Fronted by two female singers with contrasting voices and styles, the band has released nine studio albums since 2007. Recreatio Carminis and Secrets of Nature are the only albums so far to feature three female singers.
Founded in 1999 by vocalist Georgios Grigoriadis and drummer Mats Kurth, Coronatus released its debut single Von Engeln nur in 2002. In 2004, Grigoriadis left, and was replaced by not one but two singers, Carmen R. Schäfer and Viola Schuch. The permanent line-up was expanded in 2006 with the addition of guitarist Stefan Häfele, bassist Wolle Nillies and keyboardist Fabian Merkt.
2007 saw the departure of Viola Schuch, who was replaced by Ada Flechtner.
Chriz diAnno (bass) has played with the band in 2003, 2005–2006, and then again since 2007. Ada Flechtner left the band to devote full attention to her studies, but joined the German symphonic metal band Voices of Destiny in 2013, after their lead vocalist Maike Holzmann departed. Mid 2010, Natalia Kempin joined the band on the vocals and Dirk Baur joined the Band on Bass Guitar. On February 2, 2011, Natalia Kempin announced at her Facebook, that she leaves the band, due to different opinions about the band's music.
The band follows in the style of established groups Nightwish and Epica. Their lyrics are in German, English and Latin, and their songs deal with life, interpersonal relationships, religion and death. Their musical style is melodic, rhythmic Gothic metal with influences from symphonic metal, pagan metal and medieval metal. Songs are performed by two female singers whose styles are very different.
The band's first contract was in June 2007 with record label Massacre Records and their first CD was released on 21 September 2007. Their second album was launched on 28 November 2008. The band has also taken part in several concerts with groups such as Haggard and Within Temptation.
Current Members
Katharina Mann - vocals (2019–present)
Mareike Makosch - vocals (2011–2014, 2017–present)
Mats Kurth - drums (1999–present)
Jörn Langenfeld - guitar (2019–present)
Kristina Jülich - violin (2019–present)
Moni Francis - vocals (2021-present)
Previous Members
Carmen R. Lorch - vocals (2004–2010, 2013–2019)
Gaby Koss - vocals (2017–2018)
Pinu'u Remus - Keyboard (2013–2014, 2015)
Georgios Grigoriadis - vocals (1999–2003)
Martin Goes - bass guitar (2002–2003)
Oliver Szczypula - guitars (2002–2003)
Tanja Ivenz - vocals (2002–2003)
Chriz DiAnno - bass guitar (2003, 2007–2009)
Clarissa Darling - guitars (2004–2005)
Verena Schock - vocals (2004–2006)
Wolle Nillies - guitars (2005–2007)
Jo Lang - guitars (2007–2011)
Fabian Merkt - keyboards (2005–2010)
Ada Flechtner - vocals (2007–2009, 2011–2014)
Viola Schuch - vocals (2006–2007)
Michael Teutsch - bass guitar (2006)
Stefan Häfele - bass guitar (2006–2007)
Jakob Thiersch - guitars (2006)
Todd Goldfinger - bass guitar (2009–2010)
Lisa Lasch - vocals (2009–2010)
Natalia Kempin - vocals (2010–2011)
Simon Hassemer - keyboards (2011–2012)
Aria Keramati Nori - guitar (2009–2014)
Dirk Baur - Bass (2011–2014)
Anny Maleyes - vocals (2014–2017)
Olivér D. - Guitar (2014–2017)
Susanne Bachmann - vocals (2015-2017), bass (2017)
Dennis Schwachhofer - keyboards (2015)
Studio albums
2007: Lux Noctis
2008: Porta Obscura
2009: Fabula Magna
2011: Terra Incognita
2013: Recreatio Carminis
2014: Cantus Lucidus
2015: Raben im Herz
2017: Secrets of Nature
2019: The Eminence of Nature
Demos
2002: Von Engeln nur
2005: Promo CD
Compilation albums
2011: Best of
2012: Best of 2007–2011
In Your Hands
Coronatus Lyrics
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And I breathe like I never did before
I see the sun, I stop and stare
I can't go back now
Now that you opened the door
Be careful you caught a falling soul
Let the sun shine
It's bleeding in your hands
It's bleeding in your hands
In your hands, oh
In your hands
I close my eyes to see your face again
I can't reach you where have you gone
I feel the sun, get up and run
To have you once again
So I can feel alive
In Coronatus's song "In Your Hands," the singer describes a profound experience with another person that has opened them up to a new kind of aliveness. They describe drawing pictures in the air and breathing like never before, indicating that they are feeling more imaginative and invigorated. However, they also express a sense of vulnerability, with their heart "bleeding in your hands." It's unclear who the "you" in the song is, but it's clear that they have had a transformative effect on the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm drawing pictures in the air
I am imagining things that are not present in reality.
And I breathe like I never did before
I am inhaling air with intensity and passion that I haven't done before.
I see the sun, I stop and stare
I am looking at the sun and adoring it with all concentration.
I can't go back now
Going back to my past is no longer possible now.
Now that you opened the door
The person has given me an opportunity to start afresh and I should grab it.
Be careful you caught a falling soul
You have caught someone who was falling apart and needs attention.
Let the sun shine
Let the light of hope and love shine on your soul and surround you.
Keep my heart alive
Keep me alive with your love and care.
It's bleeding in your hands
My heart is vulnerable and you hold the responsibility of keeping it safe.
It's bleeding in your hands
My heart is vulnerable and you hold the responsibility of keeping it safe.
In your hands, oh
You are the only one with the power to heal me, and I trust you for that.
In your hands
You have all the power and control over my heart and its healing.
I close my eyes to see your face again
I imagine your face when I close my eyes, it brings me comfort.
I can't reach you where have you gone
You seem far away from me, and I miss you.
I feel the sun, get up and run
I feel hopeful again, and I am running towards you to start a new life with you.
To have you once again
To be with you again, to feel complete.
So I can feel alive
Being with you brings me back to life, and I look forward to it.
Contributed by Tristan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.