- Parzival (band)
Parzival is a band from
Copenhagen ,Denmark . Their musical style is somewhat reminiscent of that ofSlovenia n pioneers Laibach, but differs from it in that it has a less electronic sound, and incorporates elements ofmedieval music ,Gregorian chants , and an overall epic feel. All of the bands lyrics are in German and Latin, to suit the groups highly Wagnerian style.The core of the band consists of three people, originally from
Russia , but quite a few Danish guest musicians appear on their albums.Though hard to define, the band’s music appeals mainly to the goth, metal,
neo-folk and industrial scenes, and has achieved a modest cult following within their respective subcultures.Fact|date=April 2007The band was earlier known as
Stiff Miners , releasing two albums ("Giselle" and "Vox Celesta ") under that moniker. Their current name comes fromWolfram von Eschenbach 's 13th century German poem "Parzival ".Discography
*1994 – Giselle (as Stiff Miners / CD)
*1997 – Vox Celesta (as Stiff Miners / CD)
*1999 – Anathema Maranatha (CD)
*2000 – Blut und Jordan (CD)
*2004 – Noblesse Oblige (LP)
*2006 – Deus Nobiscum (CD)External links
* [http://www.parzivalorder.dk/ Official Parzival bandpage]
* [http://www.myspace.com/orderofparzival Parzival on MySpace]
* [http://www.lastsigh.com/interviews/parzival.htm Interview on Lastsigh]
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Parzival Parzival on Discogs]
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