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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = In Legend
| name = In Legend
| image = In Legend Band.jpg
| image = In Legend Band.jpg
| caption = Promotional photo of In Legend (December 2012)
| caption = Promotional photo of In Legend (2012)
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Berlin]], Germany
| origin = [[Berlin, Germany]]
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
| years_active = {{Start date|2010}}–present
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
| years_active = {{Start date|2010}}–present
| label = [[SPV GmbH|SPV]]
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| associated_acts = [[Van Canto]], Emergency Gate, The Razorblades, Jester's Funeral, Colours of Gospel, Narakam, Mary Red, Mercury Falling, Garden of Delight, Stormental, Denis Warren
| label = [[SPV GmbH|SPV Records]]
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| website = {{URL|http://www.inlegend.de/}}
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| associated_acts = [[Van Canto]], Emergency Gate, The Razorblades, Jester's Funeral, Colours Of Gospel, Narakam, Mary Red, Mercury Falling, Garden Of Delight, Stormental, Denis Warren
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| current_members = Bastian Emig<br />Daniel Galmarini<br />Daniel Schmidle<br />Paul Perlejewski<br />Marcos Feminella
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| website = {{URL|http://www.inlegend.de/}}
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| past_members = Daniel Wicke<br/>Dennis Otto
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| current_members = Bastian Emig<br />Daniel Galmarini<br />Daniel Schmidle<br />Paul Perlejewski<br />Marcos Feminella
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| past_members = Daniel Wicke<br/>Dennis Otto
}}
}}


The [[Rock music|rock]] band '''In Legend''' was founded in 2010 by [[Van Canto]] drummer Bastian Emig who assumed the role of vocalist and pianist in the band. He was joined by Daniel Wicke on [[Bass guitar|bass]] and Dennis Otto on [[drums]]; Wicke and Otto left the band in spring 2014. As of June 2014, the line-up includes Emig, Daniel Galmarini (piano), Daniel Schmidle ([[keytar]], piano), Paul Perlejewski (bass) and Marcos Feminella (drums).
The [[Rock music|rock]] band '''In Legend''' was founded in 2010 by [[Van Canto]] drummer Bastian Emig who assumed the role of vocalist and pianist in the band. He was joined by Daniel Wicke on bass and Dennis Otto on drums; Wicke and Otto left the band in spring 2014. As of June 2014, the line-up includes Emig, Daniel Galmarini (piano), Daniel Schmidle ([[keytar]], piano), Paul Perlejewski (bass,) and Marcos Feminella (drums).


== History ==
== History ==


=== Foundation and first EP ===
=== Foundation and first EP ===
Bastian Emig stated that he had already been composing material for what would later become In Legend before joining [[Van Canto]]—more exactly during his studies and in the course of a year-long stay in [[China]].<ref name="Ripening Process">Interview (in German) at [http://metal.de/progressive-metal-11/interview-59/in-legend/46024-in-legend-interview-mit-bastian-emig-zu-ballads-n-bullets/ metal.de] (April 22, 2011): "... I believe that a lot of the sound was created there, and that probably happened in 2001 during my studies. ..." (Translation from German)</ref> According to his own statement,<ref name="Bastian">[http://www.inlegend.de/band/bastian-emig-vortex-generating-super-operator/ Background information of Bastian Emig]</ref> he had already presented his composing ideas to the particular guitarists of his various bands that he played drums in (but especially to his teenage band [[Jester's Funeral]]) <ref name="Jester's Funeral">Bastian Emig listed as a member of Jester's Funeral at [http://www.metalcon.de/jesters-funeral Metalcon]—the biggest German metal band database</ref> on the piano, as he himself was not able to play the [[guitar]]. The [[musical style]] which developed from there is nowadays known as ''Hand-hammered Piano Craft''.
Bastian Emig stated that he had already been composing material for what would later become In Legend before joining [[Van Canto]]—more exactly during his studies and in the course of a year-long stay in China.<ref name="Ripening Process">Interview (in German) at [https://archive.today/20130211095005/http://metal.de/progressive-metal-11/interview-59/in-legend/46024-in-legend-interview-mit-bastian-emig-zu-ballads-n-bullets/ metal.de] (22 April 2011): "... I believe that a lot of the sound was created there, and that probably happened in 2001 during my studies. ..." (Translation from German)</ref> According to his own statement,<ref name="Bastian">[http://www.inlegend.de/band/bastian-emig-vortex-generating-super-operator/ Background information of Bastian Emig] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522024256/http://www.inlegend.de/band/bastian-emig-vortex-generating-super-operator/ |date=22 May 2012 }}</ref> he had already presented his composing ideas to the particular guitarists of his various bands that he played drums in (but especially to his teenage band Jester's Funeral) <ref name="Jester's Funeral">Bastian Emig listed as a member of Jester's Funeral at [http://www.metalcon.de/jesters-funeral Metalcon] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029125538/http://www.metalcon.de/jesters-funeral# |date=29 October 2012 }}—the biggest German metal band database</ref> on the piano, as he has not able to play the guitar. The musical style which developed from there is nowadays known as ''Hand-hammered Piano Craft''.


