Missa Mercuria
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Missa Mercuria is a progressive metal
project which involved members of the German bands Vanden Plas
, Pink Cream 69
and Silent Force
.
The album released by the project is a rock opera
based on an idea and story by Karin Forstner and issued through Lion Music
in 2002. The story revolves around the intervention of the Gods - represented by the four elements Fire, Water, Earth and Air - to prevent the destruction of Mankind and on the mission of the Gods' messenger Mercuria back in time.
It features lyrics written by D. C. Cooper
and music written by Alex Beyrodt (Sinner
, The Sygnet, Silent Force
, Voodoo Circle), Günter Werno and Stephan Lill
(Vanden Plas) and Alfred Koffler (Pink Cream 69). There are also vocal features of David Readman
(Pink Cream 69), Andy Kuntz
(Vanden Plas) and Sabine Edelsbacher (Edenbridge
).
, music as indicated
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
project which involved members of the German bands Vanden Plas
Vanden Plas (band)
Vanden Plas is a German progressive metal band, based in Kaiserslautern and founded in the mid 1980s. In 1991, they recorded the song "Keep On Running" as an anthem for the local national league football club FC Kaiserslautern, and did the same in 1994 with "Das Ist Für Euch"...
, Pink Cream 69
Pink Cream 69
Pink Cream 69 is a German hard rock band founded in 1987 in Karlsruhe, Germany by Andi Deris, Dennis Ward, Kosta Zafiriou and Alfred Koffler. The band gained their first contract by winning music magazine Metal Hammer 's newcomer competition in Ludwigsburg one year after forming. In 1994, Andi...
and Silent Force
Silent Force
Silent Force is a German power metal band with neo-classical and progressive influences, founded by German guitarist Alex Beyrodt.-Members:* D. C...
.
The album released by the project is a rock opera
Rock opera
A rock opera is a work of rock music that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs or sections in the manner of opera. A rock opera differs from a conventional rock album, which usually includes songs that are not unified by a common theme or narrative. More recent developments include...
based on an idea and story by Karin Forstner and issued through Lion Music
Lion Music
Lion Music is a production company and record label founded in 1989 by composer and artist Lars Eric Mattsson.-History:Lion Music was founded in 1989 by Lars Eric Mattsson as a production company to handle production and licensing for his records in Europe, the United States, and Asia, where a...
in 2002. The story revolves around the intervention of the Gods - represented by the four elements Fire, Water, Earth and Air - to prevent the destruction of Mankind and on the mission of the Gods' messenger Mercuria back in time.
It features lyrics written by D. C. Cooper
D. C. Cooper
Donald Christopher "D.C." Cooper is an American singer and musician.-Biography:He started out playing in several area bands and touring the local club circuit in Pittsburgh while he studied singing under renowned opera coach Charlotte Coleman...
and music written by Alex Beyrodt (Sinner
Sinner (band)
Sinner are a German heavy metal band formed by vocalist and bassist Mat Sinner in 1982 . They were part of the German heavy/speed/power metal scene. Their latest album, One Bullet Left, was released in 2011.-History:...
, The Sygnet, Silent Force
Silent Force
Silent Force is a German power metal band with neo-classical and progressive influences, founded by German guitarist Alex Beyrodt.-Members:* D. C...
, Voodoo Circle), Günter Werno and Stephan Lill
Stephan Lill
Stephan Lill is a German guitarist best known for his work with the Progressive metal band Vanden Plas.-Background:Stephan Lill was born on November 30, 1968 in Eitorf, Germany. He began to play guitar at 13. He never took official lessons with a teacher. When he was only 16, Stephan joined the...
(Vanden Plas) and Alfred Koffler (Pink Cream 69). There are also vocal features of David Readman
David Readman
David Readman is an English singer. Since 1994, he has been with the German-based band Pink Cream 69. He joined the French progressive metal band Adagio in 2000, but left the band in 2004...
(Pink Cream 69), Andy Kuntz
Andy Kuntz
-External links:*...
(Vanden Plas) and Sabine Edelsbacher (Edenbridge
Edenbridge (band)
Edenbridge is a symphonic metal band from Austria.-History:Edenbridge was formed in 1998 by guitarist and keyboardist Lanvall, his girlfriend - vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher - and bassist Kurt Bednarsky. The line-up was completed when drummer Roland Navratil joined the band...
).
Tracklisting
All lyrics by D. C. CooperD. C. Cooper
Donald Christopher "D.C." Cooper is an American singer and musician.-Biography:He started out playing in several area bands and touring the local club circuit in Pittsburgh while he studied singing under renowned opera coach Charlotte Coleman...
, music as indicated
- "Earth's Destruction" (instrumental) (Stephan LillStephan LillStephan Lill is a German guitarist best known for his work with the Progressive metal band Vanden Plas.-Background:Stephan Lill was born on November 30, 1968 in Eitorf, Germany. He began to play guitar at 13. He never took official lessons with a teacher. When he was only 16, Stephan joined the...
) - 2:25 - "Requiem Mortale" (instrumental) (Alex Beyrodt) - 1:08
- "Divine Spark (Firegod)" (S. Lill) - 5:00
- "Whisper of the Soul (Watergoddess)" (Günter Werno) - 6:15
- "Mother Earth (Earthgoddess)" (Alfred Koffler) - 4:45
- "Spirit of Wisdom (Airgod)" (G. Werno) - 5:59
- "Illusion of Time" (instrumental) (G. Werno) - 2:59
- "Missa Mercuria" (A. Beyrodt) - 6:27
- "Fairytale of Truth" (instrumental) (G. Werno) - 4:49
- "Farewell for Love's Sake" (G. Werno) - 5:04
- "Departure to Fear" (S. Lill) - 1:10
- "Strange Desert Walk" (A. Koffler) - 2:43
- "Bursting Ego" (S. Lill) - 5:00
- "Down to Hell" (A. Koffler) - 0:32
- "Rectificando" (A. Koffler) - 6:57
- "New Eon Arises" (A. Beyrodt) - 1:56
Vocalists and characters
- D. C. CooperD. C. CooperDonald Christopher "D.C." Cooper is an American singer and musician.-Biography:He started out playing in several area bands and touring the local club circuit in Pittsburgh while he studied singing under renowned opera coach Charlotte Coleman...
(Firegod) - Sabine Edelsbacher (Watergoddess)
- Lori Williams (Earthgoddess)
- Andy KuntzAndy Kuntz-External links:*...
(Airgod) - Isolde Groß (Mercuria)
- David ReadmanDavid ReadmanDavid Readman is an English singer. Since 1994, he has been with the German-based band Pink Cream 69. He joined the French progressive metal band Adagio in 2000, but left the band in 2004...
(Narrator)
Musicians
- Stephan LillStephan LillStephan Lill is a German guitarist best known for his work with the Progressive metal band Vanden Plas.-Background:Stephan Lill was born on November 30, 1968 in Eitorf, Germany. He began to play guitar at 13. He never took official lessons with a teacher. When he was only 16, Stephan joined the...
- guitars - Alfred Koffler - guitars
- Alex Beyrodt - guitars
- Günter Werno - keyboards
- Dennis Ward - bass
- Andreas LillAndreas LillAndreas Lill is a German Progressive metal drummer. He is best known for his work as the drummer for the band Vanden Plas.-Background:Andreas Lill was born November 3, 1965. As an early teenager he tried to learn to play bass guitar, but at 15 he started learning drums and the instrument stuck with...
- drums - Pedro Weiss - percussion