Faerghail was formed in the summer of 1995 by Kai Lehtinen (guitars), Petri Moisio (bass) and Tomi Kangassalo (drums) in order to play somekind of melodic metal. In the autumn of 1995 Jussi Ranta and Tuomas Murtojärvi joined the band as session members and with this line-up Faerghail recorded the first demo tape titled “In Dreamful Supremacy” which was released in January 1996. The demo was recorded with a 4-tracker and the sounds were really awful, however the songs were quite good and “In Dreamful Supremacy” gained rather positive feedback. Soon after the release of “In Dreamful Supremacy” Jussi and Tuomas became full members of Faerghail, Jussi as a vocalist and synth player and Tuomas as a 2nd guitarist.
After the release of the first demo the band practised a lot and wrote new material for the next release, and in August 1996 Faerghail entered Akaan MR-Studios to record four new songs. The tape was sent to Sorrowmoon Records and they were very interested in releasing the new marerial as a cassette-ep and so Faerghail had its first deal on its hands. But after a while the boss of Sorrowmoon Records decided to quit the whole label and so Faerghail had no label to release the new material. Fortunately Martin from Sorrowmoon Records had sent the tape to Dark Moon Productions and they were interested in releasing the material so the Faerghail’s second release “Dark Oceans Calm” saw the light of the day after all.This time the sounds were much better and also the band’s performance had improved quite a lot. “Dark Oceans Calm” was sent to some record labels and after a while Faerghail signed a deal with Belgian Shiver Record for two full-length albums.
Faerghail started to write new material for the first full-length album and this time Akaan MR-Studios was booked for four days. During 10.-13.4.1997 Faerghail recorded and mixed the new material. Everything seemed to be great and the new album was supposed to be released by the end of 1997. The artwork for the album caused a few months of delay and the release was postponed to the spring of 1998. Due to problems with the record label the releasing of Faerghail’s first album was delayed approximately two years. However “Horizon’s Fall” was released in 1999. The album had eight new songs and four songs from “Dark Oceans Calm” as bonus tracks. After some time Kai decided to concentrate on his other bands and left Faerghail. The band didn’t want to take any new members so Petri took guitar as his main instrument and due to the fact that Faerghail isn’t playing any gigs he was also able to play all the bass parts.
While waiting for the releasing of the first album Faerghail had a lot of time to write and rehearse new songs for the second full-length album and this time the material was so much better than anything else before that it was very clear from the beginning that this time the recording and mixing would be done at more professional studio than before. So after the new songs were written and rehearsed Faerghail entered Astia-Studios to record the second full-length album. The new album was recorded during 15.-20.1.2000 by Anssi Kippo and Jussi Jauhiainen and the results were something Faerghail had experienced never before.
The record label had some problems once again and this time Faerghail didn’t want to wait too long with the next release so after material for an MCD was written and rehearsed and Finnish Northern Sound Records was willing to release it, the band booked Astia-Studios once again. Before entering the studio it was clear that Tomi didn’t have enough time to concentrate on the band and so he decided to leave Faerghail. The studio was booked and the band had no drummer but fortunately Pekka Koponen was willing to be Faerghail’s session drummer. New material was recorded during July 2000 and once again the results were better than ever before. Faerghail’s MCD “Blood Will Follow Blood” was released.
After the delays also the new full-length album saw daylight and so Faerghail had two records out within a rather short period of time.
In the beginning of 2001 Faerghail had an opportunity to shoot a music video and so in April 2001 a music video for “...kun veri peittää maan” was shot.
After the video shoot Faerghail had a little break but after a while the band started writing new material for the next release. Pekka Koponen is bacame a full member of the band but he switched from drums to synth and Jussi decided to just taka care of the vocal duties.
In the late 2004 Pekka Koponen decided that he didn't want to be a member of Faerghail anymore. The reason was simply the lack of interest in playing with Faerghail, so there was no personal disagreements involved.
Behind a Sinfull Shade
Faerghail Lyrics
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Hiding behind a sinful shade
Revealing the secrets you wanted to hide
The darkest of nights when something died
Hunt you down, shall drive you insane
Meet your maker at the end of the lane
The fears you possess shall never fade
Lay down to rest and listen those cries
Of pain and anguish when somebody dies
It tore you down made you end your life
It didn't give you strength but it gave you strife
Now come with me I will take you down
I'm the lord of lies you shall get no crown
Dream the dreams visions so dread
Cause you'll never wake up only end up dead
These lyrics depict a deep sense of internal turmoil and the consequences of one's actions. The first paragraph speaks to the intense emotional pain that cuts deep within, comparing it to a sharp razorblade. The singer is described as hiding behind a sinful shade, suggesting they are concealing their true selves or engaging in immoral behavior. This secrecy ultimately leads to the exposure of the secrets they sought to keep hidden. The line "The darkest of nights when something died" implies that a significant event or part of themselves has been lost.
The second paragraph delves into the lasting effects of the singer's fears and the mistakes they have made in life. These fears are described as never fading, symbolizing the haunting reminders of their past errors. The mention of laying down to rest and hearing cries of pain and anguish when someone dies suggests a sense of guilt, as if the singer is forced to confront the consequences of their actions.
In the third paragraph, the lyrics take a darker turn. It suggests that the intense pain and struggles the singer endured became too much for them, leading them to consider ending their own life. However, rather than finding strength, they found greater turmoil and strife. The line "Now come with me I will take you down, I'm the lord of lies you shall get no crown" introduces a sinister character, potentially representing a force of darkness or temptation that entices the singer towards self-destruction.
The final paragraph presents a bleak outlook, emphasizing that the singer's dreams are filled with terrifying visions. The possibility of waking up from these nightmares is denied; instead, the lyrics suggest an inevitable fate of death. The overall theme of this section seems to revolve around the singer's internal struggles, the consequences of their choices, and the alluring yet destructive forces that surround them.
Line by Line Meaning
It tears you inside like a razorblade
Causing immense emotional pain and turmoil
Hiding behind a sinful shade
Concealing one's true self and wrongdoing
Revealing the secrets you wanted to hide
Exposing the hidden truths and hidden intentions
The darkest of nights when something died
A period of great despair and loss
Hunt you down, shall drive you insane
Relentlessly pursuing and causing mental torment
Meet your maker at the end of the lane
Facing the consequences and judgment in the afterlife
The fears you possess shall never fade
The anxieties and worries will always persist
Reminding you of the errors in life that you've made
Serving as constant reminders of past mistakes
Lay down to rest and listen those cries
Finding solace in the sounds of sorrow and pain
Of pain and anguish when somebody dies
The suffering and sorrow experienced during death
It tore you down made you end your life
Causing the individual to succumb to suicide
It didn't give you strength but it gave you strife
Bringing only hardship and adversity, not empowerment
Now come with me I will take you down
Assuming control and leading towards destruction
I'm the lord of lies you shall get no crown
Deception and falsehoods will not lead to success or reward
Dream the dreams visions so dread
Experiencing terrifying and nightmarish visions
Cause you'll never wake up only end up dead
There is no escape or salvation, only death awaits
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Band from my hometown hard to believe this album is 20 years old