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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Winternacht
Catamenia Lyrics
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so schon, zart, vollkommen
das Eis in deinem schwarzen Haar
...und ich gab dir neues Leben
Ich formte deinen wei?en Korper
mit meinen eisigen Handen
Lippen rot wie Blut
Winternacht!
The lyrics of Catamenia's song "Winternacht" depict a dark and eerie encounter in the winter night. The singer describes seeing someone, possibly a lover or a lover-to-be, who is beautiful and perfect in every way. The person's hair is described as black and icy, which could be interpreted as dangerous or mysterious. The singer then claims to have given this person new life, forming their body with their cold hands and giving them red lips like blood. This could be interpreted as the singer giving life to a vampire or some other supernatural being. The repeated chant of "Winternacht" creates a haunting tone and adds to the eerie atmosphere of the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Winternacht" create a chilling and intriguing story that leaves much to the listener's interpretation. The winter setting and supernatural elements create a sense of danger and excitement, while the beauty of the person being described adds an element of romance. The singer's role in giving this person new life adds to their power and mystique.
Line by Line Meaning
Als ich dich sah in dieser Nacht
When I saw you on this particular night
so schon, zart, vollkommen
You were so beautiful, delicate, and perfect
das Eis in deinem schwarzen Haar
Your black hair had ice in it
...und ich gab dir neues Leben
And I gave you new life
Ich formte deinen wei?en Korper
I molded your white body
mit meinen eisigen Handen
With my icy hands
Lippen rot wie Blut
Your lips were as red as blood
...und ich gab dir neues Leben
And I gave you new life
Winternacht!
Winter night!
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