Lunatica
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Lunatica is a Swiss symphonic metal band, formed in Suhr in 1998.
Biography
Formation
Founded by keyboardist Alex Seiberl and guitarist Sandro D'Incau, lead vocalist Andrea Dätwyler joined the band in 2001.[1]
Atlantis
Their debut album Atlantis was released later that year. A series of concerts and festival appearances followed, and Lunatica was named "Best Newcomers" at the Swiss metal festival, Metaldayz.
Fables & Dreams
Their second album Fables & Dreams followed in February 2004, produced by Sascha Paeth, renowned for his work with numerous successful European acts. Fables & Dreams debuted at #13 on the Swiss Internet Charts.
The Edge of Infinity
Their third studio album The Edge of Infinity followed in August 2006.
In 2008, guitarist André Leuenberger left the band, and was replaced by Marc Torretti.[2]
New Shores
Lunatica's fourth studio album New Shores was released in February 2009.
Return and upcoming fifth studio album
An as-yet untitled fifth album has been in production since 2010.
On 14 March 2019 the band shared a pre-production version of the upcoming song Luna on their Soundcloud site.[3]
Line-up
Current members
- Sandro D’Incau - guitars (1998–present)
- Alex Seiberl - keyboards (1998–present)
- Andrea Dätwyler - vocals (2001–present)
- Emilio "MG" Barrantes - bass (2001–present)
- Ronnie Wolf - drums (2001–present)
Previous members
- Beat Brack - bass (1998–2001)
- Ermes Di Prisco - drums (1998–2001)
- André Leuenberger - guitars (2001–2008)
- Marc Torretti - guitars (2008-2009)
- Zoltan Daraban - guitars (2009-2012)
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Discography
Studio albums
- Atlantis (2001)
- Fables & Dreams (2004)
- The Edge of Infinity (2006)
- New Shores (2009)
Singles
- Fable of Dreams (2004)
- Who You Are (2005)
Music videos
- Song for You (2007)