Edenbridge

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



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".

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.

2007

In March Edenbridge split with drummer Roland Navratil. He was replace by Sebastian Lanser. 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".

Voices of Destiny

At the beginning of the year 2004 Christopher Gutjahr (guitar) and Jens Hartwig (bass) from Tamm (a small town near Stuttgart / Germany) decide to finally make their dream come true and start a rock band.

They manage to convince their schoolmates Lukas Palme (keyboards), Erik Seitz (drums) and Patricia Riegraf (vocals) to support their project and join the group.

By autumn 2005 the young band have given several public performances on different occasions. One of them is Kelter Rocks at Tamm, initiated and organized by Christopher. This local rock concert, presenting / featuring young newcomer bands of the Ludwigsburg / Stuttgart region has become an annual event ever since. In October 2005 the singer Patricia leaves the band. But after a two-month-search they take on Maike Holzmann as their new voice. In the following two years the group does numerous live performances, and thus has the chance to gather lots of experience on stage and develop into a well-working team. Eventually Lukas steps in as a counterpart of Maike contrasting her clear soprano by his grim shouts in the background. Driving drum beats, guitar and keyboard sounds that vary from harsh rhythms to melodic lines are enhanced by orchestral elements. – It is this mixture that makes up the sound of Voices of Destiny, and describes their successful route. The band record their first demo-CD in a professional studio in 2007.

In the following year they start working on their EP Dare to Reach. In autumn 2008 they take part in the Youngsterball Contest and proudly receive the jury-award at the finals, on 21 Dec 2008, at LKA Langhorn, Stuttgart.

In summer 2009 Massacre Records take on the band and offer a worldwide CD contract. The recordings for their first album From the Ashes begin immediately afterwards. Its release is dated to 26 Feb 2010. A great start-up for a young group who artistically combine Epic Metal á la Edenbridge with Goth in the style of Epica and Within Temptation, adding traditional riffing and well-placed Death Growls.

Give a little bit

Great cover and a great band. Had a friend who used to hang out with them ,he said they were honest and nice folks.

The games people play ...

Two great singers.

Tom and Engelbert are living legend and the two best singers ever.

Only Elvis Presley and Roy Obrison are missing.
they are great with Billy Preston.

I always knew he was one of the best musicians but that he could sing with so much soul....Respect !!!!

Preston was one of the best Hammond/keyboard/Piano players ...