Carach Angren is a symphonic metal band from the Netherlands, formed by two… Read Full Bio ↴Carach Angren is a symphonic metal band from the Netherlands, formed by two members of the now-defunct bands Inger Indolia and Vaultage. Their style is characterized by prominent usage of orchestral arrangements, harsh vocals, and guitar riffs. Their studio albums are concept albums with lyrics based on ghost stories and folklore, such as the Flying Dutchman. The band sets itself apart from other symphonic metal artists with the usage of multiple languages such as English, French, German, and Dutch. Most songs are based on English, with transitions into other languages during chorus and bridge sections.
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.

There Was No Light
Carach Angren Lyrics

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And when she finally reached heaven,
There was no light.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carach Angren's "There Was No Light" are shrouded in mystery and dark imagery. The song tells the story of a woman who has finally reached heaven, only to find that there is no light there. This can be interpreted in a number of ways, but the most obvious is that the woman has died and expected to find solace in the afterlife, only to be sorely disappointed. This can be seen as a commentary on the fragility of human beliefs and how they can ultimately fail us in the face of death.

The theme of darkness is prevalent throughout the song, adding to the overall sense of gloom and despair. The fact that there is no light in heaven is especially notable, as it goes against the common perception of heaven as a place of infinite light and beauty. This creates a sense of otherworldly terror that is hard to shake off, even after the song has ended.

Overall, Carach Angren's "There Was No Light" is a powerful meditation on the afterlife and what we can expect when we finally pass on. It is a haunting and unforgettable work that will stay with the listener long after the last note has been played.

Line by Line Meaning

And when she finally reached heaven,
After passing away from her mortal life, her soul arrived in heaven.

There was no light.
She discovered there was no divine illumination in this supposed paradise.

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