2009 - Shadow Symphony
In February 2009 the band headed to the Grindstone Studio in Ipswich, home of esteemed producer Scott Atkins (Sylosis, Cradle Of Filth). After many months of hard work, their first EP “Shadow Symphony” was born. Finnish artist Jan Yrlund (Korpiklaani, Turisas, Manowar) brought “Shadow Symphony” to life with the artwork he created. “Shadow Symphony” received rave reviews from critics stating that the band are "the brightest spark to emerge upon the UK scene in a very long time" and are "comparable with mega acts such as Avantasia and Blind Guardian, delivering "symphonic grandiloquence metal with the emphasis on the metal that bands such as Kamelot, Rhapsody Of Fire and Nightwish can’t seem to be able to produce anymore."
2012 - Bringer Of Light
The EP sold well worldwide and after touring it extensively throughout the UK the band decided it was time to make the debut album, “Bringer Of Light”. After many negotiations with record labels worldwide, the band struck a deal with Radtone Music (Japan) and released their debut album in Japan on March 7th, 2012 with the rest of the world to follow. “Bringer Of Light” was once again produced by Scott Atkins, while Jan Yrlund is responsible for the artwork. "Bringer Of Light" was also greeted with rave reviews, downloads and pre-orders topping the Amazon Japan charts and over 100,000 views on the YouTube video Pride (The Warrior's Way).
2013 - Ascending
The band then signed a multi album deal with Massacre Records (Germany) releasing Bringer Of Light worldwide on February 20th 2013. Bringer Of Light gained worldwide acclaim and topped Amazon charts worldwide even breaking into the top 100 download for all music in Germany. The success and reception of Bringer Of Light propelled the band to play outside of the UK for the very first time at the prestigious ProgPower USA festival September 6th. Then in November and December, the band embarked on it's first ever European tour entitled "Europe descends into darkness". The tour was run by Intromental Management/booking who had signed the band before the release of Bringer Of Light.
With 2013 being the bands most successful year so far they decided it was time to brave the follow up album.
2014 - The Valiant Fire
Writing for the album took place between 2012 - 2014 with Will Graney deciding that after Bringer Of Light the band would try to find it's own unique sound. Attempting to create the perfect balance between Guitar riffing and huge Orchestration without either suffering. Simplifying certain elements while enhancing others creating a bigger, more epic and catchier sound. Scott Atkins was again enlisted due to the great working relationship developed on the first two albums and The Valiant Fire was recorded between February - October 2014.
The band wanted the imagery of The Valiant Fire to be just as epic an original. So they set out to find a unique artist and style. Deciding on the art style of hand drawn Chinese Ink the band stumbled upon artist JungShan for Taiwan. The whole album would be hand drawn in Chinese Ink and every song on the album features it's own piece of art that helps tell the story of that song and the trending concept/theme throughout the album.
The Valiant Fire is due out worldwide on 27/03.2015
2020 - Fiber Of Our Being
In 2020 the band returns with their highly anticipated new album "Fiber Of Our Being" which was mixed and mastered by Scott Atkins at Grindstone Studios (Cradle Of filth, Vader, Amon Amarth). The album is the first to feature vocal powerhouse Iggy Rod (Azeroth) and bassist Nic Southwood who joined after the release of the album "The Valiant Fire". Alongside the release will be the bands first ever music video, directed by Sitcom Soldiers (The Darkness, Feeder). 2020 promises to be their biggest year yet.
"With a nifty brand of gothy symphonic metal, I sense that greatness awaits" Bruce Dickinson
Pride
Damnation Angels Lyrics
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Ten men, weapons close at hand
These men are at war for peace
Outnumbered they are up against all odds
But their spirit is undetered
On the distant cries in the wind
We hear our friends die in agony
We have learnt that we always must stay strong
Are we the only ones left?
So this is how the story goes
We live to fight another day
and we will stay together as one
Find another way
We either win or we will die by
Each others sides
For pride we fight
For pride we die
We've been here for far too long
we haven't eaten in weeks
It's hard to go on
But with each day that slowly passes by
I don't feel like giving in
I'd rather die
Cos this is the way we are born to be
So this is how the story goes
We live to fight another day
and we will stay together as one
Find another way
We either win or we will die by
Each others sides
A Warrior's heart, never dies
Never dies
We gather here, beneath the sky
The days go by and we lose track of time
Watching the seasons pass us by
Sun, wind, snow we've seen it all
But this is how we're born to be
To serve the king is our sworn duty
We fight these wars but why we do not know
A spirit of pride is all we own
So this is how the story goes
We live to fight another day
and we will stay together as one
find another way
We either win or we will die by
Each others sides
A Warrior's heart, never dies
So this is how the story goes
We live to fight another day
and we will stay together as one
find another way, this is the warrior's way
We either win or we will die by
Each others sides
We fight for pride
We fight for pride
For pride we fight
For pride we die
A thousand years could pass us by
but it'll never change our warrior's pride
Our souls live on in another life
We'll stand together at each others sides
We will fight together and together we die
Cos this is our way
This is who we are
The Warrior's way will live on forever
in the hearts and souls of all who stand together
The spirit lives on, in our song
To the end..
