Edenbridge - The Bonding (2013)

 

Symphonic Power Metal from Austria
@ 320 Kbps
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Line Up:

Sabine Edelsbacher - Vocals (Missa Mercuria)

Arne "Lanvall" Stockhammer - Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Kacapi (Lanvall)

Dominik Sebastian - Lead & Rhythm Guitars (Thirdmoon, ex-Shadows' Grey, ex-Scargod, ex-In Slumber (live), ex-Olemus (live), ex-Astaroth (live), ex-Mortus, ex-Patunum (live), ex-Nana D. (live), ex-Out of Cage (live), ex-Swanpoem (live))

Wolfgang Rothbauer - Bass & Grunts on "Shadows Of My Memory" (Disbelief, Eisblut, GodHateCode, In Slumber, Olemus, Thirdmoon, Zombie Inc., ex-Distaste (live), ex-Festering Flesh)

Max Pointner - Drums (In Slumber, Legacy of Hate, ex-Olemus, ex-Estatic Fear, ex-Spearhead)

Guest Musiscians:

Erik Mårtensson - Vocals (W.E.T., Eclipse) on track 9

Robby Valentine - Backing Vocals & Choirs (Helloïse, Ayreon)

Klangvereinigung Orchestra of Vienna under the direction of Georg Luksch

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Austrian female-fronted symphonic metallers EDENBRIDGE released their long-awaited eighth full-length album entitled "The Bonding", in Germany on June 21st, in the rest of Europe on June 24th and in the U.S./Canada on July 2nd via SPV/Steamhammer.

"We had to come to terms with a number of personal setbacks, which is why the production of the album took longer than originally scheduled," explains guitarist and main songwriter Lanvall.

"The initial ideas were developed as early as 2010, immediately after the release of 'Solitaire', but due to our private trials and tribulations, it took us until autumn 2012 to conclude the recordings for our new album," Lanvall looks back at the taxing months marked by one ambitious goal: to complement the new album by a real orchestra in order to support the material's symphonic direction.

"Our style has always had an unmistakably symphonic quality," says Lanvall, "so the only question was: how do we finance a big orchestra?"

At this point, outside help arrived, in the form of support from fans and sponsors. Thanks to a major joint effort, the band succeeded in bringing to the studio the Klangvereinigung Orchestra of Vienna under the direction of Georg Luksch to cap the atmospheric and at the same time dynamic songs on "The Bonding". 

Says Lanvall: "When it was confirmed that the Klangvereinigung Orchestra would come to the studio, I concentrated on writing scores for our songs, so we were able to integrate these additional elements more concisely than ever before. Of course, it would be a mistake to drown our songs, which also feature guitar riffs, choirs and rhythmic details, in orchestra sounds. It was all about positioning the orchestra in a way that would create an additional dynamic level. I think we've succeeded in doing just that on 'The Bonding'."

Another outstanding feature is Sabine Edelsbacher's voice, whose warm, pleasantly melancholy timbre refines every EDENBRIDGE track. 

"I've worked very hard on my voice in recent years to intensify not only expression and power, but also clarity and nuances," she explains. "It's very important for me to devote myself totally to my music, to be able to immerse myself 100% in every song."

Which is probably one of the reasons why "The Bonding" has turned into the band's most haunting and ambitioned album so far, including truly impressive numbers such as "Mystic River", "Alight A New Tomorrow", "Shadows Of My Memory" and — more or less as the grand finale — the 15-minute title track, a memorable duet by Sabine Edelsbacher and Erik Martensson (W.E.T., ECLIPSE). 

Says Lanvall: "This song is the culmination of the album's general theme, which is about universal energy, about birth and growth, about memories and reflection." 

In line with this, EDENBRIDGE also presents two different sets of cover artwork for the digipak and jewel-case editions, both related but unique in terms of their design. In other words: orchestra, renowned guest vocalists and fascinating themes included, "The Bonding" is an exceptional release in every respect and a real must-hear!

A music video for the song "Alight A New Tomorrow" from EDENBRIDGE, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.  

A two-minute trailer for "The Bonding", can be seen below.

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Tracklist:

Disc 1

1. Mystic River
2. Alight A New Tomorrow
3. Star-Crossed Dreamer
4. The Invisible Force
5. Into A Sea Of Souls
6. Far Out Of Reach
7. Shadows Of My Memory
8. Death Is Not The End
9. The Bonding

Disc 2

1. Mystic River (Instrumental)
2. Alight A New Tomorrow (Instrumental)
3. Star-Crossed Dreamer (Instrumental)
4. The Invisible Force (Instrumental)
5. Into A Sea Of Souls (Instrumental)
6. Far Out Of Reach (Instrumental)
7. Shadows Of My Memory (Instrumental)
8. Death Is Not The End (Instrumental)
9. The Bonding (Instrumental)

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Release Dates:

Germany/Austria/Switzerland: June 21st, 2013
Europe: June 24th, 2013
USA/Canada: July 2nd, 2013

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