| Sabine Dünser | |
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| Birth name | Sabine Michaela Dünser |
| Also known as | Sabine Dünser |
| Born | June 27, 1977 |
| Origin | Schaan, Liechtenstein |
| Died | July 8, 2006 (aged 29) |
| Genres | Gothic metal |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000–2006 |
| Labels | Napalm Records |
| Associated acts | Erben der Schöpfung, Elis |
Sabine Michaela Dünser (27 June 1977 – 8 July 2006) was a Liechtensteinerin musician, better known for being the lead vocalist of the gothic metal bands Erben der Schöpfung and Elis.
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Dünser grew up in Schaan (Liechtenstein) with her family, consisting of her parents and her younger sister Petra. Her musical talent was discovered at an early age. She started with basic listening skills. Four years later in practice flute. At an early age, some teachers recognized that she had a great musical talent and should be encouraged. While at primary school Sabine began playing the piano, and continued to do so until her graduation. At the same time she began to develop her singing voice. She sang in different choirs, such as the school choir. Since her training as a singer was very important for choral teachers, Sabine began classical music singing lessons at 19. She participated in the Liechtenstein Musical Company, and furthered her desire to sing in a band.
In 1999, Sabine fulfilled her ambition to sing in a band. Along with Pete Streit (Elis) and Oliver Falk (Erben der Schöpfung, Weltenbrand), who started the project, she founded "Erben der Schöpfung" which became "Elis" later. Founding the band and music in general always meant a lot to Sabine. Elis allowed her to sing in front of many people and express herself in words and melodies.
Elis was in the process of recording her album Griefshire, which Sabine called her "baby", when her life ended because of a cerebral hemorrhage. Two weeks before Elis was supposed to play at the Battle of Metal Festival in Germany the band was rehearsing when suddenly Sabine collapsed. She was not unconscious, but she felt sick and suffered from headaches. Her condition worsened and her companions took her to a hospital because of her poor condition. She had to be transferred to another hospital by helicopter, but after a short time she was declared brain-dead.
On July 9, 2006, an announcement was made on the band's website that Sabine Dünser died of a cerebral hemorrhage on July 8, 2006, right after the wrap-up of recording Griefshire. She died at the age of 29 years.
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