The ''Pandemonium EP'' (limited to 500 copies)<ref name="Pandemonium EP">Official site of the [http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/pandemonium-ep/ ''Pandemonium EP''] and news post for the second In Legend tour on [http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/1225/20275/IN-LEGEND-Back-on-Tour-with-VAN-CANTO!.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Thegauntletcom+%28thegauntlet.com%29 The Gauntlet] (October 23, 2010): "...the guys also released their debut EP Pandemonium (which was limited to 500 physical copies..."</ref> was the band's first release and was available for purchase on their very first tour in support of Van Canto in spring 2010. The [[Extended play|EP]] was recorded with the German [[Record producer|producer]] [[Charlie Bauerfeind]], whom Emig got to know during previous recordings with Van Canto. He has had a lasting musical impact on Bastian Emig.<ref name="Bastian">[http://www.inlegend.de/band/bastian-emig-vortex-generating-super-operator/ Background information of Bastian Emig]</ref><ref name="Charlie Bauerfeind">Interview at [http://whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=27075 Whiskey-Soda.de]: "... Charlie Bauerfeind is not only a great producer, but has also had an major impact on the foundation of In Legend..." (Translation from German)</ref> Eventually, the EP was put up for free download on May 1, 2010, coinciding with the launch of the band's official [[website]].<ref name="Free download of the Pandemonium EP">[http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/pandemonium-ep/free-legal-download/ More information about the free download of the Pandemonium EP]</ref>
The ''Pandemonium EP'' (limited to 500 copies)<ref name="Pandemonium EP">Official site of the [http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/pandemonium-ep/ ''Pandemonium EP''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523002238/http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/pandemonium-ep/ |date=23 May 2012 }} and news post for the second In Legend tour on [http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/1225/20275/IN-LEGEND-Back-on-Tour-with-VAN-CANTO!.html The Gauntlet] (23 October 2010): "...the guys also released their debut EP Pandemonium (which was limited to 500 physical copies..."</ref> was the band's first release and was available for purchase on their very first tour in support of Van Canto in the spring 2010. The [[Extended play|EP]] was recorded with the German producer [[Charlie Bauerfeind]], whom Emig got to know during previous recordings with Van Canto. He has had a lasting musical impact on Bastian Emig.<ref name="Bastian"/><ref name="Charlie Bauerfeind">Interview at [http://whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=27075 Whiskey-Soda.de] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512154220/http://www.whiskey-soda.de/story.php?id=27075# |date=12 May 2012 }}: "... Charlie Bauerfeind is not only a great producer, but has also had a major impact on the foundation of In Legend..." (Translation from German "Charlie Bauerfeind ist nicht nur ein großartiger Produzent, sondern hat mit einem nicht unwesentlichen Anteil zu dem Entstehen von In Legend beigetragen.")</ref> Eventually, the EP was put up for free download on 1 May 2010, coinciding with the launch of the band's official website.<ref name="Free download of the Pandemonium EP">[http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/pandemonium-ep/free-legal-download/ More information about the free download of the Pandemonium EP] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120521193528/http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/pandemonium-ep/free-legal-download/ |date=21 May 2012 }}</ref>


