Edguy is a German power metal band formed in 1992 in Fulda by Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch, and Dirk Sauer. The band took its name from a nickname derived from their mathematics teacher. After early rejections from record labels, Edguy independently released their first album, "Savage Poetry", in 1995. Broader recognition followed with subsequent releases such as "Kingdom of Madness" (1997) and "Vain Glory Opera" (1998), the latter of which featured guest contributions from established musicians within the metal genre.
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Edguy is a German power metal band formed in 1992 in Fulda by Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch, and Dirk Sauer. The band took its name from a nickname derived from their mathematics teacher. After early rejections from record labels, Edguy independently released their first album, "Savage Poetry", in 1995. Broader recognition followed with subsequent releases such as "Kingdom of Madness" (1997) and "Vain Glory Opera" (1998), the latter of which featured guest contributions from established musicians within the metal genre.
Over time, Edguy expanded and refined its musical style, incorporating elements beyond traditional power metal. In parallel, Tobias Sammet founded the metal opera project Avantasia, which achieved significant international success. Edguy continued to release studio albums throughout the following decades, including "Age of the Joker" (2011) and "Space Police: Defenders of the Crown" (2014), and maintained an active touring schedule. As of March 2020, the band has been on hiatus, with Sammet focusing on new material for Avantasia.
Studio albums
Savage Poetry (1995)
Kingdom of Madness (1997)
Vain Glory Opera (1998)
Theater of Salvation (1999)
The Savage Poetry (2000)
Mandrake (2001)
Hellfire Club (2004)
Rocket Ride (2006)
Tinnitus Sanctus (2008)
Age of the Joker (2011)
Space Police - Defenders of the Crown (2014)
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