The band was formed in Pudasjärvi, Finland during 1994 by Jarmo Puolakanaho, Altti Veteläinen and Olli-Pekka Törrö, after some previous various metal projects (Andromeda, M.D.C, D.W.N) between 1991 and 1994, involving some or all of the three members.
Andromeda had been put on hold in late 1992 because the rehearsal place had burned down. It seemed their home town wasn't able to give them a new rehearsal place, so the three members decided to start up a new, drummerless sideproject (M.D.C.) and recorded a demo tape Beyond The Fantasy in autumn 1993. However, the songs on the demo were much better than they had expected, so they decided to go on with the project.
In spring 1994, they recorded a demo The Seven Goddesses of Frost using their new moniker Eternal Tears Of Sorrow. Between 1994 and 1996 the band was busy (in spite of all of the members doing their compulsory military services): they recorded their first studio demo tape Bard's Burial in October 94, were featured on compilation CDs in Europe & Canada, and recorded their debut album, Sinner's Serenade. At the time they played melodic death metal heavily influenced by bands like Edge Of Sanity. It took more than a year for the debut album to get released by X-Treme Records, a small underground label from Gothenburg, Sweden.
After recording the second album, Vilda Mánnu the band signed a record deal with Spinefarm records who subsequently released the album in February 98. Outside Finland, the albums have been licensed by different labels such as Drakkar Records & Fono Records.
The following years saw a drastic lineup change with the recruitment of 3 members from fellow Spinefarm records band, Kalmah, the drummer, lead guitarist and keyboardist. Their third album Chaotic Beauty released Feb 2000 (on which the band had three new members as Olli-Pekka Törrö had left the band) might have been the most successful album so far as they went to an European tour with Nightwish and Sinergy promoting the album. However, it was their fourth album, A Virgin and a Whore released Oct 2001, that went to the Finnish Album TOP 40 charts. For these albums the band began including symphonic metal with their Swedish-influenced brand of melodic death metal.
In 2002, the band announced they were going to go on hiatus. In January 2003, the band officially split, reasons being the members' interest in trying something completely different, or just taking a complete break from the music business.
In February 2005, the band announced they were to make a comeback with a few new members. The fifth album Before the Bleeding Sun was released April 2006. This album also went to the Finnish Album Top 40 charts, this time with the position of #26. 2009 saw the sixth full length Children of the Dark Waters on Finnish label KHY Suomen Musiikki Oy.
In 2013, the seventh album Saivon Lapsi was released on Suomen Musiikki in Finland and on Massacre Records elsewhere. On the latest albums the band has eschewed much of their early melodic death metal sound and a far greater focus is on symphonic and even gothic metal stylings.
Current line-up:
Altti Veteläinen, vocal, bass [94-03, 05- now]
Jarmo Kylmänen, clean vocals [08-now] & session cleans from 05-08
Jarmo Puolakanaho, rhythm guitar [94-03, 05- now] & keyboards, drum programming [94-98]
Mika Lammassaari, lead guitar [09- now]
Janne Tolsa, keyboards [05- now]
Juho Raappana, drums [08- now]
Past members:
Olli-Pekka Törrö - guitars [94-99] & keyboards [97-98]
Petri Sankala - drums [99-03, 05-08] (ex-Kalmah)
Antti Kokko - lead guitar [00-03] (Kalmah)
Pasi Hiltula - keyboards [99-03] (ex-Kalmah)
Risto Ruuth - lead guitar [05-09]
Antti-Matti "Antza" Talala - guitars [99-00]
Raven
Eternal Tears of Sorrow Lyrics
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Turn my pain into pleasure, kill my desire for you
My dreams feel so real, they are more than just dreams
I see the Raven in your eyes Come into my grief
I see the Raven in your eyes and my passion rise
After the fevered night, I see through your disguise
Waiting for the sun to rise, my soul will see the light
Forget the thorns the cutting blades, Remember the beauty that fades
Haunt me like a breeze, discover my true dreams
Search for my fantasies, don't forget my fevered dreams
You're my religion that I feel, you're the angel that I see
Dreams of passion come and go... I'm touched by your sweet soul
I see the Raven in your eyes and my passion rise
After the fevered night, I see through your disguise
Waiting for the sun to rise, my soul will see the light
Forget the thorns the cutting blades, Remember the rose that fades
Look inside of me to my soul, see how cold I am
Where does it all begin, and where does it end?
