Their lyrical themes have traditionally pertained to Satanism and anti-Christianity. Certain past and present members including Blackmoon, Ahriman, Caligula and Chaq Mol have each declared an affinity for Satanism, with Ahriman and Caligula notably being practitioners of LaVeyan Satanism. In their earlier years, their lyrical themes usually revolved specifically around depictions of Hell and Satan. After Emperor Magus Caligula joined the band, their lyrics came to focus more on blasphemy and anti-Christian rhetoric, although there have been several exceptions to this.
The group have released seven full-length albums and are one of the most prominent acts in the Swedish black metal scene.
Dark Funeral was founded by guitarists Blackmoon (David Parland) and Lord Ahriman in 1993. Shortly afterwards drummer Draugen and bassist and vocalist Themgoroth joined the band. Their self-titled and self-financed EP, Dark Funeral, was recorded in 1994 at Dan Swanö's Unisound studio in January. It was released on May 4, the same day the band performed their first gig at Luse Lottes Pub in Oslo, Norway, alongside bands such as fellow live debut band Gorgoroth and Marduk (who performed their first show abroad). After the recording sessions, Draugen left the band and was replaced by Equimanthorn.
Shadows Over Transylvania
Dark Funeral Lyrics
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The cold moon is rising, over blood red skies
Wolves, cries in the freezing night
Gathered in the twilight, to summon the master below.
Rising shadows, over blood red skies
Mournful cries, through the darkened night
Over the rising kingdom of Transylvania
Shadows, surrounds the ancient castle
The palace of death far away where no light exist
In the realms of Transylvania
The purest blood shall flow
The mortals shall please
The hunger of the undead souls
Shadows, over Transylvania
Darkness, in the land of frost
Whispers, in the winds of evil
Storms, in the blood red skies
The lyrics to Dark Funeral's song "Shadows Over Transylvania" paint a picture of a night full of terror and evil in the land of Transylvania. The opening lines describe the moon descending over the shadows and the rise of a cold moon over blood red skies. The howls of wolves can be heard in the freezing night as they gather in the twilight to summon the master below. The imagery is vivid and sets the tone for a dark and foreboding atmosphere.
As the song progresses, we learn that darkness is spreading in the shape of evil over the rising kingdom of Transylvania. Shadows surround the ancient castle, the palace of death where no light can exist. This suggests that something truly horrifying is going on inside the castle walls. The purest blood shall flow in the realms of Transylvania as mortals please the hunger of the undead souls.
The final lines of the song continue to emphasize the darkness and horror that looms over Transylvania. Shadows cover everything, darkness reigns in the land of frost, and whispers of evil can be heard in the winds. Storms rage in the blood red skies, reflecting the chaos and terror that is taking place in the kingdom.
Overall, "Shadows Over Transylvania" is a haunting and chilling song that captures the essence of the horror and terror that we associate with Transylvania, vampires, and darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Moonlight, descends in the land of the shadows
The arrival of the moon illuminates the land of darkness
The cold moon is rising, over blood red skies
The moon rises over a sky filled with symbols of death
Wolves, cries in the freezing night
Wolves let out cries of desperation during the bitterly cold night
Gathered in the twilight, to summon the master below.
People come together in the evenings to summon the master of the underworld
Rising shadows, over blood red skies
The darkness of the night is getting deeper
Mournful cries, through the darkened night
Sadness fills the air during the dark night
Darkness, spreads in a shape of evil
Wickedness spreads like a dark cloud
Over the rising kingdom of Transylvania
The wickedness engulfs the kingdom of Transylvania
Shadows, surrounds the ancient castle
The castle is shrouded in darkness
The palace of death far away where no light exist
The palace of death is situated in a place devoid of any light
In the realms of Transylvania
Within the boundaries of Transylvania
The purest blood shall flow
Innocent lives will be claimed
The mortals shall please
Humans will be appeased
The hunger of the undead souls
The hunger of the living dead will be satisfied
Shadows, over Transylvania
Darkness prevails over the land of Transylvania
Darkness, in the land of frost
The cold land is swallowed up in darkness
Whispers, in the winds of evil
Whispers of wickedness fill the air
Storms, in the blood red skies
The skies are filled with signs of death and destruction
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