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January 27, 2010
The first 2 concerts for 2010 can be announced:
On April 5, 2010 (Ostermontag), EMERALD will play as support when US metal legends SAVAGE GRACE and OMEN play in Zürich, Switzerland !!!
SAVAGE GRACE / OMEN / EMERALD at Werk21, Zürich/Switzerland, http://www.heavyshitproductions.ch/upcoming.html
Be there and don't miss this chance to see these real 80ies cult metal acts together in Switzerland. Very special thanks to Martin / Heavy Shit Productions for making this dream possible !!!
And on March 6, 2010, EMERALD will play at the METAL NIGHT THUN (IGHV-Hütte Lerchenfeld, Thun/Switzerland) together with Swiss Power Metallers PERTNESS, http://www.myspace.com/503208371
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EMERALD are also very happy to announce the collaboration with HEAVY SHIT PRODUCTIONS regarding the Booking for the band. Contact for EMERALD booking is new under:
http://www.heavyshitproductions.ch/booking.html
booking(at)heavyshitproductions.ch
December 17, 2009
The year 2009 is almost over. EMERALD have changed the line-up this year (new singer and new guitar player). With new motivation and inspiration, the band played some very successful concerts and received many fantastic reactions and great support. EMERALD would like to thank all fans for the high appreciated support during the year. The songwriting for the next album is finished, the band is preparing for the recordings at the moment. Recording and release of a new album is planned for the next year. More informations will follow soon on this site. For now, we wish you all a great Christmas Holiday and a Heavy New Year ! Keep the flag of metal high !
Metal Cheers & See ya soon !!
EMERALD
October 14, 2009
Emerald announce 2 concerts for November:
November 14, 2009 Downstairs Club, CH-Worblaufen, Switzerland, together with GONOREAS and ENDORAS, Details under http://www.tibis-downstairs.ch/
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November 28, 2009 Barrock, CH-Adlikon bei Regensdorf, Switzerland, together with SAHARA RAIN; http://www.barrock.ch/
Hope to see you there !!
Emerald Keyboarder Thomas Vaucher has his own website now. He presents his projects as fantasy-author, metal musician and theatre actor. Check it out here: www.thomasvaucher.ch
 
September 8, 2009
Radio Kaiseregg featured EMERALD in their METAL EXPRESS show with a 2 hours special about the band including interviews with 3 band members, a lot of music from the band and music wishes of the band members. Thanks a lot for this great support. http://www.kaiseregg.ch/
August 10, 2009
Emerald play at the POWER METAL NIGHT in Kandergrund, BE, together with the fantastic Swiss Metal Band PERTNESS. The concert will be on Friday, August 28, 2009, at the Break Out Club Kandergrund, Open Doors 21 h. We hope to see you there metal maniacs !
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July 21, 2009
Emerald are proud to announce that we will take part at the upcoming VIRGIN STEELE tribute album "BY THE GODS: A NOBLE TRIBUTE TO VIRGIN STEELE". Emerald will be featured with the classic song "On The Wings Of The Night". VIRGIN STEELE have always been one of our biggest influences, therefore we are very happy and honored to be part of this project. The album will feature True/Power Metal bands from all over the world and is supported by David DeFeis himself ! For more infos, take a look at this link: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.
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July 11, 2009
We are shocked that former CRIMSON GLORY singer MIDNIGHT has died last week at the age of 47. He was one of the best metal vocalists ever and the first two CRIMSON GLORY records are real metal classics and an influence to EMERALD's sound. We made our tribute to CRIMSON GLORY by covering the song "Azrael" on our latest album "Hymns to Steel". We would like to dedicate our song to Midnight - You and your music will always stay in our hearts.
Rest in Peace brother in metal.
June 4, 2009
Emerald New Line Up 2009:
From left to right:
Thomas Vaucher, Adriano Troiano, Thomas Winkler, Michael Vaucher, Manuel Werro, Alex Spicher
The first concert in the new line-up one week ago was a big success and great start for the new members. Many thanks for the great support to all our friends and fans who celebrated the "Sensler Rock Night" with us.
