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Tobias Exxel
Tobias "Eggi" Exxel (born 27 February 1973) is the current bass player for the power metal band Edguy. Tobias was hired by Edguy in 1998 when vocalist Tobias Sammet, who had played bass since the band's formation in 1992, decided the band should have someone who could focus on playing the instrument full-time. Tobias had previously played guitar and bass in the band Squealer and would also go on to perform both roles in his side-project, Taraxacum, which was active between 2000 and 2005. After Taraxacum was put to rest, Tobias formed Everleaf. Prior to these bands, he played in Galen from 1988 to 1993. During Wacken Open Air on 7 August 2010, Tobias left the stage briefly to take a call relating to his new family. On 13 August 2010, Tobias' girlfriend gave birth to their first child, son Julian. Markus Grosskopf of Helloween replaced Tobias until his return. He has also played live with bands Gamma Ray and Unisonic as bass player and guitarist, respectively. Discography Edguy * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germany
Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south; it covers an area of , with a population of almost 84 million within its 16 constituent states. Germany borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr. Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before AD 100. In 962, the Kingdom of Germany formed the bulk of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandrake (album)
''Mandrake'' is the fifth album by German power metal band Edguy, released in 2001. It is a varied album, exploring many styles of the power metal genre. It was their last studio album for AFM Records. They later signed a contract with Nuclear Blast. In 2017, ''Loudwire'' ranked it as the 20th best power metal album of all time. Track listing All music by Tobias Sammet unless otherwise noted. All lyrics by Sammet # "Tears of a Mandrake" – 7:12 # "Golden Dawn" (Jens Ludwig, Sammet) – 6:07 # "Jerusalem" (Ludwig, Sammet) – 5:27 # "All the Clowns" – 4:48 # "Nailed to the Wheel" (Ludwig, Sammet) – 5:40 # "The Pharaoh" – 10:37 # "Wash Away the Poison" – 4:40 # "Fallen Angels" – 5:13 # "Painting on the Wall" – 4:36 # "Save Us Now" – 4:34 # "The Devil and the Savant" (limited edition bonus track) – 5:26 # "Wings of a Dream 2001" (limited edition bonus track) – 5:03 Personnel ;Band members *Tobias Sammet – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, organ *Jens Ludwig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 Births
Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. * January 17 – Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines. * January 20 – Richard Nixon is Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. Nixon is the only person to have been sworn in twice as President (First inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1969, Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1973) and Vice President of the United States (First inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953, Second inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1957). * January 22 ** George Foreman defeats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight world boxing championship. ** A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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All Beauty Must Die
''All Beauty Must Die'' is the fourth and final studio album by the German symphonic metal band Krypteria, released on April 22, 2011. In the weeks before the release, three songs from the album were made available for free download through the official Krypteria website by signing up for their newsletter. On March 27, a music video for the track "Live To Fight Another Day" followed. On March 9, the band announced on their web site, that for the first time in their band history, the album would contain guest performances by friends of the band. This includes co-lead vocals by Doro on "Victoria" and co-lead guitar by Tobias Exxel of Edguy on the song "Higher". "The Eye Collector" also samples the "Moonlight Sonata" by Ludwig van Beethoven. Reception ''All Beauty Must Die'' peaked at position 24 in the German album charts. A review by the German ''Sonic Seducer'' magazine lauded the album's mix of fast uptempo tracks and slow "atmospheric" pieces as well as the guitar riffs. Als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hellbassbeaters
''Hellbassbeaters'' is the debut album by Helloween bassist Markus Grosskopf's bass guitar-based heavy metal side project Bassinvaders. The album was released on 25 January 2008 in Germany. The album is a distinctive piece of experimental music which features no guitars at all. Instead, it features lead solo bass guitars, rhythm bass guitars and actual bass guitars who play the bass parts, along with accompanying vocals and drums. Most notably, the album features the Bassinvaders' rendition of Helloween's popular song "Eagle Fly Free". Also, the album features a wide range of guest bassists who play the bass solos and add to the variety of the album. Those include Billy Sheehan ( Mr. Big, Steve Vai), Rudy Sarzo ( Dio, Quiet Riot), Jan S. Eckert ( Masterplan), Tobias Exxel (Edguy), Marco Mendoza ( Blue Murder, Whitesnake), Nibbs Carter (Saxon) and more. Track listing Personnel ; Bassinvaders *Markus Grosskopf – bass guitar *Marcel Schirmer – vocals, bass guitar *Tom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defenders Of The Crown
