1) Amphitryon were formed in 1996 at Boulogne-sur-Mer, by Matthieu Scarpa (guitar), Johann Simon (drums). Christophe Viandier (death voices) came a few later. The band plays first a 'heavy-thrash-death' style. Laurent Desvignes (guitar) joined this line-up about six months after and then, Aurélie Hais (keyboards & female vocals) and Gianni Leone (bass) during the beginning of 1997.
Each musician brings different influences which turned Amphitryon music to a sort of doom, heavy, death and black metal, with a significant atmospheric touch already. The band thus composes his first songs like "Land of Tears" and gets on stage.
In August 1998, the line-up gives several concerts and gets in Studio to record 2 songs for a French compilation entitled "Intramurock # 5". Amphitryon plays then on his first large stage at the Intramurock Festival.
Christophe decides to leave the band at the end of 1999 because of the vocal structures evolution and an increased part of clean vocals by Gianni. Therefore, Amphitryon is plunged in a long time of chaos before being able to recover a new effective line-up.
Vocals are completely reorganized during 2000 with the participation of the whole band - except Johann - to form a choir. Céline Malfoy and Sarah Barisèle, are recruited too for female vocals and Laurent finally assumes the death voices. New songs evolve thus to a much more symphonic style.
Amphitryon knows then a turning point for his career with the recording of a first autoproduced M-CD between February and March 2001 : "l'Entremonde". This record offers a certain notoriety to the band in the French Underground according to critics.
But the band is touched by changes of line-up again : Céline leaves Amphitryon at the end of 2001. Johann and Aurélie are also constrained to in September 2002. Another line-up is thus set up with Barbara Haigneré (vocals & flute) and Olivier Fourrier (drums).
This new formation gets on stage in November 2002 and shows immediately a real effectiveness. The band then plays for his most important live as 'revelation' at the Rotonde Festival 7 with After Forever, Sonata Arctica, Shaman, Paradise Lost & Saxon.
After the Rotonde Festival experience, Amphitryon starts the "Sumphokéras" project. Pure fresco as well musical as pictorial or literary, this project is based on Le cycle d'Ephapsaménée, an epic and fantastic novel written by Matthieu. The band works again with the painter Daniel Péron, also with the photographer Rémi Vimont, in order to illustrate the universe of Sumphokéras.
Once the new opus recorded, Amphitryon signs a deal with the label Thundering records/Manitou music at the beginning of 2006. Meanwhile, the band separated itself from Olivier. The replacement is then ensured by Christophe Demazeux (drums) towards the end of June of that year. After some gigs, Amphitryon is confirmed to play at RaismesFest 2007 with Therion, Finntroll, Glenn Hughes & Pain Of Salvation.
2) Amphitryon is a french DJ from Bordeaux, France. He has released 5 EPs, since 2016.
Omen
Amphitryon Lyrics
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Events demand truth,
Consult the oneiromancie...
Consult the oneiromancie...
ÉPHAPSAMÉNÉE :
I see Xunisopantès approaching lands we loathe.
Discord seems to have taken his thoughts !
XEILOS, MANONTÈS, TEIROMÉKRÉOS :
Foresee what he has schemed,
Carry on, translate us all...
ATIMÉ & AKRÉMOSUMÈNE :
Dream…
GODS OF THE PROARCHÉIA :
Touched by a fit of madness,
Opposed now to Xeilos,
He has left the kingdom,
Eager for spilling blood.
Absurd ! Anger !
Omen ! Breaks !
Xunisopantès, Holder of ancient glory,
Born of sole Héménaï in a time gone by.
Killing the unique Pharmelide's god Abaskantos,
He had himself conquered Sumphokéras.
ÉPHAPSAMÉNÉE :
I see... Next to Silius... The Ire deity's here...
He takes... control of his soul...
An army will be raised...
Threat ! Treason ! Shame ! Disloyalty !
GODS OF THE PROARCHÉIA :
Passion rules, unreason is leading to waste,
The god of wrath rejoins our enemy's cause !
ÉPHAPSAMÉNÉE :
Visions guarantee us victory...
I'll thwart his rage !
Our opponents...
We'll face them at sea !
GODS OF THE PROARCHÉIA :
Absurd ! Anger !
Omen ! Breaks !
The song "Omen" by Amphitryon is a story about the rise of Xunisopantès, a powerful and ambitious leader who is opposed by the gods of Proarcheia. The first verse speaks of the need for truth and the consultation of oneiromancie, a form of divination through dreams. Xeilos, Manontès, and Teiromékréos ask for insight into Xunisopantès' plans, while Atimé and Akrémosumène dream about the situation.
The chorus then expresses the absurdity, anger, and foreboding of the situation as Xunisopantès becomes more aggressive and threatens to spill blood. The second verse provides a backstory for Xunisopantès, who gained power by conquering other gods and defeating the unique god Abaskantos. Ephapsaménée has a vision of the Ire deity, who joins Xunisopantès' cause and raises an army.
The gods of Proarcheia recognize the danger and vow to defeat their enemies at sea. The song concludes with a final chorus emphasizing the ominous and dangerous nature of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Events demand truth,
The current situation requires complete honesty and transparency.
Consult the oneiromancie...
Ask for guidance from the oneiromancer who can interpret your dreams and give direction.
I see Xunisopantès approaching lands we loathe.
Xunisopantès, the ancient warrior, is coming towards our enemy's territory.
Discord seems to have taken his thoughts !
He seems to be confused and conflicted, and this is affecting his judgment.
Foresee what he has schemed,
We need to anticipate his plans and actions.
Carry on, translate us all...
We need to communicate and work together to overcome this challenge.
Dream...
Let us hope for a positive outcome.
Touched by a fit of madness,
He is behaving irrationally and impulsively.
Opposed now to Xeilos,
He is in conflict with Xeilos.
He has left the kingdom,
He has fled the kingdom in search of conflict and violence.
Eager for spilling blood.
He is ready and willing to engage in violence and fighting.
Absurd ! Anger ! Omen ! Breaks !
This situation is unreasonable, full of rage, and could lead to disastrous consequences.
Holder of ancient glory,
Xunisopantès is renowned for his heroic deeds in the past.
Born of sole Héménaï in a time gone by.
He is the only child of Héménaï, born in a distant past.
Killing the unique Pharmelide's god Abaskantos,
Xunisopantès has killed the god Abaskantos of Pharmelide, making him a formidable opponent.
He had himself conquered Sumphokéras.
He has previously conquered Sumphokéras, adding to his already impressive reputation.
I see... Next to Silius... The Ire deity's here...
Éphapsaménée has seen the arrival of the Ire deity, who is standing next to Silius.
He takes... control of his soul...
The Ire deity appears to be influencing Silius and taking control of his thoughts.
An army will be raised... Threat ! Treason ! Shame ! Disloyalty !
This development is alarming, and could lead to threats, treason, shame, and disloyalty.
Passion rules, unreason is leading to waste,
Strong emotions and irrational behavior could result in wastage and destruction.
The god of wrath rejoins our enemy's cause !
The god of wrath has joined our enemies, making the situation even more dangerous.
Visions guarantee us victory...
Éphapsaménée believes that her visions promise eventual success.
I'll thwart his rage !
She plans to stop Silius from acting on his anger.
Our opponents... We'll face them at sea !
The upcoming battle will take place on the sea against our opponents.
Contributed by Sarah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.