April 22, 2009
During the last months, EMERALD recorded a new demo for their record company PURE STEEL RECORDS. During the recordings, musical differences with the singer/guitarist Jvo Julmy appeared. After many conversations, both parties have decided to go separate ways from now on. Emerald would like to thank Jvo for everything he did for the band during all the past years. We had a great time together and to say it in an old song title "We will remember" ! The band wishes Jvo all the very best for the future !
Now we are very happy to present you the new EMERALD members:
On second rhythm and lead guitar, Manuel Werro joined the band. He is from Düdingen (FR, Switzerland) and a longtime friend of the band. He played before in the bands Shroudshifter and Fatherfuckers (coverband, see http://www.myspace.com/thefatherfuckers).
On vocals, Thomas Winkler joined the band. He is from Zollikofen (BE, Switzerland) and involved already in the bands/projects Nieverlore and T-Rage (see http://www.nieverlore.ch/)
We are very happy that we found so quickly new motivated members for the band. A heavy welcome dudes !!!
We look forward to present you the new EMERALD, stronger than ever, on the first concert in the new line-up on May 30, 2009 at the Sensler Rock Night (Feldschiessen) in Rechthalten, Switzerland. Be there !
February 13, 2009
We finally proudly announce the deluxe vinyl release of our current album HYMNS TO STEEL !
Release is on High Roller Records, Germany (license from Pure Steel Records)
The Double-LP is limited to 500 copies, 100 copies in clear/ blue splatter vinyl and 400 copies on black vinyl
Heavy cardboard gatefold cover
With lyrics and new photos
Including also a big poster of the cover artwork
The Vinyl version of "Hymns To Steel" contains 5 Bonus Tracks:
-Warlord's Wrath (Black Knight Cover)
-Dr. Phibes/Dreamworld (Angel Witch Covers)
-Heaven Help Us (Cirith Ungol Cover)
-Rebels Of Our Time (Live in Switzerland)
-Battlefield (Live in Switzerland)
We would like to thank to High Roller Records and Pure Steel Records for making this possible !
The LP can be ordered at our contact address or at the shops of High Roller Records and Pure Steel Records.
Get it now !
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We can also announce a great new concert for Spring 2009. We will play on May 30, 2009 at the Sensler Rock Night (before the "Feldschiessen") in our area at Rechthalten (Switzerland) together with Frifusion, TBC, Fühlifliisch. See ya there !
January 16, 2009
We are proud to announce:
TRIBUTE TO STEEL - A TRIBUTE TO WARLOCK CD
Release through PURE STEEL RECORDS, December 2008
We participated with EMERALD with a cover of "BURNING THE WITCHES" from the legendary WARLOCK debut album from 1984. Including great bands like SABATON, CRYSTAL VIPER, CUSTARD, LONEWOLF, RAVAGE, ETERNAL WINTER, THE MYSTERY, BOOMERANG, IVORY TOWER and many more ! We are happy and proud to be part of this great Tribute album.
Here is the tracklist:
1. WARLOCK - Earthshaker Rock
2. IVORY TOWER - Cold, Cold World
3. VOLNAYA STAYA - I Rule The Ruins
4. CUSTARD - Metal Tango
5. CRYSTAL VIPER - Mr. Gold
6. BOOMERANG - Three Minute Warning
7. THE MYSTERY - Bad Blood
8. SABATON - Für Immer
9. BONE SHAKER - Out Of Control
10. LONEWOLF - True As Steel
11. EMERALD - Burning The Witches
12. CAPITAL SIN - All We Are
13. ETERNAL WINTER - Touch Of Evil
14. RAVAGE - Cold, Cold World
DORO PESCH was involved in this project. So check it out ! CDs can be ordered through the PURE STEEL ONLINE SHOP under http://s181210440.e-shop.info/ or send us an e-mail to info(at)emerald.ch
Very special thanks to Bart Gabriel (Hard Rocker Magazine) and Volker Raabe for making this possible. Extra thanks to Alain Stucki (Farpoint Studio http://www.farpoint.ch/) for the recordings and mix/mastering and his precious help.
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Latest news: Vinyl Release of our actual album "Hymns To Steel" is coming in February 2009 through HIGH ROLLER RECORDS. Watch Out !
