Dark Moor began the recording sessions for their second album, The Hall of the Olden Dreams, in August 2000 at New Sin Studios with producer Luigi Stefanini. During these recording sessions, the band recorded their cover of "Halloween", which was included on the CD The Keepers of Jericho part I - A Tribute to Helloween (Arise Records).
Their E.P. The Fall of Melnibone was released in June 2001. This E.P was a limited edition; 1500 copies were released and only for the Spanish market.
Dark Moor began the recording of their third album, The Gates of Oblivion, in Autumn 2001 at New Sin Studios. Dark Moor signed with the major label JVC for the Asian release. The band played 18 gigs at festivals such as Rock Machina, Viña Rock and Nit De Reis. After the first part of the tour, keyboardist Roberto Peña left the band and they were forced to finish the tour with a guest musician.
In August 2003 Dark Moor recorded four new exclusive acoustic tracks along with a string quartet, to be included in Between Light and Darkness, which was released in April 2003. Due to differing points of view regarding the musical direction for the next Dark Moor album, vocalist Elisa Martin, guitarist Albert Maroto and drummer Jorge Sáez decided to leave Dark Moor to start a new band.
The two remaining members of the band decided to start a search for new members. After the auditions, they accepted vocalist Alfred Romero, guitarist Jose Garrido, and drummer Andy C.
In August 2003, the band started recording their fourth album, Dark Moor, at New Sin Studios in Italy. Following a month of recording sessions, the album was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios.
On 23 November 2006, the band announced the departure of their drummer on their official website, due to "incompatibility with his other musical projects." He would go on to play drums for Saratoga. His replacement, Roberto Cappa, was previously in the Spanish metal band Anima Sola.
In January 2009, their seventh album Autumnal was released.
The band made an announcement on their website, dated 4 June 2010, that their eighth album was in the works. It featured Berenice Musa as a guest vocalist. The album is titled Ancestral Romance and it was released in November 2010.
On 18 June 2013 the band released their ninth album Ars Musica, with the Japanese limited version including a bonus CD with five bonus tracks. They toured Mexico and Asia the same year, as well as few dates in Europe in 2014 to support the new album.
Dark Moor started recording their 10th studio album, Project X, on 27 July 2015 and released it in Europe on 6 November 2015 on Scarlet Records.
On 21 July 2018, Enrik Garcia, guitarist and founder of the band, announced via Facebook that their next album would be called Origins and that, after the parenthesis they did with ufology themes on Project X, they would return to their habitual themes; Origins will be about the celtic world, also adding celtic instruments on their new songs. This album has been released on 12 December 2018.
By The Strange Paths Of Destiny
Dark Moor Lyrics
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when conforms our life
we play a fool's game
to survive
Pleasure enclosed me
enbracning with loving arms
Pain came to me
with great harm
[Brigde I:]
have you ever wonder
are we just victims of fate
Fed with the seeds of hate?
why must be wander
towards the dark unknow gate
altrough our will is great?
[Chorus:]
Ol by the strange paths of destiny
searching out hard my hidden place
faces weave (the) life cord of humanity
in the en their last verdict can't wait
goddess of fortun be by my side
mother experience keep me alive
unyealding time now has just decide
if i'll survive
I saw a siren
in my lonely way
lost in her silence
(we) turn away
[Bridge II]
disgrace has found me
it would try to make the fall
but hope kept me from all
anger had chained me
but the siren set me free
diving into life's sea
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Dark Moor's song "By The Strange Paths Of Destiny" delve into the concept of fate, the choices we make in life, and the challenges that accompany them. The first verse speaks of the routine and conformity that defines our existence, as we navigate through life playing a game to survive. Pleasure and pain are intertwined, with pleasure embracing us with love while pain brings harm.
The first bridge ponders the idea of whether we are mere victims of fate, questioning whether we are destined to be filled with seeds of hate. It raises the question of why we must wander towards the unknown darkness, despite our strong will. The chorus emphasizes the search for a hidden place in life's complex journey and how the faces of others weave the tapestry of humanity. It suggests that in the end, the final judgment cannot be avoided.
The second verse introduces a siren encountered along a lonely path, but ultimately turned away from. The second bridge reflects on how disgrace seeks to bring the singer down but is ultimately thwarted by hope. Anger had once chained them, but thanks to the siren, they are set free, diving into the depths of life's sea.
Overall, "By The Strange Paths Of Destiny" explores the theme of fate, the choices we make, and the challenges we face along the way. It reflects on the dichotomy of pleasure and pain, as well as the struggle to maintain hope and overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking trought the lane
Navigating through the path of life
when conforms our life
when our lives become conformed
we play a fool's game
engaging in a risky and foolish endeavor
to survive
in order to stay alive
Pleasure enclosed me
I was consumed by pleasure
enbracning with loving arms
embracing me tightly with affection
Pain came to me
Suffering approached me
with great harm
causing severe damage
[Brigde I:]
have you ever wonder
Have you ever asked yourself
are we just victims of fate
are we mere casualties of destiny
Fed with the seeds of hate?
Nourished by the roots of animosity?
why must be wander
why must we continue to roam
towards the dark unknow gate
towards the unfamiliar depths of uncertainty
altrough our will is great?
despite our strong determination?
[Chorus:]
Ol by the strange paths of destiny
Oh, through the peculiar routes of fate
searching out hard my hidden place
persevering relentlessly to find my secret refuge
faces weave (the) life cord of humanity
countenances intertwine and shape the essence of humanity
in the en their last verdict can't wait
ultimately, their final judgment cannot be delayed
goddess of fortun be by my side
may the goddess of luck accompany me
mother experience keep me alive
may the wisdom gained from experience keep me alive
unyealding time now has just decide
unyielding time has now made its decision
if i'll survive
whether I will endure
I saw a siren
I caught sight of an enchantress
in my lonely way
along my solitary path
lost in her silence
engulfed in her quietness
(we) turn away
we avert our gaze
[Bridge II]
disgrace has found me
shame has discovered me
it would try to make the fall
it would attempt to cause my downfall
but hope kept me from all
but hope shielded me from everything
anger had chained me
anger had bound me
but the siren set me free
but the enchantress liberated me
diving into life's sea
plunging into the vastness of existence
[Chorus]
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Adelaide Macabre
I find myself coming back to this masterpiece regularly, love Dark Moor's songs!
DeShelly
Omg, why anything on this album is Masterpiece? This is the best Album ever from Dark moor
venguiJR17
estas rolas de dark moor me llagan hasta los tuetanos,gloria al power metal!!!
G Nan Litch
lloro con esta canción :,)
Ezra Vanmelle
Dark moor always gets me pumped!
Ran Atha
Epic chorus
Didier Lftne
J'adore ce groupe !!!
Orcelot005
Beautiful!
alevd14
i love all the song, but overall the last chorus :')
Petri Korkka
another fine song by Dark Moor :)