Band

History

Leaves‘ Eyes was founded by Liv Kristine’s (lead singer) husband Alexander Krull and members of his band Atrocity. Liv Kristine thought of the band name, which is a homophone for her first name. Leaves is connected to nature, which has always been the biggest inspiration for her. Liv Kristine writes all of the lyrics for the band.

Their debut album, Lovelorn, was released in 2004. The second album, Vinland Saga, was released 30 May 2005, and retells the tale of the discovery of Vinland (i.e. North America) by Leif Erikson. The EP Legend Land was released on June 2, 2006 as a followup to Vinland Saga.

In February 2008, Leaves Eyes were confirmed to appear at the 2008 Wacken Open Air Festival. They were scheduled to tour with Kamelot and Fairyland, as well as King Diamond and Kreator in 2008 but the tour has since been canceled due to King Diamond suffering a serious back injury. Leaves‘ Eyes released their first DVD, We Came with the Northern Winds – En Saga I Belgia in February 2009 which was recorded during a show in Belgium. They supported Blind Guardian on their North American tour in November 2006. It was released in February 2009.

Their third album Njord was released August 28, 2009 and the EP My Destiny was released on July 24, 2009. On January 15, 2011 the band announced via their Myspace blog that their fourth album Meredead will be released on April 22, 2011. The cover artwork for the album was also revealed. According to singer Liv Kristine the album will have some songs in Old English and traditional Norwegian as well as modern English. The lyrical themes will be taken from Viking literature, Norwegian song tradition and from tales from the Irish isles.

Band members

• Liv Kristine – lead vocals (since 2003)
• Thorsten Bauer – guitar (since 2003)
• Sander van der Meer – guitar (since 2010)
• Alexander Krull – keyboards, vocals (since 2003)
• JB van de Wal – bass (since 2011)
• Felix Born – drums (since 2011)

Former members

• Seven Antonopoulos – drums (2008 – 2010)
• Nicholas Barker – drums (2004 – 2008)
• Alla Fedynitch – bass (2008 – 2010)
• Peter Hörnung – drums (2007 – 2008)
• Chris Lukhaup – bass (2003 – 2007)
• Moritz Neuner – drums (2004 – 2007)
• Mathias Röderer – guitars (2003 – 1010)
• Martin Schmidt – drums(2003-2004)
• Roland Navratil – drums (2010-2011)

Birthday

• Liv Kristine Espenæs Krull – 14. 2. 1976
• Alexander Krull – 31. 7. 1970