Empires of Eden is an Austrlaian collaborative

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recording project based in

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and conceived and overseen by guitarist

Stu Marshall Stu Marshall is a guitarist, songwriter and producer from Sydney, Australia. He is a member of Sydney heavy metal band Empires of Eden and Paindivision. Marshall is best known as a member of the Sydney metal band Dungeon with whom he recorde ...

, known for his work with

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and Paindivision.

History

Origins and proof of concept (2007–2008)

Paving the way for Empires of Eden's collaborative ethos, Marshall was heavily involved in the writing of

's 2004 album ''One Step Beyond''. Inspired by the production of the album, and its reception, Marshall began evaluating the viability of a framework for an international recording project in the tradition of

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''Songs of War and Vengeance'' (2009)

Marshall approached a number of vocalists and other musicians with the premise that they were to be responsible for their own lyrics and melodies within a composition tailored to their typical style and range. The album was recorded at Marshall’s Frontiers Studio in Sydney and featured Louie Gorgievski (Crimsonfire), Mike Zoias (Transcending Mortality) and Chris Ninni (Sydney session vocalist), among others. While the majority of soloing on the album was penned by Marshall, there are also performances by guests including 'Lord' Tim Grose and Mark Furtner (Lord), Ben Thomas (Paindivision) Richie Hausberger (Project Doomsday), Chris Porcianko

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, Yoshiyasu Maruyama (Argument Soul) and Akira Takada (Cerberus).

''Reborn in Fire'' (2010)

For the second release, Marshall approached singers who had been major influences on his musical style, and the effort featured

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and Sean Peck as well as returning guest vocalists. In 2011, the band signed a management deal with Rock N Growl Records.

Members

''Songs of War and Vengeance'' (2009)

– guitar, bass, orchestral arrangement, drum programming, engineering * Louie Gorgievski – vocals * Chris Ninni – vocals * Mike Zoias – vocals * Dan Quinlan – co-engineering, production * 'Lord' Tim Grose – guest solo appearance (guitar) * Mark Furtner – guest solo appearance (guitar) * Akira Takada – guest solo appearance (guitar) * Gun Arvidssen – spoken word * Yoshiyasu Maruyama – guest solo appearance (guitar) * Richie Hausberger – guest solo appearance (guitar) * Ben Thomas – guest solo appearance (guitar) * Chris Porcianko – guest solo appearance (guitar)

''Reborn in Fire'' (2010)

– guitar, bass, orchestral arrangement, drum programming, engineering * Louie Gorgievski – vocals * Chris Ninni – vocals * Mike Zoias – vocals * Dan Quinlan – co-engineering, production *

– vocals *

– vocals * Sean Peck – vocals * Carlos Zema – vocals * Jason "Jasix" Manewell – drums * Bobby Williamson – guest solo appearance (keyboard)

Discography

*''Songs of War and Vengeance'' (2009) *''Reborn in Fire'' (2010) *''Channelling the Infinite'' (2012)Empires Of Eden Posts Teaser Video For "Channelling the Infinite"
/ref> *''Architect of Hope'' (2015) *''Guardians of Time'' (2024)

References

External links

Empires of Eden
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