1) Italian black metal band with … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Evol:
1) Italian black metal band with a medieval fantasy style.
2) Spanish experimental group from Barcelona.
3) Crossover thrash metal band from Los Angeles.
4) Japanese deathgrind band.
5) Depressive black metal band from Israel.
6) South Korean girl group (이블).
7) Detroit horrorcore rapper (Cousin of The R.O.C.) .
8) Psychedelic folk rock band from USA.
1) Evol was an Italian black metal band founded in 1993. The band described itself as a pure atmospheric black metal act. The band's style was occult and medieval. Evol's tempos were rather slow. Surroundings were dark, very sad and repetitive. Keyboards were an omnipresent instrument in Evol's music, not only in use for surroundings but a large part of the melodies and were sometimes the basis of some songs. The bands sound was also distinctive by having two vocalists, the first one in a black metal style by keyboard player Giordano Bruno (Prince of Agony), the second one is the female singer Suspiria (The Princess of Disease). Guitars and drums emphasized and strengthen melodies. Guitars were played by Samael von Martin (Lord of Sorrow), who also plays flute.
They released three albums on Adipocere Records: "Saga of the Horned King" (1995), "Dreamquest" (1996) and "Portraits" (1999). On the second album tempos are rather rapid and sometimes speed. The whole album seems less dark. Structures of the songs were more complex and the band used more original instruments and sound, even if keyboards are still omnipresent. Rhythms are more heavier, sometimes in the vein of Metallica. On Dreamquest Evol used a wide palette of vocal styles: use of various tone, gothic, death, opera, black metal, female.
2) Evol is an experimental group from Barcelona, Spain that formed in 1996. The band produces what they call "computer music for hooligans". At the core of the project is Roc Jiménez de Cisneros. Occasional EVOL members and/or collaborators include Danish composer and multi-instrumentalist Jakob Draminsky Højmark, English sound artist Joe Gilmore, Spanish writer and sound artist Anna María Ramos, British video artist Andy Davies, Berlin-based sound artist Rubén Patiño and Scottish sound artist Joel Ongthorne.
Evol's work has been released on internationally acclaimed record labels such as Mego, Lucky Kitchen, Diskono, Scarcelight, Antifrost or fals.ch.
2003 saw the birth of a series of electroacoustic pieces entitled Punani, which addresses some of the main aspects of Evol's work, namely algorithmic composition, noise, psychedelia, diverse synthesis techniques, spectro-morphology and the musical application of fractal geometry and other mathematical phenomena. The series has five parts so far.
3) Evol was a Californian crossover thrash / speed metal band. They released a demo in 1989 and an album titled Experiment in Fear in 1992. After there release they played a couple shows and had a live version of "Cyco-Self" on the metal compilation Mosh on Fire: Banned in LA. Then the following year they broke up.
4) Evol is a Japanese deathgrind band. Their releases include, among other things, a split with Mortalized.
5) Evol released their first EP "E.N.D" on February 2012 through Forneus Records.
Band members: Forneus (guitars, drums, synths), Ose (bass guitar), Snort (vocals).
Related projects: Ziggurath, Kaos 218.
6) EvoL (Korean: 이블) was a five-member South Korean girl group under the label Stardom Entertainment. They released their debut EP and music video for the track "We Are a Bit Different (우린 좀 달라; Urin Jom Dalla)" on August 10, 2012. In August 2015, the group unofficially disbanded, following Yull, Hayana and J-Da's departures.
Portraits
Evol Lyrics
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NOT SO FAR FROM REAL THINGS....
METAPHORS AND MYTHS I'M CREATING....
TO COME CLOSE TO THE TRUTH.....
MY ONLY TRUE FRIEND......
MELANCHOLY CAPTURES.....
MY HEART BLEEDING IN PAIN AS I REALISE.....
BY A DECADENT AGE.....
FLY UP TO THE WORLD THAT IS NOT.....
USE THE FANTASY IN YOU....
AND FEEL NO REMORSE....
NO MATTER THE COLOUR YOU ARE.....
JUST FOLLOW THE CALL OF YOUR HEART.....
AND SOMETHING WILL COME....
WELCOME TO THE WORLD THAT IS NOT....
WELCOME TO THE REALM THAT SHOULD BE....
LEAVE YOUR HANG UPS BEHIND.....
FREE YOUR SOUL TO FLY.....
MAGIC KINGDOM ARISE.....
JUST NOW UNDER YOUR SIGHT.....
WANDER YOU NO MORE.....