=== The debut album ''Ballads 'n' Bullets'' and a deal with SPV Records ===
=== Debut album ''Ballads 'n' Bullets'' and deal with SPV Records ===
In December 2010, the recording and mastering of In Legend's debut album was finished. The band signed a record deal with the German label SPV. This also marked the first time that a band's album was being released in collaboration of two SPV sub-labels (Steamhammer & Oblivion).<ref name="spv">Press release for the record deal with SPV on [http://www.inlegend.de/news/2011-04-05-official-press-release-in-legend-signs-with-spv/ inlegend.de] and on the company site [http://www.spv.de/News/newsdetail.php?newsID=83 spv.de]</ref> ''Ballads 'n' Bullets'' was released on May 20, 2011. The 14 songs also included the four songs from the ''Pandemonium EP''. In the run-up to the release, one already had the chance to listen to all songs of the album by means of a specially programmed streaming app at [[Facebook]].<ref name="Streaming App">News post for the In Legend pre-listening app at Facebook on [http://www.metal.de/progressive-metal/news/in-legend/45885-in-legend-ballads-n-bullets-prelistening/ metal.de]</ref>
In December 2010, the recording and mastering of In Legend's debut album were finished. The band signed a record deal with the German label SPV. This also marked the first time that a band's album was being released in collaboration with two SPV sub-labels (Steamhammer & Oblivion).<ref name="spv">Press release for the record deal with SPV on [http://www.inlegend.de/news/2011-04-05-official-press-release-in-legend-signs-with-spv/ inlegend.de] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104003832/http://www.inlegend.de/news/2011-04-05-official-press-release-in-legend-signs-with-spv/ |date=4 January 2012 }} and on the company site [https://web.archive.org/web/20131101030902/http://www.spv.de/News/newsdetail.php?newsID=83 spv.de]</ref> ''Ballads 'n' Bullets'' was released on 20 May 2011. The 14 songs also included the four songs from the ''Pandemonium EP''. In the run-up to the release, one already had the chance to listen to all songs of the album by means of a specially programmed streaming app at [[Facebook]].<ref name="Streaming App">News post for the In Legend pre-listening app at Facebook on [https://web.archive.org/web/20140714173745/http://www.metal.de/progressive-metal/news/in-legend/45885-in-legend-ballads-n-bullets-prelistening/ metal.de]</ref>


To date, the band has played two tours in order to promote the album (which also led them to Switzerland and the Netherlands) and they also played several headline shows and [[festival]]s.<ref name="Tour">Overview of previous concerts on [http://www.inlegend.de/concerts/ inlegend.de]</ref> Besides, the band shot [[music video]]s for four songs off the album ("Pandemonium", "Vortex", "Soul Apart," and "Universe").<ref name="Music videos">Video page on [http://www.inlegend.de/media/video/ inlegend.de]</ref> A special feature for the promotion of the videos was the conception and creation of a "[[YouTube]] DVD," which was supposed to eventually include all songs of the album—either in the form of a professional music video or a self-designed [[slide show]] video. The whole thing has been realized as a unique multimedia project with a self-designed menu screen.<ref name="YouTube-DVD">Press release for the YouTube DVD on the SPV company website [http://www.spv.de/News/newsdetail.php?newsID=198 (spv.de)]</ref>
To date, the band has played two tours in order to promote the album (which also led them to Switzerland and the Netherlands) and they also played several headline shows and festivals.<ref name="Tour">Overview of previous concerts on [http://www.inlegend.de/concerts/ inlegend.de] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121144722/http://www.inlegend.de/concerts/ |date=21 January 2013 }}</ref> Besides, the band shot music videos for four songs off the album ("Pandemonium", "Vortex", "Soul Apart" and "Universe").<ref name="Music videos">Video page on [http://www.inlegend.de/media/video/ inlegend.de] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313120311/http://www.inlegend.de/media/video/ |date=13 March 2013 }}</ref> A special feature for the promotion of the videos was the conception and creation of a "[[YouTube]] DVD", which was supposed to eventually include all songs of the album—either in the form of a professional music video or a self-designed [[slide show]] video. The whole thing has been realized as a unique multimedia project with a self-designed menu screen.<ref name="YouTube-DVD">Press release for the YouTube DVD on the SPV company website [https://archive.today/20130211224659/http://www.spv.de/News/newsdetail.php?newsID=198 (spv.de)]</ref>