The song "Pride" by Damnation Angels tells a story of a group of warriors fighting for peace in a distant land. They are vastly outnumbered and their friends are dying around them, but they remain undeterred and rely on each other to stay strong. They live to fight another day, never giving up in the face of hardship and adversity. Their warrior's spirit and pride keep them going, even in the darkest of times.
The lyrics are quite powerful and speak to the strength of the human spirit in the face of difficult circumstances. The theme of camaraderie and brotherhood is also present, as the warriors rely on each other to survive. The final verse, which speaks of the warriors' spirits living on even after their deaths, is particularly poignant.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of human resilience and the strength that comes from working together towards a common goal. It is a reminder that even when things seem hopeless, we can find the strength to keep fighting and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away in a distant land
The story is set in another land, far from where we are
Ten men, weapons close at hand
Ten men equipped with weapons were involved in the fight
These men are at war for peace
The men are fighting because they believe it will bring peace
Outnumbered they are up against all odds
The men are facing unfavorable circumstances- the enemy is more numerous
But their spirit is undeterred
The men refuse to be discouraged
On the distant cries in the wind
They can hear the distant cries of their comrades despite the distance
We hear our friends die in agony
They can hear their comrades dying in pain
We have learnt that we always must stay strong
They have learned the importance of staying strong in the face of difficulties
Relying on each other till the day we die
The men depend on each other until death separates them
Are we the only ones left?
They wonder if they are the only ones still alive
We live to fight another day
They survived and are ready to continue the fight
and we will stay together as one
They remain united as a group
Find another way
They look for alternative solutions or strategies
We either win or we will die by
They only have two possible outcomes
Each others sides
They will die together, fighting side by side
For pride we fight
They fight for their pride or honor
For pride we die
They are willing to die fighting for their pride
We've been here for far too long
The men have been fighting for a long time
we haven't eaten in weeks
They have been without food for weeks
It's hard to go on
They find it difficult to continue
But with each day that slowly passes by
Despite their challenges, they continue living day by day
I don't feel like giving in
They refuse to give up or surrender
I'd rather die
They would rather die fighting than give up
Cos this is the way we are born to be
The men believe it is their destiny to be warriors
A Warrior's heart, never dies
A warrior never loses their fighting spirit
We gather here, beneath the sky
The men come together to gather
The days go by and we lose track of time
They readily lose track of time because of their preoccupation with the war
Watching the seasons pass us by
They observe the changing seasons despite being at war
Sun, wind, snow we've seen it all
They have experienced different weather patterns due to the length of time they have been at war
To serve the king is our sworn duty
Their loyalty lies with the king they have sworn to serve
We fight these wars but why we do not know
They don't recall why they are fighting
A spirit of pride is all we own
The pride of being warriors is what possesses them
A thousand years could pass us by
They believe that even after a thousand years has passed, they will still be remembered as warriors
but it'll never change our warrior's pride
Their warrior pride will remain unbroken and unchanged
Our souls live on in another life
They believe that their souls will continue to exist even after death
The Warrior's way will live on forever
Their way of life will continue even after they are gone
in the hearts and souls of all who stand together
Their legacy will continue to exist in the hearts and souls of their comrades who survive them
The spirit lives on, in our song
Their fighting spirit is commemorated in the song
To the end..
They are resolved to fight to the very end
find another way, this is the warrior's way
The only option is to keep fighting, as that is the way of the warrior
Contributed by Michael D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Strike Freedom
awesome, in portuguese from Brazil ESSA BANDA É DO CARALHO. VAMO LÁ GALERA VAMOS DIVULGAR ESSE TRABALHO MARAVILHOSO!!!! Don't translate this rs
Gabriela Rodrigues
Voltando aqui dps de uma decada desse album e ele continua maravilhoso
Manuel Enrico
Love their music, they are underrated :((
Jojo
Spotify brought me here and I can't believe I'm only hearing this 8 years later. It's one of my new favorites
Michalina Florek
Same here!
Domkri λ
Spotify always will find something good :)
4ntim4tter
Great music... the combination of styles you have going on in just this track is just fascinating and amazing.
xxmetalfistxx
This is more than a great song its an Anthem/ Tribute to the greatest warriors of our time.Ridiculously powerful song ... wheres the "love" Button
Gene Kaser
I have listened to this album 10+ times since i purchased it four days ago. It's just fantastic.
Peter Jennings
absolutely epic awesome song... power metal as it should be with strong echoes of Kamelot and Nightwish... I could not pay it a higher compliment ...release the album in the UK please