The roots of Dominia are in the backyards of imperial St. Petersburg in 199… Read Full Bio ↴The roots of Dominia are in the backyards of imperial St. Petersburg in 1999. The different combos preceding Dominia where formed by singer Anton Rosa and his mate Daniel, guitarist and co-lyricist. Anton Rosa has been the main songwriter from the start.

After a few years of building up a new band they made a significant addition. Violinist and keyboard player Casper became a new member and gave a definitive and clear direction of style to the outfit. The band was named Dominia and the style formed itself to a fusion of different influences. These where especially gothic metal and classical music. The combination of diverse elements did not become a mechanical combination of styles, but a character thatto this day defines the music of Dominia.

Besides working with the band, which now also included Papa, a former street fighter, on drums, did the individual skills of Rosa and Casper develop in other areas. Rosa graduated as an actor from St.Petersburg's Academy of theatrical art. Casper finished his classes at the Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatoire.

The growing interest in Dominia in the metal clubs of St.Petersburg was accelerated by Casper joining forces with a second violinist, the experienced musician Kat. They both played at that time in the symphony orchestra of the State Capella of St.Petersburg. Kat joined Dominia after a split up with a previous metal band.

Konsta Byleev of the metal management agency Big Brother Entertainment met Dominia at a live venue. He liked their specific style and he liked the band members. They started their cooperation. At this time in the fall of 2004 did Dominias style go through a change from an alternative “doom metal” mode to a more melodic, but rough and heavy music.

The first recordings of Dominia where done in Oulu, in northern Finland in August 2005. The two-track cds was released in November 2005 by UHO Production in Finland. Dominia signed with UHO for future cooperation.
In February of 2006 Dominia started to record their debut album at the Sound Supreme studio in Hämeenlinna. Produced by Janne Saksa the forthcoming album, named “Divine Revolution”, was recorded during February-June. The album release is in mid-September of 2006.It will be preceded by a cds with two tracks from the album: “The Darkness of Bright Life” and “With Pain into Eternity” and an additional bonus track “Cellar Door”.

Exodus
Dominia Lyrics

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Cutting wind, Reign of terror
Collapse of ministries, Rome's destined to fall
Opened gateway to the inevitable Never.
May your dreams come true behind this door

The greatest creatures - wretched worms...
When Reality ends under insanity crust
It turned holy water in acid, into solid stone

Tired creators breath in disgust

I know what no one knows
I can see what no one sees

Voices of prophets of past ages
Spin around in wild orgies of storm
Dead cities turn into coffins and cages
For those who perished, for those who alive, for stillborns

Devoured by yourselves, choked with tears
Under the blackened, weeping skies
Giants are brought to their knees, await mesmerized...
The fatal defeat in the glimmer of the dead
Children's eyes

Never again
A gleam of hope will flow to sunrise
Our souls will never escape from this poisoned paradise
Never again
Shadows fall
We're echoes in the endless
Lifeless dreams of everlasting silence
In every soul

Exodus from pitfalls at the dawn of mankind
Will scatter ashes of erased human race
The souls are gathered on the way to the other side
It has opened the jaws. Welcome to blazes

With no more reincarnations
Reaching an abyss, deep and foul

Inhale the suffering of soulless bodies invasion
As neither being born nor being destroyed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dominia's song "Exodus" seem to reflect the end of the world as we know it. The "cutting wind" and "reign of terror" suggest a catastrophic event that leads to the "collapse of ministries" and the fall of Rome. It seems that this is an irreversible event, as they mention an "opened gateway to the inevitable never." The lyrics then suggest that there are creatures who are responsible for this destruction that are described as "wretched worms." The world as we know it is ending and it is a painful and terrifying process.

The lyrics then take a metaphysical turn, as the "voices of prophets of past ages" swirl around in "wild orgies of storm." The dead cities become "coffins and cages" for those who perished, for those still alive, and for stillborns. The lyrics suggest that the world is dying due to the actions of humanity itself, as we are "devoured by ourselves" and "choked with tears." The song then suggests that this is the end of an era, as there will be "no more reincarnations" and that we are "reaching an abyss, deep and foul."