December 18, 2008
Another year is almost over. We played a lot of great concerts this year and received so many fantastic reactions and great support. EMERALD would like to thank here all our fans and supporters for the fantastic precious support in 2008 ! We appreciated a lot !! We work at the moment on new songs for the next album. It will be recorded later in 2009 if everything goes well. More informations will follow here soon. For now, we wish you all a great Christmas Holiday and a Heavy New Year ! Keep the flame of metal alive & Bang your head around the christmas tree !!
Metal Cheers & See ya soon !!
EMERALD
September 27, 2008
OMEN CONCERT CANCELLED !!!
The concert with OMEN at the Rock City in Uster on October 2, 2008 has been cancelled ! We are very sad to announce that OMEN will not come to Switzerland next week. Due to the hurricane that hit Texas 2 weeks ago, the band lost a lot of money that was supposed to cover the expenses for this European tour/concerts. So unfortunatly, the concert in Switzerland is cancelled. Please take note. Thank you for comprehension.
August 31, 2008
EMERALD will support the US metal legend OMEN at their Swiss concert on October 2, 2008 at the Rock City Club in Uster http://www.rock-city.ch/ !! OMEN are on tour through Europe and we from EMERALD organised a Swiss show for all the true Swiss metal maniacs !! A dream is coming true for EMERALD as OMEN are one of our biggest heroes and best metal bands of all time. Don't miss this US Metal fest - Hear the Battle Cry - be there !!
Don't miss Emerald on September 27, 2008 at the
Rock am Schwarzsee Festival:
July 30, 2008
Another fantastic EMERALD concert is confirmed: EMERALD will play on August 30, 2008 at the "Casino Wohlen" (Switzerland) supporting our friends GONOREAS and the Swiss Metal Legend DRIFTER ! Totally, there will play 6 Bands, GONOREAS will record a live DVD and there will be some free beer offered ! For details see the flyer or check out www.rockaway.ch - Be there !
Specials thanks to GONOREAS for this fantastic opportunity, we appreciate a lot.
July 25, 2008
EMERALD will play at the Bang Your Head For Diabetes "Benefizkonzert" ! This will be a very special concert, for the benefit of a Diabetes Children Institute ! The concert will take place on September 5, 2008 at the "Alte Kaserne" in Winterthur, Switzerland. Bands confirmed: AVATAR, PUNISH, TOTAL ANNIHILATION, FABI ANN and EMERALD. If possible, please support this fantastic idea and be there !
May 27, 2008
PURE STEEL RECORDS will release the new EMERALD album "Hymns To Steel" on vinyl in July 2008. The vinyl edition will be released as double LP including 5 bonus tracks, a poster and gatefold cover. Watch out for this fantastic release !
Emerald are featured with 5 page (!!) long interview in the new issue of the great METAL OBSESSION Fanzine from Germany. Extra special thanks to Stefan Wendle and all from METAL OBSESSION Zine for this great support !
May 11, 2008
EMERALD will play as support for UNREST in the Z7 Konzertfabrik in Pratteln (Switzerland) on October 4, 2008 !! This to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of UNREST. We are very happy and proud to play with this great band on their special anniversary show in the fantastic Z7 Konzertfabrik. www.z-7.ch
We have new infos about the True As Steel Festival:
The date and location changed. The festival will be on October 11, 2008 at the Gaswerk in Winterthur (Switzerland). The line up is confirmed as follows:
STORMWARRIOR (D), GUN BARREL (D), BATTALION (CH), VAN CANTO (D), EMERALD (CH) and ENDORAS (CH)
Be there and support Swiss metal and Swiss metal festivals !!
Details are under http://www.myspace.com/trueassteelch
February 29, 2008
EMERALD recorded the song "Burning The Witches" for an upcoming WARLOCK Tribute album !! The recordings were done at the Farpoint Studio in Switzerland together with our longtime engineer and friend Alain Stucki. WARLOCK was a big influence and fave band back in the 80ies for several EMERALD members. It's a big honour for EMERALD to take part at this Tribute album ! "TRUE AS METAL - A TRIBUTE TO WARLOCK" will be released later this year and will include also great bands like CRYSTAL VIPER, VOLNAYA STAYA and CUSTARD. So watch out for this great tribute album dedicated to one of the best german metal bands and of course to the metal queen Doro!
