In late September 2001, Crimson Moon started the long and thorough recording process of The Choice of Spirit which ended in 2006 and was released on 6/6/6 by Kthulu Productions (USA). Joined in spirit, but separated by distance and time, Blood Moon was not able to make the recording, and the synthesizers were once again performed by Overlord. In a more dreamlike and hidden threshold to present a clear and malevolent recording of venom without the anesthetic additives, the raw elements of black metal scarce to find a suitable area between harmony and disharmony were created. The audial essence of Crimson Moon is designed to enshroud the listener and induce the non symmetrical gravity that is known as the ripping of the soul, a violent journey within the chaos of fear and wonder. Atmospheric in both simplicity and complexity, a dual polarity force of structure twists and slithers the Crimson Moon into an unrivaled serpentine black metal form. On the lyrickal aspect, subjects of Astral Projection, Blood Ritual/worship, Sumerian Magick, Chaos Magick, Psychic Energy and the manipulation of (i.e. psychic vampirism), elated states of being, Pathworking within the Cosmos, and the awakening of the inmost self (Tiamat), dominate most verbal structures, spat forth such as some cobras spit their venom.
Upon this release was cast forth sorcery of a level never before witnessed from Crimson Moon, the Alignment of the Serpentine Path U.S. tour. Until 2006 not once had Crimson Moon performed live, omitting options due to lack of proper environment. Finding the Gathering of Shadows Festival in Colorado to be a worthwhile event, determination was set forth and self financing through much work allowed all to commence as planned. To support the journey and preparation of a live ritual in the midst of landmark-impressive mountains, the form of a serpent was laid out upon the Southwestern U.S. to perform a circle of Live Rituals to those who gathered. A new light has been ignited, not unlike that of Luciferian Illumination, nor unlike the Rebirth that follows deaths cycle. The live rituals were a success, the gates were open and blood was spilled. Those who witnessed the essence of Crimson Moon face to face have witnessed their own choice of spirit.
As of September 2006, Nocturnal Overlord has been removed from further workings and involvement with Crimson Moon. This shall mark a new era and a major increase of activity may be expected now that limitations which caused progress to be slow in the past are now lifted. New work is currently in progress with the use of a new and complete line-up (all former use of a drum machine has been laid to rest) and actions in the near future will be made to erase any doubts of anything but a strong progression within Crimson Moon.
The Serpent is Awakened!
Members:
Scorpios Androctonus - Vocals, Bass, Lyricks
Blood Moon Ausar - Keyboards and Sigil-Craft
Occaxial Asceticus - Guitars
Ixithra - Guitars
VJS - Drums and Percussion
Releases:
Crimson Moon - Demo, Independent, December 1994.
Line-up:
Scorpios - Guitars, bass, vocals, synths, drum programming
Into the Nocturnal Forest - Demo, Independent, May 1995.
Line-up:
Scorpios - Bass, vocals, synths, drum programming
Overlord - Guitars, synths, drum programming
To Embrace the Vampyric Blood - Full-length, Abyss Productions, 1996.
Re-released in 2007 along with "Xepera Xeper Xeperu" by Deathgasm Rec.
Under the Serpentine Spell - Full-length, Kthulu Productions, 1999.
1999 release on LP only.
2005 CD reissue by Total Holocaust Records includes bonus track "Veins of Immortality II".
Also released as a limited edition with pouch, replica wax seal, CM sticker, Salvia Divinorum incense, Wormwood, Dragon's Blood incense & snake sheddings, limited to 100 copies.
The Choice of Spirit - Best of/Compilation, Kthulu Production, June 6th, 2006.
The album contains rehearsal material from the past 4 years. The first 6 tracks come from the bands' demos.
There is also a twelfth track: "Aligment of the Serpentime Path" (10:00).
The Serpent Beneath The Skin - EP, Deathgasm Records, 2007.
Limited to 100 hand-numbered copies. Some copies come with snake skin.
Xepera Xeper Xeperu - Best of/Compilation, Deathgasm Records, May 2007.
Released on a unique "fan-disc" CD, accompanied with a re-release of "To Embrace the Vampyric Blood", enclosed in a double gate-fold, 2 CD digi-pack format including other noteworthy additives to the packaging.
