The band belonged to the Triskalyon circle/collective in 2006-2007, which also included Azag-Thoth, Dark Forest, Darklink, Death Kvlt, Gallia Fornax, Havarax, Monarque, Mortifier, Sinful Dimentia, Soufferance, Terrorist, Throne of Mortality, Unkwiss, Vision Eternel, Vision Funeral Doom, Vision Lunar, Vision Pariah and Vision Solitude.
Members of the band also play(ed) in the English band The Water Witch, which has a similar style and aesthetic.
Lineup 1893 - present:
Mister Curse - vocals
Katheryne, Queen of the Ghosts - violin, flute, vocals
The Gentleman - Synths, pianoforte, percussion
Mr. T.S. Kettleburner - guitar, vocals
Henry Hyde Bronsdon - guitar, vocals
Mr John "The Resurrectionist" Bishop - drums, percussion
Titus Lungbutter - bass
Lineup 1891 - 1893:
Mister Curse - vocals
Katheryne, Queen of the Ghosts - violin, flute, vocals
The Gentleman - Synths, pianoforte, percussion
Sir Gastrix Grimshaw - guitar, vocals
Henry Hyde Bronsdon - guitar, vocals
Mr John "The Resurrectionist" Bishop - drums, percussion
Titus Lungbutter - bass
Lineup 1887 - 1891:
Mister Curse - vocals
Katheryne, Queen of the Ghosts - violin, flute, vocals
The Gentleman - synths, pianoforte, percussion (drums on "The Corpse of Rebirth")
Mr. T.S. Kettleburner - guitar, bass, vocals
Mr John "The Resurrectionist" Bishop - drums, percussion
Live members:
Sir Gastrix Grimshaw - guitar
Titus Lungbutter - bass
Male
A Forest of Stars Lyrics
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Bright flowers there were
I somehow couldn't catch their scent it seemed
-colours weren't quite right...?
A fumbled tickle of summer sandblasted by the jackbooted night
Sun went down/moon rose
We basked in the whitewash somewhere near opaque silence -just as ghosts in a storm of black noise...
Cold fixed stars shining all over the tight tarpaulin of unsun void only.
Separation
-all stars screaming
...needle holes in heaven...
Another nameless soul on the blacklist
Snorted the sun, saved the moon for morning
Now awaiting further gathering of the clouds
Bathed in grey stroke black
-no way out it keeps coming back
Noise preventing rebirth
We bathe in shreds of whispering glass
Moon fell/sun cried
Kept the dragon down, chasing the moon now
With my teeth? And claws!
Down dragon/moon chased (chaste)
Teeth wide open
Claws at your pretty throat
Afell asun, arose athunder!
I am an e-flat mage
Head full of daggers
For the backs of random strangers
I suggest you keep an eye or three
Upon your enemies... my dear!
Accidental summer caught mid coitus
Smiling winter zips the [ ] up
...Saunters aways with a whistle
Whilst the good weather bleeds rain, torn asunder
...Tears for the cold dried only by their owner
Nowhere left now, death of our only summer
The lyrics to A Forest of Stars' song Male are complex and multi-layered. In essence, the song describes the passage of time and the cyclical nature of life and death. The opening lines "Rough pencil scrawls of what could have been... Bright flowers there were I somehow couldn't catch their scent it seemed -colours weren't quite right...?" evoke a nostalgia for a time that never quite existed. The singer is reflecting on the transient nature of existence and the memories that haunt us.
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more vivid and surreal. The line "Cold fixed stars shining all over the tight tarpaulin of unsun void only" conjures up an image of a vast, empty expanse of space, where the stars shine like diamonds on a black canvas. This image is juxtaposed with the line "needle holes in heaven", which suggests that even the heavens are not immune to the ravages of time.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of impending doom. The lines "Bathed in grey stroke black -no way out it keeps coming back" suggest a feeling of claustrophobia, of being trapped in a world that offers no escape. The final lines "Nowhere left now, death of our only summer" bring the song to a haunting close, reminding us of the inevitable passage of time and the transience of all things.
Line by Line Meaning
Rough pencil scrawls of what could have been...
Imperfect, rough sketches of what could possibly exist
Bright flowers there were
There were beautiful flowers present
I somehow couldn't catch their scent it seemed
Unable to fully experience the beauty of those flowers
-colours weren't quite right...?
The colors of those flowers were not perfect or accurate
A fumbled tickle of summer sandblasted by the jackbooted night
An unpleasant experience of summer ruined by a forceful, brutal night
Sun went down/moon rose
Transition of day and night
We basked in the whitewash somewhere near opaque silence
We enjoyed the silence, which was almost deafening
-just as ghosts in a storm of black noise...
We felt like ghosts in a noisy and dark environment
Cold fixed stars shining all over the tight tarpaulin of unsun void only.
Stars shining in the dark, empty space with a tight covering
Separation
Feeling disconnected or distant from something or someone
-all stars screaming
The stars were extremely loud and intense
...needle holes in heaven...
Small holes or imperfections in the sky or atmosphere
Another nameless soul on the blacklist
Another person is being excluded or treated unfairly
Snorted the sun, saved the moon for morning
Experiencing the night and waiting for the morning
Now awaiting further gathering of the clouds
Waiting for greater uncertainty or stress
Bathed in grey stroke black
Surrounded by darkness or gloominess
-no way out it keeps coming back
Unable to escape from something that persists or returns continuously
Noise preventing rebirth
Prevented from experiencing something new or different
We bathe in shreds of whispering glass
Surrounded by fragility and delicate nature
Moon fell/sun cried
Transition of day and night in an emotional manner
Kept the dragon down, chasing the moon now
Overcoming obstacles and pursuing desires
With my teeth? And claws!
Using every weapon at your disposal to achieve your goals
Down dragon/moon chased (chaste)
Pursuing desires relentlessly
Teeth wide open
Prepared to tackle any challenge or obstacle
Claws at your pretty throat
Willing to attack or dominate any opponent
Afell asun, arose athunder!
Transition from one state to another in a sudden and striking manner
I am an e-flat mage
A master of a skill or field
Chemical curses on the rampage
A destructive force or influence
Head full of daggers
Filled with anger or a desire for revenge
For the backs of random strangers
Intending to cause harm or distress to others for no particular reason
I suggest you keep an eye or three
Be cautious or vigilant
Upon your enemies... my dear!
Instructing others to keep an eye on those who may cause harm or pose a threat
Accidental summer caught mid coitus
An unplanned or unexpected happening in the midst of something enjoyable
Smiling winter zips the [ ] up
An unpleasant experience taking away something enjoyable
...Saunters aways with a whistle
Walking confidently away
Whilst the good weather bleeds rain, torn asunder
Being negatively affected by the destruction of something good
...Tears for the cold dried only by their owner
Personal struggle or suffering that is not understood by others
Nowhere left now, death of our only summer
Losing the one good thing that you had
Contributed by Ava Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Moumszk
it's funny how "Female" is a male vocal song and this song "Male" starts with a female vocal haha.
it's sad how undapreciated this band is
@blackstrixx1
<3