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
Someone Else
Damnation Angels Lyrics
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Hope can set you free
Hope can be a light in the dark
Dreams, dreams may sometimes be shattered
Dreams might even fade away
But dreams can give you hope
Inside yourself
I lost my hope, I lost my dreams
I became someone else
You, you still remember me
But do you know and do you see
What I really am?
I'll stay right here
Even though I've lost my life
To be a hero in your eyes
But will a hero live today
and will he fly away
or will he fade to black?
This is how the story goes
Yet how it ends, no one knows
I've become this to take revenge
To justify my actions
If our paths should cross again
In your mind I'm still the same
If you see a sign in the dark night
Would you think of me?
I'll stay right here
Even though I've lost my life
To be a hero in your eyes
But will a hero live today
and will he hide his pain
Or will he fade
Or will he fade away?
I'll stay right here
Even though, I know
I know my life's a lie
And I long to save you
Then I'll be a hero
I'll be a hero
I'll be a hero
In your eyes
I'll stay right here
Even though I've lost my life
To be a hero in your eyes
But will a hero live today
and will he fly away
or will he fade to black?
I'll stay right here
I've become someone else
Even though I've lost my life
I've become someone else
To be a hero in your eyes
Can't you see me?
But will a hero live today
I've become someone else
and will he hide his pain
I've become someone else
Or will he fade to black?
The lyrics of Damnation Angels' Someone Else explores the themes of hope, dreams, and identity. The opening lines acknowledge the power of hope to transform one's life, offering light in the darkest moments. Dreams are also featured, and while they may shatter or fade away, they can still give hope. The following lines shift focus to the singer, who has lost hope and given up on their dreams, leading them to become someone else. While the singer believes they've become a hero in someone's eyes, the song raises the question of whether a hero truly lives today or fades away into obscurity.
As the song progresses, the singer remains steadfast in their role as a hero, even though they've lost their life (either metaphorically or literally). They long to save someone and be a hero in their eyes, but question whether a hero can truly hide their pain or fade to black. The final lines suggest that the singer has become someone else to be a hero in someone's eyes and questions whether that person truly sees them for who they are.
Overall, the lyrics of Someone Else are about the struggle for identity and the lengths one may go to become a hero in someone's eyes. Despite losing hope and giving up on dreams, the singer uses this identity as a way to take revenge and justify their actions. But in the end, they question whether they will fade away or truly become a hero.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope, hope can sometimes change your life
Hope has the potential to alter a course of life
Hope can set you free
Hope can liberate you
Hope can be a light in the dark
Hope can illuminate the darkness
Dreams, dreams may sometimes be shattered
Dreams can be broken
Dreams might even fade away
Dreams can disappear
But dreams can give you hope
Dreams can inspire hope
Inside yourself
Within your own being
Me, I gave up long ago
I abandoned my hope and dreams a while back
I lost my hope, I lost my dreams
I no longer possess my hope and dreams
I became someone else
I transformed into a different person
You, you still remember me
You haven't forgotten about me
But do you know and do you see
Have you comprehended and observed
What I really am?
What my true identity is?
I'll stay right here
I'll remain in this place
Even though I've lost my life
Despite having lost my life's purpose
To be a hero in your eyes
To be perceived as a hero by you
But will a hero live today
However, will this hero exist today
and will he fly away
And will he escape
or will he fade to black?
Or will he vanish altogether?
This is how the story goes
This is the narrative
Yet how it ends, no one knows
But the outcome remains unclear
I've become this to take revenge
I've transformed into this person for vengeance
To justify my actions
To rationalize my deeds
If our paths should cross again
If we should meet again
In your mind I'm still the same
You still perceive me in the same way
If you see a sign in the dark night
If you detect a signal in the dark of the night
Would you think of me?
Will you remember me?
Or will he fade away?
Or will he vanish forever?
Even though, I know
Even though I am aware
I know my life's a lie
I know that my existence is deceitful
And I long to save you
And I yearn to rescue you
Then I'll be a hero
Then I will become a hero
Can't you see me?
Can't you perceive me?
I've become someone else
I am now a completely altered individual
And will he hide his pain
And will he conceal his suffering
I've become someone else
I have transformed into a different person
Or will he fade to black?
Or will he vanish altogether?
Contributed by Chloe F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.