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In January 2006 songwriter/bass player PAUL LOGUE of CRY HAVOC and United States born and bred vocalist MICHAEL EDEN decided to form a rock solid partnership cemented in Metal. The two were 100% positive that the music created between them would break down walls worldwide and have people asking questions. The two new friends spoke for hundreds of hours being creative before making a battle plan.
This ballistic force of singer and songwriter soon recruited English drummer PETE NEWDECK, who is currently the heart pounding force behind the STEVE GRIMMETT BAND. He earned his stripes by playing drums for PAUL DIANNO'S KILLERS and THE SHOCK.
These three unstoppable musicians were on a quest for the perfect guitar sound and attitude, as well as a guy who possessed rock solid ability above everything else. Enter former DEMON DRIVE and ATTACK guitar virtuoso THORSTEN KOEHNE of CODE OF PERFECTION.
Koehne's name was looked at because his current manager CARSTEN LIZARD SCHULZ brought it to the bands attention. Schulz is also the vocalist in EVIDENCE ONE, MIDNITE CLUB and formerly of DOMAIN. Logue and Schulz immediately struck up a friendship and the two, along with Eden, co-wrote the majority of the album's material. Schulz also brought a left over EVIDENCE ONE track "Eyes Of The World" to the table. Written by himself and ROBBY BOEBEL, his partner in EVIDENCE ONE and guitarist for FRONTLINE. The two are best known for their critically acclaimed 2004 NUCLEAR BLAST release "Tattooed Heart".
MICHAEL EDEN, PAUL LOGUE, PETE NEWDECK and THORSTEN KOEHNE were now on a mission and it was now nearing the time of putting this puzzle together. A name was chosen from dozens of ideas between the guys in the band and EDEN'S CURSE was born.
Using the singer's last name was a natural choice according to the guys in the band. It had nothing to do with ego. Everyone has input into all decisions musical or otherwise. Michael would have it no other way and has been quoted as saying “Without these guys I'm just a singer without a band. These guys are more than my band. They are my friend's”. Teamwork above all other things make this newly formed band a force to behold.
The four musicians soon discovered that the glue to hold it all together was none other than current AXEL RUDI PELL, ULI JON ROTH and ROUGH SILK keyboard player FERDY DOERNBERG. Ferdy completed the international line up by joining as a permanent member in late June 2006.
Melodicrock.com's "Producer of the Year 2005 and PINK CREAM 69 bassist DENNIS WARD was secured to oversee the mixing and mastering of the album. Ward's involvement in the album turned out to be far more significant when Eden and Logue traveled to his studio in the South of Germany in late August 2006 to record the lead and backing vocals.
Logue persuaded Ward's PINK CREAM 69 vocalist DAVID READMAN to join the backing vocal army for the record, as the pair had co-written together on the formers forthcoming debut solo. The backing vocal army also consisted of current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, CORNERSTONE, ex-RAINBOW and MIDNIGHT BLUE vocalist DOOGIE WHITE, and the aforementioned CARSTEN LIZARD SCHULZ.
In Summer 2007 the band signed to heavy weights AFM RECORDS in Germany for the European release of the album and penned deals with SPIRITUAL BEAST (Japan), DYNAMO RECORDS (Latin America) and METAL MAYHEM MUSIC (North America) for a worldwide assault!
Without doubt the self titled debut album by
EDEN'S CURSE was released in late August 2007 to critical acclaim. The world's Rock & Metal press waxed lyrical :-
WHAT THE PRESS SAY
“A kick ass hard rock record that fuses the power of metal with the melody of classic AOR.
My favourite record of the year to date and one I have played more than any other this year ”. 97/100 – Andrew McNeice, Melodicrock.com (AUS)
“A robustly executed and enjoyable debut ”. 8/10 – Dave Ling, Classic Rock Magazine ( UK )
“Eden 's Curse is a brand new name on the market, but the future is bright for them, no doubt about it. Incredibly catchy melodic songs in the vein of Dokken and Fifth Angel, stellar musicianship, awesome production - that's why I say the self titled debut of Eden's Curse is a must have for every melodic rock fans !”. 10/10 – Gyorgy Danev, Hammerworld Magazine (HUN)
“An album, which should be perfect for all of those who regards "Fireworks" as Bonfire's best works! ”. 6/7 - Andreas Schöwe, Metal Hammer (GER)
“A hefty tome of epic power metal pomposity ” KKK – Dan Slessor, Kerrang ( UK )
“One of the best Melodic Metal albums recently released! ”. 9/10 - Bruder Cle, Rock Hard (GER)
“I would personally give over 90. This is really good! Worth buying ”. 89/100 – Burrn Magazine (JAP )
“Eden's Curse may be the underdogs on paper, but when you have attributes such as solid songwriting, great melodies and more hooks than a butcher's shop topped off with outstanding musicianship, hard work and talent you can easily be a contender for the heavyweight title. Quite extraordinary ”. Dawn Irwin, Fireworks Magazine ( UK )
“An impressive album of diverse songwriting which never gets dull or boring - a must buy! ”. 9/10 – Jürgen Will , Rock It! (GER)
“An absolute monster of an album, and its effects will be far reaching. Here's to the future of hard rock ”. Rob Evans, Powerplay Magazine ( UK )
“One of the surprises of the year! It's incredible to think that in these days of limited budgets such an authentic hard rock disc can be made ”. Adolfo Torres, This is Rock (SPA)
The group faired extremely well in the 2007 end of year votes throughout the Rock & Metal press, with the highlights being voted BEST NEWCOMER OF 2007 by ROCKUNITED.COM readers, BEST METAL/PROG ALBUM 2007 by MELODICROCK.COM and THORSTEN KOEHNE being awarded GUITARIST OF THE YEAR 2007, also by MELODICROCK.COM.
Persuaded by METAL MAYHEMMUSIC C.E.O. RYAN NORTHROP the band headed back into the studio in Winter 2007 to record SEVEN DEADLY SINS - THE ACOUSTIC SESSIONS under the tutelage of bassist PAUL LOGUE in the Producers chair. The result is seven wonderfully crafted versions of tracks from the debut that hark back to the glory days of the MTV Unplugged era. "Nobody has done this so well since Tesla" hails PHIL ASHCROFT of FIREWORKS MAGAZINE. The E.P. will be release on June 10, 2008 by .
The band are also at an advanced stage in the recordings for the highly anticipated sophomore album, with DENNIS WARD once again in the Producers seat. A release date of late October 2008 is anticipated.
EDEN'S CURSE will take no prisoners in this game of Rock N' Roll. They will curse you if you curse them. Game on!!
hey cursed ones! got the new cd and it rock, nice listening to in in the hot sun with a nice cold beer ;-) cool our mate Doogie got some lines on this disc too! ordered Thorstens COP cd too, looks like there's some decent guitar picking on that one too. stay cursed! Henk.
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I just got ur album. u guys are my new favorite melodic band! Judgement day is one of the best songs I've heard in my life! when you start going on world tours,come to Serbia,please. I'll spread ur music around the metal community here,scouts honor =D
Hi guys, loving the acoustic versions of the album. Looking forward to hearing the new one also.Still flying the flag for you guys down here in sunny Brisbane. Regards
Well guys, these are great news!!! I will purchase the EP soon and wait for the new album till october. Don't be late!! ;)) Wish you a great and rockin' week-end. Cheers Canardo
