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Edguy
Edguy is a German power metal band formed in 1992 in Fulda by students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch, and Dirk Sauer. Initially named after their math teacher, the band faced early rejections from record labels but persevered, releasing their unofficial debut album, Savage Poetry, in 1995. They gained wider recognition with their subsequent albums, including Kingdom of Madness (1997) and Vain Glory Opera (1998), featuring guest appearances from notable musicians. Over the years, Edguy has evolved their sound, with Sammet also launching the successful metal opera project Avantasia. The band has released multiple studio albums, including Age of the Joker (2011) and Space Police: Defenders of the Crown (2014), and has engaged in extensive touring. As of March 2020, Edguy is on hiatus while Sammet focuses on new Avantasia material.
Edguy was founded in 1992 by 14-year-old students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch, and Dirk Sauer. The name "Edguy" was an affectionate epithet for their math teacher at the time. In 1994, the band released two demos, Evil Minded and Children of Steel. These tapes were sent to many record labels, all of whom rejected the band, believing they would be unsuccessful in the music business.
Undeterred, they self-released their "unofficial" debut album, Savage Poetry, in 1995. Shortly thereafter, they signed with AFM Records, which offered to re-release Savage Poetry with more widespread distribution. The band, however, rejected this proposal in favor of recording a new album, Kingdom of Madness, which was released in 1997, although drummer Dominik Storch departed shortly after. In 1998, they released their second album, Vain Glory Opera, with friend Frank Lindenthal filling in on drums. This album helped expose Edguy to a broader audience, partly due to guest appearances from Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius) and Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian). The band was later joined by new drummer Felix Bohnke and bassist Tobias 'Eggi' Exxel, allowing Tobias Sammet to focus solely on vocals (he had previously played bass while also handling vocal duties).
In 1999, Theater of Salvation was released. That same year, frontman Tobias Sammet conceived the idea for the Avantasia project, a metal opera featuring well-known vocalists and musicians from the rock and metal scene. While Tobias focused on Avantasia, the band took the opportunity to re-record Savage Poetry to make it widely available to newer fans, as the original had become a much sought-after rarity.
Following the re-recording of Savage Poetry, the band's fifth album, Mandrake, was released in 2001. The album was accompanied by their first promo video for the track "All the Clowns" and the Painting on the Wall single. The Mandrake album also led to the band's first headlining tour. Three shows were recorded in Europe and served as the basis for Edguy's first live album, Burning Down the Opera – Live.
By this point, the band's contract with AFM had expired, leading them to sign with Nuclear Blast in late 2003.
Edguy's inaugural release with Nuclear Blast was the King of Fools EP in 2004, followed closely by the Hellfire Club album, which was released shortly thereafter. The track "Lavatory Love Machine" was also issued as a single. The band's prolific output continued into 2005 with the release of the Superheroes EP and accompanying DVD, the latter featuring live and studio footage of the band, as well as a making-of documentary for the title track's music video. This was succeeded by the full-length album Rocket Ride, which was released in January 2006.
In 2007, Sammet dedicated much of his time to relaunching the Avantasia project. Edguy returned to the studio in 2008 to record Tinnitus Sanctus, with a video being filmed for the track "Ministry of Saints" in Belgrade, Serbia. Following a contract renewal with Nuclear Blast in late 2008, the band released their first live DVD, Fucking with Fire – Live, in 2009. This DVD featured live performances captured in São Paulo, Brazil, during their Rocket Ride world tour in 2006. In 2010, the band supported Scorpions on the German dates of their farewell tour.
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Edguy is a German power metal band formed in 1992 in Fulda by students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch, and Dirk Sauer. Initially named after their math teacher, the band faced early rejections from record labels but persevered, releasing their unofficial debut album, Savage Poetry, in 1995. They gained wider recognition with their subsequent albums, including Kingdom of Madness (1997) and Vain Glory Opera (1998), featuring guest appearances from notable musicians. Over the years, Edguy has evolved their sound, with Sammet also launching the successful metal opera project Avantasia. The band has released multiple studio albums, including Age of the Joker (2011) and Space Police: Defenders of the Crown (2014), and has engaged in extensive touring. As of March 2020, Edguy is on hiatus while Sammet focuses on new Avantasia material.
Edguy was founded in 1992 by 14-year-old students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch, and Dirk Sauer. The name "Edguy" was an affectionate epithet for their math teacher at the time. In 1994, the band released two demos, Evil Minded and Children of Steel. These tapes were sent to many record labels, all of whom rejected the band, believing they would be unsuccessful in the music business.
Undeterred, they self-released their "unofficial" debut album, Savage Poetry, in 1995. Shortly thereafter, they signed with AFM Records, which offered to re-release Savage Poetry with more widespread distribution. The band, however, rejected this proposal in favor of recording a new album, Kingdom of Madness, which was released in 1997, although drummer Dominik Storch departed shortly after. In 1998, they released their second album, Vain Glory Opera, with friend Frank Lindenthal filling in on drums. This album helped expose Edguy to a broader audience, partly due to guest appearances from Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius) and Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian). The band was later joined by new drummer Felix Bohnke and bassist Tobias 'Eggi' Exxel, allowing Tobias Sammet to focus solely on vocals (he had previously played bass while also handling vocal duties).
In 1999, Theater of Salvation was released. That same year, frontman Tobias Sammet conceived the idea for the Avantasia project, a metal opera featuring well-known vocalists and musicians from the rock and metal scene. While Tobias focused on Avantasia, the band took the opportunity to re-record Savage Poetry to make it widely available to newer fans, as the original had become a much sought-after rarity.
Following the re-recording of Savage Poetry, the band's fifth album, Mandrake, was released in 2001. The album was accompanied by their first promo video for the track "All the Clowns" and the Painting on the Wall single. The Mandrake album also led to the band's first headlining tour. Three shows were recorded in Europe and served as the basis for Edguy's first live album, Burning Down the Opera – Live.
By this point, the band's contract with AFM had expired, leading them to sign with Nuclear Blast in late 2003.
Edguy's inaugural release with Nuclear Blast was the King of Fools EP in 2004, followed closely by the Hellfire Club album, which was released shortly thereafter. The track "Lavatory Love Machine" was also issued as a single. The band's prolific output continued into 2005 with the release of the Superheroes EP and accompanying DVD, the latter featuring live and studio footage of the band, as well as a making-of documentary for the title track's music video. This was succeeded by the full-length album Rocket Ride, which was released in January 2006.
In 2007, Sammet dedicated much of his time to relaunching the Avantasia project. Edguy returned to the studio in 2008 to record Tinnitus Sanctus, with a video being filmed for the track "Ministry of Saints" in Belgrade, Serbia. Following a contract renewal with Nuclear Blast in late 2008, the band released their first live DVD, Fucking with Fire – Live, in 2009. This DVD featured live performances captured in São Paulo, Brazil, during their Rocket Ride world tour in 2006. In 2010, the band supported Scorpions on the German dates of their farewell tour.