Deinonychus started to get shape back in Autumn 1992 as a one-man outfit, created by the Dutch Marco Kehren, previously member of Malefic Oath.
A first demo titled "Promo 1993" was released in October 1993. It was followed by a second demo titled "A Blaze Over Darkland". In March 1994 the band got signed with Cacophonous records from UK, and recorded their first album "The Silence of December" in August 1994. Nevertheless, due several delays, the album got released in May 1995. This album showed a first progression into a mix of black / doom metal with extreme vocals.
After this, Deinonychus recorded a second album for Cacophonous Records in February 1996. This new release was called "The Weeping Of A Thousand Years" which had been released in July 1996. This album could be seen as a great and unique mix of black/death/gothic metal with a very emotional touch. Unfortunately, any promotion for this album failed to happen by Cacophonous Records, which resulted in a split between Deinonychus and the label in October 1996.
In March 1997 Deinonychus signed with young UK label Supernal Music. Their co-operation resulted in the release of the album "Ark of Thought" in November 1997. In the same year Deinonychus did their first and only live gig, at the Hippodrome in London UK for a sold-out audience, which happened to be a success for the band, and rose their profile. The show was filmed and released on VHS, titled "Live at the Hippodrome - London, UK". In the very same year the first demo was re-released on MCD under the title "After the Rain Falls... an Empty Sky Remains" by a Mexican label called Guttural Records.
In 1997 Marco Kehren also joined the German band Bethlehem as the main vocalist, replacing Rainer Landfermann. He performed on the album "Sardonischer Untergang im Zeichen irreligiöser Darbietung" (1998), and on the EPs "Reflektionen auf's Sterben" (1998) and "Profane Fetmilch Lenzt Elf Krank (1999).
In January 1999 Deinonychus signed a deal with Ars Metalli from Germany. Furtheron Deinonychus became a two-man outfit: William Sarginson (known for his works with Cradle of Filth and December Moon) joined Deinonychus as the permanent drummer. The fourth album, simply titled "Deinonychus", was recorded in August 1999, and released in May 2000 after a delay of six months. This album was the heaviest so far, and very doomy, gaining positive critics.
Shortly after the release of "Deinonychus", the band started to work on a new album titled "Mournument". Arkdae, from the French group Dark Sanctuary, joined as the permanent keyboardist. "Mournument" was recorded in Germany during the Summer/Autumn of 2000 and was due for release on Ars Metalli in June 2001. But once again things didn't work well. Deinonychus changed label again after Ars Metalli failed to release the album for more than 10 months, which followed in a termination of the contract between Deinonychus and the label during the spring 2002.
In April Deinonychus signed up with My Kingdom Music from Italy. "Mournument" was released on September 2002 and reached a great enthusiasm from the audience. "Mournument" was the fifth full-length album, and maybe the darkest release so far. It celebrated Deinonychus’ 10 years career with a monument of grief and melancholy. It includes a cover of Candlemass song “Ancient Dreams”, performed with the dramatic vocals of Marco Kehren, enriched by the presence of William Sarginson and Arkdae.
After one year spent to promote "Mournument", Marco Kehren flies to Rome to record a new album. At the Outer Sound Studio he spent a great time, joined by guest musicians Steve Wolz (Imperia), Giuseppe Orlando (Novembre) and Alessio Fagrelli. During the Summer of 2004 the work of mixing and mastering is ended, and the new album, titled “Insomnia”, is finally released in October.
Revelation
Deinonychus Lyrics
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There, where I returned, a time of unrelenting
horror...
Magicians clouded wisdom, revering names in
solemn books.
A gust from an obscured epoch, when fear caged
the hearts of men;
moment.
Dreamt glimpses of encrypted memories:
A journey far from here;
Am I you, who knows of my damned soil?
Later on they found me, all life drained, my
eyes wide open.
Flowers on the tomb remind of life eternal;
Devolved to me, the wisdom of recondit
centuries...
Dreaming of pure damnation...I remember...
The lyrics of Deinonychus's song Revelation describe a nightmarish scene, where the singer returns to a place where he experienced great horror in the past. Magicians obscured wisdom, worshipping names written in ancient books. The atmosphere is heavy with a sense of terror, as the singer holds a dagger in his hand, ready to face an unknown menace. He experiences glimpses of encrypted memories and wonders if he is connected to the cursed soil he stands on. Later, the singer is found drained of life, with his eyes wide open. The flowers on his tomb are a reminder of life eternal, and he is now gifted with the wisdom of recondite centuries. The final lines of the song hint at his dream of pure damnation, which he remembers.
The lyrics of Revelation are highly symbolic and open to interpretation. It seems to touch on themes of power, knowledge, and the consequences of seeking forbidden knowledge. The magicians and ancient books evoke images of occultism and magic, while the flowers on the tomb and the idea of life eternal suggest a religious or spiritual element to the story. The reference to pure damnation in the end could be interpreted as a warning against trying to achieve too much too quickly, and the tragic end that often follows.
Line by Line Meaning
There, where I returned, a time of unrelenting horror...
I have come back to a place where terrible things occurred, and the memory of those events still haunts me.
Magicians clouded wisdom, revering names in solemn books.
People with supernatural abilities obscure the truth and worship ancient texts as though they hold all the answers.
A gust from an obscured epoch, when fear caged the hearts of men;
A burst of wind represents a long-forgotten era, when people were paralyzed by fear and unable to break free from its grip.
With a dagger in my hand, menace soaks the moment.
I am poised for violence, ready to carry out my dark plans and bring harm to those who stand in my way.
Dreamt glimpses of encrypted memories: A journey far from here;
I have experienced visions of things I cannot fully understand, as though I have traveled to a different place or time in my mind.
Am I you, who knows of my damned soil?
I wonder if there is someone out there who understands the pain and suffering that has been inflicted upon me and the land of my ancestors.
Later on they found me, all life drained, my eyes wide open.
I was discovered dead, with no signs of struggle or resistance, as though life was simply drained from me as I lay there with a look of horror on my face.
Flowers on the tomb remind of life eternal;
The presence of flowers at my grave offers a glimpse of hope and the promise of an afterlife, even though my earthly life has ended.
Devolved to me, the wisdom of recondit centuries...
Over time, I have come to understand ancient knowledge and secrets that have been lost or forgotten by others.
Dreaming of pure damnation...I remember...
I am consumed by thoughts of destruction and punishment, and I can vividly recall the terrible deeds that have led me to this point.
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
darkmedievil78
This albums is fantastic.... depressive, gloomy and beautiful. The keyboard on this track are just amazing.
johanna salazar
una makina.... genial...