=== The second album ''Stones At Goliath'' and a line-up change ===
=== Second album ''Stones at Goliath'' and line-up change ===
From late 2012 to summer 2013, In Legend were in the studio recording the successor for their debut album. The album, which is called ''[[Stones At Goliath]]'', is the first release with Daniel Schmidle who joined the band in 2011.<ref name="New Album Recordings">News post for the recordings of the second album on [http://www.inlegend.de/uncategorized/2012-11-13-in-legend-in-studio-the-daily-recording-madness/ inlegend.de]</ref>
From late 2012 to summer 2013, In Legend were in the studio recording the successor for their debut album. The album, which is called ''[[Stones at Goliath]]'', is the first release with Daniel Schmidle who joined the band in 2011.<ref name="New Album Recordings">News post for the recordings of the second album on [http://www.inlegend.de/uncategorized/2012-11-13-in-legend-in-studio-the-daily-recording-madness/ inlegend.de] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313042009/http://www.inlegend.de/uncategorized/2012-11-13-in-legend-in-studio-the-daily-recording-madness/ |date=13 March 2013 }}</ref>


In June 2014, In Legend announced on Facebook that they had parted ways with bassist Daniel Wicke and drummer Dennis Otto. They were replaced by Paul Perlejewski and Marcos Feminella. In addition to that, a third pianist (Daniel Galmarini) joined the band.<ref name="Facebook post">Post on [https://www.facebook.com/inlegend/photos/a.109678592391799.14691.108105989215726/887410547951929/?type=1 Facebook]</ref>
In June 2014, In Legend announced on Facebook that they had parted ways with bassist Daniel Wicke and drummer Dennis Otto. They were replaced by Paul Perlejewski and Marcos Feminella. In addition to that, a third pianist (Daniel Galmarini) joined the band.<ref name="Facebook post">Post on [https://www.facebook.com/inlegend/photos/a.109678592391799.14691.108105989215726/887410547951929/?type=1 Facebook]</ref>


''Stones At Goliath'' was released in December 2014. Apart from the usual instrumentation, the album features [[violin]]s, a [[cello]] (played by Benni Cellini, member of the German band [[Letzte Instanz]]), [[organ (music)|organ]] sounds, [[Synthesizer|synthies]], a real [[gospel music|gospel]] choir. Laura Vargas from the Chilean band [[Sacramento (band)|Sacramento]] appears as guest singer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/inlegend/ |title=Stones At Goliath |work=In Legend official website |accessdate=12 December 2014}}</ref> The album is, however, dominated by piano sound and lacks guitars which prompted the ''[[Sonic Seducer]]'' to compare In Legend to Finnish cello metal band [[Apocalyptica]].<ref>{{cite magazine |title=InLegend: Stones At Goliath |first=Juliane |last=Lüthy |magazine=[[Sonic Seducer]] |page=82 |issue=1 |year=2015 |volume=22 |language=German}}</ref>
''Stones at Goliath'' was released in January 2015. Apart from the usual instrumentation, the album features [[violin]]s, a [[cello]] (played by Benni Cellini, member of the German band [[Letzte Instanz]]), [[organ (music)|organ]] sounds, [[Synthesizer|synthies]], a real [[gospel music|gospel]] choir. Laura Vargas from the Chilean band Sacramento appears as guest singer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/inlegend/ |title=Stones At Goliath |work=In Legend official website |access-date=12 December 2014}}</ref> The album is, however, dominated by piano sound and lacks guitars which prompted the ''[[Sonic Seducer]]'' to compare In Legend to Finnish cello metal band [[Apocalyptica]].<ref>{{cite magazine |title=InLegend: Stones At Goliath |first=Juliane |last=Lüthy |magazine=[[Sonic Seducer]] |page=82 |issue=1 |year=2015 |volume=22 |language=German}}</ref>


