After two demo tapes and some local shows, they recorded a mini-CD called "Oceans Of Time" in 1995. In addition to that Dark At Dawn played the famous Wacken Open Air for the first time and supported Saxon in a couple of shows. "Oceans Of Time" was sold very well at concerts. Various radio stations in northern Germany picked up the band and added the songs to their airplay lists. In 1998 the band shopped around some new songs and demos to find a record company for the first full-length album "Baneful Skies" and finally inked a deal with Iron Glory Records. The debut album was recorded by Oliver Philipps and Christian Moos in the Spacelab studios and was released in late 1999.
In November 2000 Dark At Dawn recorded the second album "Crimson Frost" in the Stage-One-studio with Andy Classen. Dissatisfaction with their label was the reason to make only one more record with Iron Glory Records. This record was produced and mixed in the band's own MetalSound-studio.
"Of Decay And Desire" is the CD released in 2003. It was recorded in the MetalSound-studio, mixed by Andy Classen and was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki. AFM also decided to create a new band logo to underline the growing professionalism of the band.
The self-titled album of Dark At Dawn has come with another portion of their talent. Again released by AFM Records the album sounds promising enough to be called 'the next masterpiece of the band'.
They gave their last concert at Harz Rock Open Air on 07.07.2007 and disbanded afterwards.
Dark at Dawn reformed in 2012 and released a new EP "Noneternal" in October 2012.
Avalon
Dark At Dawn Lyrics
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Hanging high on that hill
And a flowerly breath
Keeps it silent and still
And on and on we go
To hear the old vintage melody
Chorus
There's a needle of stone
To this top we will fly
There's a bringer of hope
The lyrics to Dark At Dawn's song Avalon are highly symbolic and suggestive of an otherworldly and mystical experience. The "circle of mist" hanging high on the hill suggests a gateway to another world, possibly Avalon, the land of the dead in Arthurian legend. The "flowerly breath" that keeps the mist silent and still could represent the power of nature or the magical forces that keep the gateway closed until the right time.
As the lyrics suggest, the singer embarks on a journey to hear an old vintage melody, possibly a song from another time or place. The chorus reinforces the idea of a journey to a sacred place, as the singer flies to the top of a mountain through a hole in the sky and a needle of stone. The "bringer of hope" also suggests a spiritual significance to the journey, as if the singer is seeking enlightenment or a renewal of hope.
Overall, the lyrics to Avalon suggest a journey to a mystical realm, possibly to seek wisdom or spiritual fulfillment. The use of evocative and symbolic language creates a haunting and otherworldly atmosphere that draws the listener into the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a circle of mist
A fog encircles the area, creating an ethereal atmosphere
Hanging high on that hill
The mist floats above the peak of a hill
And a flowerly breath
The air is filled with a refreshing scent of flowers
Keeps it silent and still
The mist and the flowers dampen any surrounding noise, creating a peaceful silence
And on and on we go
We continue our journey towards the top of the hill
To hear the old vintage melody
Our purpose for climbing the hill is to hear an ancient and heartwarming tune
There's a hole in the sky
Above us, there is a gap or opening in the clouds or atmosphere
There's a needle of stone
A tall and thin rock formation protrudes from the ground
To this top we will fly
We will reach the summit, likely by flying metaphorically or spiritually
There's a bringer of hope
The mystical place of Avalon gives us hope and inspiration
Contributed by Evan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.