Dol Ammad is an electro-cosmic-symphonic power metal band from Greece.
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It is the first project of the "Electronica Art Metal" vision of Thanasis Lightbridge, the second being Dol Theeta, a more atmospheric and cerebral experience.

Dol Ammad is a kind of music spaceship that combines 3 initially very different music worlds and ultimately proves that good music should be free of rules, unprejudiced and universal. Mixing elements from the electronic, the operatic and the heavy metal music worlds, Dol Ammad have created a new universe of sounds and feelings. Their music is characterized by the plethora of sounds, the adventurous compositions and the 14 member choir (7 men – 7 women) who are the “singer” in Dol Ammad.

Formed in the year 2000 Dol Ammad is the brainchild of composer Thanasis Lightbridge. Growing up with the influences of the great electronic masters such as Jean Michel Jarre and Vangelis, Thanasis Lightbridge discovered along the way the energetic and powerful world of heavy metal which changed the way he thought about music. Dol Ammad is the result of his creative and exploring nature, giving out a highly descriptive, unpredictable and artistic sound that is fresh and original.

In 2002 Dol Ammad were presented and interviewed in the Music University of Thessaloniki Greece for giving birth to a new music genre.

Dol Ammad released 2 demo CDs in 2001 and 2002 which were incredibly well received by the metal world. In 2003 they recruited the talents of one of the best power/progressive drummers in the world, Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody, Sieges Even), whose input was recorded and produced in Germany’s “Gate Studio” by Sascha Paeth and Olaf Reitmeier. Their much awaited debut album “Star Tales” was released in November 2004 and features 12 tracks of operatic and progressive fantasy metal lasting 62 minutes. “Star Tales” received amazing reviews and feedback and has opened the way to a steadily growing fan-base for Dol Ammad.

Seeking total artistic freedom and control, Dol Ammad have formed their own personal record label electronicARTmetal Records which will carry the task of releasing Dol Ammad’s works as well as many other projects that Thanasis Lightbridge has planned for the future.

In August 2006 the second Dol Ammad album “Ocean Dynamics” was released and is another unexplored fantasy trip (this time inspired by the powers of the sea) that reveals the band’s maturity and evolution. Apart from the more technical and challenging drumming that Alex Holzwarth produced this time, “Ocean Dynamics” features one of the greatest singers in the melodic metal world, DC Cooper, as a guest singer together with the choir in the song “Aquatic Majesty”.

In 2007 the second project of Thanasis entitled Dol Theeta has been created and electronicARTmetal Recrods has released the mini CD "Goddess" in August 2008 and the debut full album "The Universe Expands" in December 2008.

LAVA
Dol Ammad Lyrics

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Anger transforms liquid pyre
Spitting out ashes and flames

All melting stream scorch the earth
Here's the rival of the sea

All melting... The rival...

So much lost, so much power
Terra's reign, now the fire commands
So much lost, none will survive
So much lost, life gets new form

Behold
Oh the lava, feel the lava

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Dol Ammad's "Lava" invoke vivid imagery of a powerful, destructive force. The metaphor of "liquid pyre" gives a sense of fury and intensity, which is then followed by the image of "ashes and flames" being spewed out. This creates a sense of an unstoppable force that is wreaking havoc wherever it goes. The next lines describe the melting stream that scorches the earth, and the sea, which serves as the natural rival to the land, is now being overtaken by the lava, indicating that the earth is being reshaped by this force.

The following lines seem to reflect on the massive power of the lava and its ability to remake the landscape entirely, "Terra's reign, now the fire commands." The words "none will survive" suggest that this cataclysmic event is far-reaching and devastating, but the final line, "life gets new form," suggests that from destruction can come new life, indicating that perhaps this force of nature is part of a cycle of growth and renewal.

Overall, the lyrics to "Lava" describe a dramatic and dangerous phenomenon, but they also suggest that, despite its destructive potential, there may be a sense of renewal and transformation that can come from such an event.

Line by Line Meaning

Anger transforms liquid pyre
As anger boils within, molten lava takes form and ignites into flames

Spitting out ashes and flames
As the lava erupts, it expels dangerous sparks and ash into the air

All melting stream scorch the earth
The continuously flowing lava is causing destruction and scorching the surrounding land

Here's the rival of the sea
The lava represents a new force of nature that rivals the power and scope of the sea

So much lost, so much power
The destruction caused by the lava is accompanied by its immense power, causing great loss

Terra's reign, now the fire commands
The earth, which typically exerts a dominant force over its inhabitants, is now being controlled by the fiery lava

So much lost, none will survive
The extent of the damage caused by the unstoppable lava flow will likely result in loss of life with no possible survivors

So much lost, life gets new form
While the destructive force of the lava is apparent, it also demonstrates the powerful transformative quality of nature, creating new forms of life and landscapes

Behold
Look on in awe and wonder

Oh the lava, feel the lava
Experience the raw energy and intensity of the lava and its effects

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