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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In Blood They Lay
Catamenia Lyrics
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and make disease like a caim
I travel with ancient gods
only silence above the stars.
Many years and patience past
hundred battles which shadows cast
the darkest one I have been
Vain hiljaisuus ylla yollisen taivaan saa,
syyshamaran varjojen alta
heidan verensa virtaamaan
ja katso, me naemme sen tulevan
ylla tuulten ja metsien
alla tulisen taivaan kuolemaa tuottaen.
Now it's silence in the sky
no more words, no more cries
dust descends to the ground
final sleep they were found
The song "In Blood They Lay" by Catamenia is a powerful and haunting piece that talks about the experience of a warrior who has been through many battles and has emerged victorious. The lyrics of the song capture the spirit of the warrior who has seen the worst that life can throw at him and yet, he stands tall and steadfast.
The opening lyrics of the song, "I raise my sword to dance and make disease like a caim, I travel with ancient gods only silence above the stars," sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The warrior is invoking the power of his sword, which he wields with a proficiency that can cause harm to his enemies. He refers to himself as a dancing warrior, an image that evokes feelings of grace and fluidity. The reference to ancient gods emphasizes the connection to his roots and the importance of his ancestry in shaping the person he has become.
The second part of the song speaks of the many battles that the warrior has fought and won. The lyrics state, "Many years and patience past, hundred battles which shadows cast, the darkest one I have been, and like timeless I stand." The warrior has seen the worst that war can offer, and yet, he remains standing. The imagery used in this part of the song is both powerful and evocative.
The final part of the song talks about the aftermath of the battles. There is silence in the sky, and no more cries for help can be heard. The warrior stands alone, surrounded by the ghosts of the battles that he has fought. The lyrics state, "dust descends to the ground, final sleep they were found." The dust represents the end of the conflict, and the final sleep refers to the fallen warriors who have been laid to rest.
Overall, the song "In Blood They Lay" is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the brave warriors who have fought and died for their cause. The lyrics are evocative, and the music is haunting, making this a powerful piece.
Line by Line Meaning
I raise my sword to dance
I prepare myself for war with my sword in hand, ready to engage in battle.
and make disease like a caim
I am capable of spreading illness and disease like a curse over those whom I encounter.
I travel with ancient gods
I am guided and accompanied on my journey by powerful, ancient deities.
only silence above the stars.
The vast, empty expanse beyond us is silent and still.
Many years and patience past
I have spent many years waiting and being patient.
hundred battles which shadows cast
I have fought in countless battles, each one leaving a shadow on my path.
the darkest one I have been
The most terrible and darkest battle I have ever fought.
and like timeless I stand.
I remain standing strong and unyielding, seemingly timeless.
Vain hiljaisuus ylla yollisen taivaan saa,
Only silence remains above the night sky.
syyshamaran varjojen alta
Beneath the shadowy veil of autumnal mist.
heidan verensa virtaamaan
I am causing their blood to flow.
ja katso, me naemme sen tulevan
And behold, we see death approaching.
ylla tuulten ja metsien
Amidst the winds and forests.
alla tulisen taivaan kuolemaa tuottaen.
Amidst the fiery death clouding the sky.
Now it's silence in the sky
The sky has gone silent.
no more words, no more cries
There are no words or sounds of pain and suffering now, only stillness.
dust descends to the ground
The remains of the defeated fall to the earth as dust.
final sleep they were found
The opponents have been laid to rest in a final slumber.
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.