Carach Angren was formed in 2003, in the Dutch municipality of Landgraaf, after two members of Vaultage, Lee Hartney and Inger Indolia, started a side project based on their shared love of legends and black metal. Eventually, Carach Angren was more successful, so both stepped down from Vaultage.
In 2004, Carach Angren released their first EP, The Chase Vault Tragedy. The EP is a concept album, telling the story of mysteriously moving coffins known as the Chase Vault Mystery. In 2005, the band released a second EP, Ethereal Veiled Existence, covering the story of the Brown Lady. In 2007, Carach Angren was signed to Maddening Media, a German independent record label. Carach Angren recorded their first full-length album for this label, Lammendam, which received positive international reviews following its release in 2008.[2][3][4]
Their second album, Death Came Through a Phantom Ship, was released on 26 February 2010. To support the album, Carach Angren toured Europe under "A Declaration of Hate" tour, with extreme metal bands Dark Funeral, Zonaria and Nefarium.
On 18 May 2012, the band released their third studio album, Where the Corpses Sink Forever. This concept album covers themes surrounding war, including war, death, and suffering.
On 17 February 2015, the band's fourth album, This Is No Fairytale was available for streaming on Metal Hammer.[5] The album was officially released on 23 February 2015. The album is a modern interpretation of the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale with themes of domestic abuse, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual child abuse, suicide, child abduction and cannibalism.
On 16 June 2017, their fifth studio album, Dance and Laugh Amongst the Rotten, was released. This album diverges from the previous "storytelling" theme of the previous albums, but remains a concept album, with ghost themes, including the Blood Queen and Charles Francis Coghlan.[6]
On 10 February 2020, drummer Ivo "Namtar" Wijers left the band. According to him, the departure was motivated by "dissatisfaction with the music industry". Seregor and Ardek posted the announcement on the band's official website, revealing that the exit was a friendly one, saying, "Although we are very sorry for your departure, we respect your decision".
In late 2019 the band announced they had begun work on a sixth studio album, scheduled to be released in mid-2020. Its name and release date were unveiled on 20 February 2020; Franckensteina Strataemontanus. The album is a concept album inspired by the life of Johann Conrad Dippel, and was released through Season of Mist on 26 June.
Charles Francis Coghlan
Carach Angren Lyrics
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A serene cemetery atmosphere
Transforms into one of melancholy and drear
The wretched remaining seek shelter ahead
Huddled together, shedding tears for the dead
And 'midst the silence before that storm
The beginning of this peculiar tale is born
Ravished by infernal winds, hail and rain
A storm surge generated by a deadly hurricane
Caskets plucked like feathers and swept into the sea
Into a maritime eternity
Charles Francis Coghlan, born in Paris, 1842
A remarkable actor awaiting his breakthrough
Charles Francis Coghlan moved from Ireland to
the United States of America
His charisma would put a spell on you
Talented, handsome and eccentric
A rising star reaching far
Rough waves carrying caskets towards another destiny
And most of them sink into the cold blackness of the sea
Yet one coffin keeps floating steadily
Charles Francis Coghlan, rising star, reaching far
Charles Francis Coghlan, rising star, reaching far in death
Breath-taking was his play, expressing joy, fear, sorrow and rage
He collapsed to the floor
And when his applause died down, he truly died on stage
Charles was no more
Day and night dancing and swaying along with the tide
Crushing rogue waves pounding the box of death until it's out of Sight
Until there's no more light
Corroded by maritime salts
Submerged into the ocean's cold
Sinking away from the circling sharks
Pulled down into the dark
Charles Francis Coffin - rising star, reaching far
Charles Francis Coffin - rising star, reaching far in death
Charles Francis Coghlan - rising star reaching far
Charles Francis Coghlan - rising star reaching far in death
Taken by the wave from its Texan grave
Coghlan's coffin drifted like a ghost along the American coast
Until 7 years later, after the storm had abated
The casket was found washed ashore on Canadian ground
We are artists for life until the last drop has been shed
And true artists will always perform until their very last breath
Even within the cold and timeless theatres of death
The lyrics to Carach Angren's "Charles Francis Coghlan" paint a vivid and haunting picture of a story surrounding the actor Charles Francis Coghlan. The song opens with evocative imagery of a storm approaching, setting a dark and foreboding tone. As the storm intensifies, it mirrors the tumultuous tale that is about to unfold. The scene shifts to a cemetery, where mourners seek shelter and grieve for the dead, foreshadowing the tragic events to come.
Charles Francis Coghlan, a talented and charismatic actor, is introduced as a rising star with immense potential. His journey from Paris to the United States is highlighted, emphasizing his allure and talent that captivated audiences. The lyrics capture the essence of his performances, showcasing his ability to evoke a range of emotions on stage. However, tragedy strikes when Coghlan collapses and dies during a performance, bringing his brilliant career to a sudden and heartbreaking end.
The narrative takes a chilling turn as Coghlan's coffin is swept away by the storm and carried across the ocean, symbolizing his journey into the afterlife. The imagery of the coffin floating amidst the waves, gradually corroding and sinking into the dark depths of the sea, creates a haunting and poignant visual. Despite his untimely death, Coghlan's legacy endures as his coffin eventually washes ashore in Canada years later, a ghostly reminder of his once vibrant existence.