January 17, 2008
2 New CDs including EMERALD songs are available now at the band's contact address:
Heavy Metal Nation IV CD
HEAVY METAL NATION - Compilation with Switzerland's hottest hard & heavy acts ! Featuring 18 Swiss Metal Bands, incl. EMERALD, Pertness, Gonoreas, Endoras, Lordren, Shadow's Far, Dystera and many more ! EMERALD are included with the song "Revenge" from the new album "Hymns To Steel". For details please check our " Discography" section or http://www.quamlibetrecords.ch/. Release through Quam Libet Records in February 2008, available immediatly through us (contact us under info(at)emerald.ch). Support Swiss Metal and the Swiss Metal Scene by checking this great compilation for a very fair price of 10 Swiss Francs !!
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A Tribute to Angel Witch CD
A Tribute to one of the best 80ies metal bands ! With the medley "Dr. Phibes / Dreamworld" EMERALD took part at this tribute album for the NWOBHM-Legend ANGEL WITCH. The album features many great Underground Metal Bands (Crystal Viper, Dawn of Winter, Custard, Not Fragile, Torment, Elvenpath and many more). For details please check our "Discography" section or angelwitch.unbrokenmetal.de. The CD has been released through Unbroken Metal and is available through us (contact us under info(at)emerald.ch) or with very cheap price also here: http://www.steel-shop.de/
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"Hymns To Steel" T-Shirts available at the band's contact (write us info(at)emerald.ch). Different sizes available, Price is 15 Euro / 25 Swiss Francs per piece plus postage.
 
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More concerts can be announced for 2008 !!
On February 23, 2008, EMERALD will play at the birthday party of Al Spicher (drums of EMERALD). The concert will be at the Bienzgut in Bümpliz, Berne (Switzerland), free entry !! Everyone is invited to celebrate with our drummer his 30th birthday !
EMERALD are proud to play at this year's True As Steel Festival in Switzerland !! The concert will take place on October 18, 2008 at the Glasshouse in Bülach, Switzerland. More infos about this will follow. http://www.myspace.com/trueassteelch
January 10, 2008
The new year has just begun and have already great news. We can announce a fantastic EMERALD concert in Germany !! On the occasion of the new SABATON release “The Art Of War” the band will arrange a great One More Beer-Release/Listeningparty with their previous toursupports (CUSTARD, THUNDERBOLT, BULLET and of course EMERALD)!! The party will take place on Saturday, 31.05.2008 at the “EFES Festsaal” in Essen, Germany! SABATON-fans from many german states agreed to organize fanbusses! We from Emerald also want to organize a fan bus for all Swiss metal fans. So all who are interested to party or who wanna register for the bus travels will find all information here: www.sabaton.net/omb/ or contact us directly via e-mail under  info@emerald.ch
We hope to get enough Swiss metal fans together for a bus. So don't hesitate and get in contact now. It will be a full metal blast !!
December 22, 2007
EMERALD would like to thank all our fans, friends and supporters for the wonderful support during the year 2007 !
The new album "Hymns To Steel" is a huge success and also the release party was a fantastic evening and success. Thousand thanks to all of you ! We wish you all a heavy christmas and all the best for the year 2008 !!! See you soon !!
Metal cheers !!
EMERALD
November 16, 2007
The new EMERALD website is online ! Enjoy the new design. We also have finally a new guestbook. Let us know your opinion about the new album, the new website design etc.
Biggest special thanks go to Aline Bühler and Alain Stucki for building this new website. Without your precious help and time, this would not have been possible - Thank you so much !
Don't miss the Release Party on November 24, 2007 for our new album "Hymns To Steel" at the Bad Bonn Club in Düdingen (Switzerland, Homepage: club.badbonn.ch/). Together with our friends of GATES OF OBLIVION (the band of Alain Stucki and Aline Bühler by the way), we will celebrate the release of our new album. We hope to see you all there !
