Their music builds from delightful symphonic instrumentals to crunching aggressive Metal. It is identifiable by its compelling vocals, muscular riffs, memorable hooks, swirling keyboards together with pounding bass and thunderous drums.
Between 2009 and 2013, Winter in Eden have released two full length albums, two EP’s and have entertained fans with numerous tours and festival appearances. The debut album 'Awakening' was recognised as one of the albums of the year. The track 'Lies', from 'Echoes of Betrayal' was awarded Classic Rock Magazine’s 'track of the day' and they have been nominated for ‘Best New Band’ (2012/2013), ‘Best Live Act’ (2013/2014) and ‘Best Female Singer’ (2012/2013/2014) at the UK’s annual Classic Rock Society Awards.
Towards the end of 2014, Winter In Eden released their highly anticipated third studio album ‘Court of Conscience’. Recorded in Holland, it contains eleven songs which build and further refine the unique style that is Winter in Eden. Produced by Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation) and mixed by Stefan Helleblad (Within Temptation), it contains live strings and also features guest vocals by Jermain van der Bogt (For All We Know/Ayreon) and Nathaly Heijne with an unmistakeable narrative by multi-award winning Damian Wilson (Threshold/Headspace/Maiden United). The result is powerful, modern and balanced. The album continues to be extremely well received as evidenced by Guitar Techniques Magazine who made it their ‘Album of the Month’ and Powerplay Magazine who awarded it a full score of ten.
Winter In Eden’s energetic live performances have been enjoyed throughout the UK and Europe alongside many artists including Delain (NL), The Pineapple Thief (UK) and Coma (PL). When not playing to capacity crowds whilst touring, they can often be witnessed captivating new fans on festival stages. Most notably, during main-stage performances at Cambridge Rock Festival, The Dames of Darkness Festival and when chosen to headline the UK’s first ever Symphonic Rock/Metal festival: Northern Symphony.
“Winter in Eden are the best female-fronted symphonic rock band Britain has to offer right now” - Classic Rock Magazine
“The patronage of the biggest act in female-fronted symph prog must be earned and sure enough, Winter in Eden fulfil their side of the bargain” – Prog Magazine
“Albums as wonderful as this one from new British bands do not come along every day. It has been a complete revelation to me” – Fireworks Magazine
“The band stands out for their song writing, their vocals and their musicianship. And they’re British too. Every song on here is first class” – Powerplay Magazine
“Fabulous set by a band destined for greatness” - Classic Rock Society
“All the quality and all the potential” - Dominion/Terroriser
Ruled By Fear
Winter In Eden Lyrics
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Poisoned sword striking endlessly
Double-edged is every decision
Keep your body and lose your soul
Sacred vow made but tarnished by lust
Infatuated dreams
Secret love for another, insatiable
He takes what he requires
No conscience will arise
The fuel was in his fire
Unrelenting pursuit of desire
His rivals chose their lives
Beauty bound his attention was no saving grace
She had to know her place
His hunger was fulfilled
Abused and cast aside
Scars will never die.
Winter In Eden's song Ruled By Fear speaks of a ruthless tyrant, who rules through fear and wields a poisoned sword that strikes endlessly. The decisions he makes have a double-edged impact, where one stands to lose their soul while keeping their body intact. Despite making a sacred vow, the tyrant is consumed by lust and infatuated dreams, having a secret love for someone else that leaves him insatiable. This soon leads to the beginning of a fated plan that changes everything.
The tyrant takes what he desires, without a care for conscience. He is fueled by his desire and is relentless in his pursuit of it. His rivals are forced to choose between their lives, and thus they decide to submit to his will. However, beauty is the only thing that binds his attention, and it is no saving grace. The object of his desire needs to know her place and must comply with his wishes, or else face dire consequences.
Despite his hunger being fulfilled, the tyrant abuses and casts aside the object of his desire. The scars of this experience will never leave her, and neither will the marks that have been left on her soul. This song is a haunting tale of how fear and desire can consume a person and ruin lives, leaving nothing but ruin and chaos in their wake.
Line by Line Meaning
Ruthless tyrant, ruler of fear
A leader who rules through intimidation and cruelty
Poisoned sword striking endlessly
The leader's actions are harmful and unrelenting
Double-edged is every decision
Every choice made has both positive and negative consequences
Keep your body and lose your soul
Following the leader means sacrificing one's values and identity
Sacred vow made but tarnished by lust
A promise or commitment was made, but desire and temptation corrupted it
Infatuated dreams
Fantasies or desires that are illogical and unrealistic
Secret love for another, insatiable
A forbidden love that cannot be satisfied
The fated plan began
The events were predetermined and inevitable
He takes what he requires
The leader is selfish and takes without regard for others
No conscience will arise
The leader feels no guilt for their actions
The fuel was in his fire
The leader's motivation was fueled by their own ambition
Unrelenting pursuit of desire
The leader chases their personal wants without consideration for the consequences
His rivals chose their lives
Those who opposed the leader were forced to make a difficult decision to save themselves
Beauty bound his attention was no saving grace
Physical attractiveness did not save someone from the leader's cruelty
She had to know her place
The leader demanded obedience and submission from others
His hunger was fulfilled
The leader's desires were satisfied at the expense of others
Abused and cast aside
Those who served the leader were mistreated and discarded when no longer useful
Scars will never die
The damage caused by the leader's actions will never fully heal
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.