On December 24, the band released their EP ''[[Goliath's End]]'', which can be downloaded for free from the band's website.<ref>http://inlegend.de/advent-special/inlegend-goliaths-end-ep/</ref>
On 24 December 2015, the band released their EP ''[[Goliath's End]]'', which can be downloaded for free from the band's website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inlegend.de/advent-special/inlegend-goliaths-end-ep/|title=INLEGEND – Goliath's End EP - Inlegend|website=InLegend.de|access-date=2 January 2018}}</ref>


== Style ==
== Musical style ==
The In Legend songs on their debut album are strongly [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]-influenced, however with a total lack of the guitar sounds of typical metal bands. Instead, In Legend focus on the piano as the main instrument.<ref name="thomann interview">Interview with In Legend at the [http://www.thomann.de/de/cat_videoblog~ncx.html?tab=play&vid=1169 Thomann video blog] (May 10, 2011)</ref> Bastian Emig himself describes the sound as "[[Tori Amos]] on [[cocaine]]".<ref name="Band Biography">[http://www.inlegend.de/band/biography/ Band biography]</ref> Accompanied by aggressive [[Double bass drum|double bass]] drum parts, a hammering e-bass and the left hand on the piano, Emig creates a heavy, fast-forward sound. In contrast to that, his right hand and his vocals create catchy melodies. Apart from metal influences, the sound also contains elements from [[classical music]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Alternative rock|alternative]], and [[Pop music|pop]].
The In Legend songs on their debut album are strongly [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]-influenced, however with a total lack of the guitar sounds of typical metal bands. Instead, In Legend focus on the piano as the main instrument.<ref name="thomann interview">Interview with In Legend at the [http://www.thomann.de/de/cat_videoblog~ncx.html?tab=play&vid=1169 Thomann video blog] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101084519/http://www.thomann.de/de/cat_videoblog~ncx.html?tab=play&vid=1169 |date=1 November 2013 }} (10 May 2011)</ref> Bastian Emig himself describes the sound as "[[Tori Amos]] on [[cocaine]]".<ref name="Band Biography">[http://www.inlegend.de/band/biography/ Band biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522024105/http://www.inlegend.de/band/biography/ |date=22 May 2012 }}</ref> Accompanied by aggressive [[Double bass drum|double bass]] drum parts, a hammering e-bass and the left hand on the piano, Emig creates a heavy, fast-forward sound. In contrast to that, his right hand and his vocals create catchy melodies. Apart from metal influences, the sound also contains elements from [[classical music]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Alternative rock|alternative]], and [[Pop music|pop]].