OH....NOBLE SOUL....YOU'RE AT HOME.....
LES LANGUES EN CES LIEUX ONT PEU D'IMPORTANCE.....
CAR ON Y PARLE L'IDIOME DE L'AME SOUVERAINE.....
LE MONDE QUE TU VAS DECOUVRIR MAINTENANT....
EST L'ENDROIT OU LA VERITE DEMEURE A JAMAIS REINE.....
FANTASIA....QUESTA E LA VIA.....
ALLA TUA MAGICA TERRA NATIA....
NULLA V'E CHE POSSA FERMARE....
DI UN'ANIMA NOBLE IL MAESTOSO AVANZARE.....
WITH WONDER AND WITH MIGHT.....
YOUR SOUL IS FILLED WHEN YOU PASS BY....
THE CRYSTAL TOWER WHERE THE QUEEN OF MARILLON AWAITS....
YOUR COMING.....
A YOUNG BOY'S RIDING FAST.....
JUST BEYOND THE BORDER OF STONES HE'S GONE.....
THERE THE ANCIENT ABBEY IS READY TO OPEN ITS GATES TO HARLIN.....
A SHIP IS DOCKING NOW.....
TO A WODDEN MOLE NEAR A FOGGY GROUND.....
SOON ANGHISHA WILL HAVE A NEW PRINCE.....
FIGHTING FOR THE GLORY OF DARKNESS....
THE NECROMANCER'S BACK.....
IN HIS TOWER THAT WAS A TAVERN.....
A NEW MEANING NOW DEATH WILL HAVE....
AS OMEGA PREACHER HAS AWAKEN.....
TALES ARE WHAT I AM WRITING....
NOT SO FAR FROM REAL THINGS....
METAPHORS AND MYTHS I'M CREATING....
TO COME CLOSE TO THE TRUTH.....
MY ONLY TRUE FRIEND......
MELANCHOLY CAPTURES.....
MY HEART BLEEDING IN PAIN AS I REALISE.....
TRUTH IS FAR AWAY DISPARAGED AND DISGRACED.....
BY A DECADENT AGE.....
FLY UP TO THE WORLD THAT IS NOT.....
USE THE FANTASY IN YOU....
AND FEEL NO REMORSE....
NO MATTER THE COLOUR YOU ARE.....
JUST FOLLOW THE CALL OF YOUR HEART.....
AND SOMETHING WILL COME....
AND SOMETHING WILL COME....
The lyrics to "Portraits" by Evol describe the act of writing as a way of finding truth and understanding in a world that often obscures it. The singer talks about creating metaphors and myths in order to come closer to the truth, as they feel that truth has been "disparaged and disgraced" by the current age. They describe their writing as their only true friend, and express a sense of melancholy as they search for deeper meaning in the world.
The song also references a magical kingdom that exists beyond the real world, where language is irrelevant and truth reigns supreme. The singer encourages the listener to follow the call of their heart and embrace the fantasy within them, in order to access this realm. The lyrics also mention various characters and settings, including a crystal tower where a queen waits, an ancient abbey, and a necromancer's tower that was once a tavern.
Overall, the song seems to be about the power of writing and imagination to help us find truth and meaning in a world that can be confusing and overwhelming. It encourages us to embrace our inner magic and follow our hearts towards a better understanding of the world and ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
TALES ARE WHAT I AM WRITING....
The artist is writing stories that are rooted in reality.
NOT SO FAR FROM REAL THINGS....
The artist's stories are based on elements of reality.
METAPHORS AND MYTHS I'M CREATING....
The artist is using metaphors and myths to convey a deeper truth.
TO COME CLOSE TO THE TRUTH.....
The artist is using art to reveal a hidden truth.
MY ONLY TRUE FRIEND......
The artist feels a deep connection to their art.
MELANCHOLY CAPTURES.....
The artist is struggling with a sense of sadness and grief.
MY HEART BLEEDING IN PAIN AS I REALISE.....
The artist is experiencing intense emotional pain as they come to a realization.
TRUTH IS FAR AWAY DISPARAGED AND DISGRACED.....
The truth is not valued in society and is often disrespected.
BY A DECADENT AGE.....
The artist believes that society is in a state of decline.
FLY UP TO THE WORLD THAT IS NOT.....
The artist is encouraging the listener to use their imagination and escape from reality.
USE THE FANTASY IN YOU....
The artist is urging the listener to tap into their own innate sense of imagination.
AND FEEL NO REMORSE....
