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”.
Judgement
Dominia Lyrics
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A burning heart that made a real mystery unfold
I won't remember what is lost in tug of greed
In an ideal world that was made for me to see
It creates the atmosphere of fear
Pain, lots of pain come into my ears
Drown slowly in the river of tears
Screams of agony within this violent storm
The day the child died, the day he was born
Souls of dead gather waiting for this judgement day
Glory of this sacred day fades to gray
The only thing is, but it's always failed
Never ends, returns everyday
At the final gate, some began to pray
To get ready for doomsday
The power and protection
Belief in Jesus's resurrection
It haven't supported, helped us ever
Our souls are damned forever
I Joined those whose life departed, that'll be my doom
No daylight under the unholy darkest moon
Renewal to the highest ultimate degree
The verge on the meaningless, they sent to set it free
The lyrics of Dominia's song "Judgement" describe a loss of faith and belief in religion, as well as the pain and fear that comes with it. The first verse talks about a time when the singer could speak to God and feel a burning passion in their heart, but that feeling is now lost in the weight of greed and the realization that the world they once believed in was not ideal at all. The second verse talks about the fear and pain that comes with the day of judgment, with true enemies drawing near and a violent storm brewing. The lines "Souls of dead gather waiting for this judgement day/Glory of this sacred day fades to gray" highlight the disillusionment and hopelessness the singer feels about the concept of judgment day. The final verse talks about joining those who have already passed on and finding no solace or redemption in the afterlife, ultimately feeling like their soul is "damned forever."
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time when I could speak to the Lord
In the past, I had a strong connection with God
A burning heart that made a real mystery unfold
My passion and devotion to God revealed divine truths
I won't remember what is lost in tug of greed
My desire for material possessions made me forget valuable things
In an ideal world that was made for me to see
I believed in a perfect world that I was meant to experience
It creates the atmosphere of fear
The situation around me is scary and tension-filled
Pain, lots of pain come into my ears
I am hearing and experiencing intense pain and suffering
Drown slowly in the river of tears
I am overwhelmed with sadness and crying uncontrollably
True enemies are drawing near
My actual foes are closing in
Screams of agony within this violent storm
I am screaming in pain during a chaotic and turbulent situation
The day the child died, the day he was born
The event that marked a loss was also a moment of new beginnings
Souls of dead gather waiting for this judgement day
The spirits of the deceased are assembling in anticipation of a reckoning
Glory of this sacred day fades to gray
The significance of this special occasion loses its luster
The only thing is, but it's always failed
The one solution we had attempted but it never worked
Never ends, returns everyday
The problem comes back repeatedly
At the final gate, some began to pray
When faced with the decision point, some resorted to praying
To get ready for doomsday
They intended to prepare for the end of the world
The power and protection
The ability to defend and safeguard against harm
Belief in Jesus's resurrection
Faith that Jesus was resurrected from the dead
It haven't supported, helped us ever
It has never provided any assistance or relief
Our souls are damned forever
Our spirits are condemned to hell for eternity
I Joined those whose life departed, that'll be my doom
I will join the dead and face a grim fate
No daylight under the unholy darkest moon
A symbol of complete darkness and disorder
Renewal to the highest ultimate degree
A complete and total rebirth at the highest level
The verge on the meaningless, they sent to set it free
Those on the cusp of something insignificant might be liberated by it
Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jennifer Tatiana Medina Potier
I Love Dominia. Saludos desde Colombia.
Metalsoul2012
awesome, still in 2021