== Background ==
== Background ==
In Legend often use a strong symbolism and repetitive elements. For example, the hammer is a [[metaphor]]ical [[leitmotif]], which can be found both in the name of their self-created musical style "Hand-hammered Piano Craft" and in the music video for the song "Pandemonium." The nicknames of the musicians are all mentioned in the lyrics of the song "Vortex."<ref name="Vortex Lyrics">Lyrics for the song [http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/ballads-n-bullets/vortex-lyrics/ "Vortex"] on the official website [http://www.inlegend.de inlegend.de]</ref> Besides, the booklet of the ''Pandemonium EP'' already features a line called ''"Why would I need to tie my heart to your broken wings to touch the sky?"''. This is the first part of the chorus of the song "Heaven Inside" which is the opener of the band's debut album.<ref name="Heaven Inside">[http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/ballads-n-bullets/heaven-inside-lyrics/ "Heaven Inside" lyrics]</ref> A hidden text in the ''Pandemonium EP'' gives proof for that: ''"Congratulation—You just took the first step towards becoming an unscrupulous record label [[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]] by destroying an artist's piece of work!"''<ref name="Pandemonium secret">Hidden text in the booklet of the ''Pandemonium EP''</ref><ref name="Music industry">Interview with [http://www.earshot.at/?interview=481 Earshot.at] (July 12, 2010): "... The music industry still shows a huge interest in us, but the hidden text in our EP can be taken seriously..." (Translation from German)</ref>
In Legend often use a strong symbolism and repetitive elements. For example, the hammer is a [[metaphor]]ical [[leitmotif]], which can be found both in the name of their self-created musical style "Hand-hammered Piano Craft" and in the music video for the song "Pandemonium". The nicknames of the musicians are all mentioned in the lyrics of the song "Vortex".<ref name="Vortex Lyrics">Lyrics for the song [http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/ballads-n-bullets/vortex-lyrics/ "Vortex"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524151618/http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/ballads-n-bullets/vortex-lyrics/ |date=24 May 2012 }} on the official website [http://www.inlegend.de inlegend.de]</ref> Besides, the booklet of the ''Pandemonium EP'' already features a line called ''"Why would I need to tie my heart to your broken wings to touch the sky?"''. This is the first part of the chorus of the song "Heaven Inside" which is the opener of the band's debut album.<ref name="Heaven Inside">[http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/ballads-n-bullets/heaven-inside-lyrics/ "Heaven Inside" lyrics] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613232449/http://www.inlegend.de/media/releases/ballads-n-bullets/heaven-inside-lyrics/ |date=13 June 2012 }}</ref> A hidden text in the ''Pandemonium EP'' gives proof for that: ''"Congratulation—You just took the first step towards becoming an unscrupulous record label [[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]] by destroying an artist's piece of work!"''<ref name="Pandemonium secret">Hidden text in the booklet of the ''Pandemonium EP''</ref><ref name="Music industry">Interview with [http://www.earshot.at/?interview=481 Earshot.at] (12 July 2010): "... The music industry still shows a huge interest in us, but the hidden text in our EP can be taken seriously..." (Translation from German)</ref>


According to own statements, Bastian Emig is not able to read music and has taught himself how to play the piano when he was a child after discovering the piano in his family's living room.<ref name="Bizarre-Radio">Interview with Bastian Emig on [http://www.bizarre-radio.de/interview/bastian-emig-und-der-philosophische-blick-hinter-die-studioarbeit-f-n-legend-das-tourgep-und-alphornmusik Bizarre Radio] (November 12, 2012)</ref> During his teenage years, he also wanted to impress the girls, so he liked to play songs by bands such as [[Guns N' Roses]] for them.
According to own statements, Bastian Emig is not able to read music and has taught himself how to play the piano when he was a child after discovering the piano in his family's living room.<ref name="Bizarre-Radio">Interview with Bastian Emig on [http://www.bizarre-radio.de/interview/bastian-emig-und-der-philosophische-blick-hinter-die-studioarbeit-f-n-legend-das-tourgep-und-alphornmusik Bizarre Radio] (12 November 2012)</ref> During his teenage years, he also wanted to impress the girls, so he liked to play songs by bands such as [[Guns N' Roses]] for them.


== Line-up ==
== Line-up ==
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;Studio albums
;Studio albums
*2011: ''[[Ballads 'n' Bullets]]''
*2011: ''[[Ballads 'n' Bullets]]''
*2015: ''[[Stones At Goliath]]''
*2015: ''[[Stones at Goliath]]''


;EPs
;EP's & Singles
*2010: ''[[Pandemonium EP]]''
*2010: ''[[Pandemonium (EP)|Pandemonium]]''
*2015: ''[[Goliath's End]]''
*2015: ''[[Goliath's End]]''


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Van Canto]]
* [[Van Canto]]
* [[Heavatar]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.inlegend.de Official In Legend Website]
* [http://www.inlegend.de Official website]
* {{Facebook|inlegend|In Legend}}
* {{Facebook|inlegend|In Legend}}
* {{Twitter}}
* {{Twitter}}
* [http://www.youtube.com/inlegendband In Legend YouTube Channel]
* [https://www.youtube.com/inlegendband In Legend YouTube channel]
* [http://www.myspace.com/inlegend In Legend MySpace Page]
* [http://www.myspace.com/inlegend In Legend MySpace page]
{{Van Canto}}
{{Van Canto}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}
[[Category:German heavy metal musical groups]]
[[Category:German heavy metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2010]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2010]]
[[Category:2010 establishments in Germany]]

