Sunrise in Eden

Sunrise in Eden is the debut on which Austrian band EDENBRIDGE set out under the banner of symphonic metal’s fantastical beauty. The layered arrangement of composer Lanvall and the soft, clear voice of Sabine Edelsbacher already show the band’s identity clearly. Carefully guiding the expanse made by keyboards and guitar, the grace of the melody always remains at the center even in fast songs. On “Sunrise in Eden,” “Cheyenne Spirit,” “Holy Fire” and “Forever Shine On,” symphonic ornament and metal drive join ideally. Songs like “Wings of the Wind” and “My Last Step Beyond” breathe the band’s firm melodic sense too. Even while using the templates of the genre, there is a settled refinement. Clearly showing the direction the band should head from the very start, it is a full debut that foreshadows the later leap.