Line by Line Meaning

Cutting wind, Reign of terror
The harsh wind is like a symbol of the fear and suffering people are experiencing during a devastating period

Collapse of ministries, Rome's destined to fall
Even established institutions and powerful empires like Rome can crumble and fail in the face of chaos and upheaval

Opened gateway to the inevitable Never.
In times of uncertainty and upheaval, it can feel like there is no clear path forward or resolution in sight

May your dreams come true behind this door
However, there may be hope and possibility behind that uncertainty, and one can hope for a better future

The greatest creatures - wretched worms...
Even the most powerful and respected people can be brought low, and may be no better than worms or other lowly creatures in the end

When Reality ends under insanity crust
In a world of chaos and madness, it can feel like reality itself is crumbling away

It turned holy water in acid, into solid stone
Even things that were once pure and holy can become corrupted and hard, and may feel more like a burden or obstacle than a source of salvation

Tired creators breath in disgust
Those who have toiled to create or maintain a certain way of life may become disillusioned and discouraged

I know what no one knows
Sometimes, individuals can see or understand things that others do not, due to their unique perspective or experience

I can see what no one sees
Similarly, one's ability to perceive or interpret the world around them may be unique or illuminating

Voices of prophets of past ages
Throughout history, there have been those who predicted doom or shared messages of wisdom and guidance

Spin around in wild orgies of storm
These teachings or warnings may be distorted or lost in the volatile chaos of the present

Dead cities turn into coffins and cages
The physical remains of previous civilizations can take on an eerie or oppressive quality in a time of crisis

For those who perished, for those who alive, for stillborns
Everyone, regardless of whether they lived or died or were never born, is affected by the upheaval and tragedy of the present

Devoured by yourselves, choked with tears
Amidst the chaos and destruction, individuals may turn on each other or become lost in their own pain and despair

Under the blackened, weeping skies
The natural world itself can feel like it is mourning or weeping in the face of human tragedy

Giants are brought to their knees, await mesmerized...
Even those who may have seemed invincible or untouchable can be humbled by the severity of the situation, and may be powerless to effect change

The fatal defeat in the glimmer of the dead
Even in defeat or death, there may be a flicker of something hopeful or meaningful

Children's eyes
The innocence and potential represented by children may be a symbol of hope or a reminder of what was lost

Never again
After experiencing tragedy and upheaval, there may be a desire to never let it happen again

A gleam of hope will flow to sunrise
Despite the darkness and despair of the present, there may still be a glimmer of hope for a better future

Our souls will never escape from this poisoned paradise
Even if things improve, individuals may still be haunted by the pain and trauma they experienced during a time of upheaval

Shadows fall
The darkness of the present may be overwhelming

We're echoes in the endless
As individuals, we may feel insignificant or powerless in the face of immense suffering and tragedy

Lifeless dreams of everlasting silence
The future may seem bleak and hopeless, with no end to the pain and suffering in sight

In every soul
Despite the vast differences between people, there may be a shared human experience of pain and sadness during times of crisis

Exodus from pitfalls at the dawn of mankind
Throughout human history, there have been crises and difficulties that people have had to overcome in order to survive and thrive

Will scatter ashes of erased human race
If people do not heed the warnings of those who have come before, the result may be destruction and loss on a massive scale

The souls are gathered on the way to the other side
Even after death or defeat, there may be a sense of moving towards something else

It has opened the jaws. Welcome to blazes
The future may feel dangerous or volatile, with danger lurking around every corner

With no more reincarnations
If this crisis is not survived, there may not be another chance to try again in the future

Reaching an abyss, deep and foul
There may be a sense of falling into something dark and unfathomable

Inhale the suffering of soulless bodies invasion
The pain and suffering of others may be overwhelming and inescapable

As neither being born nor being destroyed
Despite the overwhelming nature of the crisis and the suffering it causes, there may be a sense of permanence to the underlying truths of life and existence

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