Coronatus

CORONATUS stands for Double-Female-Fronted-Metal from Germany. The ingenious interplay between the two singers is the base for both powerful and catchy melody lines, as well as soulful metal compositions, on which the beautiful duets of the two metal ladies are able to put a unique finishing touch on the music style. The lyrics in English, German, and Latin, all contributes to the diversity, that appeals to very different music tastes.

Within a few years, CORONATUS has developed from a project to a steady band everyone has to reckon in the metal scene. After first great national and international performances with bands like HAGGARD etc. in 2007, the first album, ’’Lux Noctis’’, and 2008 the second album, "Porta Obscura” , were released on Massacre Records. Both albums were recorded and mixed at Klangschmiede Studio E by Markus Stock (THE VISION BLEAK) and mastered at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki by Mika Jussila (NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, etc.), and achieved unusual good sales result. In January 2008, CORONATUS played as direct support of WITHIN TEMPTATION in front of about 1500 spectators at the Petöfi Hall in Budapest, followed by further concerts with magnitudes of the metal scene like MIDNATTSOL, COPPELIUS, DORO, TARJA, EPICA and KRYPTERIA.

Coronatus already has proven their sense for rocking, energetic parts and for ballads on their two first albums, “Lux Noctis” and “Fabula Magna”. The lyrics ranges thematically between as many directions as linguistically, but are rooted primarily in the legends, stories and myths being told all over the world. So you could designate CORONATUS as modern bardics, which devoted their hearts and souls to this mysterious era.

The latest album "Fabula Magna" was released in December 2009 on Massacre Records. A driving, direct, sometimes aggressive rhythm section, builds a unique, enthralling atmosphere, along with the embossed melodies by piano, flute, bagpipe and fiddle, on which the multi-faceted vocals of the two front women shine. CORONATUS is very interesting for both fans of the heavier, and fans of the more emotional metal music, by bringing together many different music styles into one unusual sound costume, explosive and breathtaking! This is also recognized by leading metal radios and magazines, whit unexpected good feedback and reviews.

Since its founding by George G., now retired, and drummer Mats Kurth, the band was restructured several times, resulting in the top new lineup of a very dynamic force. With Masterblaster Dirk on Bass Guitar, and rock singer Mareike Makosch, the actual line up leds to a new era in band history. The musical influences are wider than ever before, and the current work on the new, upcoming album will prove the unlimited talent within the band.

Many top guest singers already worked with Coronatus, which will also show a new era on the upcoming tour 2011

Summer 2010, Coronatus won "Best female fronted metal band" of online magazine "Female metal". Many many thanks to all our fans, who voted for us! It means a lot, you are the best!

Please also visit our website: http://www.coronatus.de