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Orplid
Orplid formed in Hattersheim, Germany in the mid-1980s. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1986, featuring the song 'Orplid' which became an early...
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Orplid formed in Hattersheim, Germany in the mid-1980s. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1986, featuring the song 'Orplid' which became an early calling card. The band's lineup has included guitarist and vocalist Manuel Schmidt, keyboardist Oliver Schmidschneider, bassist Michael Jaud, and drummer Bernhard Weber.
They followed up with albums like 'Ultimatum' in 1989 and 'Zeitgeist' in 1994. Other songs in their catalog include 'Das Schicksal,' 'Der Merseburger Rabe,' and 'Heimkehr.'
Orplid worked within the progressive rock sphere, known for guitar arrangements and keyboard textures. They maintained a presence in German rock circles through the 1990s.
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