Aeva Maurelle is a German metal singer, best known for being the former co-lead vocalist of the

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band , and the session singer of the

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band Xandria from 2017 to 2019.

Musical career

In 2013, after she tried her luck with another band and that didn't work out, she was invited to join Aeverium and they started recording their EP ''The Harvest''. Later on, their debut album ''Break Out'' was released in 2015, with follow-up ''Time'' being released in early 2017. During the European tour with Aeverium and

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in 2016, Aeva was invited to perform on stage. On 12 September 2017, Xandria announced Aeva would be filling in temporarily for

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in November and December, whilst Van Giersbergen departed the following day. Xandria continued touring with Aeva until 2019. During this time, a replacement in Aeverium was found in Micky Houijsmans (ex End of the Dream). Later on, during the tour with Xandria she joined Secret Rule on stage, performing alongside guest singer

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. Aeva left Aeverium on 11 September 2018. In 2020, Aeva joined forces with Maxi Nil for a project called ''She & Her Darkness''. She will also perform lead and backing vocals for Vivaldi Metal Project's upcoming second studio album. Maurelle also leads a solo career; she published her first single, ''Dreamer'', on 12 November 2020.

Discography

Solo career

;Singles * ''Dreamer'' (2020)

With Aeverium

;EPs * ''The Harvest'' (2013) ;Albums * ''Break Out'' (2015) * ''Time'' (2017)

With She & Her Darkness

;Singles * ''The Colors of My Heart'' (2020)

Guest appearances

;With Nachtblut * ''Apotasie'' (2017) – vocals on "Einsam"

References

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