Bernd Seeberger (vocals/keyboards), Larsen Beattie (guitars), Christian Reichel (bass guitar) and Marek Karakasevic (drums).
With this formation Cryptic Wintermoon played a few local concerts. At the end of 1994 Bernd Seeberger decided to leave the band because of personal reasons. Ronny Dörfler, the vocalist of a local Thrash band called Terrible Somnium took the place behind the Cryptic Wintermoon microphone. Later drummer Marek had been replaced with the former Terrible Somnium guitar player Alexander Pöhlmann. With this line-up the band recorded the demo-tape "Voyage Dans La Lune" in August 1995, which was mainly sold in the underground. As Ronny decided to concentrate on his part as singer, Andrea Walter came into the band to play the keys.
Musicial and personal differences between Christian Reichel and the rest of the band almost lead to the end of Cryptic Wintermoon. So the split in summer of 1996 was unavoidable. Christian Ender took upon the part of the bass and background vocals. A second guitar player, Jochen Kressin, completed the line-up.
In March 1997, the MCD "Cryptic Wintermoon" was recorded in the Frost studios in half a year later in October the MCD was published without a label. In the same month, Jochen decided to study and was no longer possible for him to play with Cryptic Wintermoon. He was replaced by Michael Schürger. In this formation the band played a lot of concerts in Germany with bands like Desaster, Night In Gales, Purgatory, Agathodaimon, Ancient Rites, Impending Doom... And managed to make a name in the underground as a Black/Death/Thrash Metal band.
In autumn 1998, Cryptic Wintermoon released a split EP with the band Lord Astaroth, containing “Shadowland” (re-recorded) and “Beyond The Night”. The split EP was distributed by Perverted Taste Records. Because of still no label deal, a promo-tape with four songs was recorded. After that tape, Ars Metalli offered a contract in December 1998. And so the recordings for the long player "The Age Of Cataclysm" started in May 1999 in the famous Frost studios, which had developed into a professional studio. In November the album was released. It contained eleven songs with 60 minutes playing time. “The Age Of Cataclysm” got best results Metal magazines like Rock Hard (9 of 10 pts), Heavy Or What (10 of 12 pts). After the recordings Christian Ender decided to give up active music and Alexander Pöhlmann had to give up because of his eardrum. Both were replaced by Jens "Jason" Löhner (bass) and Andreas "Goatie" Schmidt (drums) known from the Death Metal band Violation.
Cryptic Wintermoon finally quit the record deal with Ars Metalli cause the label didn’t pay anything and also didn’t do shit for the band.
Again without deal a new 5 track promo CD was recorded and later on the complete "A Coming Storm" album; the band managed to sign a deal with Massacre Records. After the recordings of the album, the bass player Jason lost interest in the band and the music, and was replaced by Gary Kietz. “A Coming Storm” was released in May 2003 and got again very good reviews: 8,5/10 RockHard, 10/12 Heavy Oder Was, 89/100 Metalreviews.com…
After the release of "A coming Storm" the new guy on the Bassguitar had to drop out of the band because he wasnt able to play Bassguitar anymore cause of a serious injury. A new Bassplayer was found in the 18 year old Nicolaj Rüster woh also plays guitar in the Band "Angelus Mortis".
Discography
Voyage Dans La Lune Demo, 1995
Cryptic Wintermoon EP, 1997
Franconian Frost Split, 1998
The Age of Cataclysm Full-length, 1999
A Coming Storm Full-length, 2003
of Shadows...And the Dark Things You Fear Full-length, 2005
Born in Fire
Cryptic Wintermoon Lyrics
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The ground covered with bodies - fallen in the battles of gods
And the armies of the foul - like they have never been seen
Were slaying without a thought
Creatures of chaos - burning skies - realms of fire - battlecries
Walls of ice - with a deadly glow - crimson blood covered snow
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Drums of war - roaring sound
Fallen angels - paiful cries
Dying demons - gods of lies
In the night a child was born - of the witches lust
Sacrificed the body - burned and turned to dust
with the heart of a wolf - and the ravens eyes
Roaming through the forest - flying above the sky
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(Amd the godslayer was born - born in fire
So the end of the gods is near - they will never survive)
So he flies in the wings of a raven - and sees things that mankind will never see
Mystic, wonderful places - places mankind will never be
Hail the godslayer
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Where are the friends - no friends I can see
Who are the foe - there is no difference to me
Where are the friends - no friend I can see
Who are the foe - there is no difference to me
The Cryptic Wintermoon's song “Born in Fire” depicts a powerful image of a time of war and chaos, with armies fighting and falling in battle. The lyrics transport the listeners to a land of fantasy, where the forces of evil and chaos are wreaking havoc. In this unknown age, terrible wars were fought, and the armies of foul creatures were slaying their enemies without a second thought. The chaos has led to burning skies, realms of fire, and battle cries. However, as the war rages on, a child is born of witches' lust, who has the heart of a wolf and eyes of a raven. The child roams through the forest and flies through the skies, seeing places that mankind has never been to.
