On Thorns I Lay
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On Thorns I Lay

On Thorns I Lay formed in Vienna in 2002 with Stefan Loidl on guitar, Thomas Thurner on vocals, Stefan Wurm on bass, Bernhard Fachleitner on drums, and Tine...

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On Thorns I Lay's symphonic metal from Vienna

A Vienna band that blends symphonic elements with metal aggression across eight studio albums.

For a good sense of their range, try 'If I Could Fly' and 'Cleopatra', they show both the melodic passages and the heavier sections that define their sound.

They've carved out a specific sound that mixes symphonic textures with metal's heavier edges, which you can hear in songs like 'If I Could Fly' and 'A Light In Paradise.' Their eight albums show a consistent musical direction despite lineup shifts and personal difficulties. The music often explores darker lyrical territory without losing its melodic core.

Formed in Vienna in 2002 with Stefan Loidl on guitar and Thomas Thurner on vocals, the band has seen members come and go while those two remained constants. They've released albums from 2007's 'The Shadows Descent Upon Our Hearts' to the more recent 'Elegy,' maintaining their symphonic metal approach through the changes.

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On Thorns I Lay formed in Vienna in 2002 with Stefan Loidl on guitar, Thomas Thurner on vocals, Stefan Wurm on bass, Bernhard Fachleitner on drums, and Tine Wurm on keyboards. The lineup has shifted since then, with Loidl and Thurner remaining as constants alongside newer members like bassist Markus Huber, drummer Kevin Notbauer, and keyboardist Moritz Neuner.

Their music combines symphonic elements with metal aggression, often exploring darker lyrical themes. Songs like 'A Light In Paradise' and 'If I Could Fly' show their range from melodic passages to heavier sections. They've released eight studio albums, including 2007's 'The Shadows Descent Upon Our Hearts' and the more recent 'Elegy'.

The band has faced criticism over their content and dealt with lineup changes and personal difficulties, but they've maintained their musical direction.

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