The artist wants the listener to let go of any guilt or hesitation they may feel about embracing their imagination.
NO MATTER THE COLOUR YOU ARE.....
The artist believes that everyone is capable of using their imagination, regardless of who they are.
JUST FOLLOW THE CALL OF YOUR HEART.....
The artist is advising the listener to trust their instincts and follow what they truly desire.
AND SOMETHING WILL COME....
The artist believes that by embracing imagination and following one's heart, something meaningful will come to fruition.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD THAT IS NOT....
The artist is introducing the listener to a world of imagination and fantasy.
WELCOME TO THE REALM THAT SHOULD BE....
The artist believes that this world of imagination and fantasy is where we should all strive to be.
LEAVE YOUR HANG UPS BEHIND.....
The artist wants the listener to let go of any negative feelings or inhibitions.
FREE YOUR SOUL TO FLY.....
The artist is encouraging the listener to release their innermost desires and aspirations.
MAGIC KINGDOM ARISE.....
The artist is describing the world of imagination and fantasy as a magical, enchanted kingdom.
JUST NOW UNDER YOUR SIGHT.....
The artist is indicating that this magical kingdom is now visible to the listener.
WANDER YOU NO MORE.....
The artist wants the listener to stop searching and stay in this magical world.
OH....NOBLE SOUL....YOU'RE AT HOME.....
The artist believes that the listener's true home is in this world of imagination and fantasy.
LES LANGUES EN CES LIEUX ONT PEU D'IMPORTANCE.....
The language spoken in this magical world is unimportant and irrelevant.
CAR ON Y PARLE L'IDIOME DE L'AME SOUVERAINE.....
The true language of this world is the language of the soul.
LE MONDE QUE TU VAS DECOUVRIR MAINTENANT....
The artist wants the listener to discover this magical world for themselves.
EST L'ENDROIT OU LA VERITE DEMEURE A JAMAIS REINE.....
The magical world is where the truth can always be found.
FANTASIA....QUESTA E LA VIA.....
The artist is describing how imagination and fantasy are the path to understanding.
ALLA TUA MAGICA TERRA NATIA....
The artist is describing this world of imagination and fantasy as the listener's true home.
NULLA V'E CHE POSSA FERMARE....
The artist believes that nothing can stop the listener from exploring this world of imagination and fantasy.
DI UN'ANIMA NOBLE IL MAESTOSO AVANZARE.....
The artist believes that a noble soul will be able to advance in this world of imagination and fantasy.
WITH WONDER AND WITH MIGHT.....
The artist is describing the listener's sense of amazement and power as they navigate this magical world.
YOUR SOUL IS FILLED WHEN YOU PASS BY....
The listener's soul is nourished and fulfilled by their experiences in this world of imagination and fantasy.
THE CRYSTAL TOWER WHERE THE QUEEN OF MARILLON AWAITS....
The artist is describing a specific location in this world of imagination and fantasy.
YOUR COMING.....
The Queen of Marillon is expecting the listener's arrival.
A YOUNG BOY'S RIDING FAST.....
The artist is introducing a character named Harlin, who is on a journey to a specific location in the magical world.
JUST BEYOND THE BORDER OF STONES HE'S GONE.....
Harlin has passed through a border and is now in a new area of the magical world.
THERE THE ANCIENT ABBEY IS READY TO OPEN ITS GATES TO HARLIN.....
Harlin has arrived at his destination and is about to enter the Abbey.
A SHIP IS DOCKING NOW.....
The artist is describing a ship that is arriving at a location in the magical world.
TO A WODDEN MOLE NEAR A FOGGY GROUND.....
The ship is docking at a specific location in the magical world.
SOON ANGHISHA WILL HAVE A NEW PRINCE.....
A new prince is about to arrive in a specific location in the magical world.
FIGHTING FOR THE GLORY OF DARKNESS....
The prince is fighting for a cause that is not necessarily aligned with the forces of good.
THE NECROMANCER'S BACK.....
A character named the Necromancer has returned to the magical world.
IN HIS TOWER THAT WAS A TAVERN.....
The Necromancer has taken over a specific location in the magical world and is using it as their base of operations.
A NEW MEANING NOW DEATH WILL HAVE....
The Necromancer is introducing a new understanding of death in the magical world.
AS OMEGA PREACHER HAS AWAKEN.....
A powerful figure named the Omega Preacher has emerged in the magical world.
AND SOMETHING WILL COME....
The artist is once again suggesting that something meaningful will come from embracing imagination and fantasy.
Contributed by Gavin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.