The song's chorus speaks about the destruction wrought upon both the gods and the demons, with hammers of the gods smashing down and the drums of war roaring. The fallen angels cry out in pain, and the dying demons fall as they are the gods of lies. In the end, the godslayer is born, and he rides on the wings of a raven, seeing things that mankind never will. The child born in fire is meant to bring an end to the gods, ensuring that they will never survive. The song ends with a powerful message of loneliness, as the godslayer has no friends and sees no difference between friends and foes.
Overall, the lyrics of “Born in Fire” brilliantly paint a picture of a chaotic, violent world of fantasy. The song speaks of a lone hero, born with the heart of a wolf and the eyes of a raven, tasked with the great burden of ending the gods' reign. The song conveys a sense of urgency and danger as the world burns and the godslayer rises. The lyrics are masterfully crafted to draw the listeners into the fantasy world and leave them wanting more.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in an age unknown - terrible wars were fought
In a time forgotten, catastrophic battles were waged.
The ground covered with bodies - fallen in the battles of gods
The earth was littered with corpses, casualties of the divine conflict.
And the armies of the foul - like they have never been seen
The wicked forces were unprecedented in their depravity.
Were slaying without a thought
The enemy slaughtered indiscriminately, without remorse or compassion.
Creatures of chaos - burning skies - realms of fire - battlecries
Chaos reigned, with fiery skies and war cries echoing across the realms.
Walls of ice - with a deadly glow - crimson blood covered snow
Frozen walls glowed with deadly power, illuminated by crimson blood staining the snow.
Hammers of gods - smashing down
Mighty weapons of the gods, crushing all in their path.
Drums of war - roaring sound
The thunderous beat of battle drums filled the air.
Fallen angels - paiful cries
Angels of light, now fallen in agony and despair.
Dying demons - gods of lies
Lies and deceit personified in the dying demons, once revered as gods.
In the night a child was born - of the witches lust
Under the cover of darkness, a child was born of a witch's passion.
Sacrificed the body - burned and turned to dust
The mother's body was sacrificed, consumed by flames and reduced to ash.
with the heart of a wolf - and the ravens eyes
The child embodied the essence of a wolf, with the sharp vision of a raven.
Roaming through the forest - flying above the sky
The child wandered the forest floor and soared through the sky, free and unrestrained.
(Amd the godslayer was born - born in fire
Thus the deity-slayer emerged, borne of fire.
So the end of the gods is near - they will never survive)
The gods' downfall was imminent, their ultimate defeat inevitable.
So he flies in the wings of a raven - and sees things that mankind will never see
He soared on the wings of a raven, bearing witness to sights beyond human comprehension.
Mystic, wonderful places - places mankind will never be
He beheld magical realms mankind would never know, in all their splendor.
Hail the godslayer
Praise and accolades for the one who shattered the gods' dominion.
Where are the friends - no friends I can see
Amid the chaos, no friends could be seen.
Who are the foe - there is no difference to me
In the thick of battle, ally and enemy were indistinguishable.
Where are the friends - no friend I can see
Once more, the singer laments the absence of companions during tumultuous times.
Who are the foe - there is no difference to me
Yet again, the lines convey the indiscriminate nature of the conflict and its combatants.
Contributed by Lauren N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.