Carmen Elise Espenæs
| Carmen Elise Espenæs | |
|---|---|
 Carmen Elise Espenæs | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carmen Elise Espenæs |
| Born | 30 September 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 30 September 1983 in Stavanger, Norway) is the vocalist and the co-founder of the symphonic/folk metal band Midnattsol.
Career
In 2002, Carmen Elise and guitarist Christian Hector founded the German 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 Merzinsky as drummer (who is the former drummer of Penetralia), Daniel Fischer as keyboardist, and later 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]
Personal life
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. In 2012, she became a mother for the first time to a baby girl on her birthday.[4]
Discography
Demos
- Midnattsol (2003)
Studio albums
- Where Twilight Dwells (2005)
- Nordlys (2008)
- The Metamorphosis Melody (2011)
Collaborations
- Lovelorn - Leaves' Eyes (2004 - backing vocals for Into Your Light)
- Meredead - Leaves' Eyes (2011 - guest appearance in Kråkevisa, Nystev and Sigrlinn)
- Symphonies of the Night - Leaves' Eyes (2013 - guest appearance in Eileen's Ardency)
References
- ↑ Interview at Bravewords.com
- ↑
- ↑ "MIDNATTSOL (Germany/Norway)". MusicMight.com.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=274105246051387&set=a.224593197669259.49275.208678009260778&type=1&theater