Dornenreich, a metal music band from Austria, was founded in 1996 by Thomas
“Valñes” Stock. The group initially chose the name Dornenreich for its versatile
interpretive possibilities. In April 1997, Moritz “Gilván” Neuner joined the
band. Their debut album, Nicht um zu sterben, was released in 1997 and marked
their first significant release. In 2001, Dornenreich released Her von welken
Nächten, which later earned a silver record award from the European IMPALA
organization in 2012. After Hexenwind (2005) and Durch den Traum (2006), Thomas
“Valñes” Stock left the band in April 200...