The project was originally titled Ceremony from 1992-1993, under this monicker, Necrochrist released Promo Tape 1993 independently. Shortly after the release of the promo, Necrochrist changed the name of his act to Darkest Oath, and released his split with Invocation in 1993. It was independently distributed on cassette. Later that same year, on October 4th 1993, he released another cassette. This one a single entitled Darkest Oath. The next year, Necro would release his biggest EP, 1994. It was entitled Paradise of the Infernal Torment. Unlike the last few releases it was released on Vinyl and by an actual label, Molon Lave Records. It was an underground success in the Greek Black Metal scene. Necro would leave his label and start searching for another, creating yet another demo for 1996. 2 years later, 1998, he would call the project quits. Trying to focus on his other band Medieval Demon. 2006 arrived when he decided to revisit the project. Creating another demo to showcase how much he had changed in the few years he was gone. It was entitled De Occulta Philosophia. It was independently released via CD. He would remain dormant for another 7 years before he released a compilation, it was a collection of all his previous Demos and EPs. It was entitled Libations to the Ancient Goat, and was released by Cryptia Productions in 2013. 2022 Daemonic Pyre Ov Gnosis. This is the first full length band's album, released by Drakkar Production's. A Symphonic Black Metal masterpiece dedicated to our Guardian Demons which us, mortals, as slaves... denied them under extreme brutal Christian laws. But time has come, Demons with their leader Lucifer and Samael's support with hordes from Princes of Hell will bring the light and freedom through the pyre of gnosis.
Line up:
Necrochrist : Vocals / R. Guitars
Uncanny : R. Guitars
Mutilator : Bass
Achilles A : Keys Orchestration
Anastasia : Vocals
G. Kollias : Drums (Session)
Lyrics by Mutilator.
Mixed and Mastered by G. Bokos at Grindhouse Studio Athens.
Artwork by Romulo Dias
Darkest Oath
Darkest Oath Lyrics
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Feel the explosion like never felt before
Fire! A river of flames and mayhem comes ashore
Pounding! Tension is rising, a shout calls for more!
Thunder! Clash of the titans is the tune of war
Unholy demons on the attack
Agares, the killer pack
Our darkest oath, yes, we are back
Old school is here, teaching new tricks
And give to the posers at last the deep six
Black metal legions unstoppable force
Death and thrash metal notorious hordes
Unholy demons on the attack
Amon, the light and the dark
Agares, the killer pack
Our darkest oath, yes, we are, yes, we are,
Yes, we are back!
Time, time...
Time has passed, but the spirit remains
We suffered from loses rejoiced many gains
The music’s eternal and the frenzy extreme
Swords had been drawn, see the blades gleam
Old school is here, teaching new tricks
And give to the posers at last the deep six
Black metal legions unstoppable force
Death and thrash metal notorious hordes
Unholy demons on the attack
Amon, the light and the dark
Agares, the killer pack
Our darkest oath, yes, we are, yes, we are,
Yes, we are back!
Life’s is too short, too short to be small
We all are one and we shall play for all
We are hells demons, our music's forged in fire
Our fans stand tall and we'll get them higher!
The lyrics to Darkest Oath's song "Darkest Oath" are a testament to the band's unbridled passion for metal music. The song serves as a rallying cry for all those who share their love for the genre. The chorus repeats the name "Amon," possibly referring to the ancient Egyptian god of fertility and regeneration. The first verse begins with imagery of an explosive and fiery battle, with the sound of thunder serving as the backdrop. The second verse shifts focus to a call for unity among metal fans, ending with the declaration that they are all "hells demons" who will lift each other up through the power of their music.
The song praises the traditional style of black metal, while simultaneously celebrating the evolution and influence of death and thrash metal. The lyrics speak to a sense of nostalgia for a time when metal was more authentic, before the rise of what they label "posers" who have diluted its essence. Darkest Oath's dedication to metal is made clear, as they sing of the power of music to connect people and elevate them beyond the mundane.
Overall, "Darkest Oath" is a tribute to the power of metal music to inspire, unite and transform. It serves as a reminder to stay true to the roots of the genre, while embracing new innovations and movements within it.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the explosion like never felt before
Experience the intensity of the moment like never before
Fire! A river of flames and mayhem comes ashore
The energy and chaos of the scene is overwhelming
Pounding! Tension is rising, a shout calls for more!
The excitement builds and the crowd demands even more
Thunder! Clash of the titans is the tune of war
The atmosphere is charged with conflict and aggression
Unholy demons on the attack
Evil forces are working against us
Amon, the light and the dark
Amon represents both good and evil
Agares, the killer pack
Agares is leading a group of dangerous followers
Our darkest oath, yes, we are back
We have committed to our most intense and extreme style of music once again
Old school is here, teaching new tricks
We are a band with experience, bringing fresh ideas to the table
And give to the posers at last the deep six
We will eliminate those who are insincere or inauthentic in their love of metal
Black metal legions unstoppable force
Our style of metal is powerful and impossible to resist
Death and thrash metal notorious hordes
Our band is part of a larger community of musicians and fans who are dedicated to this style of music
Time has passed, but the spirit remains
Although years may have gone by, our passion for metal has never waned
We suffered from loses rejoiced many gains
We have experienced both setbacks and successes in our journey as a metal band
The music’s eternal and the frenzy extreme
Metal will continue to be a timeless and intense genre of music
Swords had been drawn, see the blades gleam
The intensity of the music is like a battle, with weapons gleaming in the light
Life’s is too short, too short to be small
Life is too brief to not embrace our passions and live boldly
We all are one and we shall play for all
As a community of metal musicians and fans, we are united in our love of the genre
We are hells demons, our music's forged in fire
Our music is intense and passionate, and reflects the heat of our fervor for metal
Our fans stand tall and we'll get them higher!
Our music lifts the spirits of our listeners, and we are committed to taking them to new heights
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Alex Cypher
These guys haven't released anything since 2013, and even then no official full-length album. So with "Daemonic Pyre Ov Gnosis" set for release this year, this is definitely a comeback for them.
Angel Dust
Are they the same Darkest Oath from the 90s or different band?
Alex Cypher
@Angel Dust Yes, it is the same Darkest Oath.
fromnowhere
Głos tego Pana, to podstawa tego zespołu !!!!!!!!
🤘🔥🤘
Grey Dragon
Mutilator and Kollias together is great combination!!!
hasintoi lucyfer
Muy bueno megusta mucho espero verlo en vivo tengo una esperansa que pasan por Barcelona AVE
Tarmo Tyyri
Finland gives this song 10 points. May the metal gods bless you & your upcoming album so that it will blow my mind when I'll get to enjoy it.
Inti Otero
Muy buen trabajo, el video, la estructura melódica y la voz. Gracias BMP \m/.
draak anaon
Greek power!!! Love this country. Good song, and I love the very end with female voice...True ritual & dark spirit.
Юрий Глушаков
Бомба, ждал до трясучки!!!