Liv Kristine
| Liv Kristine | |
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 Liv Kristine, with Leaves' Eyes, at Henkerfest in Stuttgart. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Liv Kristine Espenæs |
| Also known as | Liv Kristine |
| Born | February 14, 1976 |
| Origin | Stavanger, Norway |
| Genres | Gothic metal, symphonic metal, folk metal, Viking metal |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | Since 1994 |
| Labels | Napalm Records |
| Associated acts | Theatre of Tragedy, Leaves' Eyes, Cradle of Filth |
| Website | http://www.livkristine.com |
Liv Kristine Espenæs Krull (born February 14, 1976 in Stavanger, Norway), better known as Liv Kristine, is the former vocalist for the band Theatre of Tragedy and current vocalist for the band Leaves' Eyes.
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[edit] Career
Musical from an early age, Liv Kristine joined Theatre of Tragedy as a backup singer, but was soon sharing singing duties with Raymond István Rohonyi.[1] She was fired from Theatre of Tragedy, which she learned about through the band's website. Already living in Germany since 1996, she formed a new band, Leaves' Eyes, in 2003 with the five musicians from Atrocity, which includes her husband, singer Alexander Krull.[2] She has also released three solo albums, the most recent of which was released in August 2010 through Napalm Records. Liv has a soprano vocal range.[3] In 2005 Liv Kristine was nominated for a Grammy award.[4]
[edit] Private life
On July 3, 2003, Liv Kristine married Alexander Krull.[5] They have a son, Leon Alexander.[6]
Her younger sister, Carmen Elise Espenæs, is the vocalist of Midnattsol.[7] Liv Kristine and her husband Alexander are vegetarians.[8]
[edit] Discography
[edit] With Theatre of Tragedy
- Theatre of Tragedy - Demo (1994)
- Theatre of Tragedy (1995)
- Velvet Darkness They Fear (1996)
- A Rose for the Dead - EP (1997)
- Aégis (1998)
- Musique (2000)
- Closure: Live - Live (2001)
- Inperspective - Compilation EP (2001)
- Assembly (2002)
[edit] Singles
- "Der Tanz der Schatten" (1996)
- "Cassandra" (1998)
- "Image" (2000)
- "Machine" (2001)
- "Let You Down" (2002)
- "Envision" (2002)
[edit] With Leaves' Eyes
- Lovelorn (2004)
- Vinland Saga (2005)
- We Came with the Northern Winds - En Saga I Belgia (CD/DVD, 2009)
- Njord (2009)
- Meredead (2011)
[edit] Singles & EPs
- "Into Your Light" (2004)
- "Elegy" (2005)
- "Legend Land" (EP, 2006)
- "My Destiny" (2009)
- "At Heaven's End" (EP, 2010)
- "Melusine" (2011)
[edit] Solo work
[edit] Studio albums
- Deus Ex Machina (1998)
- Enter My Religion (2006)
- Skintight (2010)
[edit] EP's
- Shape (1999)
- Fake a Smile (2006)
[edit] Singles
- 3am (1998)
- Take Good Care (1998)
- 3am - Fanedition (1999)
- One Love (1999)
- Fake a Smile (2006)
- Over The Moon (2006)
- Trapped in Your Labyrinth (2006)
- Skintight (2010)
[edit] Guest vocal appearances
Liv has done guest vocal appearances for Atrocity, Cradle of Filth, Das Ich, Genius, Heavenwood, Hortus Animae, Immortal Rites, Umbra et Imago and WeltenBrand as well as the debut album Lucidity by Delain.
- Atrocity – Werk 80 (CD, 1997)
- Atrocity – Non Plus Ultra 1989-1999 (2CDs pack, 1999 - Massacre Records)
- Atrocity – Gemini (CD, 2000)
- Atrocity – Atlantis (CD, 2004)
- Heavenwood - Downcast / Swallow (1998)
- Atrocity & Silke Bischoff - Blue Moon (1998)
- WeltenBrand - The Devil Gets the Profiteer / Der Untergang von Trisona (1999)
- Das Ich - Des Satans neue Kleider - Atrocity Remix / Re-laborat (2000)
- Atrocity - More / Sampler Thank you – A Tribute to The Sisters of Mercy (2000)
- Genius - To be free / A Rock Opera Part II (2004)
- Immortal Rites - Mirror Reflections / Art of Devolution (2004)
- Hortus Animae – Summoning of the Muse / Sampler The Lotus Eaters – Dead Can Dance Tribute (2004)
- Cradle of Filth – Nymphetamine / Nymphetamine (2004)
- Umbra et Imago – Ein letztes Mal – Leaves' Eyes Remix / Motus Animi (2005)
- Delain - Lucidity - See me in shadow, Day for Ghosts (2006)
- Atrocity - Werk 80 II (CD, 2008)
- Doro Pesch - Celebrate (The Night of the Warlock) - Celebrate (Full Female Metal Version) (EP, 2008)
[edit] Videography
- A Hamlet For A Slothful Vassal with Theatre Of Tragedy
- Shout with Atrocity
- Image with Theatre Of Tragedy
- Machine with Theatre Of Tragedy
- Let You Down with Theatre Of Tragedy
- Nymphetamine with Cradle Of Filth
- Into Your Light with Leaves' Eyes
- Fake A Smile Solo Work
- Elegy with Leaves' Eyes
- Legend Land with Leaves' Eyes
- The Sun Always Shines On TV with Atrocity
- Fade To Grey with Atrocity
- My Destiny with Leaves' Eyes
- Skintight Solo Work
- To France with Leaves' Eyes
[edit] References
- ^ Bio of livkristine.de
- ^ Reesman, Bryan. "Atrocity: Twenty Years of Passion, Progression and Perseverance," Metal Maniacs, December 2006, p. 113
- ^ http://www.metal-experience.com/interviews/Interview%20Leaves%20Eyes%202009.htm Interview with Liv Kristine about 'Njord'- Metalexperience webzine, december 2009
- ^ http://www.kiwibox.com/magazine/article/38067/
- ^ [1]
- ^ Interview at Musictap.net
- ^ [2]
- ^ Leaves´Eyes bio at fouteeng.net
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