Elis (band)
Elis | |
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| Origin | Milan, Liechtenstein |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
Elis is a gothic-doom band from Liechtenstein.
Biography
Elis began their musical career under the name Erben Der Schöpfung in 2000. In 2001, they released their first single "Elis" as well as their debut album Twilight. The band has appeared live at the Wave Gotik Festival in Leipzig, among others, has held on to favorable positioning on the DAC-Charts, and has remained well represented in the scene's press. Germany's Orkus Magazine, for example, featured Erben Der Schöpfung as their top newcomer act of the month. This choice was later more than confirmed by the publications readership, who extended the honor by choosing the band as their Newcomer of 2001.
Following their split with Oliver Falk, Sabine Dünser and co. re-emerged in 2003 under the new alias Elis. Produced at Mastersound Studio by Alexander Krull (Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes), God's Silence, Devil's Temptation was simultaneously released on Napalm Records with the re-release of Erben Der Schöpfung's 2001 debut, Twilight.
Soon after the release of God's Silence, Devil's Temptation, Elis focused their energy on writing new material for their second offering. Between their song writing and recording duties, they found time to tour in a headlining capacity with label mates Eisheilig and The Vision Bleak. The tour took them to Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium.
In March 2004 they returned to the studio, under the guidance of band manager and producer Alexander Krull once more, to record the twelve new tracks featured on their second album. Released in October 2004, Dark Clouds In A Perfect Sky, showed a maturation of the band's sound. A video clip for the album's opener, "Der Letzte Tag," was included with the release as well.
The Dark Clouds tour took place in April 2005. Elis played in Germany, Austria and Belgium, and were supported by Visions of Atlantis and Lyriel. The band offered a preview of the new material during festival performances at the Wave Gotik Treffen and Mera Luna Festival. Further opportunities for the fans to experience the new album live were planned for October, as the band embarked on an European Tour with Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes, and Battlelore. This tour ended with a performance at the Metal Female Voices Fest 3. This concert wasn't just the last of this little tour, it also was the last concert with guitarist Jürgen 'BigJ' Broger, who he left the band amicably soon after.
The third release from Elis, a concept album titled Griefshire was planned for release in late 2006 or early 2007. The band wanted to complete a tour with Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity, but unfortunately on July 8, 2006 Sabine died of a cerebral hemorrhage. An announcement on the band's official website has stated that the album Griefshire will be released in Sabine's memory. A further announcement in September stated that the band will continue with a new singer, who has yet to be announced.
Lineup
- Pete Streit (guitar)
- Chris Gruber (guitar)
- Tom Saxer (bass)
- Max Naescher (drums)
Former members
- Sabine Dünser (vocals)
- Franky Koller (drums)
- René Marxer (drums)
- Jürgen Broger (guitar)
Discography
As Erben der Schöpfung
- Twilight (2001)
As Elis
- God's Silence, Devil's Temptation (2003)
- Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky (2004)
- Griefshire (release TBC)