On Friday November 23, 2007, 16.30 H, Emerald will appear at Radio Freiburg with an interview and the presentation of the new album.
October 11, 2007
Finally the new EMERALD album "Hymns To Steel" has been released !! Check out our Discography section for album details and the Soundfiles section for listening to soundfiles of the new album (or go to our MySpace site myspace.com/emeraldch). You can order the new album at our contact address or through the online store of our record company PURE STEEL RECORDS (http://www.puresteel-records.com/). Of course, the album is also available in several CD Stores and several Mailorders/Online Stores (Outsider, Hellion, EMP, Cede.ch, Amazon, ExLibris etc.). Get it now !
We received already a lot of reviews for the new album. Most of them are just amazing which makes us very happy. Also in the big German magazines Rock Hard and Heavy, we received fantastic reviews (Heavy Magazine 11 out of 12 Points !). Emerald would like to thank all the Zines and Mags for the fantastic support. We put the reviews into our Reviews section together with links to each review.
The Release Party for "Hymns To Steel" will be held traditionally at the Bad Bonn Club in Düdingen (Switzerland, Homepage: club.badbonn.ch) on November 24, 2007. Together with our friends of GATES OF OBLIVION as special guests (http://gates-of-oblivion.com/band.html), we will celebrate the release of our new album. We hope to see you all there !
Next Tuesday October 16, 2007, Emerald will be live at Radio X Basel in the show "METAL X" for an interview and the presentation of the new album. If you want to listen to the show, follow this link: metal-x.radiox.ch or www.radiox.ch/programm/specials/metal-x
If you want live action: don't miss EMERALD live on stage on October 20, 2007 at the "Days of Noise", Terra House of Rock, Pfäffikon (CH) www.rock-rainbow.ch
On October 30, 2007, 23.00 H, EMERALD will be on air at Radio Kanal K in the show "Taktlos". 1 Hour Emerald interview and presentation of the new album. If you want to listen the show, follow this link: www.kanalk.ch
We are sorry that our guestbook is not working anymore. Guestbook.de has stopped service and closed down. We are preparing at the moment a total renewed EMERALD Website that will be launched in November 2007. On the new website, there will be a new guestbook. Thanks for your patience and support.
July 25, 2007
Finally we can announce the release of the long awaited 4th Emerald album
"HYMNS TO STEEL"
Take a look at the fantastic artwork by Timo Würz and the final tracklist:
1. Preparing for Battle (Intro)
2. Hymn To Steel
3. Revenge
4. Empire of Lies
5. My Way
6. Blind Mass
7. Will you ever return
8. Bastardo
9. We Shall Rise
10. Azrael
11. Bard Of The King
12. After The Battle (Outro)
Release date is September 21, 2007
Through Pure Steel Records / Twilight
For a first prelistening, visit the Pure Steel Records Website under
www.puresteel-records.com/songs.htm
A new concert has been announced:
October 20, 2007 Days of Noise, Terra House of Rock (Rock Rainbow Events), Pfäffikon (CH), together with Backwash, Infos under www.rock-rainbow.ch
June 11, 2007
After a very successful concert in Uster (thanks again to Sabaton and Thunderbolt, Volker Raabe, Hägar and Rock City), we can announce already the next Emerald concert. On July 13, 2007, Emerald will play in Brünisried FR, Switzerland at the FC Brünisried Fest. Be there !
Take a look at the profile of the new Emerald drummer Al Spicher under "Band" section or here !
Emerald are working currently on a song for the upcoming ANGEL WITCH TRIBUTE Album that will be realised and released through the Unbroken Metal Label. Emerald will record "Dr. Phibes/Dreamworld" and appear on this fantastic tribute nebst to great bands like Destructor, Crystal Viper, Custard, Dawn of Winter and many more. For details, please check under:
May 2, 2007
We have sad news and good news. Emerald member Andreas Bächler (drums) has decided to leave the band ! He would like to set new priorities in his life and turn to other interests. There are no hard feelings between Andreas and the rest of the band, there is still a deep friendship. He recorded the drums for the new album "Hymns to Steel" (release is planned for September) and will play a last concert with Emerald in autumn after the release of the new album (at the release party). Emerald would like to thank Andy for his fantastic drumming, for his tireless efforts for Emerald and for the precious friendship. We will miss you brother !
