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.
The Ghost Sword
Dark Moor Lyrics
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His brother died
And he became his people's guide
Though was suspicions
Of fratricide
Behind him they ride
They all know the legend
Brings the world an age end
And must be it's lord
Thinks his feats the legend
In fire will record
Like a wild blasphemer
Out of all control
A little of a dreamer
A little a free soul
It's Rome his first goal
And then, a stranger
Came to the horde
Unafraid of sure danger
Gave the ghost sword
To the most adored
Recitation
He has come already
To the city gates
His decision's made
He's not to dissuade
But the Pope is ready
There to imprecate:
"Don't be so steady and capitulate!"
He how speaks of crudeness
Love and Jesus' sake
And he feels that goodness
Inside his awakes
To take what you wouldn't is
Always a mistake
The Ghost Sword by Dark Moor tells the story of a man who becomes the leader of his people after his brother's death, even though there are suspicions that he was responsible for it. The people know the legend of the ghost sword and how it brings an end to an age and its wielder is destined to rule the world. The singer believes that his feats will be remembered in fire, and he sets out towards Rome with the ghost sword, which was given to him by a stranger who was unafraid of danger. However, on the way to Rome, he faces opposition from the Pope who tries to dissuade him, but the singer is resolute in his decision.
The lyrics describe how the singer is torn between being a wild blasphemer and a dreamer, and feeling the goodness inside him awaken as he speaks of love and Jesus. The song portrays the heroism, determination and inner conflicts of the singer as he sets out on his journey to claim his destiny with the ghost sword.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment came now
The time has come for the singer to take action.
His brother died
The singer's brother has died, prompting him to take on a leadership role.
And he became his people's guide
The singer has taken on the responsibility of guiding his people.
Though was suspicions
Despite having suspicions...
Of fratricide
...that his brother was killed by his own hand.
Behind him they ride
His people follow him, despite their doubts.
They all know the legend
His people are aware of the legend surrounding the ghost sword.
Who bears the ghost sword
The one who possesses the ghost sword.
Brings the world an age end
Will bring about the end of an era.
And must be it's lord
And must become the ruler of the new era.
Thinks his feats the legend
Believes that his own accomplishments will become the new legend.
In fire will record
Will be immortalized in history.
Like a wild blasphemer
Described as a reckless and irreverent person.
Out of all control
Acting on impulse and without restraint.
A little of a dreamer
Also seen as someone who has grand aspirations and idealistic views.
A little a free soul
And is not bound by tradition or societal norms.
It's Rome his first goal
His primary objective is to conquer Rome.
And then, a stranger
An unknown person enters the picture.
Came to the horde
Approached the singer's people.
Unafraid of sure danger
Fearless of the risks involved.
Gave the ghost sword
Entrusted the artist with the ghost sword.
To the most adored
To the revered leader of the people.
Recitation
A spoken passage of text.
He has come already
The stranger has arrived.
To the city gates
Has arrived at the gates of the city.
His decision's made
The singer has made up his mind about what he wants to do.
He's not to dissuade
Cannot be persuaded otherwise.
But the Pope is ready
The Pope is prepared for the artist's arrival.
There to imprecate:
To speak against and curse.
Don't be so steady and capitulate!
Do not be so stubborn and give in!
He how speaks of crudeness
The stranger speaks of the singer's uncivilized behavior.
Love and Jesus' sake
Invokes the name of Jesus and the concept of love in the argument.
And he feels that goodness
The artist experiences a change in perspective.
Inside his awakes
A newfound sense of morality comes to the surface.
To take what you wouldn't is
Taking something that doesn't belong to you...
Always a mistake
...is always a bad decision.
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@6enochan
The moment came now
His brother died
And he became his people's guide
Though was suspicions
Of fratricide
Behind him they ride
They all know the legend
Who bears the ghost sword
Brings the world an age end
And must be it's lord
Thinks his feats the legend
In fire will record
Like a wild blasphemer
Out of all control
A little of a dreamer
A little a free soul
It's Rome his first goal
And then, a stranger
Came to the horde
Unafraid of sure danger
Gave the ghost sword
To the most adored
Recitation
He has come already
To the city gates
His decision's made
He's not to dissuade
But the Pope is ready
There to imprecate:
"Don't be so steady and capitulate!"
He how speaks of crudeness
Love and Jesus' sake
And he feels that goodness
Inside his awakes
To take what you wouldn't is
Always a mistake
@gx3305
simply incredible song.
@oscarsanchezalcaraz8273
It would be awesome join the 5 tracks, to create the whole song "Attila" without cuts!
@anhell32
sabia que wind like stroke era por atilla pero no sabia q las proximas 4 tambien
@elviejopotter
I don't know is the lyrics talked about King Arthur or Durotan Frostwolf but anyways is freaking awesome!!!
@G.S.88
El Viejo Potter
They're singing about Attila the Hun.
@gx3305
legend has it that Saint Peter himself confronted Attila along with the living Pope Leo on the outskirts of Italy. Saint Peter threatened that if Attila took another step towards Rome, he would sever his head right there. Attila left and never returned.
@statoilbensin2190
@@gx3305 interesting