The lyrics delve into themes of artistry, mortality, and the enduring legacy of artists beyond death. Coghlan's story serves as a haunting reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the enduring power of artistic expression. The imagery of Coghlan's coffin drifting along the American coast like a ghost captures the ethereal and transcendent nature of art and the lasting impact it can have on the world. In death, Coghlan becomes a symbol of artistic perseverance, with the song culminating in a powerful affirmation of the enduring spirit of true artists who continue to create and perform even within the confines of mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
A blackness comes forth, thick clouds from the North
The somber and dark atmosphere is approaching from the North
A serene cemetery atmosphere
The calm and peaceful setting of the cemetery
Transforms into one of melancholy and drear
Becomes a scene of sadness and gloom
The wretched remaining seek shelter ahead
The survivors desperately look for protection
Huddled together, shedding tears for the dead
Gathered closely, mourning the deceased
And 'midst the silence before that storm
In the quiet before the impending disaster
The beginning of this peculiar tale is born
The start of this strange story unfolds
Ravished by infernal winds, hail and rain
Devastated by demonic weather conditions
A storm surge generated by a deadly hurricane
A destructive wave caused by a lethal storm
Caskets plucked like feathers and swept into the sea
Coffins taken away as if they were light as feathers and carried to the ocean
Into a maritime eternity
Into an endless expanse of the sea
Charles Francis Coghlan, born in Paris, 1842
Charles Francis Coghlan, born in Paris in 1842
A remarkable actor awaiting his breakthrough
An exceptional performer waiting for his big break
Charles Francis Coffin - rising star, reaching far
Charles Francis Coghlan was a bright talent, set for greatness
Taken by the wave from its Texan grave
Carried away from his burial place in Texas by the waves
Coghlan's coffin drifted like a ghost along the American coast
The casket of Coghlan floated eerily along the US shoreline
Until 7 years later, after the storm had abated
Until seven years later, when the storm had finally subsided
The casket was found washed ashore on Canadian ground
The coffin was discovered on the shores of Canada
We are artists for life until the last drop has been shed
Artists remain creative until their final moments
And true artists will always perform until their very last breath
Dedicated artists will keep creating until their dying breath
Even within the cold and timeless theatres of death
In the chilling and eternal realms of mortality
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Clemens Wijers, Dennis P V Droomers, Ivo Y G M Wijers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MAUT!
Charles Francis Coghlan
A blackness comes forth, thick clouds from the North
A serene cemetery atmosphere
Transforms into one of melancholy and drear
The wretched remaining seek shelter ahead
Huddled together, shedding tears for the dead
And ‘midst the silence before that storm
The beginning of this peculiar tale is born
Ravished by infernal winds, hail and rain
A storm surge generated by a deadly hurricane
Caskets plucked like feathers and swept into the sea
Into a maritime eternity
Charles Francis Coghlan, born in Paris, 1842
A remarkable actor awaiting his breakthrough
Charles Francis Coghlan moved from Ireland to
the United States of America
His charisma would put a spell on you
Talented, handsome and eccentric
A rising star… reaching far
Rough waves carrying caskets towards another destiny
And most of them sink into the cold blackness of the sea
Yet one coffin keeps floating steadily
Charles Francis Coghlan, rising star, reaching far...
Charles Francis Coghlan, rising star, reaching far… in death
Breath-taking was his play, expressing joy, fear, sorrow and rage
He collapsed to the floor
And when his applause died down, he truly died on stage
Charles was no more
Day and night dancing and swaying along with the tide
Crushing rogue waves pounding the box of death until it’s out of Sight
Until there's no more light
Corroded by maritime salts
Submerged into the ocean’s cold
Sinking away from the circling sharks
Pulled down into the dark
Charles Francis Coffin - rising star, reaching far
Charles Francis Coffin - rising star, reaching far… in death
Charles Francis Coghlan - rising star... reaching far...
Charles Francis Coghlan - rising star... reaching far in death
Taken by the wave from its Texan grave
Coghlan’s coffin drifted like a ghost along the American coast
Until 7 years later, after the storm had abated
The casket was found washed ashore on Canadian ground
We are artists for life until the last drop has been shed
And true artists will always perform until their very last breath
Even within the cold and timeless theatres of death
October Twentyfifth
Seregor once commented that it's not about black metal, it's not about symphonic black metal, it's not about what other black metal bands are doing, it's all about what they love creating and their imaginations. This is a masterpiece. Brilliant work Carach Angren.
Ivica zzz Škarić
This goth metal.. 🤘🤘🤘
Wicca Bessa
for me this is the true concept of Art
Guitar jams
I really like them and enjoy this band
𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖗𝖙𝖒𝖕𝖍
I hope your not another wigger in town!
Todd Applegate
@The Metal Tris where is the guitarist?
Rhett McCoullough
Lyrics read like a history lesson. Between these guys, Iron Maiden and metal in general, I've learned more than I did at school...
PocahotassJade
Yes! We get a good history lesson with this one. If only they showed this video in school, then I might have paid attention in history class.
Fercho Romo
Don't skip school
Omari
Listen to some Sabaton. That’ll net you some A’s