After all the twists and turns, ups and d… Read Full Bio ↴Enochian Crescent is Dead.
After all the twists and turns, ups and downs that we have lived through as years rolled by I never thought that there would be a day when Wrath and I put our musical partnership to a shelf. The decision was a moment of both great sadness and great relief. However, this was something that had to be done at this stage to ensure the continued productive musical careers of both parties. I can assure you all that both Wrath with True Black Dawn and I with the remaining members of Enochian Crescent, now known as The Crescent, shall outpour new music with newfound vigour and intensity.
When we founded Enochian Crescent in 1995, Wrath and I made a pact that should either quit the band we would put the name to rest also. As a man of my words I shall honour this agreement. The remaining members (Bolton - drums, Tunturituuli - bass, Vilhelm - guitar, and Viktor - guitar, vocals) shall continue the musical legacy of Enochian Crescent and you will be hearing songs from the old albums in the live-set. We recruited Hellwind Tuonenjoki as our new lead vocalist, who is already singing on the upcoming The Crescent album "Risti" (transl. Cross) which shall be released by Spinefarm Records in early 2013.
The remaining band members wish Wrath all the best in the future and I personally want to thank my long standing Omega Comrade and friend for all these years. He is a man with unique vocal talent and personality to match in this world of mediocrity.
Even though these news might shock and upset some, worry not; it was all for the best. And you may enjoy both the voice of Wrath and the music of Enochian Crescent in near future.
In LVX et NOX
Viktor / The Crescent
Amma I Piad Sa Madriaax
Enochian Crescent Lyrics
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Black Candles Burn
Ancient Magick Runes
Proclaim His Return
The Nocturnal Winds are Howling in the trees
Whispering: "The Desolate One shall return!"
The Ravens have Gathered above me
"Amma i piad sa madriaax!
Amma chis pir, Tonug!
Amma i adohi de piripsol!
Drilpa Vovina Torzul od Quasb ilsi!!!"
In this song, Enochian Crescent sets a fittingly eerie and ominous tone with their lyrics. The first verse paints a picture of a ritualistic setting with black candles burning and ancient runes invoking the return of a mysterious figure. The imagery of the nocturnal winds howling and the ravens gathering above the singer add to the sense of foreboding that permeates the song.
The second verse adds to the sense of dread as the singer utters an ancient curse: "Amma i piad sa madriaax! Amma chis pir, Tonug! Amma i adohi de piripsol! Drilpa Vovina Torzul od Quasb ilsi!!!" The incantation is in what is believed to be Enochian, an angelic language developed by occultist John Dee and his assistant Edward Kelley in the late 16th century for their magical workings. The meaning of the incantation is unclear, but the words themselves, spoken aloud in a ritualistic context, add to the song's unsettling vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
On This Night of Fullmoon
The current time is a full moon night
Black Candles Burn
Black colored candles are burning
Ancient Magick Runes
Some ancient symbols related to magic can be seen
Proclaim His Return
These symbols suggest that someone is going to return
The Nocturnal Winds are Howling in the trees
At this time, the winds are blowing and making a howling sound
Whispering: "The Desolate One shall return!"
The wind whispers that someone called 'The Desolate One' is going to come back
The Ravens have Gathered above me
Many ravens are present at or around this place
As I Utter The Ancient Curse:
As the person speaking says the following words
"Amma i piad sa madriaax!
A phrase in an unknown or dead language
Amma chis pir, Tonug!
Another phrase in the same language
Amma i adohi de piripsol!
A third phrase in the same language
Drilpa Vovina Torzul od Quasb ilsi!!!"
A fourth phrase in the same language
Contributed by Maya K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.