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Originally formed in 2001 with the intention of playing just one show, Germany's Equilibrium quickly changed their minds and, over time, joined scores of new millennium heavy metal bands (Windir, Turisas, Negura Bunget, Eluveitie, etc.) devoted to penning songs steeped in the cultural traditions, legends, and folklore of their homeland. In Equilibrium's case, this happens to be the historically significant state of Bavaria -- home to the Black Forest, the Brothers Grimm, Oktoberfest...in short, almost limitless regional material with which to populate the group's symphonic brand of pagan-folk-black metal. This creative process began in earnest in 2003 via Equilibrium's first demo tape, and steadily gained momentum with a series of impressive club and festival performances, ultimately resulting in the release of 2005's debut album, Turis Fratyr, featuring the lineup of vocalist Helge Stang, guitarists René Berthiaume and Andreas Völkl, bassist Sandra Völkl, drummer Julius Koblitzek, and guest keyboard player Armin Dörfler. Three years later, Equilibrium were back with their sophomore adventure, Sagas, which kicked off a new relationship with Nuclear Blast Records, introduced new drummer Manuel DiCamillo, and carried on bringing traditional Bavarian elements into the world of extreme metal. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, Rovi
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Equilibrium
Background information
Origin Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Genres Folk metal[1]
Viking metal[2]
Years active 2001–present
Labels Black Attakk (2003–2006)
Nuclear Blast (since 2006)
Website www.equilibrium-metal.net
Members
Robert "Robse" Dahn
René Berthiaume
Andreas Völkl
Sandra Völkl
Tuval "Hati" Refaeli
Past members
Helge Stang
Manuel DiCamillo
Henning Stein
Michael Heidenreich
Conny Kaiser
Julius Koblitzek
Basti Kriegl
Markus Perschke
Armin Dörfler

Equilibrium is a Folk metal band from Germany. The band's music combines elements of folk and symphonic metal with various instruments including electric guitars, strings and flutes. Their riffs reflect traditional Germanic melodies.

Their lyrical themes focus on Germanic tales and Germanic mythology. All of the lyrics are in German, as are most of the titles.

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History

The group toured with Commander and Sycronomica in 2005.[3] The following year they signed a contract with the Nuclear Blast record label and on June 27, 2008 they released their second album, Sagas.

In February 2010, Equilibrium had to cancel their appearance at the Winterfire Festival in Germany "due to serious restructuring within the band". It was later revealed that vocalist Helge Stang and drummer Manuel DiCamillo had left the band.[4] The following month the band announced that Robse, vocalist in the German pagan metal band Vrankenvorde, had been chosen as their new vocalist.[5]

A short time ago, the band found a new drummer, Hati, who is also the drummer of the brutal death metal band Viscera Trail. The band, full again, released their third album, Rekreatur, via Nuclear Blast, on June 18, 2010.

Band members

  • Robert "Robse" Dahn - vocals (2010–present)
  • René Berthiaume − guitar (2001–present), keyboards (2006–present)
  • Andreas Völkl − guitar (2001–present)
  • Sandra Völkl − bass guitar (2001–present)
  • Tuval "Hati" Refaeli - drums (2010–present)

Former members

  • Helge Stang − vocals (2001–2010)
  • Manuel DiCamillo − drums (2006–2010)
  • Markus Perschke − drums (2005–2006)
  • Basti Kriegl − drums (2005)
  • Julius Koblitzek − drums (2003–2004)
  • Henning Stein − drums (2001–2003)
  • Armin Dörfler − keyboards (2005–2006)
  • Conny Kaiser − keyboards (2002–2003)
  • Michael Heidenreich − keyboards (2001–2002)

Discography

Studio albums

Demos

  • Demo 2003 (2003)

References

  1. ^ "Allmusic.com: Sagas". http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1392915. 
  2. ^ "Sputnikmusic.com: Sagas". http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=28229. 
  3. ^ Equilibrium at MusicMight
  4. ^ "Equilibrium parts ways with vocalist, drummer". Blabbermouth. February 11, 2010. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134958. Retrieved February 11, 2010. 
  5. ^ "Equilibrium announces new singer". Blabbermouth. March 2, 2010. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=135980. Retrieved March 2, 2010. 

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