimmerer, their math teacher at the time. Until 1998, when Tobias Exxel joined the band, they had no bassist; Sammet played the bass lines on a keyboard.
After two demos the band received a contract with AFM Records in 1995. A demo version or demo of a song (shortened from the word "demonstration" is one recorded for reference rather than for release AFM Records is a music label based in Schwalmstadt, Germany. They focus on the Heavy metal musical genre signing bands such as U Their first two albums were not very successful, but with Vain Glory Opera in 1998 they achieved a breakthrough, thanks in part to production (and additional lead guitar work) by Timo Tolkki of Stratovarius, as well as guest vocals by Hansi Kürsch of Blind Guardian. Vain Glory Opera, released in 1998, is the third Album by German Power metal band Edguy. Timo Tolkki (born March 3 1966, in Nurmijärvi, Finland) is best known as the former Guitarist, Songwriter, and Stratovarius is a Finnish Power metal band that formed in 1983 Hans Jürgen Kürsch, better known as Hansi Kürsch (born August 10, 1966 in Lank-Latum Germany) is the lead vocalist of Power metal Blind Guardian is a German heavy metal band which is often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in Power metal and Speed metal After another two albums they received a contract with the German label Nuclear Blast in 2004. Nuclear blast may refer to Nuclear explosion Nuclear Blast, a record label
In 2001, Tobias Sammet released the first album of his side project Avantasia, a wide-scope metal opera including the participation of many well-known heavy metal musicians and vocalists. For other uses see Avantasia (disambiguation. Avantasia is a Symphonic metal project created by Tobias Sammet, vocalist Rock operas, Concept albums Song cycles and Oratorios all differ from a conventional rock album which usually includes songs that are unrelated to each [1]
Since signing with Nuclear Blast, Edguy has released two full-length albums, the latest being 2006's Rocket Ride. Rocket Ride is the seventh full-length album by German Power metal band Edguy, released on January 20, 2006.
Style
Edguy's lyrics are often metaphorical, alluding to metaphysical or social themes: conformity ("The Headless Game", "Mysteria", "King of Fools"), dictation by the church ("The Kingdom", "Theater of Salvation"), and dangers of modern civilization ("Navigator", "The Devil and the Savant"). To express such themes, Edguy sometimes use esoteric and hermetic expressions. Hermeticism is a set of philosophical and religious beliefs based primarily upon the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, who is put forth as a Yet some of their songs are light-hearted or comedic ("Das Reh", "Save Us Now", "Lavatory Love Machine", "Life and Times of a Bonus Track", "Trinidad"). Edguy does not claim to represent any ideology; Tobias Sammet claimed "[the band is] not political and we are not religious; at least there is no key message in our songs telling you what to think in terms of anything". Edguy also employs lengthy and epic sections in almost every album. Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within
Hellfire Club revealed Edguy's interest in experimenting within music by integrating an orchestra into the production. Hellfire Club, released April 6, 2004, is an Album by German Power metal band Edguy. An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well The album featured a variation on Edguy's style, with a less grandiose, more traditional heavy metal approach being embraced. The band's latest album, Rocket Ride, features even less symphonic and power metal elements, and is arguably more oriented towards hard rock. Rocket Ride is the seventh full-length album by German Power metal band Edguy, released on January 20, 2006. Symphonic metal or opera metal is a term used to describe Heavy metal music that has symphonic elements that is elements that sound similar to a Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Hard rock (also referred to as heavy rock) is a variation of Rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and Psychedelic rock
Line-up
Current members
- Tobias Sammet – vocals (1992-present)
- Jens Ludwig – lead guitar (1992-present)
- Dirk Sauer – rhythm guitar (1992-present)
- Tobias Exxel – bass guitar (1998-present)
- Felix Bohnke – drums (1998-present)[2]
Former members
- Dominik Storch – drums (1992-97)[2]
Guest performers
- Frank Lindenthal – drums (session musician) on Vain Glory Opera
- Andy Allendorfer – backing vocals on Vain Glory Opera
- Ralf Zdiarstek – backing vocals on Vain Glory Opera
- Hansi Kürsch – vocals on Vain Glory Opera
- Timo Tolkki – guitar on Vain Glory Opera
- Frank Tischer - piano on The Savage Poetry
- Markus Schmitt - backing vocals on The Savage Poetry
- Mille Petrozza - vocals on Hellfire Club
- Michael Kiske - vocals on Superheroes[2]
Discography
Demos
- Evil Minded (1994)
- Children of Steel (1994)
Studio albums
- Savage Poetry (1995)
- Kingdom of Madness (1997)
- Vain Glory Opera (1998)
- Theater of Salvation (1999)
- The Savage Poetry (2000) (re-recorded Savage Poetry)
- Mandrake (2001)
- Hellfire Club (2004)
- Rocket Ride (2006)
Live albums
- Burning Down the Opera (2003)
Singles
- "La Marche Des Gendarmes" (Enhanced Cardsleeve, 2001)
- "Painting on the Wall" (2001)
- "Lavatory Love Machine" (2004)
EPs
- King of Fools (2004)
- Superheroes (2005)
Compilation albums
- Hall of Flames (2004)
Videos
- "All the Clowns" (2001)
- "King of Fools" (2004)
- "Lavatory Love Machine" (2004)
- "Superheroes" (2005)
DVDs
- "Superheroes DVD" (2005)[3]
References
External links
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