Some time after, in late 2007, Kheryon (now playing bass too) and Tephros reformed Death Valley and brought Daniel Maganto as guitarist. After a few rehearsals Daniel invited his friend Winterwolf to join as second guitarist: now the line-up was complete, so they started writing music in the vein of old school melodic death metal with some black metal touches and other traces of their own, blending aggression with melodic guitar work and epic riffs as well as atmospheric nuances. Tephros left the band some time after because of time issues with his degree. The band spent a short period as a trio and then a couple of months jamming with Carlos Gumuzio (currently in The Descent), who would eventually leave the band in order to have more time in his other projects as a vocalist.
During mid 2009 Death Valley changed his name to Eternal Storm just before recording their first songs: the new name shows the progression in the band's style and concept. In October 2009, Ramรณn Mejรญas de Salas joined Eternal Storm and the quartet started to perform their first shows. After some difficult times which followed Ramon's departure, it was during July 2011 when Luis "Lucho" Rodrรญguez from the almighty progressive metalheads Distance closed the lineup and their debut EP is set for 2013.
Line-up:
Kheryon - Vocals/Bass (2006-)
Jaime Torres - Guitar (2008-)
Daniel Maganto - Guitar (2007-)
Luis Rodrรญguez - Drums (2011-)
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A Picture In The Dark
Eternal Storm Lyrics
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Lights are gone, clouds are gathering,
A blurred scenery for such a weary mind
The burden of my thoughts
Slowly places a veil before my eyes
Have turned into a raging ocean inside my mind
How many times have you painted a picture in the dark?
Alone, isolated, just haunted by the ghosts of your fears
Reason starts to fade giving way to hate
Free from its cage it hunts down my sanity
Altered visions of a bleak future
They show dark reflections, they laugh at your mind
The poison is flowing
It's quickly filling up every single vein
Madness grabbing you by the neck,
She'll lead you to dark woodsโฆ where nothing breathes.
How many times have you painted a picture in the dark?
Alone, isolated, just haunted by the ghosts of your fears
Should I step out into the rain to find myself?
Should I risk what I value most? Should I play?
It's cold in here
I need to remember
Silence, embrace me now
Mazes it's all I see
Silence, become my guide
Show me the way back to life.
The lyrics of "A Picture in the Dark" by Eternal Storm paint a vivid and relatable image of anxiety and uncertainty, with the metaphor of a picture painted in the darkness. The singer describes feeling weighed down by their own thoughts, which obscure their vision much like a veil before their eyes. The peacefulness of the past has been replaced by a tumultuous and terrifying mental landscape, symbolized by the roaring ocean within the singer's mind. This pattern is echoed throughout the song, with images of darkness and isolation.
The chorus offers a glimpse at the hopelessness that can come with anxiety, as the singer asks, "How many times have you painted a picture in the dark? Alone, isolated, just haunted by the ghosts of your fears." The lyrics then move towards the physical effects of anxiety, as the "poison" of negative thoughts slowly fills the singer's veins. The madness of anxiety is personified as "she" who leads the singer into dark woods, where "nothing breathes." This line serves as a particularly stark reminder of the suffocating nature of anxiety.
However, the lyrics end on a hopeful note, as the singer asks for silence to become their guide and show the way back to life. The uncertainty of their situation is acknowledged, as the singer questions whether or not they should take a risk to find themselves. But ultimately, the desire to seek life and the hope for it triumphs, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Drenched in anxiety, dressed in uncertainty
Feeling overwhelmed by worry and doubt.
Lights are gone, clouds are gathering,
The environment is becoming darker and more ominous.
A blurred scenery for such a weary mind
The surroundings are difficult to discern because of mental exhaustion.
The burden of my thoughts
The weight of one's worries and fears.
Slowly places a veil before my eyes
Makes it harder to see clearly and rationally.
The still waters of yesterday
A tranquil state of mind from the past.
Have turned into a raging ocean inside my mind
A once peaceful mind has become tumultuous and unmanageable.
How many times have you painted a picture in the dark?
Asking how often one has imagined the worst outcomes in a hopeless situation.
Alone, isolated, just haunted by the ghosts of your fears
Feeling cut off from others and tormented by one's own anxieties.
Reason starts to fade giving way to hate
The ability to think rationally begins to erode, making room for negative emotions.
Free from its cage it hunts down my sanity
Negative emotions take over and damage one's mental clarity and stability.
Altered visions of a bleak future
Imagining a negative outlook for the future.
They show dark reflections, they laugh at your mind
Negative thoughts and doubts mock and belittle one's mental state.
The poison is flowing
Negative emotions and thoughts are spreading and dominating.
It's quickly filling up every single vein
Negative emotions and thoughts are spreading uncontrollably.
Madness grabbing you by the neck,
An overwhelming feeling of craziness, taking hold of one's mental state.
She'll lead you to dark woodsโฆ where nothing breathes.
The madness will cause you to feel lost and unable to find positive emotions, with no signs of life around you.
Should I step out into the rain to find myself?
Asking if taking a risk will lead to self-discovery.
Should I risk what I value most? Should I play?
Asking if it's worth taking a risk, even if it could cost you everything.
It's cold in here
Feeling emotionally and mentally distant from others.
I need to remember
Desiring to regain mental clarity and focus.
Silence, embrace me now
Seeking emotional peace and calmness.
Mazes it's all I see
Feeling lost and unsure what to do.
Silence, become my guide
Asking for mental clarity and focus from a peaceful state of mind.
Show me the way back to life.
Asking for help in returning to a positive and fulfilling way of living.
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elliottpaine9259
Never heard of these guys till now, and wow! Stay Metal
@LINKchris87
fuck. hidden gem here ladies!! Love the guitar work and the vocals!! Nice lyrics aswell
@xSakachix
This is so underrated...!
@iClearmyHistory
this song....omg is just perfect
@Metalurgy995
Stumbled upon this a month ago, couldn't help but comment on this... Fuck, this is amazing. The fact that MDM is alive is making me even more happy, there are many ridiculously quality bands out there... Makes me happy. AMAZING song. :)
@deddhead5152
great melo death song.....these guys need more exposure. good work prophet.
@spm15s85
P.S: best lyrical work I've seen in a very very long time ๐๐ค
@saadsaifeddine4829
Absolutely amazing !!! Eargasmic !!!
@SkilledInMetal
it's already out since 04/12/13! You can also download it digitaly from their bandcamp! The link is in the description :)
@KenoxProductions
I love the guitar work!