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.
Nevermore
Dark Moor Lyrics
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Bind to write the world
World forevermore
Horror
Master of the pen
When the raven lies
Sighes, but never dies
The imp of
The perverse
Whisper from the drink
The mask of
The red death
Hides the face of his tortured soul
[Chorus:]
Free mind confirmed
Just behind reality
Its kingdom is by the sea
Grim rhymes of yore
Were born in Baltimore
The bird said: "Nevermore"
He was in love for
The olny cause of doom
Fighting for love with
The enamoured tomb
Was his love
Like a dove
Tender sweet and frail
Like a Sail
In a gale
He was the eternal lover
[Chorus]
in the edge of knife
Life in the tight rope
Hope to take the slope
Sorrow
in the time of tears
Near the last shore
Sore to take the door
Sadness
the pit and
The pendulum
Hang over his heart
The black cat
The one-eyed
Sees his conscience beyond the wall
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Dark Moor's song Nevermore express a concept of the mind being haunted by demons that drive the writer to create a horror that lasts forevermore. The first stanza portrays how the demons in the writer's mind bind him to write horror into the world, where it will exist forevermore. The second stanza focuses on the writer's skill as a master of the pen, as he writes about the darkness that surrounds him, while he also references Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," with lines such as "When the raven lies, sighs, but never dies." The third stanza brings in themes of mask-wearing and tortured souls, evoking the classic Poe tale, "The Masque of the Red Death."
The chorus reinforces the belief that the mind can be freed if it confirms itself just behind reality, in its own realm or kingdom by the sea. The words refer to the dark and grim writing of Edgar Allan Poe, whose poems and stories were born in Baltimore. This is a fitting tribute to Poe's place of birth, as well as to his influence on literature. The bird's declaration that "Nevermore" is a statement that recurs throughout Poe's work, particularly in "The Raven," which is clearly an inspiration for this song. The final stanza refers to the concept of life being a tightrope walk, balanced on the edge of a knife. The writer is in search of hope to take the slope, but sadness and sorrow like "The Pit and the Pendulum" hang over his heart, while his conscience - like "The Black Cat" - sees beyond his walls.
Interesting facts about the song Nevermore include that it was released on the album The Gates of Oblivion in 2002. The song has been characterized as power metal, with classical operatic vocals and intense, galloping guitar riffs. Dark Moor is a Spanish band that formed in 1993, and they take their name from a cave in Loch Ness, Scotland. The band is known for exploring themes of literature and history in their music, often taking inspiration from authors like Poe or H.P. Lovecraft. The Gates of Oblivion was their fourth studio album, and it is considered to be one of their most successful works, showcasing their blend of rock, metal, and classical influences. The song Nevermore is notable for its lyrics, which provide a tribute to the legacy of Edgar Allan Poe and the influence of Gothic horror. The song has been covered by several other bands, including Elegy, which released a version in 2008. Finally, the chords to the song are as follows:
Intro: Em - D - Em - D - Em - D - C - D
Verse: Em - D - Em - D - C - D - Em - D
Chorus: C - G - Dm - F
Em - D - C - D
Bridge: C - G - Dm - F
Em - D - C - D
Outro: Em - D - Em - D - C - D - Em - D
Line by Line Meaning
Demons in my mind
My mind is plagued with negative and evil thoughts.
Bind to write the world
These thoughts are trapped inside me, seeking a way out and manifesting themselves in my writing. My writing is therefore dark and twisted.
World forevermore
The darkness and horror that I write about will never cease to exist, it is a constant presence in this world.
Horror
My writing is intended to evoke feelings of terror and dread in the reader.
Master of the pen
I have complete control over what I write and the emotions it conveys.
When the raven lies
The raven, a symbol of death and decay, is often present in my writing and when it speaks, it is a harbinger of doom.
Sighes, but never dies
The raven's cries may seem mournful, but its message will never disappear or lose power.
Darkness
The themes of my writing are dark and bleak.
The imp of
Dark thoughts are constantly present in my mind, tempting me to give in to their allure and create twisted works of art.
The perverse
My writing is often perverse and unsettling, exploring taboo subjects and pushing boundaries.
Whisper from the drink
Alcohol may loosen my inhibitions and allow darker thoughts to surface, which then bleed into my writing.
The mask of
I hide my true self behind a facade, only allowing others to see the parts of me that I choose to reveal.
The red death
Death is always present in my writing, lurking just beneath the surface and waiting to claim its next victim.
Hides the face of his tortured soul
My writing is an expression of my innermost fears and anxieties, reflecting the turmoil and pain within my own soul.
Free mind confirmed
My mind is unencumbered by societal expectations and allows me to explore taboo subjects and delve into the darkest corners of the human psyche.
Just behind reality
My writing is a reflection of the world around me, but twisted through the lens of my own peculiar psyche.
Its kingdom is by the sea
The inspiration for my writing comes from the ocean, a vast and mysterious force that holds untold horrors and secrets.
Grim rhymes of yore
My writing often takes the form of macabre poetry, harkening back to a time when such works were more common.
Were born in Baltimore
My writing is heavily influenced by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, who lived and wrote in Baltimore.
The bird said: "Nevermore"
The raven, a recurring motif in my writing, speaks a single word that encapsulates the hopelessness and despair of my worldview.