Human Fortress is a power metal band from Hanover, Germany. They call their style "epic battle metal." Biography Early years, ''Lord of Earth and Heavens Heir'', ''Defenders of the Crown'' (1997–2007) In 1997, guitarists Torsten Wolf and Volker Trost joined with bassist Pablo J. Tammen to form a band called Timezone. Shortly after recording a demo, however, the band split up. Soon thereafter, the lineup was rounded out with singer Jioti Parcharidis, drummer Apostolos "Laki" Zaios, and keyboardist Dirk Marquardt. This new lineup called themselves Human Fortress. After recording a demo in 1999, the band began work on their debut album, which was completed in the summer of 2000. They entered a talent contest sponsored by a popular German metal magazine. Their song "The Dragons Lair" was released on a compilation CD for the contest, and was subsequently voted "Favorite Track" by online fans. Due to this recognition the band reached a deal with Limb Records, and released thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Age Of The Joker
''Age of the Joker'' is the ninth studio album by the German power metal band Edguy. It was released on 26 August 2011 through Nuclear Blast. Alongside the normal release, a double disc digipak edition was also issued, featuring b-sides, single versions of two album songs, as well as a cover of the Slade hit " Cum on Feel the Noize". A music video was shot for "Robin Hood", featuring German comedian Bernhard Hoecker and parodying the film ''The Adventures of Robin Hood''. The album was listed at many charts throughout Europe, reaching No. 3 in Germany, No. 10 in Czech Republic, No. 13 in Switzerland, No. 30 in Austria and No. 63 in France. Critical reception In a review for AllMusic, critic reviewer Jon O'Brien wrote: "Age of the Joker makes little concession to anything remotely close to the 21st century, but it's difficult to dislike a record that both wears its retro intentions so boldly on its sleeve and displays a sense of humor that's lacking in many of their fellow over- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fucking With Fire – Live
''Fucking with F*** - Live'' is a live concert DVD and CD by German power metal band Edguy. It is the band's second live album since ''Burning Down the Opera'' in 2003 and their first ever concert DVD, which was recorded during their ''Rocket Ride'' Tour in 2006 in São Paulo, Brazil. The album was also released as a double CD album and a 2CD and DVD set. The album title takes its name from the song "Fucking with Fire (Hair Force One)" from the band's 2006 album ''Rocket Ride''. Track list Personnel ;Band members *Tobias Sammet - vocals *Jens Ludwig - guitar *Dirk Sauer - guitar * Tobias "Eggi" Exxel - bass *Felix Bohnke Felix Bohnke (born 2 September 1974) is a German musician and the drummer of heavy metal bands Edguy and Avantasia. He joined the band just before they recorded the album ''Theater of Salvation'' in 1998. Before joining Edguy he was a member of ... - drums References Edguy live albums 2009 video albums Live video albums 2009 live albums N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinnitus Sanctus
''Tinnitus Sanctus'' is the eighth studio album by German heavy/power metal band Edguy, released on 14 November 2008 on Nuclear Blast. This album combines progressive-oriented hard rock heard on their previous album ''Rocket Ride'' with elements of speed metal. The album was released in several formats. The standard edition was issued in a jewel case and included the 10 album tracks and a bonus track. A digipak edition included the album with the bonus track, and a bonus live CD, recorded in Los Angeles during the ''Rocket Ride'' tour. A mailorder edition, available exclusively through the Nuclear Blast webshop, was issued in a tin case. A double LP version was also available. Initial press reaction to the album was positive, with Tanja Weinekötter of Fury calling it "the strongest Edguy album so far", whilst frontman Tobias Sammet felt that it "could be the album we'll be measured by in the future". A video was shot for the track "Ministry of Saints" in Belgrade, Serbia. Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocket Ride
''Rocket Ride'' is the seventh full-length album by German power metal band Edguy, released on 20 January 2006. It features a style that differs from their usual power metal style and is more oriented towards hard rock. In Europe, the limited first edition was released as a digibook, featuring a photographic history of the group with formerly unreleased pictures from their early days and the bonus live track: "Land of the Miracle". Track listing The vinyl release also contained the tracks "Spooks in the Attic", "Blessing In Disguise", "Judas at the Opera", and "The Spirit" from the previously released ''Superheroes'' EP. Personnel ;Band members *Tobias Sammet – vocals *Jens Ludwig – guitar *Dirk Sauer – guitar * Tobias "Eggi" Exxel – bass guitar *Felix Bohnke – drums ;Additional musicians * Miro Rodenberg – keyboards, orchestral arrangements *Amanda Somerville, Oliver Hartmann, Ralf Zdiarstek, Thomas Rettke – backing vocals ;Production *Sascha Paeth Sasch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superheroes (EP)
''Superheroes'' is an EP by the German power metal band Edguy, released in 2005. On this EP, the band has moved away from the sound they had developed on their previous album ''Hellfire Club''. The songs on "Superheroes" are much less akin to the band's native style of power metal, but tends towards the direction of hard rock. In addition to the title track, which also appears on the band's 2006 album ''Rocket Ride'', the EP includes 5 other tracks. The fourth track, an epic track titled "Judas at the Opera", is somewhat reminiscent to Tobias Sammet's project Avantasia. It also features vocals from Michael Kiske of Helloween and Avantasia fame. The fifth track is a cover of Magnum's song "The Spirit". The final track, a version of "Superheroes", is a slower version of the song with only orchestral backdrop and Tobias Sammet's singing. The publication of the EP was preceded by the release of a five-track DVD, which included the video of the song "Superheroes", footage from a B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
