Biography
Demos, AFM years (1992-2003)
Edguy was founded in 1992 by 14-year-old students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch and Dirk Sauer. The name "Edguy" was an affectionate epithet for their math teacher at the time. In 1994, the band released two demos, Evil Minded and Children of Steel. These tapes were sent to many record labels, all of whom rejected the band, believing they would be unsuccessful in the music business. Undeterred, they self released their ‘unofficial' debut album, Savage Poetry, in 1995. They signed with AFM Records shortly after, who offered to re-release Savage Poetry with more widespread distribution. The band rejected this proposal in favour of recording a new album, Kingdom of Madness, which was released in 1997, but drummer Dominik Storch left the band shortly after. 1998 saw the release of their second album, Vain Glory Opera, with friend Frank Lindenthal filling in on drums. This album helped expose Edguy to a wider audience, thanks in part to guest appearances from Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius) and Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian). The band was joined by new drummer Felix Bohnke and bassist Tobias ‘Eggi' Exxel later that year, allowing Tobias Sammet to solely focus on vocals (he had previously played bass as well handling vocal duties).
In 1999, Theater of Salvation was released. That same year frontman Tobias Sammet conceived the idea for the Avantasia project, a metal opera featuring well known vocalists and musicians from the rock and metal scene. Whilst Tobias focused on Avantasia, the band took the opportunity to re-record Savage Poetry, to make it widely available to newer fans, as the original had become a much sought after rarity.
Following The Savage Poetry re-recording was the band's fifth album, Mandrake, in 2001. The album was accompanied by their first promo video, for the track “All the Clowns”, as well as the Painting on the Wall single. The Mandrake album also led to the band's first headlining tour. Three shows were recorded in Europe and were the basis for Edguy's first live album, Burning Down the Opera. The band's contract with AFM had expired by this point, which led to them signing with Nuclear Blast Records in late 2003.
Nuclear Blast years (2004-present)
Edguy's first release for Nuclear Blast was the King of Fools EP in 2004. This preceded the Hellfire Club album, released shortly after. The song "Lavatory Love Machine" was also released as a single. The band's productivity continued into 2005 with the Superheroes EP and DVD, the latter featuring footage of the band live and in the studio, as well as a making of documentary for the video of the title track. This was followed by the full-length album Rocket Ride in January 2006.
Sammet spent much of 2007 relaunching the Avantasia project. Edguy returned to the studio in 2008 and recorded Tinnitus Sanctus, with a video being shot for the track “Ministry of Saints” in Belgrade, Serbia. After a contract renewal with Nuclear Blast in late 2008, the band released their first live DVD, Fucking with F***, in 2009. This featured live footage of the band shot in São Paulo, Brazil, on their Rocket Ride world tour in 2006. The band supported Scorpions on the German dates of their farewell tour in 2010.
Edguy released their ninth studio album, Age of the Joker, in August 2011. The band toured Europe and South America in support of the record, including dates with Slash and Deep Purple, as well as an appearance on the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise. In a recent interview promoting the latest release from his Avantasia project, Sammet revealed that a new Edguy album will be worked on in the summer of 2013, with a release tentatively scheduled for mid-2014.
On January 28, 2014 Edguy revealed that the album would be titled Space Police - Defenders of the Crown and released on April 18.
Style
Edguy's lyrics are often metaphorical, alluding to metaphysical or social themes: conformity ("The Headless Game", "Mysteria", "King of Fools"), dictation by the church ("The Kingdom", "The Pride of Creation", "Theater of Salvation"), and dangers of modern civilization ("Navigator", "The Devil and the Savant"). To express such themes, Edguy sometimes use esoteric and hermetic expressions. Yet some of their songs are light-hearted or comedic ("Das Reh", "Save Us Now", "Lavatory Love Machine", "Life and Times of a Bonus Track", "Trinidad"). Edguy does not claim to represent any ideology; Tobias Sammet claimed "[the band is] not political and we are not religious; at least there is no key message in our songs telling you what to think in terms of anything". Edguy also employs lengthy and epic sections in almost every album.