He was in love for
My protagonist is a tortured lover, consumed by a doomed love affair.
The olny cause of doom
This love is a curse, bringing only destruction and ruin to those who dare to pursue it.
Fighting for love with
My protagonist will stop at nothing to win the heart of their beloved, even if it means sacrificing everything else in their life.
The enamoured tomb
Love and death are inextricably entwined in this story, with the artist willing to risk their own life for a chance at love.
Like a dove
The love that my protagonist feels is pure, innocent, and gentle--much like a dove.
Tender sweet and frail
This love is marked by vulnerability and fragility, with the singer fearing that it will be snuffed out like a candle in the wind.
Like a Sail
This love is buoyant and uplifting, much like a sail that catches the wind and propels a ship forward.
In a gale
But even the strongest sails and most steadfast loves can be battered and destroyed by the forces of nature and fate.
He was the eternal lover
My protagonist's love is not bound by time or space, but is instead everlasting and transcendent.
in the edge of knife
My protagonist is teetering on the brink of disaster, with their fate hanging precariously in the balance.
Life in the tight rope
Life is a precarious balancing act, with danger lurking at every turn and a single misstep spelling disaster.
Hope to take the slope
My protagonist clings to hope, even as they feel themselves slipping towards an inevitable downfall.
Sorrow
The world I have created is one filled with sadness, with my protagonist's fate hanging in the balance.
in the time of tears
This is a time of great sadness and mourning, with no clear way out for my protagonist.
Near the last shore
My protagonist senses that their journey is coming to an end, and that they are approaching the end of their life and love.
Sore to take the door
Even as my protagonist feels the sting of loss and defeat, they still cling to hope and the possibility of a better future.
Sadness
The mood of this work is marked by grief, loss, and despair, with no clear resolution in sight.
the pit and
My protagonist is trapped in a literal or metaphorical pit, with danger and death looming on all sides.
The pendulum
Time is ticking away for my protagonist, with the sword of Damocles hanging over their head and a sense of impending doom.
Hang over his heart
The fate of my protagonist is inextricably linked to matters of the heart, with love and loss being the driving forces behind the narrative.
The black cat
Another recurring symbol in my writing, the black cat represents darkness, death, and the unknown.
The one-eyed
The cat is missing an eye, suggesting that there is something incomplete or damaged about this narrative and its characters.
Sees his conscience beyond the wall
The cat's gaze pierces through the singer's walls of defense and exposes their vulnerable and uncertain interior.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the central themes of the poem, emphasizing the bleak and hopeless worldview of the author and their protagonist.
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@darkfox172
Demons in my mind
bind to write the world
World forevermore
horror
Master of the pen
when the raven lies
Sighes, but never dies
darkness
The imp of
The perverse
whisper from the drink
The mask of
the red death
Hides the face of his tortured soul
[Chorus:]
Free mind confirmed
just behind reality
its kingdom is by the sea
Grim rhymes of yore
were born in Baltimore
the bird said: "Nevermore"
He was in love for
the olny cause of doom
fighting for love with
the enamoured tomb
Was his love
like a dove
tender sweet and frail
Like a Sail
in a gale
He was the eternal lover
[Chorus]
in the edge of knife
Life in the tight rope
hope to take the slope
sorrow
in the time of tears
near the last shore
sore to take the door
Sadness
the pit and
the pendulum
hang over his heart
the black cat
the one-eyed
sees his conscience beyond the wall
[Chorus]
@jameshenderson3925
Demons in my mind
bind to write the world
World forevermore
horror
Master of the pen
when the raven lies
Sighs, but never dies
darkness
The imp of
The perverse
whisper from the drink
The mask of
the red death
Hides the face of his tortured soul
Free mind confirmed
just behind reality
its kingdom is by the sea
Grim rhymes of yore
were born in Baltimore
the bird said: "Nevermore"
He was in love for
the only cause of doom
fighting for love with
the enamored tomb
Was his love
like a dove
tender sweet and frail
Like a Sail
in a gale
He was the eternal lover
in the edge of knife
Life in the tight rope
hope to take the slope
sorrow
in the time of tears
near the last shore
sore to take the door
Sadness
the pit and
the pendulum
hang over his heart
the black cat
the one-eyed
sees his conscience beyond the wall
@eihnxanderstorm
as a fan of nightwish and darkmoor they are both very near and dear to my heart
@lastcrazyhorn
I think that this is my favorite Dark Moor song. Or at least top 5.
@reza18tiger
Hello there, can you share your top 5 so i can give them a try.
I love this song but never been all into Dark Moor
@NMerriott80
@@reza18tiger anything with eliza martin.
@NMerriott80
Top 1. This song kicks fucking ass!
@ixilik128
The lyrics are about "The Raven", by Edgar Alan Poe, that bird only spoke a word, "nevermore".
@kimblackiguana
Blessings from Spain.
@chirialle838
I always liked the solos of Dark Moor's songs :3
@pedroz8449
Chiri Alle which is your 5 favorite dark moor songs?
@vetegrodd
Omg! The intro along with the album-picture above almost made me cry by the epicness! It brought back alot of magic feelings from when I was younger and listened to power metal! The essence of metal at it's finest!