LYRIEL

The band "Lyriel" from Gummersbach (Germany) established itself in the autumn 2003. Three of the seven musicians originate from the metal band "Sorrowsend", which already exists since 1994. One member and also mastermind of Lyriel, Oliver Thierjung (guitar), decided to found a side project with Jessica. Two other Sorrowsend members also joined the new project: Sven Engelmann (bass) and Daniel de Beer (drums). They chose to add some other instruments. Thus Martin Ahman (keyboard), Linda Laukamp (cello) and Joon Laukamp (violin) joined the band and Lyriel was born. Waypoints of several related music directions are melting to a union of melodies and a completely own new style! The songs of Lyriel rang from sensitive, dreamy ballads, sometimes in a medieval style up, to hard pieces and classical arrangements and elements of folk. On top of this all, Jessica's strong but gentle voice brings a melodic and very special vibe into the music and holds it all together. She emphasises it all with her beauty and personality on stage and it will take you along, if only you want to. The fact that violin and cello do not come from the keyboard, but they were all played live on stage, stands for the characteristic of Lyriel. About the style you can also say, that the band is a successful mixture from "Blackmore's Night", "Within Temptation" and "Nightwish”. The first album was published on January 17th, 2005. Title of the album: “Prisonworld”. A special on this album is among other things the song "Lind e-huil", which is written in "Sindarin", the Elb-language by JRR Tolkien´s "Lord of the rings". The album includes 13 tracks inclusive 2 bonus tracks, which are "Crown of the Twilight" and "Symmetry of disfiguration" in an acoustic style. The complete program of Lyriel can be converted either into harder rock set or into an acoustic set, which emphasises further the versatility of the musicians. Their live ability proved Lyriel as supporting act of “ELIS”, “Vision of Atlantis” and “Xandria” on a route through Germany, Austria and Belgium. Lyriel were 2006 among other things, on one the largest Live-role-play-adventure events in Germany, "New Order". Apart from far over 20 appearances on Middle Ages markets with their acoustic set, Lyriel played on the "Burgfolkfestival" , the "Burger Festival of minstrel" and the "Celtic rock Festival" on castle Greifenstein. Originated of this live act, a live DVD was produced by Black Bards Entertainment (only available over BBE) and this DVD enjoys great popularity. You can also find some of the Lyriel members on the current album "India" from the band “Xandria”. The second album "Autumntales" was released in September 29th, 2006. The album also contains guest vocals by Sabine Dünser (Elis), who died on July 8th, 2006 at the age of 29. Lyriel added a dedicated version of the song "My Favourite Dream", which only features Sabine's vocals and classical instruments. You can also find a video from the live DVD, “Live at Burg Greifenstein”, as a bonus on the album. “Autumntales” has already received some excellent reviews by many scene-magazines.