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
Holy Hell
Darkest Oath Lyrics
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The opposite time
The gate starts opening
The most demonic hour
A heavy dose of evil and hell
Don't break the circle
Into the pentagram
Burned medieval witches
Unleashed to take revenge
The dead light burns in their eyes
They are here just to take lives
A heavy dose of holy hell
A heavy dose of evil and hell
A heavy dose of holy hell
Blasphemous winds approaching the Earth
In the fog of the night evil will find you
I can feel that my forces are turning back
Ancient evil casts in the woods
Blackmoon sacrifice
It’s the night of the infernal lords
The gathering of all unholy Gods
…Gods.
The song "Holy Hell" by Darkest Oath is a depiction of the supernatural world. The lyrics begin by mentioning the time of 3:00 after midnight, which is considered an odd and sinister time. This is when the gate to the demonic world opens up, and all hell breaks loose. The following lines talk about the circle and the pentagram, which are symbols of protection against demonic forces. The song suggests that the listeners should enjoy the demons and embrace the evil that surrounds them.
The next verse talks about the witches who were burned during the medieval times, and how they have now returned to take revenge. The "dead light" in their eyes is terrifying, hinting at their intense anger and hatred towards the living. The song then takes an interesting turn as it mentions that the forces of good (the holy hell) and evil are colliding. The final verse talks about the ancient evil that resides in the woods, and how the night of the infernal lords is approaching, bringing with it all the unholy gods. This suggests that the forces of darkness are overpowering the forces of light and good.
Line by Line Meaning
3:00 after midnight
It's the time of the night when all the evil powers start to arise.
The opposite time
It's the opposite of the time when all the good powers are active.
The gate starts opening
The gate to the demonic world is starting to open, allowing the evil powers to enter our world.
The most demonic hour
It's the hour when the most powerful demonic forces are active.
A heavy dose of evil and hell
A lot of evil and hellish activities are about to take place.
Don't break the circle
Don't break the protective circle that keeps us safe from the evil powers.
Into the pentagram
Entering the pentagram will make us vulnerable to the evil powers.
Enjoy the evildoers
The evildoers are here to cause chaos and destruction, and they take pleasure in it.
Burned medieval witches
Witches were burned in medieval times as punishment for practicing witchcraft.
Unleashed to take revenge
The witches have returned from the dead to exact revenge upon those who wronged them.
The dead light burns in their eyes
The eyes of the undead witches glow with a sinister light.
They are here just to take lives
The witches have come back to take revenge and they will stop at nothing to do so.
A heavy dose of holy hell
A lot of divine punishment is about to be inflicted on the evildoers.
Blasphemous winds approaching the Earth
Winds of blasphemy are blowing towards our world, heralding the arrival of the infernal powers.
In the fog of the night evil will find you
The darkness and the fog serve as a perfect cover for the evil powers to approach us unnoticed.
I can feel that my forces are turning back
The artist's own powers are starting to diminish as the forces of evil become stronger.
Ancient evil casts in the woods
Ancient evil powers are making themselves known in the nearby woods.
Blackmoon sacrifice
A dark and forbidden ritual involving a sacrifice is taking place in the woods.
It’s the night of the infernal lords
The most powerful and dangerous demons are active on this night.
The gathering of all unholy Gods
All the evil deities have come together on this night to wreak havoc upon our world.
...Gods.
The song ends abruptly, leaving the listener to contemplate the destructive power of the evil forces.
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!!!