In the same year the band entered the studio and recorded it's first demo-CD under the title ''Dark Nightmare''.
In 2002 recorded the demo-CD ''Earth in Danger'' with George Karagiannis on keyboards and the band accomplished it's first concerts in the city of Grevena.
The third release comes with ''Bloodland'' demo-CD which received excellent reviews from press and fans.
At the same time the band accomplished some concerts around Greece with coming of Manolis Tegos to fill the second guitarist place.
In 2007 the band release a split-CD under the title ''Serpents of the Night'' with Blade of Spirit in Steel Gallery Records, including tracks from demos and one new song.
In 2009 Dark Nightmare released their debut album ''Human Liberty'' by Eat Metal Records with Alfonso Migdanis to fill the bassist place.
At the present day band working up in new tracks in order to release a EP.
Dark Nightmare has given a lot of live concerts meeting on stage names like Manilla Road, Omen, Nazareth, Tokyo Blade, Brocas Helm, Socrates, Blitzkrieg, Sacred Steel, Pile Driver, Twisted Tower Dire, Defender, and some of the most important bands of Greece like Sarrisa, Crush, Dream Weaver, Nemesis, Blade Of Spirit, Everflow, Reflection and many others.
Beneath the Veils of Winter
Dark Nightmare Lyrics
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When the sweet cold comes and my sentiments are freezing
A shiver penetrates me and the wind gathers the clouds
Creatures and trees are ready for the change
We built all our dreams under the frozen stars
Through the mist and snowy woods we learned about life
As we fought the rage of snowstorms we reached our limits
All our life is reflect beneath the veils of winter
The day has come the first flakes fill the sky
Every echoe drowns through the kingdome of the white
The sound of silence flows into the void
And all the colors surrender to the one
I'm standing and admire the power of nature
The wind swirling my dreams in the infinity of white
The cold sun leads my heart beyond the realms of sorrow
The scream of wolves into the cold night ascending to the moonlight sky
The song "Beneath the Veils of Winter" by Dark Nightmare speaks about the arrival of winter and the changes it brings. The opening lines convey the sense of transition as the leaves start to fall and darkness dominates. This change also affects the singer emotionally, as the cold freezes their sentiments. The shiver that penetrates them is a metaphor for the intensity of the winter wind, which gathers the clouds and signals the approaching season. The imagery of trees and creatures being "ready for the change" suggests that winter is like a rebirth for nature, as it prepares to rest and renew itself.
The second verse expresses the experience of living through a tough winter and the lessons learned in doing so. The frozen stars become a metaphor for hope and aspirations built upon despite the harsh environment. The mist and snowy woods are symbols of mystery and transformation, in which the characters discover the true meaning of life. The phrase "raging snowstorms" represents the obstacles and challenges faced, and the subsequent breaking point reached. The chorus then ties all these experiences to the central theme – that all their life is reflected beneath the veils of winter.
The final verse reveals the climax of the song as the first flakes of snow fill the sky. The beauty of the moment is conveyed as everything else surrenders to the one color of white. The sound of silence is personified as it flows into the void. The singer stands admiring the power of nature around them, with their dreams being swept away in the infinity of white. The cold sun and the scream of wolves elevate the poignant mood of the song to a level of ethereal beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
When the leaves start to fall and the twilight rules them all
As fall sets in and darkness dominates, my emotions become cold and detached
A shiver penetrates me and the wind gathers the clouds
I am overcome with a physical and emotional chill as the weather turns
Creatures and trees are ready for the change
All living things prepare for the shift in season and the challenges it brings
We built all our dreams under the frozen stars
Our hopes and aspirations were shaped by the harsh winter nights
Through the mist and snowy woods we learned about life
Our experiences in the wilderness during winter taught us important lessons about existence
As we fought the rage of snowstorms we reached our limits
The trials of winter tested our endurance and resilience to the breaking point
All our life is reflect beneath the veils of winter
Winter has colored all aspects of our existence, shaping who we are
The day has come the first flakes fill the sky
Winter has fully arrived and the snow begins to fall
Every echoe drowns through the kingdome of the white
The snow absorbs all sound, creating a peaceful, blank canvas
The sound of silence flows into the void
The absence of noise allows for deep contemplation and reflection
And all the colors surrender to the one
The white snow dominates the landscape, erasing all other colors
I'm standing and admire the power of nature
I gaze in awe at the might of the natural world around me
The wind swirling my dreams in the infinity of white
The wind seems to carry my aspirations into the boundless whiteness of winter
The cold sun leads my heart beyond the realms of sorrow
The winter sun inspires hope and lifts me beyond despair
The scream of wolves into the cold night ascending to the moonlight sky
The howling of wolves under the indigo sky adds to the mystery and beauty of the wintery night
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.