You're still my quiet angel, the angel with Raven eyes
My dear, quiet guide, with black raven eyes
The song "Raven" by Eternal Tears of Sorrow is an ode to unrequited love, pain, and passion. The lyrics describe the singer's daily struggle to overcome the agony of his unfulfilled love for someone. He turns his suffering into satisfaction and tries to quash his desire for his love interest. However, he is haunted by her presence, as the raven in her eyes becomes a symbol of her mysteriousness and allure. The singer cannot forget her and is consumed by his fantasies and dreams of her. He sees her as his salvation, his angel with raven eyes, the one person who can rescue him from his despair.
The song is a powerful expression of deep-seated emotion, using the imagery of the raven as a constant reminder of the singer's inability to let go of his love interest. He is tormented by his feelings of love, lust, and longing, portrayed through the intense lyrics and the haunting melody. The song's tone is melancholic, matching the singer's state of mind as he yearns for the unattainable love he so passionately desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day is like a new hell, every night my eyes swell
I feel an immense pain and sorrow every single day and night, and it's becoming unbearable.
Turn my pain into pleasure, kill my desire for you
I want to transform my pain into something pleasurable to numb the ache of my desire for you.
My dreams feel so real, they are more than just dreams
My dreams are vivid and they feel more real than my waking moments, almost as if they're a glimpse into another world.
I see the Raven in your eyes Come into my grief
I can see the sorrow and despair within you, and it draws me in, almost like finding solace in shared pain.
I see the Raven in your eyes and my passion rise
I can sense the darkness and depth within you, and it ignites a fire within me, stirring up a passion I cannot ignore.
After the fevered night, I see through your disguise
After spending an intense night with you, I see through your facade and am able to see the truth behind the mask you wear.
Waiting for the sun to rise, my soul will see the light
I'm holding on to the hope that tomorrow will bring to light something better and brighter, and my soul will finally find peace and happiness.
Forget the thorns the cutting blades, Remember the beauty that fades
Instead of dwelling on the pain and hurt, I want to focus on the fleeting beauty and joy that life has to offer.
Eyes... Eyes... Your eyes... Raven eyes...
Your eyes are haunting and mesmerizing; they draw me in and I cannot seem to look away.
Haunt me like a breeze, discover my true dreams
Your presence lingers with me even when you're not around, and I hope that you'll be able to see the real me through my dreams.
Search for my fantasies, don't forget my fevered dreams
I want you to explore the depths of my mind and find my hidden desires and passions, even the ones that are intense and fevered.
You're my religion that I feel, you're the angel that I see
You have become my guiding light and my belief; you're my angel with the power to uplift and heal me.
Dreams of passion come and go... I'm touched by your sweet soul
Although the dreams of passion may be fleeting, your sweet and tender soul touches me deeply and leaves a lasting impact.
Look inside of me to my soul, see how cold I am
I want you to see the emptiness and coldness within me, and still be able to love and accept me for who I am.
Where does it all begin, and where does it end?
I'm questioning the meaning and purpose of life and where it all leads to in the end; a deep and existential contemplation.
You're still my quiet angel, the angel with Raven eyes
Despite everything, you're still the one who brings a sense of calm and peace to my life; you're my dark and mysterious angel.
My dear, quiet guide, with black raven eyes
You're my quiet and gentle protector, guiding me through the darkness and the unknown with your mesmerizing, Raven-like eyes.
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Samael1349
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Samael1349
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Samael1349
Por cierto, Saludos desde Chihuahua ;)
Samael1349
Por cierto, Saludos desde Chihuahua ;)