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
Messiah
Cryptic Wintermoon Lyrics
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THE LOSS OF YOUR SELFESTEEM IS BEYOND REDEMPTION
YOUR HOLLOW - YOUR WEACK - NOW I'M HERE YOUR MESSIAH
THE ANTI MESSIAH
DANCE FOR ME LIKE MARIONETTES I AM YOUR MESSIAH
YOUR GOD HATES YOU JUST LIKE ME
COMPASSION ABORTS TIME IS NOW RUNNING OUT FOR YOU
YOU'RE BORN IN THE MUD AND JUST LIVE IN DISGRACE
I AM WHAT YOU'RE WAITING FOR YOUR MESSIAH
I AM THE BRINGER OF WHAT YOU DESERVE
I'M SENT BY YOUR GOD BUT THERE IS NO SALVATION
IT'GONE IN YOUR LIFELESS MINDS GUIGED TO DEGENERATION
YOU FOLLOW YOUR PRIMITIVE INSTINCTS BUT DON'T SEE THE SIGNS
I AM HERE TO LEAD YOU TO SLAVERY
I AM YOUR MESSIAH THE ANTI MESSIAH DANCE FOR ME LIKE MARIONETTES
I AM YOUR MESSIAH YOUR GOD IS NOTHING BUT ME
FOLLOW ME I'M YOUR UNHALLOWED PRIEST SEDUCER OF MANKIND
RESISTING THE SERPANT OR PREACHING THE BEAST
MAKE YOUR DECISION BUT ALWAYS
IT'S THE END OF YOUR TIME THE END OF YOUR TIME
IT'S THE END OF YOUR MIND'S CONFUSION
THE LOSS OF YOUR SOUL RELIGIOUS CONCLUSION
YOU FOOLS TRUSTING IN MERCY AND YOUR FUTILE PRAYERS
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR
WHAT IS YOUR GOD DAMMED SALVATION ?
YOU NEED A REDEEMER SO CALL ME MESSIAH
THE JUDAS TO THE HOLLOW BUT REVELATION TO THIS WORLD
THIS IS THE END OF YOUR MYSTIC PROPHECIES
AND THE DAWN OF A NEW AGE OF REALITY
The lyrics of Cryptic Wintermoon's song Messiah depict a character proclaiming himself as the Anti-Messiah, sent by God to lead humanity into slavery. The lyrics seem to target religious beliefs, with the character denying faith and ridiculing the idea of salvation. Instead, the character promises to be the savior, to reveal the truth to the world, and to bring the end of mystic prophecies.
The lyrics are full of paradoxes, with the character claiming to be a punishment sent by God but also mocking God's existence. The character also proclaims himself as a seducer of mankind but tells humanity to follow him. Overall, the lyrics suggest a dark and nihilistic vision of humanity, where faith is seen as a weakness, and reality is a harsh truth waiting to be revealed.
Line by Line Meaning
ONCE I WAS SENT TO BRING BACK YOUR BREED TO THE LORD
I was sent on a mission to bring your people back to your God.
THE LOSS OF YOUR SELFESTEEM IS BEYOND REDEMPTION
Your lack of self-esteem is so severe that it cannot be fixed.
YOUR HOLLOW - YOUR WEACK - NOW I'M HERE YOUR MESSIAH
You feel empty and helpless, but now I am here to be your savior.
THE ANTI MESSIAH
I am not a traditional Messiah, but rather an Anti-Messiah.
DANCE FOR ME LIKE MARIONETTES I AM YOUR MESSIAH
I control you like puppets, and I am your savior.
YOUR GOD HATES YOU JUST LIKE ME
Your God and I feel the same way about you.
COMPASSION ABORTS TIME IS NOW RUNNING OUT FOR YOU
Compassion won't save you, and time is running out.
I'M YOUR ACCUSER I AM YOUR JUDGE
I am here to accuse and judge you.
YOU'RE BORN IN THE MUD AND JUST LIVE IN DISGRACE
You were born in filth and live a shameful life.
I AM WHAT YOU'RE WAITING FOR YOUR MESSIAH
I am the savior you have been waiting for.
I AM THE BRINGER OF WHAT YOU DESERVE
I am bringing you what you deserve.
I'M SENT BY YOUR GOD BUT THERE IS NO SALVATION
Even though I was sent by your God, there is no salvation.
IT'GONE IN YOUR LIFELESS MINDS GUIGED TO DEGENERATION
You're mindless and destined for decay.
YOU FOLLOW YOUR PRIMITIVE INSTINCTS BUT DON'T SEE THE SIGNS
You follow your basic instincts but fail to see the signs of your demise.
I AM HERE TO LEAD YOU TO SLAVERY
I am here to lead you into a life of slavery.
FOLLOW ME I'M YOUR UNHALLOWED PRIEST SEDUCER OF MANKIND
Follow me, your unholy priest, leading you into temptation.
RESISTING THE SERPANT OR PREACHING THE BEAST
You have a choice to resist the serpent or preach about the beast.
MAKE YOUR DECISION BUT ALWAYS
You have to make a decision, but always...
IT'S THE END OF YOUR TIME THE END OF YOUR TIME
Your time is running out, it's the end for you.
IT'S THE END OF YOUR MIND'S CONFUSION
The confusion in your mind is coming to an end.
THE LOSS OF YOUR SOUL RELIGIOUS CONCLUSION
Your soul is lost, and there's a religious conclusion to it all.
YOU FOOLS TRUSTING IN MERCY AND YOUR FUTILE PRAYERS
You are foolish to put your trust in mercy and your useless prayers.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR
What are you waiting for?
WHAT IS YOUR GOD DAMMED SALVATION ?
What is your godforsaken salvation?
YOU NEED A REDEEMER SO CALL ME MESSIAH
You need a savior, and I am that savior, so call me Messiah.
THE JUDAS TO THE HOLLOW BUT REVELATION TO THIS WORLD
I may be considered a betrayer, but to the world, I bring new revelation.
THIS IS THE END OF YOUR MYSTIC PROPHECIES
Your mystical prophecies are coming to an end.
AND THE DAWN OF A NEW AGE OF REALITY
A new age of reality is dawning.
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