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Midnattsol Origin Germany / Norway Genres Symphonic metal
Folk metal
Gothic metalYears active Since 2002 Labels Napalm Records Associated acts Leaves' Eyes Members Carmen Elise Espenæs
Daniel Droste
Daniel Fischer
Birgit Öllbrunner
Chris Merzinsky
Alex KautzPast members Christian Hector
Fabian PospiechMidnattsol is a Symphonic metal band from Germany and Norway, The band was formed in 2002 by singer Carmen Elise Espenæs and guitarist Christian Hector.
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History
In 2002, singer Carmen Elise Espenæs and guitarist Christian Hector founded the German-Norwegian Symphonic metal band Midnattsol; their intention was to start working on this project once they found like-minded persons to join their band. The new members were then identified in Chris Murzinsky (former drummer for Penetralia), Daniel Fischer (keyboard player), and later on Daniel Droste (guitarist) and Birgit Öllbrunner (bassist).
Their sound is essentially Symphonic metal, with some folk influences in the melodies. Although their sound can be classified as symphonic metal, the band prefers to call their style 'Nordic folk metal' because of the folk elements in their music and occasional Norwegian lyrics.[1] Their lyrics are largely based on Norwegian folk tales. Their first full-length album, Where Twilight Dwells, was released in 2005; their new album, Nordlys, was released on March 28, 2008.[2]
Midnattsol means "midnight sun" in Norwegian.
Guitarists Daniel Droste and Christian Hector recently joined forces with Stephan Adolph to form Ahab, a German funeral doom band.[3]
Chris Merzinsky and Birgit Öllbrunner are also playing in the band R:I:P.
Carmen Elise Espenæs is the younger sister of Liv Kristine Espenæs Krull, former vocalist of Theatre of Tragedy and current vocalist for Leaves' Eyes.[4]
On July 10, 2009, Midnattsol announced guitarist Fabian Pospiech had left the band to concentrate on his family.[5]
The band won the 'Best Hope' Award at the Metal Female Voices Fest 2009 due to the majority of votes by the fans.
In spring 2010 they announced their return to the studio to record Midnattsol's third album from May to about July 2010. They've been keeping their fans up to date via studio reports on YouTube posted on their official Twitter[6] In November 2010, they announced the title of the new album, "The Metamorphosis Melody". In December 2010 they announced that "The Metamorphosis Melody" would be released on the 22nd of April 2011. They also announced the departure of guitarist Daniel Droste.
Members
Current line-up
- Carmen Elise Espenæs – vocals (since 2002)
- Birgit Öllbrunner – bass (since 2002)
- Chris Merzinsky – drums (since 2002)
- Daniel Fischer – keyboard (since 2002)
- Alex Kautz – guitar (since 2009)
Former members
- Christian Hector – guitar (2002–2008)
- Fabian Pospiech – guitar (2008–2009)
- Daniel Droste – guitar (2002–2010)
Discography
Demos
- Midnattsol (demo, 2003)
Studio albums
- Where Twilight Dwells (2005)
- Nordlys (2008)
- The Metamorphosis Melody (2011)
References
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- ^ "Midnattsol parts ways with guitarist, seeks replacement". Blabbermouth.net. July 10, 2009. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123380. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
- ^ http://twitter.com/Midnattsol_Band
External links
Categories:- Musical groups established in 2002
- Folk metal musical groups
- Norwegian gothic metal musical groups
- Norwegian symphonic metal musical groups
- Musical sextets
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