They started under many different band names and as a very austere band, but with a burning desire to stand out. While missing a lead singer, they set out to find the one person who could fill in for the position, throughout the years and after various changes on the drumming part, they finally came to a much more solid formation in 1998, with Dany Saenz, filling the ranks as lead vocals.
The same year, they recorded a demo for the single "Someday" and a promising future could be seen, while playing at small venues, parties and a contest here and there, without getting any further. After some thinking, they decided to get a keyboardist, to widen the lenght and scope of their music. At Dany's request, René Almaguer entered the band and filled in for the position.
After rehearsing and falling into despair, the band decided to go on a hiatus for a while and to get away from the business. It was in 2002 when they decided to get together and continue what was left unfinished, with new blood, vibes, wind and a lead singer, in the form of Walo Gómez.
At the beginning of the year, Aethra put themselves in the recording studio to cut what would be their first demo, which would in turn help them go public. The demo was called "Valley of Dawn", including new material and some old songs that were in the closet for some time, such as "The Mountain Behind the Sky, Valley of the Dawn and Brave Sword, among others. In 2003, drummer Oscar Ortega Lankenau joined the band, completing the lineup thus far.
Having melodic metal as a firm foundation, with a progressive touch and potent ballads, Aethra consider themselves as a band that will always remain true to their ideals of bringing the best of themselves and to leave everything for the dream of triumphing and if it's possible to reach the heavens, the same way a song says somewhere.
Band Members Intoxicating Lineup:
Rick J. Alvarez - Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Rene Almaguer - Keyboards
Alan Gomez - Bass
Walo Gomez - Vocals
Far Beyond the Distant Skies
Aethra Lyrics
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Telling and dreaming with tales of stars,
If I'm gonna die, will you die with me been forever?
Finding the best way to heavens gate.
Bridge:
Cause I see your face every night and day,
And always you bring out the best part of me
Chorus:
Far Beyond the distant skies,
I will follow you behind, far beyond the distant skies.
Far Beyond the distant skies,
I will follow you behind, far beyond the distant skies.
If could be free, will you be with me, laying together?
Staying for new days and enchanted ages.
If I'm gonna wait, will you wait for me, when time is over?
Finding the best way to anywhere.
Bridge:
Cause I see your face every night and day,
And always you bring out the best part of me
Chorus:
Far Beyond the distant skies,
I will follow you behind, far beyond the distant skies.
Far Beyond the distant skies,
I will follow you behind, far beyond the distant skies.
The lyrics to Aethra's song "Far Beyond the Distant Skies" describe a desire for a deep and everlasting connection with someone, transcending the limitations of time and space. The first verse proposes a hypothetical scenario, asking if the singer could fly, if their companion would ride with them forever. They dream of exploring the stars together, sharing stories and experiences that go beyond the physical world. Even in death, the singer wants their companion to be with them, finding the best way to reach the gates of heaven. In the second verse, the desire shifts to a wish for freedom and companionship, an idyllic existence of laying together and experiencing enchanted ages. Even if waiting is required, the singer wants their companion to be there with them, finding the best way to anywhere.
The bridge emphasizes the importance of this connection, as the singer sees their companion's face both day and night, and this person brings out the best in them. The repeated chorus affirms the singer's commitment to follow their companion beyond the distant skies, suggesting that the bond they share is strong enough to transcend any boundaries and reach beyond the limits of the physical world.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of yearning for a deep and meaningful connection with someone, a relationship that goes beyond the limitations of mortality and the constraints of the physical world.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could fly, will you fly with me, riding forever?
If I had the ability to fly, will you join me in the journey and keep going for eternity?
Telling and dreaming with tales of stars,
Sharing and creating stories of celestial objects and imagining the wonders of the universe.
If I'm gonna die, will you die with me been forever?
If death is inevitable for me, will you choose to join me in the afterlife and remain there for eternity?
Finding the best way to heavens gate.
Discovering the optimal path to the gate of heaven.
If could be free, will you be with me, laying together?
If we were able to be free from all constraints, will you choose to spend time with me and lie down together?
Staying for new days and enchanted ages.
Remaining together for new, enchanting periods of time.
If I'm gonna wait, will you wait for me, when time is over?
If waiting is necessary, will you remain patient and wait for me even after our time is over?
Finding the best way to anywhere.
Discovering the ideal route to any location.
Cause I see your face every night and day,
Because your face is constantly in my mind day and night,
And always you bring out the best part of me
And you always have a positive impact on my personality and behavior.
Far Beyond the distant skies,
Far beyond the reaches of the sky,
I will follow you behind, far beyond the distant skies.
I will track your footsteps, even to the far-off bounds of the sky.
Far Beyond the distant skies,
Far beyond the reaches of the sky,
I will follow you behind, far beyond the distant skies.
I will track your footsteps, even to the far-off bounds of the sky.
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@A.G.130
In my teens, when this came out i used to think Aethra was probably the coolest and most underrated power metal band out there. Still absolutely sure.
@Dryaded
14 años y por lo menos 100 veces al año la escucho. Una de mis canciones favoritas. Los AMO. ❤
@frankcapbeats2464
SS ME ACORDE HOY DE ESTA BANDA, HACE UN PUTERO DE AÑOS QUE ESUCHABA ESTA ROLA :c TENIA 15 AHORA 29 ;c QUE BONITA CANCION
@juanj-rock4834
Hermoso e increible Mexico no se queda atras....Por bandas como esta creo y me siento orgulloso de mi pais...
@matheusromano8706
cheers from brazil! amazing band
@CapitalRedFire
Excelente canción, en Latinoamérica también hay un muy buen power metal, les recomiendo leyendmaker de mi país, Colombia. Un saludo!
@Vggamegod
i love this type of energy and melody combination
@Rikarrdo3
Me encanta Aethra, es una lástima que no hayan seguido
@JR-hk4dn
De lo mejor!!!!!!
@yngwiefuck
Hace mucho que no escuchaba esta canción, la había olvidado de hecho. Fue una de mis canciones favoritas, sin duda el tiempo todo se lo lleva.