The band began in late 1995, when drummer Matthias and guitarist Sathonys got together to assemble a black metal band. They put adverts at several music magazines in the hopes that they would find suitable musicians to play with them. In answer to the advertisement, they were joined by bassist Marko Thomas and keyboardist and vocalist Vlad Dracul. The last member of their initial formation was the second guitarist, Hyperion, who joined them by the end of that year. With this formation the band recorded the Carpe Noctem demo tape, which received fair reviews from the German specialized press. It also attracted the attention of one of Century Media's executivies, who began keeping track of the band.
Agathodaimon then proceeded to play minor gigs and support some European bands. Eventually, they received an offer from Century Media to fund the recording of their second demo. This demo was recorded in early 1997 and was named Near Dark. It attracted the interest of quite a few recording labels, and in the end the band opted to sign with Nuclear Blast.
After successfully composing the songs for their debut album Blacken the Angel, one of the members of Agathodaimon, Vlad, was forced to quit the band due to problems with immigration. Being a native from Romania, the local authorities from his country didn't allow him to go back to Germany. The situation involved the fact that he had left the country during Ceauşescu's reign. The band therefore was forced to make use of guest musicians to record their debut. Akaias (from Asaru) did the vocals and Marcel "Vampallens" (from Nocte Obducta) took the role of the keyboards. Vlad's participation on the album was restricted to the solo song Contemplation Song, which was sent to the band via air mail.
The CD caused some impact, and Agathodaimon proceeded to tour with bands such as Children of Bodom and Hypocrisy. At the height of the album's success they opened gigs for Dimmu Borgir, Lacrimosa and other bands.
In 1999, Vampallens decided to quit the band in order to dedicate himself fully to his main project Nocte Obducta. He was replaced by female keyboardist Christine S. To record their second album - Higher Art of Rebellion - the band travelled to Romania, in order to be able to play together with Vlad. The vocalist Akaias also participated in the recording of this album, which took place at Magic Sound in Bucharest. A european tour as headliner with Graveworm and Siebenbürgen followed.
After a short hiatus, the band recorded the album Chapter III in 2001 at the Kohlekeller Studio, Germany.
Some changes to the bands's structure followed, with Vlad definitely quitting the band, soon followed by Marko and Christine. Marko did leave because of health problems and quit making music, while Christine formed her own band Demonic Symphony, where she handles bass guitar and vocals. Marko and Christine were replaced by Darin Smith and Felix Ü. Walzer.
In 2004 the band released the album Serpent's Embrace, which again was recorded at Kohlekeller Studio with Kristian Kohlmannslehner as producer.
In early 2006 personal differences led to the split of Eddy and the rest of the band. A new bass player named Till (formerly active in Misanthropic (where Matthias also played drums for a while) joined the ranks, and the songwriting for the next album is currently taking place. Release is scheduled for spring 2007.
The band's name means "benevolent demon" in Greek.
On October 18th, 2014, the band (through Sathonys) issued a statement in their official Facebook account that Agathodaimon will going to split, after 19 years active.
Discography:
* Carpe Noctem - Demo I (1996)
* Near Dark - Demo II (1997)
* Blacken the Angel (1998)
* Bislang - EP (1999)
* Higher Art of Rebellion (1999)
* Chapter III (2001)
* Serpent's Embrace (2004)
* Phoenix (2009)
* In Darkness (2013)
Alone in the Dark
Agathodaimon Lyrics
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I wander through a desolate land
On a cold and barren day
I wander beneath a shadow
Under a light so chill, so gray
My thoughts beneath the shadow
That will not pass away
That will not fade away
Faces that avert are pale
Voices thin with fear
Silent streets and alleys wind
Windless skies so drear
Wither beneath the shadow
What is this grisly visage
That sears their souls with dread?
What demon constant follows me
And tints the sun so red?
What is this fiend whose shadow Taints lands wherever I tread?
Faces that avert are pale
Voices thin with fear
Silent streets and alleys wind
Windless skies so drear
Wither beneath the shadow
Faces that avert are pale
Voices thin with fear
Silent streets and alleys wind
Windless skies so drear
Writhing whispers that I hear
To turn and look
Upon its face
Brought fear I'd never known
The shadow
Has ever haunted me
As I walk the earth so alone
When I turned, no face I saw
For the shadow was my own
When I turned, no face I saw
For the shadow was my own
Wither beneath the shadow
Faces that avert are pale
Voices thin with fear
Silent streets and alleys wind
Windless skies so drear
Writhing whispers that I hear
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(To the idiot that keeps editing this... why the hell did you not get the lyrics in the first place yourself? leave this shit alone... I posted the lyrics and I'll post it as I please!)
The song "Alone in the Dark (Death Angel's Shadow)" by Agathodaimon depicts the singer wandering through a desolate and dark land, plagued by a shadow that haunts them wherever they go. The lyrics suggest that this shadow is some kind of demon, causing fear and dread in those who encounter it. The singer is tormented by the shadow, unable to escape its grasp even when they turn to face it. In the end, the realization dawns that the shadow haunting them is their own.
The lyrics are poetic and beautifully crafted, painting a vivid picture of a dark and lonely world. The haunting melody and somber vocals add to the atmosphere of the song, creating a sense of unease and melancholy. The theme of internal demons and self-destructive tendencies is explored in depth, making this song an introspective and thought-provoking piece of music.
Overall, "Alone in the Dark (Death Angel's Shadow)" is a haunting and beautiful song that explores the depths of the human psyche. Its deep and introspective lyrics and haunting melody make it a memorable piece of music that will stay with you long after the song has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
I wander through a desolate land
I walk alone in a deserted place
On a cold and barren day
It's a bleak and lifeless day
I wander beneath a shadow
I walk under a dark presence
Under a light so chill, so gray
The light around is cold and gray
My thoughts beneath the shadow
My mind is consumed by darkness
That will not pass away
The shadow persists and won't go away
Faces that avert are pale
People look away frightened and sickened
Voices thin with fear
Their voices quiver with terror
Silent streets and alleys wind
The streets and alleys are deserted and desolate
Windless skies so drear
The overcast sky is uninviting
Wither beneath the shadow
Everything dies under the darkness
Writhing whispers that I hear
I hear faint and scary whispers
To turn and look
I turned around to look
Upon its face
At the face of the demon/evil presence
Brought fear I'd never known
I was terrified like never before
The shadow
The dark presence
Has ever haunted me
It always terrorizes me
As I walk the earth so alone
As I live life alone with this terror
When I turned, no face I saw
When I looked back, I saw no face
For the shadow was my own
The evil presence was created by my own mind
Writhing whispers that I hear
I still hear the faint and scary whispers
Contributed by Mackenzie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.