None But My Own contributor Kain recently conducted an in-depth interview with EDENBRIDGE vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher in regards to their upcoming release, Solitaire. The following is an excerpt:

Q: Do you use the Czech Orchestra on Solitaire? Are there any surprises on this album? I mean, does Edenbridge venture into uncharted musical territory or is it a “play it safe” type of release?

A: "Working with a real orchestra, what we used for our last album MyEarthDream was a big experience and made Lanvall grew as a composer for classical and symphonic orchestras. He’s been studying the symphonies of Anton Bruckner (his classical favorite) for years, and so he learned how to use every instrument in an orchestra. Not very many musicians in the metal scene can do this on their own. Normally they need a classical composer for this important part of the music."

Q: With Solitaire due in July, will Edenbridge be playing the European Festivals in the summer of 2010?

A: "At the moment there is nothing planned concerning the festivals, unfortunately."

Q: Maybe a tour of North America in 2010?

A: "Definitely, there is a plan for a North American tour in November, which make us very happy. At the moment we are checking out the possibilities."

Read the full interview at this location.

Back in December, Edenbridge finished the recordings for Solitaire. Here's the tracklist:

'Entree Unique'

'Solitaire'

'Higher'

'Skyline´s End'

'Bon Voyage Vagabond'

'Come Undone'

'Out Of This World'

'Further Afield'

'A Virtual Dream?'

'Brothers On Diamir'

'Exit Unique'

The limited edition will have two additional songs: 'Eternity' and 'Inward Passage'.

More news and info regarding the new album to follow. More on Edenbridge at edenbridge.org, myspace.com/edenbridge.