Disc one is new material under the name "Serpent Beneath the Skin" and the second disc is the first album "To Embrace...".
Carpe Noctem
Crimson Moon Lyrics
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Into the Darkness thy spirit wanders through the opaque skies I ride.
Unto the Ancient moon I offer my blood before the graveside.
Carpe Noctem, spirits of the night, from the Veil of AZRAEL.
I gaze upon the grave sight, through soil and withered leaves.
The voices of evoken spirits (of the deceased) speaks to me.
From the Darkness I come.
The cold and dissonant realms I am.
I am the night the calls out.
I am the red eyes that stare.
I am the dark sorcerer of funeral Summonings.
From the Nocturnal winds of Necromancy,
I call forth the dead...
May AZRAEL animate the corpse before me.
I consecrate the golem with blood,
I summon the powers of night.
Within thine funerary circle of High Necromancy
I commune with shadowed spirits.
I view what once was, what is and what will come,
Through thine darkened circle
I gaze through the all seeing eye.
The song "Carpe Noctem" by Crimson Moon delves into the theme of darkness and the spirit world. The first verse begins with the singer's spirit wandering into the darkness of the night sky while riding through the opaque skies. The singer then offers their blood to the ancient moon before a graveside. The song includes references to the Veil of AZRAEL, through which the spirits of the night appear. The singer listens to the voices of deceased souls, hearing them as chants of demons ringing vehemently. From the darkness, the singer calls out, stating that they are the night, the red eyes that stare, and the dark sorcerer of funeral summonings.
In the second verse, the singer elaborates on their connection to the spirit world, summoning forth the power of the dead. They call upon AZRAEL to animate the corpse before them and consecrate the golem with blood. The singer invokes the powers of night within the funerary circle of High Necromancy, communing with shadowed spirits. Through this invocation, they can view what once was, what is, and what will come through the all-seeing eye of the darkened circle.
Line by Line Meaning
Into the Darkness thy spirit wanders through the opaque skies I ride.
I embrace the darkness and let my spirit roam free as I ride through the cloudy skies.
Unto the Ancient moon I offer my blood before the graveside.
I make a ritualistic sacrifice to the moon and the dead at their graveside.
Carpe Noctem, spirits of the night, from the Veil of AZRAEL.
I seize the night and call upon the spirits of the dead from the Veil of AZRAEL.
I gaze upon the grave sight, through soil and withered leaves.
I look upon the gravesite with an unflinching gaze, seeing past the soil and decaying leaves.
The voices of evoken spirits (of the deceased) speaks to me.
The summoned spirits of the dead speak to me with a solemn voice.
I hear the voices of deceased souls as chants of demons ring... vehemently.
I hear the chants of demons as the voices of the deceased souls speak fervently.
From the Darkness I come.
I come from the darkness, embracing its power.
The cold and dissonant realms I am.
I am a denizen of the cold and dissonant realms.
I am the night the calls out.
I am the embodiment of the night, calling to all who would listen.
I am the red eyes that stare.
I am the crimson-eyed watcher, always alert.
I am the dark sorcerer of funeral Summonings.
I am the master of funeral rites and magic.
From the Nocturnal winds of Necromancy,
I draw on the power of Necromancy, guided by the nocturnal winds.
I call forth the dead...
I summon forth the spirits of the dead.
May AZRAEL animate the corpse before me.
I ask for the aid of AZRAEL in animating the corpse before me.
I consecrate the golem with blood,
I bless the golem with a sacrifice of blood.
I summon the powers of night.
I call upon the powers of the night to aid my sorcery.
Within thine funerary circle of High Necromancy
I stand within a necromantic circle of the highest power.
I commune with shadowed spirits.
I communicate with the spirits of the dead who dwell in the shadows.
I view what once was, what is and what will come,
I see the past, present, and future with my all-seeing eye.
Through thine darkened circle
I peer through the darkened aura of my necromantic circle.
I gaze through the all seeing eye.
I look through the eye of true understanding, seeing all and knowing all.
Contributed by Sydney K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.