Dark Lunacy is an Italian metal band whose genre shifts between symphonic, … Read Full Bio ↴Dark Lunacy is an Italian metal band whose genre shifts between symphonic, progressive, gothic and melodic death metal. In an interview Enomy described it as "Dramatic Death Metal". Their themes are mainly gloomy subjects such as mourning, loss, psychology of warfare etc.
In 2010 the band had a radical change in the line-up, with only Mike staying from the previous one.

The lineup is as follows:
Mike Lunacy - Vocals
Daniele Galassi - Lead and Rythm guitar
Jacopo Rossi - Bass
Alessandro Vagnoni - Drums

The band was founded in 1997 by singer Mike Lunacy and guitarist Enomys. It was not until 1999, with the addition of drummer Baijkal and bassist Harpad, that the band became complete and released their first official album, Devoid, the following year. While earlier releases were on Metal Blade, the band is currently associated with the label Self Distribuzione. In 2001 bassist Harpad left and was replaced by Imer. In 2003 the band released their second official album, Forget Me Not. In June 2006 Baijkal and Imer left the band for personal reasons, but not before the release of The Diarist. Mary Ann and Mathias entered the band in August 2006; in the Autumn of 2007, Baijkal and Imer returned and Mathias left the band, and Mary Ann went from playing bass to second guitar. In 2009, Enomys left the band due to personal reasons. Simon joined the band officially soon after at the guitar to replace him.

In 2010 the band had a radical change in the line-up, with Mike staying as the only original member from Dark Lunacy.

With this renewed line-up the band recorded in 2012 a live DVD in Mexico City and in the same year it undertook a successful tour in Russia. After the release of the DVD, the band suffered once again the changing of other musicians. Marchini and Cinquegrana left and the band becomes a quartet again, with the addition of Jacopo Rossi on bass. With this personnel Dark Lunacy gave life to the fifth full-length album titled The Day Of Victory, a record that is linked thematically to the events of the Russian Second World War.

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Epiclesis
Dark Lunacy Lyrics

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Silk...
Enchanted veil, that embrace my bleeding memory
About your grace
When silent weaver make another face.

Eternal pledge in silent tears
Wile this, scared watcher is…near

Eternal pledge, in silent tears
How many shard, I'll keep?
Prisoner in a shine
Covered by the fears
Freedom, in vanish ring of time
Melted… from howling sun.

If only you believed
And cross my sad, armoring true
The gates over de rain
If you, if you, believed…believed in me.. now

"Loosing in my pathways…before the shadows fall
How many time I called…how many time I'm waiting
Prisoner in grave without a lid of wood
Tear in terror, light of light…end to end and never days
Loosing in pathways…before shadows fall"

The veil on my surrender
Your face into my eyes
Forever turning back in mind
And never more my days arise

Eternal pledge, in silent tears
How many shard, I'll keep?
Prisoner in a shine
Covered by the fears
Freedom, in vanish ring of time
Melted… from howling sun.

If you, if you, believed
Believe and die
For this, armoring true
For gates over de rain
My face over my mask…along my sadness

I'm afraid, I'm disappear
In fragile, human, blowing side
Our sin slowly rise
In the breath of mortal soul

You know my regrets
But waiting your caress

Epiclesis that what I see
Epiclesis that all I feel.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dark Lunacy's song Epiclesis are open to interpretation, but they seem to describe a sense of longing or nostalgia for a lost love or a happier time. The first stanza may be referring to a memory of a past relationship that has ended, with the singer recalling the tenderness of their partner's touch and the way they used to look at each other. The line "When silent weaver made another face" could suggest that something has changed since then, and their relationship is now different or even nonexistent.

The second stanza refers to an "eternal pledge" made by the singer, possibly a promise to always love or remember their partner. They wonder how many "shards" of this love they will keep, perhaps referring to pieces of memories or emotions that they hold onto. The line "Prisoner in a shine, covered by the fears" suggests that the singer feels trapped in their emotions and unable to move on. They long for freedom, but it seems out of reach; the phrase "vanish ring of time" implies that their chances for closure are slipping away.

The final stanza contains more repetition of the phrase "eternal pledge," suggesting that the singer is still committed to their promise despite their pain. They plead for their partner to believe in them and cross the metaphorical gates over the rain that separate them. However, there is a sense of inevitability to their situation; the line "Believe and die" feels resigned to their fate. The closing lines "Epiclesis that what I see, Epiclesis that all I feel" could be a reference to the Greek Orthodox prayer of the same name, asking for mercy and forgiveness. Overall, the song is a melancholic rumination on love and loss, with vivid imagery and emotive language.

Line by Line Meaning

Silk...
The singer speaks about a silk material, which symbolizes an enchanted veil that embraces his bleeding memory, implying that he is trapped in a painful past that won't fade away.

Eternal pledge in silent tears
The singer talks about an eternal pledge made in silent tears, which suggests that he made a commitment to something he cannot escape from or forget.

Wile this, scared watcher is…near
The singer talks about a scared watcher who is near, implying that he feels anxiety or fear from someone watching him.

How many shard, I'll keep?
The singer contemplates how many fragments of pain or hurtful memories he will keep inside him.

Prisoner in a shine Covered by the fears
The singer feels trapped like a prisoner in a place that shines, but his fears surround him, suggesting that he feels unable to break free from his painful reality.

Freedom, in vanish ring of time...Melted… from howling sun.
The singer talks about how freedom is only possible when time passes and things change, but this is difficult when the reality feels like it is melting away, as the sun howls with intense heat.

If only you believed And cross my sad, armoring true The gates over de rain If you, if you, believed…believed in me.. now
The singer wishes that someone believed in him and crossed the barrier that shields him from the rain, which represents sadness. This suggests that he feels someone could help him persevere and stand strong, but that they are not currently doing so.

"Loosing in my pathways…before the shadows fall How many time I called…how many time I'm waiting Prisoner in grave without a lid of wood Tear in terror, light of light…end to end and never days Loosing in pathways…before shadows fall"
The singer laments about how he is lost before the shadows fall, or before the end appears. He has called out many times for help, but he has not been answered. He feels like he is a prisoner in a grave without a wood lid, suggesting that he feels buried alive, but not dead. This has caused him great fear and emotional pain.

The veil on my surrender Your face into my eyes Forever turning back in mind And never more my days arise
The singer talks about someone who has caused him to feel defeated, but whose face he still sees when he looks into his own eyes. This person is always on his mind, and he feels unable to move forward with his life because of the memories they evoke.

If you, if you, believed Believe and die For this, armoring true For gates over de rain My face over my mask…along my sadness
The singer repeats his wish that someone believes in him, but he adds that believing in him will result in the person's death, perhaps implying that he feels he is too much of a burden. He then talks about armor that he wears and how this armor protects him from the emotions he feels. Finally, he acknowledges his sadness and admits that it masks his true feelings.

I'm afraid, I'm disappear In fragile, human, blowing side Our sin slowly rise In the breath of mortal soul
The singer admits he is afraid and feels like he is disappearing. He is fragile and human, and his life feeling like it is blowing away. The 'our' sin rising suggests that he is not the only one who has made mistakes, but it's become increasingly evident with time and age.

You know my regrets But waiting your caress Epiclesis that what I see Epiclesis that all I feel.
The singer acknowledges someone knows about his regret and feelings, but he is still waiting for their embrace, which has the power to lift him up. The word 'epiclesis' is a Greek term that is often used in Christian theology to refer to the moment of consecration when the Holy Spirit is called down to make something sacred. The singer repeats this word twice, which suggests he may be seeking divine intervention or blessings, as well as something more intangible and healing which he is still waiting for.

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