Hellfire Club revealed Edguy's interest in experimenting within music by integrating an orchestra into the production. The album featured a variation on Edguy's style, with a less grandiose, more progressive metal approach being embraced. The band's album Rocket Ride features even less power metal elements, and is arguably more oriented towards hard rock. Their next album, Tinnitus Sanctus, contains even more hard rock oriented songs; a large reduction of double bass drumming is evident, in contrast to Edguy's older albums such as Vain Glory Opera where there is very fast double bass which is common in the power metal genre.
When asked if the term "happy heavy metal band" applies to the band, Tobias rejected it and added:
We are a heavy metal band. We play angry, powerful, sometimes tongue-in-cheek metal. We are flamboyant and we don't take ourselves too seriously, but that goes for Van Halen too, right? Are they happy rock? No, they have a sense of humor and kick ass! Just like we do...
Studio albums
Savage Poetry (1995)
Kingdom of Madness (1997)
Vain Glory Opera (1998)
Theater of Salvation (1999)
The Savage Poetry (2000)
Mandrake (2001)
Hellfire Club (2004)
Rocket Ride (2006)
Tinnitus Sanctus (2008)
Age of the Joker (2011)
Space Police - Defenders of the Crown (2014)
Save Me
Edguy Lyrics
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Seems like to no avail
Strolling down the pavement aimlessly
Waiting for someone to snatch her bag of memories
How come you call it destiny?
When the cross you bear's your only company
But still I believe
That you are gonna save me
Somehow I got a notion
Just a little affection on this cold and windy road
Save me, from a state of un-emotion
Just a little affection on this windy road
Why so long? so confusing?
Why's growing up hurt so bad?
Seek what we had lost, we get found and go again
I don't know what's gone to me
I won't make any promise I believe
Never seen you, I don't even know you're name
But still I believe
That you are gonna save me
Somehow I got a notion
Just a little affection on this cold and windy road
Save me, from a state of un-emotion
Just a little affection on this windy road
I don't know if I can, I don't know if I should
I don't know what is right, and what's to come if you would
Here I stand in rain, here in stand in the cold
I been locked into (something), another shout in my soul, no
I'm afraid of that harm
Save, save me, got a notion
That you are gonna save me
Somehow I got a notion
Just a little affection on this cold and windy road
Save me, from a state of un-emotion
Just a little affection on this windy road
The lyrics to Edguy's song Save Me seem to reflect the struggles of the singer with loneliness and insecurity while wandering aimlessly down the pavement. They lament about the difficulties of growing up and how finding what they have lost seems like an endless search. In the midst of their internal turmoil, they express the hope that someone will save them and provide a little bit of affection on this cold and windy road. The singer is afraid of being hurt and is desperately searching for a connection that will save them, but they don't know if they can trust the person who will finally reach out to them.
These lyrics touch on universal themes that are relatable to many people. The feeling of being lost and alone in the world is a common one, and the desire for someone to come along and save us is often at the forefront of our minds. The song seems to capture the essence of a lonely wanderer who is searching for meaning and direction, and hopes that someone will be able to guide them in the right direction.
Overall, the lyrics to Edguy's Save Me are a poignant and emotional expression of the desire for human connection and the fear and uncertainty that often comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting for a little sign
Feeling lost and hoping for some guidance.
Seems like to no avail
Despite looking for signs, nothing seems to be guiding them.
Strolling down the pavement aimlessly
Walking with no clear direction or purpose.
Waiting for someone to snatch her bag of memories
Feeling vulnerable and waiting for someone to take away their past.
How come you call it destiny?
Questioning the idea that their fate is predetermined.
When the cross you bear's your only company
Feeling alone with their struggles and hardships.
Never seen you, I don't even know you're name
Addressing someone unknown.
But still I believe
Despite not knowing this person, they have faith in them.
That you are gonna save me
Hoping that this person will be the guiding force they need.
Somehow I got a notion
Feeling intuitively that this person will be helpful.
