Elis began their musical career under the name Erben der Schöpfung in 2000. In 2001, they released their first single Elis as well as their debut album Twilight. The band has appeared live at the Wave Gotik Festival in Leipzig, among others, has held on to favorable positioning on the DAC-Charts, and has remained well represented in the scene's press. Germany's Orkus Magazine, for example, featured Erben der Schöpfung as their top newcomer act of the month. This choice was later more than confirmed by the publications readership, who extended the honor by choosing the band as their Newcomer of 2001.
Following their split with Oliver Falk, the band re-emerged in 2003 under the new alias Elis. Produced at Mastersound Studio by Alexander Krull (Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes), "God's Silence, Devil's Temptation" was simultaneously released on Napalm Records with the re-release of Erben der Schöpfung's 2001 debut Twilight.
Soon after the release of their debut album, Elis focused their energy on writing new material for their second offering. Between their song writing and recording duties, they found time to tour in a headlining capacity with label mates Eisheilig and The Vision Bleak. The tour took them to Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium.
In March 2004 they returned to the studio, under the guidance of band manager and producer Alexander Krull once more, to record the twelve new tracks featured on their second album. Released in October 2004, Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky, showed a maturation of the band's sound. A video clip for the album's opener, Der letzte Tag, was included with the release as well.
The Dark Clouds tour took place in April 2005. Elis played in Germany, Austria, and Belgium, and were supported by Visions of Atlantis and Lyriel. The band offered a preview of the new material during festival performances at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen and M'era Luna Festival. Further opportunities for the fans to experience the new album live were planned for October, as the band embarked on a European Tour with Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes, and Battlelore. This tour ended with a performance at the Metal Female Voices Fest 3. This concert wasn't just the last of this little tour, it also was the last concert with guitarist Jürgen Broger, who left the band amicably soon after.
The third release from Elis, a concept album titled Griefshire was planned for release in late 2006 or early 2007. The band wanted to complete a tour with Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity, but unfortunately on July 8, 2006 Sabine died of a cerebral hemorrhage. An announcement on the band's official website has stated that the album would be released in Sabine's memory. A further announcement in September stated that the band would continue with a new singer.
Griefshire was released in Europe on November 24, 2006 on Napalm Records. The North American release date was January 16, 2007. On December 28, 2006 it was finally announced that the new female singer is the Austrian metal singer Sandra Schleret, former vocalist of Dreams of Sanity and Siegfried, and guest singer on some Samael's albums.
After that, they started a tour that took them for the first time to Mexico (as guest stars for the Festival Oscuro event in August of 2007).
In order to show how Sandra's voice would appear on the next studio album, the band released the Maxi-CD Show Me The Way on November 2, 2007 in Europe and on November 6, 2007 in the United States, that features Sandra Schleret on the two new versions of the song Show Me The Way as well as three non-album tracks from Griefshire recording sessions, still with Sabine Dünser's voice.
Latest album Catharsis was released on November 27, 2009 by Napalm Records.
Sandra Schleret left the band in summer 2011.
Her replacement was Simone Chrisinat.
In late February 2012, Simone Christinat announced to the rest of the band that she would would be departing from the band, due to increased stress. A few days later, the band opted to call it quits.
Official site: www.elis.li
Brothers
Elis Lyrics
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We made this eternal vow
We are brothers
Raised by our mother?s loving hand
We are brothers
Forever together we will stand
I felt your special energy
In your body painfully torn
They are too blind they cannot see
We are brothers
Raised by our mother?s loving hand
We are brothers
Forever together we will stand
Wherever you go, they listen to you
A perfect body hides a perfect soul
One day to come they?ll follow
Eternal truth will be our highest goal
Be aware of your fate
Your future looks black
Fire in the air
Burn!
We make this eternal vow
Through us your love will grow
Oh mother you will see
Your knowledge sets us free
We are brothers
Raised by our mother?s loving hand
We are brothers
Forever together we will stand
The song "Brothers" by Elis is a beautiful tribute to the love and loyalty shared between siblings. The opening lines of the song set the scene for a cherished moment in time: a night long ago when the bond between the two brothers was forever sealed. This deep connection is further emphasized throughout the song, as the lyrics paint a picture of two individuals who share an unbreakable bond, always standing together in solidarity.
The reference to "our mother's loving hand" reinforces the notion that family is at the heart of this song. It's clear that the sibling relationship has been shaped by the love and guidance they were given from their mother. This is particularly moving when the singer notes that "Through us your love will grow", suggesting that his love for his brother is a direct reflection of the love he received from his mother.
The lyrics of "Brothers" also touch on the idea that the bond between the two siblings is something special, something that others don't necessarily understand. The lines "In your body painfully torn / They are too blind they cannot see" hint at a struggle that the brothers have had to face together, yet they remain united in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Brothers" is a celebration of the unbreakable bond between siblings, the enduring love of family, and the strength that comes from standing together.
Line by Line Meaning
In a night so long ago
Looking back to a night from the past
We made this eternal vow
Making a promise that would last forever
We are brothers
Expressing the strong bond between them
Raised by our mother?s loving hand
Acknowledging their upbringing by a caring mother
We are brothers
Repeating the sentiment to further emphasize their bond
Forever together we will stand
Promising to always stay by each other's side
Since the day that you were born
Noting the time they have known each other
I felt your special energy
Noticing a unique quality about the other person
In your body painfully torn
Seeing their friend going through a difficult time
They are too blind they cannot see
Recognizing that others are not perceptive enough to see the true worth of their friend
Wherever you go, they listen to you
Noting how others pay attention to the other person wherever they go
A perfect body hides a perfect soul
Commenting on the other person's admirable character
One day to come they?ll follow
Believing that others will eventually see the other person's worth
Eternal truth will be our highest goal
Aspiring for a higher purpose in life
Be aware of your fate
Advising the other person to be mindful of what may come
Your future looks black
Noting a potential negative outcome
Fire in the air
Describing a serious, urgent situation
Burn!
Encouraging action to be taken in order to address the problem
We make this eternal vow
Reiterating the lasting promise made between them
Through us your love will grow
Positively believing that their relationship will convey love to others
Oh mother you will see
Addressing their mother and suggesting that she will recognize their strength
Your knowledge sets us free
Acknowledging their mother's teachings and guidance which helped them remain strong
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETE STREIT, SABINE DUENSER
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