Elize Ryd (born 15 October 1984) is a Swedish singer, dancer, composer and show artist, and is most famous for being the female vocalist for the melodic death/power metal band Amaranthe. She also gained some popularity prior to the band's inception by performing guest vocals for the symphonic power metal band Kamelot both on tour and in the studio. She sings in the soprano range,Elize started out her singing career when she recorded backing vocals for power metal band Falconer's third and fourth albums in 2003 and 2005 respectively. Some years later she met Jake E in a club in Gothenburg,