Just a little affection on this cold and windy road
Looking for some warmth and care in a difficult situation.
Save me, from a state of un-emotion
Asking to be saved from feeling numb and disconnected.
Why so long? so confusing?
Questioning why life is so difficult and unclear.
Why's growing up hurt so bad?
Reflecting on how hard it is to mature and face harsh realities.
Seek what we had lost, we get found and go again
Searching for something lost and then moving forward once it is found.
I don't know what's gone to me
Feeling unsure and confused about their own emotions and thoughts.
I won't make any promise I believe
Knowing that they cannot make a promise they may not be able to keep.
I don't know if I can, I don't know if I should
Feeling uncertain and hesitant about what to do next.
I don't know what is right, and what's to come if you would
Feeling lost and unsure of what the future holds.
Here I stand in rain, here in stand in the cold
Metaphorically standing in difficult and uncomfortable circumstances.
I been locked into (something), another shout in my soul, no
Feeling emotionally trapped and needing an outlet.
I'm afraid of that harm
Feeling scared of the negative consequences of their situation.
Save, save me, got a notion
Desperately requesting to be saved.
Just a little affection on this windy road
Asking for a small amount of care and comfort in a tough journey.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREGORY PERKINS, JAMES G. CRUICKSHANK
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Luíz Henrique
Waiting for a little sign
Seems like to no avail
Strolling down the pavement aimlessly
She's praying for someone
To snatch her bag of memories
How come you call it destiny?
When the cross you bear
Is your only company
Never seen you
I don't even know your name
But still I believe
That you are gonna save me
Somehow I got a notion
Just a little affection
On this cold and windy road
Save me
From a state of unemotion
Just a little affection
On this windy road
Why is it all so confusing?
Why does growing up hurt soo bad?
We seek and we get lost
We get found and go again
And I don't know what's gonna be
I won't make any promise
I believe
Never seen you
I don't even know your name
But still I believe
That you are gonna save me
Somehow I got a notion
Just a little affection
On this cold and windy road
Save me
From a state of unemotion
Just a little affection
On this windy road
I don't know if I can
I don't know if I should
I don't know what is right
And what's to come if you would
Here I stand in rain
Here in stand in the cold
I'm relutanct to get
Another shot in my soul, no
I'm afraid of that hole
Save me, save me
Got a notion
Just a little affection
On this cold and windy road
Save me, save me
From unemotion
Just a little affection
On this cold and windy road
Save me, save me
Just a little affection
On this windy road
Lonesome road
engasal
It's a shame that Edguy have stopped. Truly one of the greatest bands ever. Energetic music that makes you feel
KANE
They broke up?!😯😲🥺😦😧 When?🤔🤨 Why?🤔🤨 What about Avantasia?🤔🤨
engasal
Tobias wants to do Avantasia so Edguy have done nothing since Space Police. I prefer Edguy myself
KANE
@engasal So, has Edguy broken up? I love bath bands, but love Avantasia more, to be honest. It has to be grueling doing one album from either band every other yr though! + touring too! We all need to sleep sometime! & vacation as well! Though, I will say, I had a hard time really getting into "Moonglow", unlike previous Avantasia albums. & am really unsure about the next one based on its title!🤔🤨🙄😒
Jor Morera
damn I wanted to see them live in Costa Rica, what a shame
Draztikus
Edguy is on hiatus, not split up
Marco Fabio Pavone
He's not my favorite vocalist, but is so far my favorite frontman. He always makes amazing contact with audience, he gives emotions and passion.
Lee Comber
Avantasia and Edguys music is simply the most beautiful metal music ever written, so much soul and body in it, can bring a tear to a mans eye, especially tracks like sleepwalking, land of the miracle, save me and farewell.
Jéssica Melo
Assisti a esse dvd tantas vezes que já decorei todas as falas. Que saudades de ir a um show do Edguy, meu deus. Sorte de quem tava aí.
Vinny Ferro
Impressionante sempre que eu vou em vídeo de metal tem Sempre um comentário de um Br com bom gosto!
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