Edguy
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
Felix Bohnke Tobias Exxel Jens Ludwig Tobias Sammet Dirk Sauer
Former members
Dominik Storch

Edguy is a power metal band from Fulda, Germany. , Fulda (IPA: ) is a city in Hessen, Germany; it is located on the Fulda River and is the administrative seat of the Fulda district (Kreis). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Power metal is a style of heavy metal music typically with the aim of evoking an epic feel, combining characteristics of traditional metal with thrash metal or speed metal, often within symphonic context. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... AFM Records is a music label based in Schwalmstadt, Germany. ... The End Records is an independent metal and rock record label based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ... For nuclear detonations, see nuclear explosion. ... Avantasia (The Metal Opera) is a symphonic metal project created by Tobias Sammet, vocalist and frontman of the power metal group Edguy. ... Felix Bohnke, born September 2, 1977 in Germany is the current drummer for the Power Metal band Edguy. ... Tobias Eggi Exxel, born February 27, 1973 in Germany, is the current bass player for the Power Metal band Edguy. ... Jens Ludwig, born August 30, 1977 is the lead guitarist and co-founder of the German Power Metal band Edguy. ... Tobias Sammet, born November 21, 1977 in Fulda, Germany is the vocalist and primary songwriter of the German Power Metal band Edguy, as well as the creator of the metal opera Avantasia and a member of the metal project Final Chapter. ... 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 typically with the aim of evoking an epic feel, combining characteristics of traditional metal with thrash metal or speed metal, often within symphonic context. ... , Fulda (IPA: ) is a city in Hessen, Germany; it is located on the Fulda River and is the administrative seat of the Fulda district (Kreis). ...

Biography

Edguy was founded in 1992 by 14-year-old students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dirk Sauer, and Dominik Storch. The name "Edguy" was an affectionate epithet for Mr. 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. Tobias Sammet, born November 21, 1977 in Fulda, Germany is the vocalist and primary songwriter of the German Power Metal band Edguy, as well as the creator of the metal opera Avantasia and a member of the metal project Final Chapter. ... Jens Ludwig, born August 30, 1977 is the lead guitarist and co-founder of the German Power Metal band Edguy. ... Dirk Sauer, born September 1, 1977, is the rhythm guitarist for the Power Metal band Edguy. ... Look up epithet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

After two demos the band received a contract with AFM Records in 1995. 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. After another two albums they received a contract with the German label Nuclear Blast in 2004. For other uses, see demo. ... AFM Records is a music label based in Schwalmstadt, Germany. ... Vain Glory Opera, released in 1998 (see 1998 in music), is the third album by the power metal band Edguy. ... Timo Tolkki (born March 3, 1966, in Klaukkala, Finland) is the guitarist, songwriter and producer of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius. ... Stratovarius is a Finnish power metal band, formed in 1984, still active today. ... Hansi Kürsch Hansi Kürsch (born August 10, 1966 in Lank-Latum, Germany) is the lead vocalist of metal band Blind Guardian. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... For nuclear detonations, see nuclear explosion. ...

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.^[1] Avantasia (The Metal Opera) is a symphonic metal project created by Tobias Sammet, vocalist and frontman of the power metal group Edguy. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ...

Since signing with Nuclear Blast, Edguy has released two full-length albums, the latest being 2006's Rocket Ride. Rocket ride is the upcoming full-length Edguy album set to be released sometime in Q1 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. 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. The name Catholic Church can mean a visible organization that refers to itself as Catholic, or the invisible Christian Church, viz. ... Look up Esotericism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about the magical and religious movement stemming from the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Hellfire Club revealed Edguy's interest in experimenting within music by integrating an orchestra into the production. 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. Hellfire Club, released April 6, 2004 (see 2004 in music), is the sixth album by German power metal band Edguy. ... For the song titled Orchestra, see The Servant (band). ... Heavy metal redirects here. ... Rocket ride is the upcoming full-length Edguy album set to be released sometime in Q1 2006. ... Symphonic metal is a term used to describe heavy metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that sound similar to a classical symphony. ... Power metal is a style of heavy metal music typically with the aim of evoking an epic feel, combining characteristics of traditional metal with thrash metal or speed metal, often within symphonic context. ... Hard Rock redirects here. ...

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]

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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]

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Discography

Demos

• Evil Minded (1994)
• Children of Steel (1994)

Evil Minded, recorded in 1994 (see 1994 in music), is the first demo released by the power metal band Edguy prior to signing onto a record label. ... Children of Steel, recorded in 1994 (see 1994 in music), is the second demo released by the power metal band Edguy prior to signing onto a record label. ...

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)

Savage Poetry, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music), is the first album by the power metal band Edguy. ... Kingdom of Madness, released in 1997 (see 1997 in music), is the second album by the power metal band Edguy. ... Vain Glory Opera, released in 1998 (see 1998 in music), is the third album by the power metal band Edguy. ... Theater of Salvation, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music), is the fourth album by the power metal band Edguy. ... The Savage Poetry, released in 2000, is a re-recording of the album Savage Poetry by the power metal band Edguy. ... Mandrake, released in 2001 (see 2001 in music), is the fifth album by German power metal band Edguy. ... Hellfire Club, released April 6, 2004 (see 2004 in music), is the sixth album by German power metal band Edguy. ... Rocket ride is the upcoming full-length Edguy album set to be released sometime in Q1 2006. ...

Live albums

• Burning Down the Opera (2003)

Burning Down the Opera, released August 26th, 2003 (see 2003 in music), is a live album by the power metal band Edguy. ...

Singles

• "La Marche Des Gendarmes" (Enhanced Cardsleeve, 2001)
• "Painting on the Wall" (2001)
• "Lavatory Love Machine" (2004)

This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Painting on The Wall is a Extended Play (EP) made by the Power Metal band Edguy. ... Lavatory Love Machine is a Single made by the Power Metal band Edguy. ...

EPs

• King of Fools (2004)
• Superheroes (2005)

For the Delirious? album, see King of Fools (album). ... Superheroes is an EP released on CD in 2005 by German metal band Edguy. ...

Compilation albums

• Hall of Flames (2004)

Hall of Flames is the first compilation album released by power metal band Edguy in 2004. ...

Videos

• "All the Clowns" (2001)
• "King of Fools" (2004)
• "Lavatory Love Machine" (2004)
• "Superheroes" (2005)

DVDs

• "Superheroes DVD" (2005)^[3]

References

1. ^ Biography at Metal Storm
2. ^ ^{a b c} Metal Storm
3. ^ Discography at AllMusic

External links

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