Aeva Maurelle

Aeva Maurelle (born March 2, 1986) is a German metal singer, best known for being the former co-lead vocalist of the alternative metal band Aeverium [de],^[1] and the session singer of the symphonic metal band Xandria from 2017 to 2019.

Aeva Maurelle
Maurelle singing with Aeverium (2018)
Background information
Birth name	Sarah Bouwers
Also known as	Aeva Maurelle
Born	(1986-03-02) March 2, 1986 (age 38) Germany
Occupations	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Out of Line Music

Musical career

In 2013, after she tried her luck with another band and that didn't work out, she was invited to join Aeverium and they started recording their EP The Harvest. Later on, their debut album Break Out was released in 2015, with follow-up Time being released in early 2017. During the European tour with Aeverium and Kamelot in 2016, Aeva was invited to perform on stage.

On 12 September 2017, Xandria announced Aeva would be filling in temporarily for Dianne van Giersbergen in November and December, while Van Giersbergen departed the following day.^[2] Xandria continued touring with Aeva until 2019. During this time, a replacement in Aeverium was found in Micky Huijsmans. Later on, during the tour with Xandria she joined Secret Rule on stage, performing alongside guest singer Ailyn. Aeva left Aeverium on 11 September 2018.^[1]

In 2020, Aeva joined forces with Maxi Nil for a project called She & Her Darkness.^[3] She will also perform lead and backing vocals for Vivaldi Metal Project's upcoming second studio album.^[4]

Maurelle also leads a solo career; she published her first single, "Dreamer", on 12 November 2020.

2024 she signed with El Puerto Records^[5]

Discography

With Aeverium

Studio albums:

• Break Out (2015)
• Time (2017)

EPs:

• The Harvest (2013)

References

1. Irrgang, Matthias (10 September 2018). "Trennung: Aeverium und Aeva Maurelle gehen getrennte Wege". www.mindbreed.de (in German). Retrieved 15 November 2020.
2. "XANDRIA Cancels U.S. Tour, Announces Stand-In Singer For European shows". Blabbermouth. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
3. ""Note about She & Her Darkness"". metalgoddeses.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
4. ""Note about her contribution to Vivaldi Metal Project"". www.vivaldimetalproject.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
5. "Soprano AEVA MAURELLE Signs with El Puerto Records". Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ). 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.

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