Elis
Formed: 2001
From:
Liechtenstein,
Germany
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Elis News
Below is our complete Elis news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Headline News
Elis Announces New Singer
Liechtenstein-based gothic metal group ELIS - whose lead singer, Sabine Dünser , who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on July 7, 2006 during rehearsal and passed away the following day in hospital - has issued the following update:
"Now the time has come to disclose the secret about our new singer! Sandra Schleret will do the vocals for ELIS in the future! Sandra comes from Innsbruck (Austria) and stood behind the microphone for various bands, among others for DREAMS OF SANITY and SIEGFRIED. She did also guest appearances for SAMAEL. She impressed us with her voice and her personality and we guess that she fits perfect to ELIS!
"We want to thank all of the candidates once again dearly and we wish all of you the best of luck on your further path!"
ELIS's latest album, "Griefshire", was released in Europe on November 24 via Napalm Records. The recordings for the CD were completed prior to the death of Dünser , who came up with the original concept for the album.
Dünser was born June 27, 1977 and joined ELIS, then still known as ERBEN DER SCHOPFUNG, in 2001.
The follow-up to 2004's "Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky", "Griefshire" was completed at Mastersound Studios in Stuttgart with producer Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES).
Elis Completes "Griefshire" After Sabine's Death
The band writes: "The new ELIS album 'Griefshire' is finished. The tragic death of frontlady Sabine Dünser in the middle of the album production was a great shock for everybody. The decision of the band to finish the album and to dignify the last musical work of Sabine illuminates the concept album in a very special way."
Producer Alex Krull: "There were very emotional moments when the album was finished. Certainly the result of the album is the biggest musical achievement of the band ELIS and I'm 100% sure that Sabine would have been very pleased and proud of "Griefshire". It was the right decision to continue and to fullfill the work in the way Sabine would have wanted it. After the death of such a good friend it was not easy to go on. During the final mix and listening through her vocaltracks it always came into my mind: this record will be finished without her further input. It was very important for me to do the best possible job just the way Sabine would have liked it. We worked together since the beginning of her career as a rocksinger, so I know very well what her musicals needs were. Although these tragic circumstances I hope that all fans and friends will enjoy the new ELIS album and Sabine's vision of a conceptalbum made like a kind of Rockmusical. It would have been Sabine's biggest wish. I wish ELIS, who want to continue as a band, to find a dignified successor very soon."
ELIS - Griefshire
01. Tales From Heaven Or Hell
02. Die Stadt
03. Show Me The Way
04. Brothers
05. Seit Dem Anbeginn Der Zeit
06. Remember The Promise
07. Phoenix From The Ashes
08. How Long (different version on digipak)
09. Innocent Hearts
10. Forgotten Love
11. The Burning
12. A New Decade
13. Heaven And Hell (digipak bonustrack)
The CD will be available as Jewel-Case and as limited Digipak. Release date will be the 24. November for Europe and the 16. January for the US.
The original concept for 'Griefshire', written by Sabine, is avaiable as pdf-file here.
Headline News
Elis Frontwoman Dies From Cerebral Hemorrhage
Liechtenstein-based gothic metal band ELIS has posted the following message on its official web site, www.elis.li:
"Deeply confused and sad, we have to inform you, that Sabine [Dünser, vocals] [view photo] isn't among us anymore!
"[During] the band's rehearsal on Friday [July 7], Sabine suffered a cerebral hemorrhage [from] which she died a day later at the hospital!
"[Out of respect for Sabine's] family and friends, we have decided to take the homepage from the net.
"We need time now to decide if and how we approach further and we will not answer any mails at the moment."
Dünser was born June 27, 1977 and joined ELIS, then still known as ERBEN DER SCHOPFUNG, in 2001. ELIS recently completed work on the follow-up to 2004's "Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky" at Mastersound Studios in Stuttgart with producer Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES). A video for "Der Letzte Tag", taken from the last CD, can be viewed at this location (right-click and "Save Target As"; 6.4 MB, Windows Media).
Elis Begin Recording New Album
The ambitious Gothic Metal formation ELIS from Liechtenstein/Switzerland has just started the recordings for their new album at Mastersound Studio. For the first time ELIS use a complete lyrical concept on the album. Moreover, the band will use several classical guest musicians and a choir. The drum and percussion recordings and the bass tracks are already done.
Confirmations For Metal Female Voices Festival III
LACUNA COIL, AFTER FOREVER, EPICA and LEAVES' EYES are among the acts confirmed for the Metal Female Voices Festival III, set to take place on October 22, 2005 at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows:
LACUNA COIL
AFTER FOREVER
EPICA
LEAVES' EYES
ELIS
MIDNATTSOL
ASRAI
MERCURY RAIN
DILUVIUM
AUTUMN
SKEPTICAL MINDS
THE LEGIONS OF HETHERIA
One more opening act will be announced during the coming weeks.
Liv Kristine Signs Solo Deal With Roadrunner
Former Theatre Of Tragedy and current LEAVES' EYES singer Liv Kristine has just signed a worldwide record deal for her soloproject with Roadrunner Records.
In related news, drummer Martin Schmidt has announced that he will leave ATROCITY and LEAVES' EYES by the end of the year. Both bands are currently looking for a new drummer. Applications can be send to: info@mastersoundmanagement.de
The band has also added a few more dates from their upcoming tour with ATROCITY, BATTLELORE and ELIS. The updated itinerary looks like this: More...
Leaves' Eyes And Atrocity Team Up For An Euro Tour
Alex Krull and his wife, Liv Kristine Espenæs will be touring Europe with their closely cooperating bands- ATROCITY and LEAVES EYES'.
Confirmed dates include: More...
Elis' 'Dark Clouds In A Perfect Sky' Release Set
The new ELIS album "Dark Clouds In A Perfect Sky" will be released on 04.10.2004 by Napalm Records. The album was produced again by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Studio. A videoclip is planned and in October ELIS will go on tour to support ATROCITY / LEAVES' EYES. The press listening session will take place on the second of August.
Festivals:
08.08. D-Hildesheim, MERA LUNA, 21.08. FL-Balzers, WAVE JAM