| Carmen Elise Espenæs | |
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Carmen Elise Espenæs |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carmen Elise Espenæs |
| Born | September 30, 1983 |
| Origin | Stavanger, Norway |
| Genres | Gothic metal Symphonic metal Folk metal |
| Occupations | Singer, language teacher |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Labels | Napalm Records |
| Associated acts | Midnattsol Leaves' Eyes |
Carmen Elise Espenæs (born on September 30, 1983 in Stavanger, Norway) is the vocalist and the co-founder of the gothic/folk metal band Midnattsol.
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In 2002, Carmen Elise and guitarist Chris Hector founded the German-Norwegian Symphonic metal and folk metal band Midnattsol; their intention was to start working on this project once they found like-minded persons to join their band.[1]
The new members were then identified in Chris Murzinsky as drummer (who is the former drummer of Penetralia), Daniel Fischer as keyboardist, and later on Daniel Droste as guitarist and Birgit Öllbrunner as bassist.[2]
In September 2004, Espenæs was offered to tour with Cradle of Filth on their live tour supporting Nymphetamine; however, due to commitments with her band, Espenæs declined such request.[3]
She is the younger sister of Liv Kristine Espenæs Krull, a singer who has had a solo career along with positions in the bands Theatre of Tragedy and Leaves' Eyes.