Biography:
Todesbonden, founded by Laurie Ann Haus (Autumn Tears) is a Celtic, World, and Classical influenced hard rock/metal band that takes the listener on a musical journey of fantasy, yearning, and a time long ago.
Using a mix of catchy trance-inducing melodies, epic keys, soaring violins, powerful Balkan, Operatic, Celtic, Rock, and Middle Eastern lead female vocals, and crushing guitars, Todesbonden creates a sound to touch the inner heart and soul of every listener.
In 2003, Laurie recruited Jason Aaron Wood (Ol Sonuf) on guitar/bass/programming and Patrick Geddes on violin to help her record the "Stormbringer" EP, which was released in 2004.
In 2005, James Lamb (keys) and Jason Ian-Vaughn Eckert (bass) joined Todesbonden and together they created the full-length "Sleep Now, Quiet Forest" which was mixed, produced and mastered by Jens Bogren from Fascination Street Studios and is to be released by Prophecy Productions late June, 2008. An honorable mention goes out to A.Tolonen (Nest) for his contribution in writing the last song Sleep Now, Quiet Forest with Laurie Ann Haus.
Todesbonden is currently working on writing for their next album.
OUT NOW!!:
Sleep Now, Quiet Forest:
"Todesbonden bring something incredible to the world with this album."
"This is the best album I have reviewed in 2008 and is more than worthy of a 5-out-of-5 rating." 5/5, BLISTERING WEBZINE
"If you engage in this album, you'll have goose bumps from the very first second on” 10/10, BLEEDING 4 METAL WEBZINE
"Laurie ann Haus the vocalist of TODESBONDEN is one hell of a trained vocalist"
"The acoustic guitar work is some of the best out there"
"TODESBONDEN could be one of the stand outs in Prophecy roster in 2008." ABSOLUTE ZERO MAGAZINE
"Some of the strongest and most virtuostic songs between doom, folk, classical music, and gothic for at least ten years" ROCK HARD MAGAZINE
"TODESBONDEN fascinate us and create a work somewhere between Dead Can Dance, 3rd And The Mortal and Loreena McKennitt, far surpassing the horizons of Metal."IMPERIUMI WEBZINE
"This is how the style should be done."
"That’s the key on Sleep Now Quiet Forest - everything here comes off as more authentic than other bands in the style." TEETH OF THE DIVINE WEBZINE
".a manifold, great piece of art, consisting of fantastic and individual compositions."
".a breathtaking emotional artistic experience." 9/10 - METAL MESSAGE WEBZINE
"Sleep Now, Quiet Forest has been one of the most anticipated albums for female-fronted metal fans and folk metal fans alike."
"Haus clearly carries the day with her vocals that can leave even the hardest of hearts swooning. " 9/10, LIVING FOR METAL WEBZINE
"Music as powerful as pastoral, creating something sonically akin to the tempting, yet tempestuous lure of Nature in all her simultaneous beauty and brutality"
METAL MANIACS MAGAZINE
"Wonderful and special music, made for wonderful and special moments."
9/10, ORKUS MAGAZINE
"Like a fresh breeze from the Emerald Isle or a lost jewel from the musical treasure of Loreena McKennitt. A debut with a good sense of proportion and a strong packaging!" LEGACY MAGAZINE
"at times, Todesbonden sound like one of the best bands in the World."
"For fans of this type of music, this album is as essential as it gets." LIVE4METAL WEBZINE
"Of high artistic value, and worth noticing!" ZILLO MAGAZINE
"Sleep now, Quiet Forest offers class and talented gothic doom metal in every direction, and any fan of the genre would be absolutely out of their mind (or their wallet) to not pick this one up.” HEATHEN HARVEST WEBZINE
"A really beautiful debut that comes alive with emotions contained in it’s sounds." METAL.DE WEBZINE
"A true gem to daydream to and to enjoy." BLAST MAGAZINE
"A sublime piece of music from the realm of melancholic, folksy and oriental Metal. I strongly advise everyone to take a listen to this great band!"
MEDIENKONVERT WEBZINE
"An intoxicating cocktail of styles and sounds adorned with layers of melancholy Celtic melody and madrigal-style metal riffery. Impressive!"
METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE (UK)
"An album that you have to sit down and really LISTEN to. Just like you did with albums in the good ol' days. I really like this!" SWEDEN ROCK
"A wonderful album, guaranteeing you a profound listening experience."
METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE (GERMANY)
"An experience that is as artful as it is emotional, taking your breath away with its sheer creative scope. Every romantic out there will go into raptures!"
SONIC SEDUCER MAGAZINE
"Todesbonden is doing something genuinely transcendent; highly recommended.” METAL EDGE WEBZINE
Discography:
Todesbonden- Sleep Now, Quiet Forest LP 2008 (ProphecyProductions)
Todesbonden- Stormbringer EP 2004 (Pale Moon):