The good news is that we can already announce the replacement for Andreas (we know about his decision already since January). The new man on drums is a very known one from the Emerald crew: Alex Spicher ! He drew already the artwork to the debut album "Rebels of our Time" and designed the Emerald Logo, a long-standing friend of the band. He takes immediately the place behind the drums. Welcome on board Al !!
The first concert in the new line-up will be held on May 29, 2007 as support for Sabaton on their European tour in Uster, Switzerland. Details are under www.rock-city.ch and www.sabaton.net. Be there and welcome Al on stage !!
April 4 , 2007
Due to a bad infection, Emerald singer Jvo could not record his vocals during the recording sessions in Aue (Germany). Besides the vocals, Emerald finished the recordings for the new album "Hymns To Steel". The vocals will be recorded within the next weeks at Farpoint Studio, Switzerland. The release of the new album has been postponed to August/September 2007.
Some good news: a new concert has been confirmed. Emerald will support Sabaton and Thunderbolt on their European Tour for the concert in Switzerland at the Rock City, Uster. Be there on May 29, 2007 ! Details are under www.rock-city.ch and www.sabaton.net
Emerald are part of the upcoming MANILLA ROAD TRIBUTE ALBUM !! Solemnity Music in Germany will release the first official TRIBUTE TO MANILLA ROAD named "The Riddle Masters " on Double-CD !! Release date will be April 14, 2007 (Keep It True Festival). EMERALD recorded exclusive for this great tribute album the MANILLA ROAD Track "Divine Victim " from the 1986 album "The Deluge ". The brilliant coverartwork has been done by Jowita Kaminska (which did already the artwork for the latest Emerald album "Forces of Doom"). Have a look and enjoy:
Here is the tracklist:
CD 1
Rosae Crucis – The Fires Of Mars
The Weird Lord Slough Feg – Street Jammer
Crystal Viper (feat. KAT) – Flaming Metal Systems
Ironsword – In The Veils Of Negative Existence
Against Nature (ex-Revelation / Penance) – Crystal Logic
Lord Haunted – Dig Me No Grave
Battleroar – Morbid Tabernacle / Isle Of The Dead£
Solemnity – Mystification
Viron – The Dreams Of Eschaton
CD 2
EMERALD – Divine Victim
Downcast – Death By The Hammer
Battlerage – Necropolis
Dantesco – Masque Of The Red Death
Jotenheim – Queen Of The Black Coast
Rotten – Slaughterhouse
Denim & Leather – Open The Gates
Holy Martyr – Dragon Star
Tempus Fugit (ex-Ligeia & Solemnity) – The Prophecy
For details please check SOLEMNITY MUSIC's homepage: www.solemnity-music.de
EMERALD would like to send biggest thanks to Sven The Axe (SOLEMNITY MUSIC) for this great opportunity and also to Alain Stucki (Farpoint Studio) for the fantastic help ("Divine Victim" has been recorded and produced by Alain Stucki at Farpoint Studio, Lyssach Switzerland).
Up the Hammers Underground Maniacs - Don't miss this great double album including only true heavy metal !
February 3 , 2007
On February 10, 2007, Emerald will enter the studio in order to record their new 4th album "Hymns To Steel". The sessions will take place in Aue, Germany. The following new songs will be recorded:
Preparing for Battle
Hymns to Steel
Revenge
Bastardo
My Way
Blind Mass
Will you ever return
We Shall Rise
Empire of Lies
Bard of the King,
Warlord's Wrath (Black Knight cover)
Azrael (Crimson Glory cover)
The album is expected to be released in May 2007 through Pure Steel Records, Germany (http://www.puresteel-records.com/). Watch Out, be prepared for the Battle, be prepared for some "HYMNS TO STEEL" !
