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 Silver Key
Dark Moor Lyrics
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Of H. P. Lovecraft]
When I was a child wandered
Through meadows, my time squandered
Lost in the sweet nostalgia
Was looking for
A way in my dreams
When I have the Silver Key
It will be too late to flee
The Guardian tells me with deep voice
Iridescent balls of noise
Beyond the Planes of the Space
Yog Sothoth will show Its face
Madness will be his grace
Over Mountains
My mind shouts freely
Like a melody
Through the Gates of the Silver Key
Dear Dreamlands
Put in me your brand!
Take me into your secrets
Show me the dark way of Kadath!
I travelled for unknown places
I knew strange races
Lost in the mist of Dreamlands
Was looking for
The City Of the Gods
When the cold fills my poor soul
I know I've come to my goal
I see monstrous walls to raise
Covered by a cloth of ice
Far beyond of the sacred door
I will find the true Gods� lore
And all will be like yore
Over Mountains
My mind shouts freely
Like a melody
Through the Gates of the Silver Key
Dear Dreamlands
Put in me your brand!
Take me into your secrets
Show me the dark way of Kadath!
The Old Ones were, are and will be
Their Messenger I am, come with me!
The darkness reigns in the Hall
He taught me in the cold nightfall
That is not dead which can eternal lie
And with strange aeons even death may die
Over Mountains
My mind shouts freely
Like a melody
Through the Gates of the Silver Key
Dear Dreamlands
Put in me your brand!
Take me into your secrets
Show me the dark way of Kadath!
The lyrics of Dark Moor's "The Silver Key" are inspired by the Dreamlands, a fictional universe created by H.P. Lovecraft. The singer recalls their childhood spent wandering through meadows and looking for a way into their dreams. They believe that they must find the Silver Key before it is too late to flee. The Guardian warns them of the iridescent balls of noise beyond the Planes of Space and that Yog Sothoth will show its face. The prospect of encountering the Old Ones and madness fills the singer with both fear and awe.
Throughout the journey, the singer's mind roams freely like a melody over mountains, seeking the City of Gods and the dark way of Kadath. The imagery is dark but enchanting as the singer is drawn further into the Dreamlands, ultimately becoming the Messenger of the Old Ones. The song ends with an ominous warning that what is dead may not be eternal and that even death may die.
"The Silver Key" is a reflection of Lovecraft's fear of the unknown and the fragility of the human mind. This song allows the listener to enter a world of unknown entities and cosmic horror, all through the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a child wandered
As a child, I aimlessly roamed through meadows and wasted my time.
Lost in the sweet nostalgia
Being caught up in the pleasant reminiscence.
Was looking for a way in my dreams
I was searching for a way to fulfill my dreams.
When I have the Silver Key
Once I possess the Silver Key.
It will be too late to flee
Time to escape will have already passed.
The Guardian tells me with deep voice
The Keeper warns me with a solemn voice.
Iridescent balls of noise
Shimmering sounds like balls.
Beyond the Planes of the Space
Outside the dimensions of space.
Yog Sothoth will show Its face
The appearance of Yog Sothoth is expected.
Madness will be his grace
His benevolence is in insanity.
Over Mountains
Across the mountains.
My mind shouts freely
My thoughts are expressed without reservation.
Like a melody
Musically.
Through the Gates of the Silver Key
Passing through the Silver Key's portal.
Dear Dreamlands
Beloved Dreamlands.
Put in me your brand!
Mark me as your own!
Take me into your secrets
Reveal to me your enigmas.
Show me the dark way of Kadath!
Guide me through the ominous path to Kadath.
I travelled for unknown places
I journeyed to unfamiliar territories.
I knew strange races
I became acquainted with peculiar peoples.
Lost in the mist of Dreamlands
Blurred by the fog of the Dreamlands.
Was looking for The City Of the Gods
I was on the search for the City of the Gods.
When the cold fills my poor soul
When frigidity penetrates my pitiable spirit.
I know I've come to my goal
Then I shall know I have achieved my aim.
I see monstrous walls to raise
I witness the construction of monstrous walls.
Covered by a cloth of ice
Blanketed by a layer of ice.
Far beyond of the sacred door
Beyond the hallowed door.
I will find the true Gods� lore
I will discover the genuine knowledge of the Gods.
And all will be like yore
And everything will resemble the past.
The Old Ones were, are and will be
The Old Ones existed, exist, and will continue to exist.
Their Messenger I am, come with me!
I am their messenger, follow me!
The darkness reigns in the Hall
Darkness holds the throne in the Hall.
He taught me in the cold nightfall
He instructed me during the chilly nightfall.
That is not dead which can eternal lie
The eternal rest of the dead is an illusion.
And with strange aeons even death may die
And eventually, with inexplicable eras, even death may perish.
Over Mountains
Across the mountains.
My mind shouts freely
My thoughts are expressed without reservation.
Like a melody
Musically.
Through the Gates of the Silver Key
Passing through the Silver Key's portal.
Dear Dreamlands
Beloved Dreamlands.
Put in me your brand!
Mark me as your own!
Take me into your secrets
Reveal to me your enigmas.
Show me the dark way of Kadath!
Guide me through the ominous path to Kadath.
Contributed by Nicholas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joaquín González Gava
One of the best song ever made in the history of Heavy/Power Metal.
john
Monstrueusement trop bon ! 👍
Errol Rodriguez
This is one of the best metal bands out there
Олег Северин
Вы нам нужны. Хорошо что Вы есть, Спасибо Вам что вы есть. А музыка хорошая, мне вообще Dark Moor нравится. Начинал в с Dark Moor 2002, 2001 года. В 2002 есть чудная вещичка, N12. Слушал полгода только Dark Moor 2002 и 2001 года через усилитель на большой громкости. Другое слушать не мог. Все было хуже. Жесть.
Daniel May
Lovecraft & Dark Moor... perfect!
Nemanja Živojinović
they play power metal like melodic death. awsome
Mizomls
He has so similar voice to Elisa here.. I love that she had manly voice and he has feminime voice.. god, its simply epic!
Marcelo Gabriel
Foda pra crlh
Mayko Alves
Man, monsterrr, monsterr, so many times listening just reggae roots, and today a little metal :)
alger banane
where could i find this song's instrumental only ?