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!
EDEN'S CURSEwill take no prisoners in this game of Rock N' Roll. They will curse you if you curse them. Game on!!
Judgement Day
Eden's Curse Lyrics
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How Many times did you try and save me?
When my Chains were bound
Tou weren't around
Where the Darkness takes me
Look in my eyes I know you're lost
Always with you and your cause
(you ain't seen nothing yet)
Close your eyes and you will see
The Reason to belive in me
I know you think you're better off without
When it all falls down around ya
Just remember those words I say
Who's the one who'd never fail ya
Who's laughing on judgement day
When it's all been deemed as a failure
Just remember the price you'll pay
Who's the one who stood there for ya
Who's laughing on judgement day
When ir all falls down
How many times did you try and break me?
When my chains were bound
You tried to drive but the knowledge failed ya
The lyrics of Eden's Curse's Judgement Day describe a situation where the singer feels abandoned by someone they trusted when they were struggling. The person who was supposed to be there for them when they were in chains wasn't around, and when they were lost in darkness, they desperately needed someone to help them find their way. The singer knows that the person they're addressing thinks they're better off without them, but they implore them to look in their eyes and see that they still have potential.
Line by Line Meaning
When it all falls down
When everything is falling apart or going wrong
How Many times did you try and save me?
How often did you attempt to rescue or assist me?
When my Chains were bound
When I was trapped or unable to move or act freely
You weren't around
You were not present or available to help
Where the Darkness takes me
Where my negative emotions or circumstances lead me
Look in my eyes I know you're lost
I can tell that you feel confused or uncertain when you gaze into my eyes
Always with you and your cause
I am constantly supporting and advocating for you and your goals
I know you think you've seen the best of me
You believe you have witnessed my full potential or greatest accomplishments
(you ain't seen nothing yet)
(there is more to come, I can achieve even greater things)
Close your eyes and you will see
If you shut your eyes, you will understand
The Reason to belive in me
The justification or motivation to have faith in me
I know you think you're better off without
You are under the impression that you are better off without me in your life
Just remember those words I say
Recall the things I have told you
Who's the one who'd never fail ya
Who is the person that will never let you down?
Who's laughing on judgement day
Who is the one who will be victorious in the end?
When it's all been deemed as a failure
When everything has been declared or perceived as unsuccessful or futile
Just remember the price you'll pay
Keep in mind the consequences or cost you will face
Who's the one who stood there for ya
Who is the one who was there to support you?
Contributed by Andrew P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.