Leaves’ Eyes Family Tree
Metal Family Tree
This is a project aimed at making it easy to see who inspired the bands you love or even hate. For this I try not to use any influences that the band don’t claim themselves. There will be a focus on predecessors but successors will be added as they site the band. These trees become more and more interactive as new bands are added, allowing you to click any band that has a tree and jump to it.
We want our lists to be better. If you know something that belongs on this list, let us know. When in doubt we will leave it out, so we need reliable sources.
Leaves’ Eyes area symphonic metal band. In general their earlier stuff sounded more gothic and newer stuff has been adding some folk elements. Guitarist Thorsten Bauer and keyboardist / death growls Alexander Krull have been in the band since the beginning. Thorsten in recent years has taken over playing bass as well after a secsession of bass players: Chris Lukhaup, Alla Fedynitch, and J.B. van der Wal. Liv Kristine was the original vocalist until 2016 at which time Elina Siirala took over as vocalist. The band has gone through a few second guitar players: Mathias Röderer, Sander van der Meer, and Pete Streit. (At the time of making this tree Micki Richter is on guitars but the newest album that will feature him is not yet out so his influences will not be looked at for now) The band has had a bunch of drummers if any have writing credits their influences will be noted.
(This Tree is a work in progress. I have been unable to find influences from guitar players in this band with Thorsten being the most notable for his extended time in the band. Because of this I believe this tree is likely lacking important influences. If anyone can provide any interviews that may help with this tree, please let us know.)
Edvard Greig
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Placido Domingo
Monserrat Caballe
Kate Bush
Whitney Houston
Lara Fabian
Alex says he continues to be a fan of new stuff and says he is a fan of Lamb of God.
Liv said she grew up with metal influences but also has non metal influences such as from pop and classical. She mentions admiring Beethoven and Wagner.
Thorsten has been a very important writer in the band since the beginning but I have been unable to find his influences.
Mathias played on the first three albums and was part of the writing process but I have been unable to find his influences.
Sander was part of two albums and at least wrote on one. I have been unable to find his influences.
Pete played on two albums. I’m unsure if he did any writing and I have not found his influences.
Original bassist Chris is the only bassist to my knowledge that has contributed to writing. I was unable to find his influences.
A couple of drummers have possibly written with the band. I did not find influences for them.
Elina studied classical music for years. Besides singing she also played violin and is self taught on piano.
Sources:
https://crypticrock.com/interview-alexander-krull-of-atrocity/
https://www.moshville.co.uk/interview/2015/11/interview-liv-kristine-and-thorsten-bauer-of-leaves-eyes/
http://www.metalcovenant.com/pages/interviews/interview_leaves_eyes.htm
http://www.metalassault.com/Interviews/041211_Leaves_Eyes.php
https://www.metal-rules.com/2018/02/23/angel-nation-singer-bandleader-elina-siirala/
http://www.deusasdorock.com.br/2016/08/leaves-eyes-exclusive-interview-with.html