Estatic Fear (the first word of their name being a portmanteau of ecstatic … Read Full Bio ↴Estatic Fear (the first word of their name being a portmanteau of ecstatic and esthetic) is a metal band from Linz, Austria. Their songs include elements of several different genres, such as doom metal, gothic metal, folk and classical music.
The band was founded in the year of 1994 with the intent of combining both classical melodies and dark metal in an instrumental mixture of lute, flute, piano and cello.

In 1995, Estatic Fear took part in the one-hour compilation "Exit", produced by Martin Auzinger and Peter Kern, together with bands Coffee & Cream, Mortus, Born In The Bottle, Bereavement, Nochtschicht, Herb, Dystrophy, Still No Name, and Out Of Cage.

Later, in 1996, an agreement was signed with CCP Records, which led to the debut of their first album, "Somnium Obmutum", a four track epic which consisted of two short instrumental compositions, and two relatively long songs. In this album, doom metal is combined with orchestral arrangements on piano and cello, and instruments such as the lute, flute, and acoustic guitar. The album was widely observed with interest from local media and underground metal fans alike.

After nearly three years of inactivity, Matthias Kogler (who formally acted under the pseudonym of "Calix Miseriae") recorded the second album "A Sombre Dance" in its entirety as a solo artist, since the remaining members had previously left the band. Guest musicians were featured on the album to assist with additional instruments. The tracks labeled "Chapter I" through "Chapter IX" are meant to be interpreted as if the album was played as a story or concept album, meant to be told consecutively as though each song was a different chapter.

Although Estatic Fear have not achieved particular commercial success, they gathered a distinguished cult following after the release of "A Sombre Dance". Estatic Fear is also featured on Austrian metal band Hrossharsgrani's Schattenkrieger album (2002, CCP Records)
As of 2008, Kogler had apparently written enough material for two new albums, but was uncertain when he would have time to record them.

Discography
1996 - Somnium Obmutum
1999 - A Sombre Dance

Last line-up
Matthias 'Calix Miseriea' Kogler - guitars, piano
Milan 'Astaroth Magus' Pejak - drums
Markus Miesbauer - bass, vocals
Jürgen 'Jay' Lalik - vocals
Thomas Hirtenkauf - vocals
Klaus Kogler - lute
Bernhard Vath - cello
Claudia Schöftner - vocals
Franz Hageneder - flute

Former members
Markus Pointner - drums
Beowulf - vocals, bass
Stauff - guitars
Marion - vocals

Chapter VI
Estatic Fear Lyrics

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Unveil yours eyes, see the special moon gone
Leaving not a single ray of joy to rest upon
Feast on those that crave thy kiss with a ghastly wail
Behold them cry as their faces innocence grows pale
Tempt them into approaching your obscure neglect
Until on your detesting laugh their hopes get wrecked
Praise this rage and the only eyes will see
Thy love abandoned mirrors image, thy only company

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Estatic Fear's song Chapter VI are deeply poetic and can be interpreted in multiple ways, but the imagery of a dark and solitary figure emerging from the shadows to unleash their anger and torment those seeking their affection is certainly striking. The first verse calls attention to the absence of the moon and the resulting lack of joy and light in the world. The second verse describes the entity as a vampire-like figure, feasting on those who desire their love with a "ghastly wail" and causing their faces to lose their innocence and beauty. The third verse speaks of temptation and how the figure lures in their victims only to crush their hopes and laugh at their despair. The final lines suggest that this creature's only solace is the reflection in an abandoned mirror, which may represent their isolation and loss of humanity.

Overall, the song seems to be about the destructive power of loneliness and the danger of becoming consumed by one's own rage and bitterness. The figure in the lyrics appears to be a tragic and sinister figure, driven to lash out at the world in the absence of companionship or love. The haunting melody and atmospheric instrumentation add to the eerie and unsettling tone of the song, amplifying the sense of darkness and despair.

Line by Line Meaning

Unveil yours eyes, see the special moon gone
Witness the absence of the moon, robbing the world of its beauty

Leaving not a single ray of joy to rest upon
The joy of the world has been replaced with darkness

Feast on those that crave thy kiss with a ghastly wail
Destroys all those who seek affection, with a frightening cry

Behold them cry as their faces innocence grows pale
As they plead and cry, their faces lose their color and purity

Tempt them into approaching your obscure neglect
Lure them to your indifference with deceit

Until on your detesting laugh their hopes get wrecked
Until their aspirations collide with your hateful laughter

Praise this rage and the only eyes will see
Find solace in wrath and see only through a lens of anger

Thy love abandoned mirrors image, thy only company
You are deserted by love, and your only companion is your reflection

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