1996-1997

Aurélie PotinSuau gathers musicians in Montpellier and creates Black Metal band Suspiria. She is then a guitarist/composer/author. They record a demo together.
Loïc Tézénas is a solo guitarist in Progressive Metal band Kalisia in Montpellier. Release of their Ep 'Skies' with Adipocère records.
Aurélie and Loïc start working together here and then for Suspiria. First recordings in home-studio.

1998-2003

In 1999, Suspiria becomes Chrysalis.
Their music has evolved from melodic Black Metal to melodic and progressive Death Metal. Mixing of genres is already in the picture.
Among the many changes of line-up, Loïc will take part in the band from time to time.
2000 : Ep 'Between Strength and Frailty' by Chrysalis, released by Adiopocère Records.
Shows in France
2000 : First demo from duet Aurélie/Loïc under bandname Bliss. It was a mix of Progressive Rock and electronic music.
Shows in France with Bliss, and session musicians: cellist, guitarist, drummer and keyboard player. The result of this collaboration is catchy, original and encouraging.
2003 : recording of Bliss' second demo..
2003 : Aurélie decides to stop her activities with Chrysalis / Loïc decides to stop his activities with Kalisia.

2003-2004

2003 : Aurélie and Loïc have forged a new musical style through the years thanks to their respective and common activities. They decide to start a new project that will be called EILERA (after Aurélie's artist name).
The two musicians will work together on the new songs.
Aurélie switches from guitar to voice for her main instrument.
Recording of the demo/Album 'Facettes'. Pop sound and structures, Metal roots, electronic sounds here and there and Celtic influences.
First shows in acoustic version with a cellist and percussions.
November 2003: Artist Marc-Joseph Sigaud asks for Eilera to play live during the projection of his short-movie "Etre Humain". The evening will be a success.
The visual qualities in Eilera's songs especially will be highlighted at this event.
Acoustic showcase in FNAC, in Montpellier.
Regional TV channel France 3 broadcast the event.
May 2004: Eilera and Spinefarm records sign a Record deal.
Internet promotion
National Distribution deal signed with Musicast
December 2003: Famous Finnish record company Spinefarm Records express their interest for Eilera's work.
First video, for single 'Inside my Cave'
December 2004 : Production deal signed with Spinefarm Records.

2005

Recording in March of the 'Precious Moment' Ep in Hip Studio, Helsinki.
First collaborations with Finnish producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Sentenced, 69 Eyes...), Mika Jussila at mastering (Finnvox Studio, Helsinki), cellist Max Lilja (ex-Apocalyptica, Tarja Turunen), violonist Laura Airola, famous drummer Antti Lehtinen; bassist/producer Pasi Heikkilä, Scotish fiddle player Ian McCamy and several others.
This new style that is being introduced to the Melodic Metal scene has some good impact, especially within the French and German specialized press. This is the beginning of the mixing of Folk music with Rock/Metal, with catchy structures and original and charismatic female voice.
Interviews, poster, reviews.
A few days after the Ep had been released, the song 'Fusion' was picked for a trailer by a Finnish national TV channel.
May to December 2005: composing of the album to come.

2006-2007

March to December 2006: Recording sessions of the album 'Fusion' in Finnvox Studio, Helsinki / home studio, Montpellier. Mastering in Finnvox Studio.
Eilera sits in the producer's chair.
September 2007: Official release of 'Fusion'.
Shooting of the 'Fusion' video in Finland with film director Jukka Salo
Reaction of press is once again very good (see press section) and again centered on France and Germany.
Appearance on a show on 7LTV, Montpellier and region.
But: French promoter quits the business. Eilera's agent within Spinefarm is one of the people to be fired by Universal (that bought Spinefarm in the meantime)...
era gathers a band in Helsinki. Loïc joins them and together they tour in Finland.

2008-2009

End of a collaboration that doesn't make sense anymore with Spinefarm Records.
Recording in France of a first demo entitled ‘The Forbidden Material’. It explores a more ‘spontaneous Rock’ direction. It will pave the way for the next stage
Recording of the demo for 'Darker Chapter...and stars'.
Jan Sormo becomes an official band member. Jan was the bassist in the band during the Finland tour.
Recording of 'Darker Chapter…and stars Part1' in several home-studios from south of France to Helsinki.
Old friends appear as special guests on the recording: fiddle players Tony Canton and Laura Airola; cellist Max Lilja.
Elaboration of a digital concept for the release of the new songs.

2009-2010

Official release of 'Darker Chapter...and stars - Part1' 2 songs at a time. Each song is presented with its very own personality, its story and its pictures. They are sold on http://www.eilera.com.
First shows that include new songs in December, in France
First contacts with press via a secured ipool internet page for a listening.
Eilera are currently getting ready for more shows, and will be looking for a new record company/management to work with.






Source : http://www.eilera.com/english/band/bio/