Elegy, a Dutch power and progressive metal band from Eindhoven, was founded in 1986 by guitarist Henk van der Laars. The initial lineup included drummer Gerry and singer Theo, with Arno van Brussel joining later as the second guitarist. After several lineup changes, including the addition of bassist Martin Helmantel, Elegy gained traction by winning a band contest organized by Metal Hammer and Polydor Records in 1987. Their debut album Labyrinth of Dreams was released in 1993 and reached Number 8 place in the Japanese album charts. The band's subsequent albums included Supremacy (1994), Lost (1995), and State of Mind (1997). In 1998, Elegy recorded their concept album Manifestation Of Fear, followed by Forbidden Fruit in 2000. Their final studio album, Principles Of Pain, was released in 2002 and featured a notable video clip for the title track "Principles of Pain".
