In 1998 they recorded their first demo which was mostly thrash metal with major influences of heavy/progressive metal. The demo consisted of five songs and was called Life and Death.
Right after that AMBEHR left Yerevan for St. Petersburg where they printed and distributed a limited quantity of Life & Death. From 1998 to 2000 the demo was constantly being played on the local radio stations and the band played a number of concerts at the "Polygon" club with such bands as "Koma", "Xishnik", "God's Tower" etc.
In March of 2000 Ambehr recorded their second demo by the name of "Devil's Notebook". In this record Ambehr's music slightly shifted to a more death metal oriented style and it also included two songs from the band's previous record. By tradition after the recordings of "Devil's Notebook" Ambehr changed their city of choice to Moscow. The following year and a half was spent trying to get fit in the new city and the band resumed it's musical activity only by the end of the year 2001. First thing the band did after coming round was the release of a small quantity of "Devil's Notebook" tapes (with the help of Ta-Musica studio). This demo got also rereleased in 2005 as a full cd album by “Atolynga Records” (Mexico)
In 2002 AMBEHR suffered it's first line-up changes. The guitarist, Ashot, left the band and was replaced by two new ones, Vitalyj and Zurab. There was also an addition to the vocal section, Art's sister Marina joined the band providing female vocals.
With this lineup Ambehr's launched an intensive live campaign in Moscow and St. Petersburg and also started writing material for their first full LP album which was recorded in "Moscow Sound" studio in 2004 and was called "Spider's Web". Starting with this album Ambehr's sound gained more melody while not parting with it's excluzive heavy riffs. It was released in 2005 by "Taiga Sounds" and recieved many favorable reviews and high ranks by the most known magazines and zines in Russia and Germany, though Ambehr's members agree that it's success out of Russia was much higher then inside of it. One could easily make sure the reviews were correct as the album is widely avaiable throughout the world, it's being sold in 100 cities in Russia, Germany, Mexico, Slovakia, Bolgaria, Japan and Australia.
But the inpiration to write new music was still there and in the second half of 2005 Ambehr started writing material for their next full length album, "Sword's Song". It was recorded at the same studio as the previous one - "Moscow Sound". "Sword's Song" was released in 2006 by "Taiga Sounds" in St. Petersburg. It's first presentation took place in the city of Pushkin, following presentations in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tver.
At this very moment Ambehr are working hard on their next, already third release, which is rumored to be much more different from what the band did before not only musically but also lyrics wise - all the lyrics on the new album, which is scheduled for the first half of 2007, are going to be in Russian language.
Fear
Ambehr Lyrics
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With its wing you feel a fear,
You're afraid of every sound – shame on you!
When the night covers all around
And it's time to go to bed
Some strange voices seem to you
And you see the face of Evil
In the old mirror just – just in front of you.
Don't you know the nature of your fear
And the origin of it?
Now you'd better know what is shocking you.
Can you overcome the fear in the dark?
Can you say to it: "Good – buy"?
Or you will surrender and
In the bed you will remember
Stupid prayer with a fuck – fucking text in it:
"Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I die before I wake
Pray the Lord my soul to take"
Look – your dolls are coming to life
And waiting when you fall asleep;
Your cat's turning into a terrible monster.
So pray the Lord your ass to keep!
Know – you'll get by your belief
If you trust in force of yours.
You will pass through the wall of stone
Let the Power enter your restless heart –
You'll grow up within a day.
Just remember – you'll settle an account;
If you aren't ready for it
In the dark you'll pray – pray every day.
"Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I die before I wake
Pray the Lord my soul to take"
Then the dream takes you away
To the desert of the horror
And you hear the voice of wind:
The sky is getting so gray –
Run, run away
Use every moment and pray
Of your pour soul.
What a sorrow! The world is so great –
It will be destroyed some day
Ambehr's song Fear is a haunting depiction of the nightmarish fears that can disrupt one's sleep. The lyrics offer a dark picture of the night when every sound is magnified and transformed into a source of dread. The singer warns of strange voices and an old mirror that can reveal the face of Evil. The lyrics suggest that the source of fear lies within the mind of the listener as they ask if the listener knows the nature of their fear and whether they can overcome it. The song offers a glimpse into the horrors that can emerge in the imagination of someone susceptible to anxiety in the darkness of the night.
The lyrics of the song Fear are filled with imagery of horror and supernatural elements. The singer warns that dolls will come to life and cats will transform into monsters while the night sky turns gray. The lyrics also mock the religious prayers that many use to seek comfort in the face of fear with the lines "Stupid prayer with a fuck-fucking text in it." The song calls for the listener to find their own inner strength and to trust in the force of their own belief. Through this, the song suggests that one can overcome their fears and grow stronger within themselves.
Overall, Fear by Ambehr is a cautionary tale of the terrors that can arise in the night and the need for inner strength and self-reliance to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time when the night touches you With its wing you feel a fear,
Whenever night falls and you feel its presence, you become frightened.
You're afraid of every sound – shame on you!
Instead of coping with the fear, you are ashamed that you are frightened by every little noise.
When the night covers all around And it's time to go to bed Some strange voices seem to you And you see the face of Evil In the old mirror just – just in front of you.
As bedtime approaches, you begin to hear strange sounds and see Evil's face in the mirror that's conveniently placed in front of your bed.
Don't you know the nature of your fear And the origin of it? Now you'd better know what is shocking you.
You must understand the root cause of your fear and confront it head-on.
Can you overcome the fear in the dark? Can you say to it: Good – buy? Or you will surrender and In the bed you will remember Stupid prayer with a fuck – fucking text in it:
Will you overcome the fear of the unknown and confidently say goodbye to it or will you continue to cower in bed, reciting meaningless prayers filled with expletives?
"Now I lay me down to sleep Pray the Lord my soul to keep If I die before I wake Pray the Lord my soul to take"
The recitation of this prayer shows a lack of faith and an inability to confront your fears.
Look – your dolls are coming to life And waiting when you fall asleep; Your cat's turning into a terrible monster. So pray the Lord your ass to keep!
Your imagination is running wild, causing you to see things that aren't there like your dolls coming to life and your cat turning into a monster that will harm you.
Know – you'll get by your belief If you trust in force of yours. You will pass through the wall of stone Let the Power enter your restless heart – You'll grow up within a day. Just remember – you'll settle an account; If you aren't ready for it In the dark you'll pray – pray every day.
Believing in yourself and your power will help you overcome your fears and break through the obstacles in your way. But be prepared for the consequences of your actions or you'll be left to pray for forgiveness every day.
"Now I lay me down to sleep Pray the Lord my soul to keep If I die before I wake Pray the Lord my soul to take"
This prayer is no longer necessary once you have found the strength within you to confront your fears.
Then the dream takes you away To the desert of the horror And you hear the voice of wind:
Your mind is plagued by nightmares that lead you to a place of terror and desperation where you hear the whispers of the winds.
The sky is getting so gray – Run, run away Use every moment and pray Of your pour soul.
A sense of impending doom makes you want to flee, clinging to every moment and praying for your poor soul.
What a sorrow! The world is so great – It will be destroyed some day
Despite the world's vastness and beauty, one day it will inevitably come to an end, making all our fears and worries ultimately meaningless.
Contributed by Mackenzie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Holy crap i love this,thanks Riv for the upload!
EDIT: if you guys think the 1st track sound corny just give it a chance