Line-up:
Guitars: Pete Streit
Bass: Tom Saxer
Guitars: Christian Gruber
Drums: Max Nscher
Vocals: Sabine Dnser (†), Sandra Schleret
Gods Silence, Devils Temptaion (2003)
Dark Clouds In A Perfect Sky (2004)
Griefshire (2006)
The Liechtenstein formation ELIS featuring front lady Sabine Duenser began their
musical career under the name ERBEN DER SCHPFUNG. In 2001 they released their
first single Elis as well as their debut album Twilight, thrilling the hearts of
Gothic Metal fans worldwide. The music found on the aforementioned releases
oscillates from clear vocal lines to the sharp attacks of guitars and the
driving beats of the rhythm section. A mlange of classical and electronic
elements compliment the Gothic Metal concoction, adding a distinctive feature to
the already memorable compositions. 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 SCHPFUNG as their top newcomer
act of the month. This choice was later more than confirmed by thepublication’s
readership, who extended the honor by choosing the band as their NEWCOMER of
2001. Following their split with Oliver Falk, Sabine Duenser and co. re-emerged
in 2003 under the new alias ELIS, yet still quite capable of an impressive
showing, as their debut proved. Skillfully produced at Mastersound Studio by
Alexander Krull (Atrocity), God's Silence, Devil's Temptation, boasts of a heavy
yet clear production. The album was simultaneously released on NAPALM RECORDS
with the re-release of ERBEN DER SCHPFUNG’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 songwriting and
recording duties, they found time to tour in a headlining capacity with
labelmates Eisheilig and The Vision Bleak. The tour took them to Germany,
Switzerland, and Belgium. In March they returned to the studio, under the
guidance of band manager and producer Alexander Krull (Atrocity, Leaves’ Eyes),
to record the twelve new tracks featured on their second release Dark Clouds in
a Perfect Sky. ELIS’ October 04 release is a collection of exceptional bombastic
songs that find a perfect balance between heavy riffs, varied arrangements,
multi-faceted vocals, and heavily exploited guitar work. Dark Clouds in a
Perfect Sky perfectly documents the band’s musical development and growth, and
emerged as an energy-laden, sophistacated work. A videoclip for the album’s
opener “Der Letzte Tag” followed the release. Despite changes in the line-up
following the release of Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky, ELIS focused on writing
new tracks for their third album, to be produced once again by Alexander Krull.
During the recordings, thetragic death of frontlady Sabine Dnser, shortly after
the completion of her vocal tracks, interrupted production. Only because Sabine
had always referred to Griefshire as her “baby” did the band decide to complete
it in her honor. The compact and mature Gothic Metal album that is never
monotonous, nor pretended, hit the streets on 24 November 2006 and received an
overwhelming response. The remaining band members opted not to allow the
untimely death of their vocalist to destroy all for which they had worked, and
after much consideration and soul searching, decided to continue with ELIS. In
early 2007, they began to search for a fitting replacement, finding it many
months later in
Sandra Schleret (Siegfried, guest vocals on Samael).
The
Austrian’s immense vocal range, her unique style, and her clear, yet powerful
voice tipped the scales in her favor. Show Me The Way should have been released
prior to Griefshire, but Sabine’s sudden death forced the change of plans. A new
version of the MCD reemerges in late 2007 as both legacy and new beginning for
ELIS. On the one hand, it honorably closes the Griefshire chapter by offering
Sabine Dnser's final, unrealeased works. On the other hand, it supplies fans
with a new version of the sweeping Gothic Metal classic "Show Me the Way",
courtesy of new vocalist, Sandra Schleret. Notwithstanding destiny's fatal blow,
ELIS delivers a worthy memorial for their deceased vocalist, while taking a
first step to continue the band with dignity.
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The Liechtenstein formation ELIS featuring front lady Sabine Duenser began their
musical career under the name ERBEN DER SCHPFUNG. In 2001 they released their
first single Elis as well as their debut album Twilight, thrilling the hearts of
Gothic Metal fans worldwide. The music found on the aforementioned releases
oscillates from clear vocal lines to the sharp attacks of guitars and the
driving beats of the rhythm section. A mlange of classical and electronic
elements compliment the Gothic Metal concoction, adding a distinctive feature to
the already memorable compositions. 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 SCHPFUNG as their top newcomer
act of the month. This choice was later more than confirmed by thepublication’s
readership, who extended the honor by choosing the band as their NEWCOMER of
2001. Following their split with Oliver Falk, Sabine Duenser and co. re-emerged
in 2003 under the new alias ELIS, yet still quite capable of an impressive
showing, as their debut proved. Skillfully produced at Mastersound Studio by
Alexander Krull (Atrocity), God's Silence, Devil's Temptation, boasts of a heavy
yet clear production. The album was simultaneously released on NAPALM RECORDS
with the re-release of ERBEN DER SCHPFUNG’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 songwriting and
recording duties, they found time to tour in a headlining capacity with
labelmates Eisheilig and The Vision Bleak. The tour took them to Germany,
Switzerland, and Belgium. In March they returned to the studio, under the
guidance of band manager and producer Alexander Krull (Atrocity, Leaves’ Eyes),
to record the twelve new tracks featured on their second release Dark Clouds in
a Perfect Sky. ELIS’ October 04 release is a collection of exceptional bombastic
songs that find a perfect balance between heavy riffs, varied arrangements,
multi-faceted vocals, and heavily exploited guitar work. Dark Clouds in a
Perfect Sky perfectly documents the band’s musical development and growth, and
emerged as an energy-laden, sophistacated work. A videoclip for the album’s
opener “Der Letzte Tag” followed the release. Despite changes in the line-up
following the release of Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky, ELIS focused on writing
new tracks for their third album, to be produced once again by Alexander Krull.
During the recordings, thetragic death of frontlady Sabine Dnser, shortly after
the completion of her vocal tracks, interrupted production. Only because Sabine
had always referred to Griefshire as her “baby” did the band decide to complete
it in her honor. The compact and mature Gothic Metal album that is never
monotonous, nor pretended, hit the streets on 24 November 2006 and received an
overwhelming response. The remaining band members opted not to allow the
untimely death of their vocalist to destroy all for which they had worked, and
after much consideration and soul searching, decided to continue with ELIS. In
early 2007, they began to search for a fitting replacement, finding it many
months later in 
