Carpathian Forest played their first concert in 1998 at the Quart Festival, Kristiansand Norway supporting Immortal and Satyricon. This saw the introduction of Vrangsinn. A short studio session followed, with Tchort and Kobro being made permanent members. The following EP was called He's Turning Blue, followed by the albums Strange Old Brew and Morbid Fascination of Death - these were both recorded at the same time and were produced by Terje Refsnes at Sound Suite studio in Sandnes. Nordavind left the band after this studio session due to personal issues with Tchort being promoted to guitarist. Vrangsinn was promoted to bass, and Blood Pervertor to keyboard duties for following sessions and tours.[1]
With this lineup, the band recorded their fourth album, Defending the Throne of Evil, released by Season of Mist. This album was the first to feature symphonic sounds, as witnessed with "It's Darker than You Think". The album was generally well-received.
The following year, Carpathian Forest made two releases - We're Going to Hollywood for This, a live DVD, the title of which was a play on their compilation album We're Going to Hell for This, and another compilation entitled Skjend Hans Lik, which featured many new tracks, as well as some remastered ones from Bloodlust and Perversion.
The band's most recent release was in 2006, with Fuck You All!!!!, an album which has similar structures to Black Shining Leather.
The band last played live at the Inferno Festival in 2009, and confirmed rumors that a new album was in the works.
Line Up
Nattefrost - Vocals
Vrangsinn - Bass
A Kobro - Drums
BloodPervertor - Guitar
Former/past member(s)
J. Nordavind - Guitars, Bass, Synth, Backing Vocals (1990-2000) (Grimm (Nor),
Tchort - guitars
Lazare (Lars Nedland) - Drums (1998-1999) (Age of Silence, ex-Ásmegin, Borknagar, Solefald)
Damnatus - Bass (Grimm (Nor))
Lord Blackmangler - Drums
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Carpathian Forest
Carpathian Forest Lyrics
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Before she lay her soul to rest.
Channeling the darkness of many nights,
All this was once her dream.
See and feel,
The blackened blade of revenge.
Cold white towering mountain,
Deep forlorned woods,
Where the gleam of neither light or bliss reach.
"The castle lies in the mist,
Between the mountains and marshes.
Through the last centuries,
Have the moonshine enlighten her coffin.
The black soul of the hunter..."
The hungering thirst,
For the enchantress of the night.
The hungering thirst,
Evil, devour its soul.
And since the medieval times,
Have your shadows haunted...
The lyrics to Carpathian Forest's self-titled song are dark and cryptic, reflecting the black metal band's interest in the macabre and occult. The song begins with the repeated line "Three times the eclipse" which could be interpreted as a reference to the coming together of three celestial bodies, possibly a metaphor for the joining of dark forces. The next line, "Before she lay her soul to rest," implies a sense of inevitability and finality, as if death is the only option for this unnamed woman.
Throughout the song, there are references to the natural world and its connection to the supernatural. The "blackened blade of revenge" and "the passage to the land of the phantoms" are both described as being found in the mountains and deep woods, where the light of day cannot penetrate. The lyrics also mention a castle that is shrouded in mist and holds some kind of dark energy. Over the course of the song, the singer expresses a "hungering thirst" for an unnamed "enchantress of the night" and speaks of shadows that have "haunted" since medieval times.
Overall, the lyrics to Carpathian Forest's song Carpathian Forest are dense and foreboding, hinting at a world of darkness and supernatural forces that lurk just beyond our understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Three times the eclipse.
The eclipse occurred three times, possibly symbolizing a major event or change.
Before she lay her soul to rest.
This event occurred before she died or passed away peacefully.
Channeling the darkness of many nights,
She is absorbing the dark energy from multiple nights, gaining strength from it.
All this was once her dream.
This was her dream or aspiration in life, now realized.
See and feel,
Visualize and experience the following
The blackened blade of revenge.
A tool of vengeance that has likely caused harm or suffering.
Cold white towering mountain,
A massive, snow-covered peak that exudes a cold, unwelcoming aura.
The passage to the land of the phantoms,
A way to cross into a realm featuring ghosts or other supernatural entities.
Deep forlorned woods,
A dense forest that feels empty and abandoned, often inspiring feelings of sadness or depression.
Where the gleam of neither light or bliss reach.
In this place, there is no happiness or hope to be found, and it's shrouded in darkness.
"The castle lies in the mist,
Referring to the fog or haze that surrounds a castle.
Between the mountains and marshes.
This castle is located between two types of terrain: the rocky and uneven mountains, and the wet and swampy marsh.
Through the last centuries,
This event occurred over the course of several hundred years, spanning many generations.
Have the moonshine enlighten her coffin.
The glow of the moon has illuminated her coffin, possibly implying an association with death or the undead.
The black soul of the hunter..."
This likely refers to someone who seeks to do harm, with a heart that is dark and twisted.
The hungering thirst,
A deep desire or craving for something.
For the enchantress of the night.
Referring to a female who uses her charm or beauty to lure people in at night.
Evil, devour its soul.
Evil had destroyed or consumed the soul of someone or something.
And since the medieval times,
This event or situation had been taking place for hundreds of years, since the Middle Ages.
Have your shadows haunted...
Your shadows, or the hidden and darker parts of yourself, had been causing trouble or distress for others.
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Clemie Cat
Three times the eclipse
Before she lays her soul to rest
Channelling the darkness of many nights
All this was once her dream
See and feel
The blackened blade of revenge
Cold white towering mountains
The passage to the land of phantoms
Deep forlorn woods
Where the gleam of neither light or -
Bliss reach
The castle lies in the mist
Between the mountain and marshes
Throughout the last centuries
Have the moonshine enlightened her coffin
Black soul of the hunter
The hungering thirst
The enchantress of the night
The hungering thirst
Evil, devour its soul
Since the medieval times
Have your shadow haunted
darkzael
Holly shit that bass lines sounds so powerful
Clemie Cat
Three times the eclipse
Before she lays her soul to rest
Channelling the darkness of many nights
All this was once her dream
See and feel
The blackened blade of revenge
Cold white towering mountains
The passage to the land of phantoms
Deep forlorn woods
Where the gleam of neither light or -
Bliss reach
The castle lies in the mist
Between the mountain and marshes
Throughout the last centuries
Have the moonshine enlightened her coffin
Black soul of the hunter
The hungering thirst
The enchantress of the night
The hungering thirst
Evil, devour its soul
Since the medieval times
Have your shadow haunted
Mabilde Soares
My favorite song amongst so many in Black Metal. And it goes 21 year since i head it for the first tome.
RAYMUNDO G.P
OLD SCHOOL BLACK METAL!!!
1994-1995!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Hardbodies
one of the best black metal albums out there
D. Moonspell Rites Productions.
Cool to see NATTEFROST supporting a Dutch Black Metal band, by wearing a SAURON Tshirt :)
Must had got one during a show together, SAURON had to open up for them. Years ago...
I know, 'cause I was there.
Erwin Janssen
After all this years respect from Belgium
Amor Minha Vida
lembro = classico do black metal
Luis Gore Gonzalez
Hell Yeah! \m/
Jacek Sky
Killer 🤘