Sieges Even

The Profile

Sieges Even are a German progressive metal band from Munich, formed in 1985. Early releases blended technical thrash with complex arrangements, while later albums on Inside Out Music embraced melodic, keyboard-free progressive rock/metal highlighted by Arno Menses’ vocals. The band disbanded in 2008 after a celebrated comeback.

Formed in Munich in 1985; core members: Alex Holzwarth (drums), Oliver Holzwarth (bass), Markus Steffen (guitar). Early singer: Franz Herde; later: Arno Menses. Released The Art of Navigating by the Stars (2005) and Paramount (2007) on Inside Out Music; live album Playgrounds (2008). Disbanded in 2008; Steffen and Menses later formed Subsignal. Oliver Holzwarth was a longtime session/touring bassist for Blind Guardian; Alex Holzwarth played with Rhapsody of Fire and recorded Paradox’s Collision Course (2000).

German prog-metal veterans from Munich with early techno-thrash roots and later melodic sophistication. Reviews praise The Art of Navigating by the Stars (2005), Paramount (2007), and debut Life Cycle (1988). Technical prowess, clean production, and expressive vocals (Arno Menses era) stand out. Overall sentiment is strongly positive.