Since its foundation in the fall of 2003, Emerald Edge has stood for progressive rock that explores musical boundaries and always touches the emotions. What began as an idea of the two founding members Volker Faas (guitar) and Martin Wendler (bass, backing vocals) has developed into a band that has made a name for itself with passion, virtuosity and compositional courage.

Inspired by the likes of Dream Theater, Rush and Marillion, as well as Iron Maiden, Pink Floyd and Metallica, Emerald Edge combine technical sophistication with melodic sensitivity. Their pieces deliberately go beyond classic song formats – some compositions easily exceed the 20-minute mark – and unfold as multi-layered dramaturgies in which other bands would find material for several songs.

Her compositions are characterized by orchestral expansiveness, dynamic dramaturgy and a fine sense of tension and atmosphere. Powerful guitars meet multi-layered arrangements, melodic lines unfold in epic arcs, and surprising twists and turns keep the audience captivated from the first to the last note. The result is music that is both intense and accessible – sophisticated but never off-putting.

With the live album “Live at Rockin’ Rooster Club”, the band released an extraordinary concert recording as a follow-up to the studio album “Surreal” (2017). The album combines four new songs with eight carefully selected tracks from “Surreal”, “By The Light Of The Dark Star” and “The Mirror Speaks” – an impressive document of their stage energy and musical range.

Live, Emerald Edge transform their pieces into impressive sound journeys: energetic, emotional and with a presence that fills the room. Between powerful intensity and sensitive calm, moments are created that get under your skin and linger for a long time.

Since 2006, singer and violinist Alice Aschauer has been shaping the characteristic sound of Emerald Edge with his electric violin, lending the compositions a special, almost cinematic dimension. Carried by the precise and at the same time dynamic drumming of Artur Wlossek, who has been part of the band since 2009, the pieces unfold in powerful arcs of tension.

With Roland Genske, who has been expanding the sound spectrum on keyboards since 2024, the arrangements gain additional orchestral colors and atmospheric depth. And when Martin Wendler’s didgeridoo unexpectedly opens up new sound spaces, the polished emerald begins to shine again and again.

Emerald Edge remain true to their credo: no musical boundaries, no thinking in pigeonholes – but progressive rock with orchestral depth.

Epic sound journeys between power and emotion.
Authentic. Virtuoso. Thrilling.

Alice Aschauer
Vocals^{& Violin}

Artur Wlossek
^Drums

Martin Wendler
^{Bass, Didgeridoo & Vocals}

Volker Faas
^Guitars

Roland Genske
^{Keyboards & Vocals}

Concerts

10.04.2026
^20:00

Heavy Voodoo Prog Night

Waldmeister e.V. – Space for culture
^{Holbeinstr. 8, 42719 Solingen}

29.05.2026
^20:00

An Evening with Emerald Edge

Nonsense Bar
^{Volksbadstr. 87, 41065 Mönchengladbach}

03.10.2026
^19:00

Prog Night 2026

Rockin’ Rooster Club e.V.
^{Dieselstraße 5, 42781 Haan}

Merchandise

The items available at concerts are also available at emeraldedge.bandcamp.com.

Impressions

Emerald Edge have already proven their ability to enchant audiences with their multi-layered music and unique performance at numerous concerts. With their unique combination of different musical styles, the four musicians were even able to attract fans who previously had no direct connection to the metal genre.

Prog Night 2017 - Rockin' Rooster Club

Pfingstrausch 2018 - Haan

Prog Night 2023 - Rockin' Rooster Club

Prog Night 2022 - Rockin' Rooster Club

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