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In Legend
Promotional photo of In Legend (2012)
Promotional photo of In Legend (2012)
Background information
OriginBerlin, Germany
GenresRock
Years active2010 (2010)–present
LabelsSPV
MembersBastian Emig
Daniel Galmarini
Daniel Schmidle
Paul Perlejewski
Marcos Feminella
Past membersDaniel Wicke
Dennis Otto
Websitewww.inlegend.de

The rock band In Legend was founded in 2010 by Van Canto drummer Bastian Emig who assumed the role of vocalist and pianist in the band. He was joined by Daniel Wicke on bass and Dennis Otto on drums; Wicke and Otto left the band in spring 2014. As of June 2014, the line-up includes Emig, Daniel Galmarini (piano), Daniel Schmidle (keytar, piano), Paul Perlejewski (bass,) and Marcos Feminella (drums).

History

Foundation and first EP

Bastian Emig stated that he had already been composing material for what would later become In Legend before joining Van Canto—more exactly during his studies and in the course of a year-long stay in China.[1] According to his own statement,[2] he had already presented his composing ideas to the particular guitarists of his various bands that he played drums in (but especially to his teenage band Jester's Funeral) [3] on the piano, as he has not able to play the guitar. The musical style which developed from there is nowadays known as Hand-hammered Piano Craft.

The Pandemonium EP (limited to 500 copies)[4] was the band's first release and was available for purchase on their very first tour in support of Van Canto in the spring 2010. The EP was recorded with the German producer Charlie Bauerfeind, whom Emig got to know during previous recordings with Van Canto. He has had a lasting musical impact on Bastian Emig.[2][5] Eventually, the EP was put up for free download on 1 May 2010, coinciding with the launch of the band's official website.[6]

Debut album Ballads 'n' Bullets and deal with SPV Records

In December 2010, the recording and mastering of In Legend's debut album were finished. The band signed a record deal with the German label SPV. This also marked the first time that a band's album was being released in collaboration with two SPV sub-labels (Steamhammer & Oblivion).[7] Ballads 'n' Bullets was released on 20 May 2011. The 14 songs also included the four songs from the Pandemonium EP. In the run-up to the release, one already had the chance to listen to all songs of the album by means of a specially programmed streaming app at Facebook.[8]

To date, the band has played two tours in order to promote the album (which also led them to Switzerland and the Netherlands) and they also played several headline shows and festivals.[9] Besides, the band shot music videos for four songs off the album ("Pandemonium", "Vortex", "Soul Apart" and "Universe").[10] A special feature for the promotion of the videos was the conception and creation of a "YouTube DVD", which was supposed to eventually include all songs of the album—either in the form of a professional music video or a self-designed slide show video. The whole thing has been realized as a unique multimedia project with a self-designed menu screen.[11]

Second album Stones at Goliath and line-up change

From late 2012 to summer 2013, In Legend were in the studio recording the successor for their debut album. The album, which is called Stones at Goliath, is the first release with Daniel Schmidle who joined the band in 2011.[12]

In June 2014, In Legend announced on Facebook that they had parted ways with bassist Daniel Wicke and drummer Dennis Otto. They were replaced by Paul Perlejewski and Marcos Feminella. In addition to that, a third pianist (Daniel Galmarini) joined the band.[13]

Stones at Goliath was released in January 2015. Apart from the usual instrumentation, the album features violins, a cello (played by Benni Cellini, member of the German band Letzte Instanz), organ sounds, synthies, a real gospel choir. Laura Vargas from the Chilean band Sacramento appears as guest singer.[14] The album is, however, dominated by piano sound and lacks guitars which prompted the Sonic Seducer to compare In Legend to Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica.[15]

On 24 December 2015, the band released their EP Goliath's End, which can be downloaded for free from the band's website.[16]

Musical style

The In Legend songs on their debut album are strongly heavy metal-influenced, however with a total lack of the guitar sounds of typical metal bands. Instead, In Legend focus on the piano as the main instrument.[17] Bastian Emig himself describes the sound as "Tori Amos on cocaine".[18] Accompanied by aggressive double bass drum parts, a hammering e-bass and the left hand on the piano, Emig creates a heavy, fast-forward sound. In contrast to that, his right hand and his vocals create catchy melodies. Apart from metal influences, the sound also contains elements from classical music, rock, alternative, and pop.