December 20, 2006
EMERALD would like to thank all our fans, friends and supporters for the wonderful support during the year 2006 ! We celebrated our 10 years anniversary in 2006. Now it's time to look forward to the next 10 years !! With Pure Steel Records, we have a fantastic partner for the next albums. We will record the new album "Hymns To Steel" in February 2007. After the release of the new album, we will play live as much as possible. See you soon !
We wish you all a heavy christmas and all the best for the new year !!! Keep the flame of metal burning !!
October 11, 2006
In February 2007, EMERALD will record in Germany their 4th album titled "HYMNS TO STEEL" for Pure Steel Records. Some song titles are: "Revenge", "Hymn to Steel", "My Way", "Send this Bastard to Hell" and "Bard Of The King".
More infos will follow soon.
The Emerald Website is going to be totally rebuild in the near future. We work on the new layout and design at the moment.
Don't miss the EMERALD 10 Years Anniversary Concert this Saturday, October 14, 2006, at the Bad Bonn Pub in Düdingen, Switzerland ! EMERALD with special guests from Germany, CASTLE WELL & CHIMAERA. Bad Bonn Website: www.badbonn.ch
Be there and let Heavy Metal reign !
September 3, 2006
New pictures are online. Check out some pics from the first photoshooting with the new line up in Avenches, Switzerland.
Check out in the Pictures section
August 1, 2006
 Emerald have signed a new record deal !! After releasing two albums through Shark Records, Emerald are proud to announce the cooperation with PURE STEEL RECORDS from Germany (www.puresteel-records.com) for their next albums. The band and the record company are both very motivated and happy about this new partnership.
The band sends thanks to Volker Raabe, Andreas and Markus Lorenz for their believe in our music.
June 5, 2006
As our last (in the meantime sold out) CDs are still very high demanded, Shark Records repressed "Calling the Knights" and "Forces of Doom" on CD. These two EMERALD albums are now again available in the shops, mailorders or directly at the band's address.
 
The band is rehearsing now for the new album together with Adriano Troiano. Here is a statement from Adriano about his return to the band:
"I'm happy to announce my return to my former band "Emerald" as a full time member. I had the wish to rejoin the band for a few years and surprisingly it did work out now. Me and the guys remained very close friends over the years and continued to work together on several occasions. I am very proud of what they achieved and glad to have contributed to their success. We certainly enjoy the time together now, and I'm looking forward to perform and record with the guys."
Check out Adriano's profile at the "Band" section. "History" and "Discography" section have also been updated.
May 13, 2006
 A replacement for the vacant Bass-Position has been found: Adriano Troiano is back ! As replacement for Stephan Kaufmann, EMERALD and former bass player Adriano Troiano reunited. Adriano was already in the band during the first EMERALD years and left before the release of the "Calling The Knights" album. After releasing two albums with his own band DISTANT PAST, he is now back in the band. Welcome back dude !!
The concert on May 5, 2006 in St. Silvester was a very huge success for EMERALD. Biggest thanks to all the fans that supported EMERALD so strong on this glory evening.
  
Solemnity Music Germany released finally the first official TRIBUTE TO CIRITH UNGOL album named "One Foot In Fire" (on regular CD and a special limited 12" Picture Vinyl edition). Emerald are part of this album with the exclusive track "Heaven Help Us". Check it out and get your copy now: www.solemnity-music.de
A new Emerald interview is online. Check it out here: www.metalstorm.de/content/interviews/interviews.php
or in our "Reviews" section under "Interviews". Thanks to Metalstorm Zine for the support !
April 8, 2006
Due to personal differences Emerald and bass player Stephan Kaufmann decided to part ways. A replacement will be announced as soon as possible. We wish him all the best for his future and thank him for his efforts for Emerald.
EMERALD celebrate this year 10 years of existance !! On October 14, 2006, there will be a very special concert to celebrate this anniversary. The concert will take place at the famous Bad Bonn Club in Düdingen (FR, Switzerland, www.badbonn.ch). The same place were the band played their very first concert so many years ago. As support, EMERALD invited their friends and metalbrothers from Germany, CASTLE WELL (www.castlewell.de) and CHIMAERA (www.chimaera.de). Watch out for this great and very special event !
Emerald play their next concert on May 5, 2006. It will be the farewell concert for Stephan. See you there !!
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