Catamenia released their first demo album in their first active year, simply titled "Demo '95". Their second demo, titled "Winds", released in 1996, led to a four-album contract with Massacre Records in 1997.
Their debut full-length album "Halls Of Frozen North" was recorded in 1997 with Gerhard Magin (Crematory, Mystic Circle) and was released in 1998. A year later they recorded their second album, "Morning Crimson" (1999) in Sweden, at Sunlight Studios withThomas Skogsberg (Katatonia, Dismember).
The band's third album "Eternal Winter's Prophecy" was recorded in their home country in 2000 at Tico-Tico Studios withAhti Kortelainen (Kalmah, Eternal Tears Of Sorrow, Dawn Of Relic).
Their last album for Massacre Records was entitled "Eskhata", released in 2002, recorded in Oulu, Finland at SoundMix Studios with producer Mika Pohjola (The Black League). After the release and promotion of "Eskhata", Catamenia renewed their contract with Massacre Records for three more albums, citing good working relations. Their fifth album, "Chaos Born", was recorded at Neo Studio in Oulu, Finland with Kari Vähäkuopus and Immu Ilmarinen (Burning Point, Embraze, Afterworld, Sentenced). "Chaos Born" combines melodics and aggressive metal with excellent balance.
After praise from media and their fans for "Chaos Born", "Winternight Tragedies" was stated as their sixth studio release, again with Mastervox Studios and producers Kakke Vähäkuopus and Immu Ilmarinen. While working on "Winternight Tragedies", the band encountered problems with collaboration, distance and lack of practice. As a result line-up changes were made. Vocalist Mika Tönning and bassist Timo Lehtinen were replaced by new vocalist O.J. Mustonen and bassist Mikko Hepo-oja.
In 2006, their seventh album, "Location: COLD" was released. Later that year, a DVD entitled, "Bringing The Cold To Poland", was released featuring live recordings at the Stodola Club in Warsaw, Poland.
Their latest album, "Cavalcade", was released 26 February 2010.
Members:
Riku Hopeakoski - Guitars and backing vocals
Mikko Hepo-oja - Bass and backing vocals
Juha-Matti Perttunen - Vocals
Toni Qvick - Drums
Sauli Jauhiainen - Guitars
Jussi Sauvola - Keyboards
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Aurora Borealis
Catamenia Lyrics
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while the burning sky gives hope
owls watching the dying wanderer
flames in the sky, freezing night
Why is the sky so bright at night
who put the flames in our lives... northern lights
winds are so cold and he knows the only hope
Guide me burning sky, guide me
kiss goodbye the freezing night
northern lights, will you take me
guide me burning sky, guide me
Why is the sky so bright at night
who put the flames in our lives... northern lights
winds are so cold and he knows the only hope
is to follow the flames in the northern sky.
The Catamenia song "Aurora Borealis" portrays a traveler wandering in the cold, dark night. However, the burning sky shining with Northern Lights gives hope to him. The appearance of Silent Death is warning him, and only the flames in the northern sky can guide him to safety. As the traveler follows the shining flames, they become his savior from the frozen and unyielding darkness. The lyrics' ethos imply that even in the bleakest moments and situations, hope exists in some form.
The song touches upon a more philosophical theme, such as the origin of hope during difficult times. The mention of Northern Lights portrays the idea of seeking light in darkness, and it is a metaphorical representation of traveling toward one's goal, even through the darkest and uncertain moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent Death is creeping in the night
Death is approaching quietly in the darkness
while the burning sky gives hope
But the bright sky offers a glimmer of hope
owls watching the dying wanderer
The dying wanderer is being observed by owls
flames in the sky, freezing night
The sky is fiery and the night is frigid
Why is the sky so bright at night
Why is the sky illuminated during the night
who put the flames in our lives... northern lights
Who brought the flame-like phenomenon known as northern lights into existence
winds are so cold and he knows the only hope
The winds are bitterly cold and the wanderer knows that the only hope is
is to follow the flames in the northern sky
to follow the northern lights
Guide me burning sky, guide me
Oh, bright sky, please guide me
kiss goodbye the freezing night
Bid farewell to the icy night
northern lights, will you take me
Northern lights, can you lead me
guide me burning sky, guide me
Oh, bright sky, please guide me
Why is the sky so bright at night
Why is the sky illuminated during the night
who put the flames in our lives... northern lights
Who brought the flame-like phenomenon known as northern lights into existence
winds are so cold and he knows the only hope
The winds are bitterly cold and the wanderer knows that the only hope is
is to follow the flames in the northern sky.
to follow the northern lights
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.