Background

In Legend often use a strong symbolism and repetitive elements. For example, the hammer is a metaphorical leitmotif, which can be found both in the name of their self-created musical style "Hand-hammered Piano Craft" and in the music video for the song "Pandemonium". The nicknames of the musicians are all mentioned in the lyrics of the song "Vortex".[19] Besides, the booklet of the Pandemonium EP already features a line called "Why would I need to tie my heart to your broken wings to touch the sky?". This is the first part of the chorus of the song "Heaven Inside" which is the opener of the band's debut album.[20] A hidden text in the Pandemonium EP gives proof for that: "Congratulation—You just took the first step towards becoming an unscrupulous record label CEO by destroying an artist's piece of work!"[21][22]

According to own statements, Bastian Emig is not able to read music and has taught himself how to play the piano when he was a child after discovering the piano in his family's living room.[23] During his teenage years, he also wanted to impress the girls, so he liked to play songs by bands such as Guns N' Roses for them.

Line-up

Current members
  • Bastian Emig - vocals, piano
  • Daniel Galmarini - piano
  • Daniel Schmidle - keytar, piano
  • Paul Perlejewski - bass
  • Marcos Feminella - drums
Past members
  • Daniel Wicke - bass
  • Dennis Otto - drums

Discography

Studio albums
EPs

See also

References

  1. ^ Interview (in German) at metal.de (22 April 2011): "... I believe that a lot of the sound was created there, and that probably happened in 2001 during my studies. ..." (Translation from German)
  2. ^ a b Background information of Bastian Emig Archived 22 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Bastian Emig listed as a member of Jester's Funeral at Metalcon Archived 29 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine—the biggest German metal band database
  4. ^ Official site of the Pandemonium EP Archived 23 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine and news post for the second In Legend tour on The Gauntlet (23 October 2010): "...the guys also released their debut EP Pandemonium (which was limited to 500 physical copies..."
  5. ^ Interview at Whiskey-Soda.de Archived 12 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine: "... Charlie Bauerfeind is not only a great producer, but has also had a major impact on the foundation of In Legend..." (Translation from German "Charlie Bauerfeind ist nicht nur ein großartiger Produzent, sondern hat mit einem nicht unwesentlichen Anteil zu dem Entstehen von In Legend beigetragen.")
  6. ^ More information about the free download of the Pandemonium EP Archived 21 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Press release for the record deal with SPV on inlegend.de Archived 4 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine and on the company site spv.de
  8. ^ News post for the In Legend pre-listening app at Facebook on metal.de
  9. ^ Overview of previous concerts on inlegend.de Archived 21 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ Video page on inlegend.de Archived 13 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Press release for the YouTube DVD on the SPV company website (spv.de)
  12. ^ News post for the recordings of the second album on inlegend.de Archived 13 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Post on Facebook
  14. ^ "Stones At Goliath". In Legend official website. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  15. ^ Lüthy, Juliane (2015). "InLegend: Stones At Goliath". Sonic Seducer (in German). Vol. 22, no. 1. p. 82.
  16. ^ "INLEGEND – Goliath's End EP - Inlegend". InLegend.de. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  17. ^ Interview with In Legend at the Thomann video blog Archived 1 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine (10 May 2011)
  18. ^ Band biography Archived 22 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  19. ^ Lyrics for the song "Vortex" Archived 24 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine on the official website inlegend.de
  20. ^ "Heaven Inside" lyrics Archived 13 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  21. ^ Hidden text in the booklet of the Pandemonium EP
  22. ^ Interview with Earshot.at (12 July 2010): "... The music industry still shows a huge interest in us, but the hidden text in our EP can be taken seriously..." (Translation from German)
  23. ^ Interview with Bastian Emig on Bizarre Radio (12 November 2012)

External links

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