Sieges Even  

A standout progressive thrash band of the late eighties and nineties, Sieges Even's first two albums prompted several comparisons to Watchtower, to the point that Watchtower themselves were reportedly not too happy at the similarity. The comparisons were indeed apt, as Life Cycle in particular did sound very much like early Watchtower. But by the time of A Sense Of Change the band had moved on and broadened its sound, here sounding a bit like more recent Rush. With a new guitarist and a new vocalist, Sophisticated continued the direction shift, sounding slightly less progressive than their earlier efforts (though the musicianship level remains high) and has a slightly more commercial sound. They broke up shortly after 1997's Uneven release, but a new lineup emerged in 2003, and that lineup released two studio albums and the band's only live album, Playgrounds. They abruptly announced their second breakup in September 2008 due to the familiar "internal differences".

Current Members Arno Menses vocals Markus Steffen guitars Oliver Holzwarth bass (Coldseed, Paradox, Rhapsody Of Fire) Alex Holzwarth drums (Angra, Avantasia, Dol Ammad, Luca Turilli's Rhapsody, Paradox, Rhapsody Of Fire)

Former Members/Guests Franz Herde vocals Jogi Kaiser vocals Greg Keller vocals Wolfgang Zenk guitars Boerg Keller keyboards

Discography

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Life Cycle 
1988 Steamhammer/SPV

Repression & Resistance Life Cycle Apocalyptic Disposition The Roads to Illiad David Straggler from Atlantis Arcane

Franz Herde Markus Steffen Oliver Holzwarth Alex Holzwarth

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Steps 
1990 Steamhammer/SPV

Tangerine Windows Of Solace Steps Corridors The Vacuum Tube Processor An Act Of Acquiescence Anthem Chapter I Anthem Chapter II

Franz Herde Markus Steffen Oliver Holzwarth Alex Holzwarth

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A Sense Of Change 
1991 Steamhammer/SPV

Prelude: Ode To Sisyphus The Waking Hours Behind Closed Doors Change Of Seasons Dimensions Prime Epigram For The Last Straw These Empty Places

Jogi Kaiser Markus Steffen Oliver Holzwarth Alex Holzwarth

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Sophisticated 
1995 Under Siege

Reporter Trouble Talker Middlecourse Sophisticated Dreamer World Wintertime Mind Journey War Quarrell

Greg Keller Wolfgang Zenk Oliver Holzwarth Alex Holzwarth

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Uneven 
1997 Solid Rock

Disrespectfully Yours What If? Trainsong Rise And Shine Scratches In The Rind Different Pace What's Up God? Love As Warm As Tears

Greg Keller Wolfgang Zenk Oliver Holzwarth Boerg Keller Alex Holzwarth

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The Art Of Navigating By The Stars 
2005 Inside Out

Intro: Navigating By The Stars Sequence I: The Weight Sequence II: The Lonely Views Of Condors Sequence III: Unbreakable Sequence IV: Stigmata Sequence V: Blue Wide Open Sequence VI: To The Ones Who Have Failed Sequence VII: Lighthouse Sequence VIII: Styx

Arno Menses Markus Steffen Oliver Holzwarth Alex Holzwarth

Reviews:   Sea Of Tranquility  Metal Observer 

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Paramount 
2007 Inside Out

When Alpha And Omega Collide Tidal Eyes Wide Open Iconic Where Our Shadows Sleep Duende Bridge To The Divine Leftovers Mounting Castles In The Blood Red Sky Paramount

Arno Menses Markus Steffen Oliver Holzwarth Alex Holzwarth

Reviews:   Sea Of Tranquility  Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Playgrounds  LIVE
2008 Inside Out

When Alpha And Omega Collide Tidal Unbreakable The Waking Hours Iconic These Empty Places Duende Paramount The Lonely Views Of Condors The Weight

Arno Menses Markus Steffen Oliver Holzwarth Alex Holzwarth

Reviews:   Metal Underground