Place Vendome is a melodic Rock project, titled after the Parisian square, mentored by Frontiers Records owner Serafino Perugino during 2005. Lead vocals for the debut album would be handled by former Helloween vocalist Michael Kiske. Production duties would be handled by Pink Cream 69's bassist Dennis Ward, who also composed the material with his bandmates David Readman and Alfred Koffler, along with contributions from Gunther Werno of Vanden Plas.