Faerghail are a Melodic Black Metal band from Finland. The band was formed … Read Full Bio ↴Faerghail are a Melodic Black Metal band from Finland. The band was formed in 1995 by Kai Lehtinen (guitars), Petri Moisio (bass) and Tomi Kangassalo (drums).

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.

Daughter of the Storm
Faerghail Lyrics

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I see the sky turning into dark
While the day is giving it's final mark
Shadows grow longer beneath the trees
As black curtain spreads all over me

And i know this is the time i've been waiting
...to see you in the shadows

Now the moon gives the only light to my eyes
As i try to search you in this obscure night
I feel your presence just like before
Thunder and rain before the storm

Like lurking in the dark
Waiting for my move
...like hunting in the shadows

Of the night, out of light you are born
Child of thunder, daughter of the storm
A scarlet diamond, midnight treasure
Purest love when pains come pleasure

One dying touch, your eyes gloom
Red tears like me in your daylight misery
Now close your eyes and see the true me

Of the night...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Faerghail's song "Daughter of the Storm" are symbolic of someone waiting for a storm to arrive. The first stanza paints a picture of a dark and ominous sky, marking the end of the day. Shadows lengthen beneath the trees, and a black curtain spreads all over the person singing. The second stanza describes the person's search for someone, possibly a lover, in the obscurity of the night. The moon supplies the only light as the person tries to find their companion. They can feel their presence, and a storm is brewing as thunder and rain are present before the storm hits.

The lyrics use vivid imagery to describe both the storm and the person's desire for companionship. The chorus describes this person as the "child of thunder, daughter of the storm." The person is born out of the night, out of the light, and represents a scarlet diamond, a midnight treasure. They find pleasure in pain, and their touch is dying. However, their love is pure. The lyrics conclude with an invitation to close your eyes and see the true person of the night.

Line by Line Meaning

I see the sky turning into dark
The sky is losing its light and turning dark, signaling the end of the day.

While the day is giving it's final mark
The day is coming to an end, leaving its mark before it's gone.

Shadows grow longer beneath the trees
The shadows of the trees lengthen as the day turns into night.

As black curtain spreads all over me
The darkness of night envelops the artist as if a black curtain has been drawn around them.

And i know this is the time i've been waiting
The artist has been waiting for this moment, the arrival of night.

...to see you in the shadows
The singer is waiting for someone to appear in the darkness.

Now the moon gives the only light to my eyes
The moon is the only source of light, casting a pale glow in the darkness.

As i try to search you in this obscure night
The artist is searching for someone in the darkness, which is difficult to navigate.

I feel your presence just like before
The artist senses the presence of the person they're looking for, as if they've encountered them before.

Thunder and rain before the storm
The thunder and rain are a sign of the approaching storm.

Like lurking in the dark
The singer is waiting and watching in the darkness, hidden from view.

Waiting for my move
The artist is ready to act, but waiting for the right opportunity.

...like hunting in the shadows
The singer's actions are similar to those of a hunter, searching for prey in the darkness.

Of the night, out of light you are born
The person the singer is searching for was born in the darkness, out of the light.

Child of thunder, daughter of the storm
The person is associated with thunder and storms, their child and daughter respectively.

A scarlet diamond, midnight treasure
The person is a precious and rare gem, like a scarlet diamond hidden in the darkness of midnight.

Purest love when pains come pleasure
The love between the artist and the person they're searching for is pure and true, even in times of pain and hardship.

One dying touch, your eyes gloom
Even a single touch from the person can bring sadness and despair to the singer.

Red tears like me in your daylight misery
The person is also prone to sadness and crying, caught in a state of misery even during the daylight hours.

Now close your eyes and see the true me
The artist wants the person to see them for who they truly are, with all their strengths and weaknesses.

Of the night...
The nighttime brings with it feelings of mystery and longing, which are central to the artist's experiences.

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