Leaves' Eyes - Forged by Fire - Live Streaming with Songs and Thongs

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Original Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AbsgdedEkU
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsPXxyTY_W8

Leaves' Eyes is a symphonic metal band from Germany and Norway. They were formed in 2003 by Liv Kristine, formerly the lead singer of Theatre of Tragedy, and the entire line-up of Atrocity. To date, the band has released eight studio albums, a single, six EPs, one live album and a DVD.

Most of Leaves' Eyes' lyrics, written by Liv Kristine until her departure in 2016, concern Norse mythology and the Viking Age. The melodic singing vocals of Liv Kristine and her replacement Elina Siirala are occasionally backed up by death growled vocals from Krull, identified under the vocal style Kristine refers to as "beauty and the beast".

Leaves' Eyes have often featured naturalistic themes in their music since the release of their 2004 debut album, Lovelorn. Many of the lyrics to this album were inspired not only by nature, but also by sagas and legends drawn from Norse mythology. The band was received well at Wave Gotik Treffen 2004, the band's stage premiere.

Every band member had previous professional experience in other musical endeavors for years before joining Leaves' Eyes, thus essentially making it a supergroup. Frontwoman Liv Kristine sang in the band Theatre of Tragedy from its inception in 1993 until her dismissal in 2003. This Norwegian band was one of the first to feature a female voice in the metal scene, and their club hit Tanz der Schatten became synonymous with the direction and expression of a whole musical genre. In addition, Liv Kristine was present in the pop music scene and sang the songs to TV hits such as Tatort and Schimanski. The supporting members of the band hail from the death metal band Atrocity.

Leaves' Eyes stated that in 2015, that they would release a new album entitled King of Kings, and it would feature the London Voices choir and guest vocals by Simone Simons of Epica. It would also their first release on AFM Records after parting ways with their long-time label, Napalm Records. King of Kings is a concept album that centers around the sagas of Norway's first king, Harald Fairhair (Harald Hårfagre). In an interview with Sonic Cathedral webzine, Liv Kristine discussed her inspiration for the album:

On April 15, 2016, the band announced they had parted ways with lead-vocalist and co-founder Liv Kristine. Since then both parties have given different accounts about how the split happened with the band stating a decision on Kristine's departure was taken in January. While it was stated this had been a mutual decision, Kristine disputed this and indicated she was dismissed and it was not her decision. Legal proceedings have started.

On April 15, 2016, the band announced Finnish singer Elina Siirala as their new lead vocalist. On April 18, 2016, Siirala made her debut with the band at the Hammersonic festival in Jakarta. A tour edition of the album King of Kings appeared on June 3, 2016.

"Sign of the Dragonhead" was released on January 12, 2018. The band toured throughout Europe in support of the album and on August 30, 2018 released the song "Riders on the Wind" as the album's fourth and final single. The music video for the song showcased footage taken during the Sign of the Dragonhead Tour. On September 7, 2018, a tour edition of "Sign of the Dragonhead" was released which included the "Riders on the Wind" physical single.

Current members
Alexander Krull – keyboards, unclean vocals (2003–present)
Joris Nijenhuis – drums (2013–present)
Elina Siirala – lead vocals (2016–present)
Micki Richter – guitar (2019–present)
Andre Nasso – bass (2021–present)
Luc Gebhardt – guitar (2022–present)

Past members
Martin Schmidt – drums (2003–2004)
Chris Lukhaup – bass (2003–2007)
Mathias Röderer – guitars (2003–2010)
Liv Kristine Espenæs – lead vocals (2003–2016)
Nicholas Barker – drums (2004–2008)
Moritz Neuner – drums (2005–2007)
Alla Fedynitch – bass (2007–2010)
Seven Antonopoulos – drums (2008–2010)
Roland Navratil – drums (2010–2012)
J.B. van der Wal – bass (2010–2013)
Sander van der Meer – guitars (2010–2015)
Felix Born – drums (2012–2013)
Pete Streit – guitars (2015–2019)
Thorsten Bauer – guitars, bass (2003–2021)

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