The band's name refers to magnetic fields and the biblical Nephilim race. Their sound was innovative in the gothic scene, incorporating heavy metal elements to make a hard, bass and guitar driven sound underneath McCoy's growled vocals. Lyrically, they incorporated mystical themes, especially relating to Sumerian Mythology, Hebrew Mysticism, and Aleister Crowley.
Their debut release the "Burning the fields EP" was released in 1985 showing the raw power and melody that began to earn them a big underground following. They signed to Beggars Banquet in 1986 to release "Power" and "Preacher Man". Both singles were alternative rock hits, and "Dawnrazor", their debut album did similarly well. "Dawnrazor" was a powerful, albeit standard gothic rock collection of modern horror-film themed songs, standout songs were "Dust" (a live favourite), "Vet for the Insane" a quieter melodic showcase for Yates' guitar and McCoy's gruff, dramatic vocals, and the powerful ten minute title-track.
The single "Blue Water" was subsequently released reaching the main UK charts for the first time, and making a big impact on the Independent chart listings for their label Situation Two. The following year the single "Moonchild" was released followed by their assured second album "The Nephilim". Displaying a more confident and polished sound, the band cemented their status as one of the biggest underground acts on the circuit. The standout tracks were "The Watchman" (later released as a single), "Phobia" (a live favourite), "Love under will" and the anthemic "Last exit for the lost". The following live dates with the more sophisticated light show and effects, and of course the larger venues, highlighted their inexorable rise in popularity and confidence.
"Psychonaut" was released in 1989; this ten minute track indicated a slight shift for the band toward a more experimental and intense sound. This single/EP was a candle-bearer for the polished and highly produced "Elizium" album. Produced for the first time by ex-Pink Floyd producer Andy Jackson (taking over from previous band producer Bill Buchanan), the opus represented the band at the zenith of their creativity and powers. The album was preceded by the single "For Her Light" which again followed the bands custom of charting highly one week courtesy of their army of followers, then dipping out of the chart listings the next.
To the shock of their following, Carl McCoy left the band in 1991, and in a subsequent interview uttered the immortal words "I am the Nephilim...". The remaining band members formed Rubicon, while McCoy began a new group called Nefilim. "Zoon" was released in 1996, an album that largely disappointed followers of his former band. The collection of mostly hard metal and speed-metal tracks pointed in a new direction, but one that ultimately still awaits a follow-up.
The band reformed in 1998, and a collection of out-takes and assorted unreleased recordings, "Fallen" was released in 2002 exciting many of the followers who had grown used to reading about imminent new material, but then disappointed as the tracks were definitely not new material. The album has been disowned by the band who insist that the album was released by their old record label without their wishes or permission.
Live dates penciled in were canceled in 2003 as the band insist they will only tour with new material, refusing to join the other bands of their generation touring to old audiences playing old material. The anticipation amongst their following - The Watchmen, grew awaiting new material, taking their individual and intense sound and lyrics to new spaces and dimensions.
A new album "Mourning Sun" was released in Europe on November 28, 2005, with the North American release scheduled February, 2006. The hitherto hinted at reformed line-up hadn't materialized, and the Carl McCoy led and penned collection of new material received mixed reviews.
In 2007 FotN had gigs in London and at Ville Valo's Helldone Festival in Finland. In 2008 they've played in Warsow and Athens and headlined the Wave Gotik Treffen Festival in Leipzig, Germany. They also performed at M'era Luna 2008 in Germany. At all gigs Carl McCoy was the only member of the original line-up.
The Wright brothers have released two albums and an EP under the name Last Rites playing an ambient sounding dark rock. A third album is currently planned. Tony Pettit is currently a member of the goth rock/metal outfit NFD, also with two released albums. Peter Yates is featured on both NFD-albums as a guest musician.
In 2009 Tony Petitt under the name The Eden House released a collaborative album "Smoke and Mirrors" featuring former members of Fields of the Nephilim Nod Wright, Peter Yates and Paul Wright as well as former producer Andy Jackson.
Official site: http://www.fields-of-the-nephilim.com
Darkcell
Fields of the Nephilim Lyrics
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A million years to me
Soon be quieter
A passing tear from me
Sing the same
Lie here with me
Dreams a dream
They all drop dead asleep
Shining higher
A foolish tune
A cry from the top of the spire
Wear a prayer, drops and crumbles
Crumbles
Crumbles
Yes crumbles
Darkcell is among you
Darkcell is in my room
Darkcell with the mortal freak
Darkcell let me speak
Darkcell tomorrow bloom
Darkcell is in my room
Darkcell with the mortal freak
Darkcell let me speak to you..
Let me out
Let me
Let me out
The lyrics of "Darkcell" by Fields of the Nephilim convey a sense of haunting darkness and impending doom. The first verse speaks of time passing slowly and a tear falling, suggesting a sense of sadness and regret. The next verse talks about a tune that is foolish, and a cry from the top of a spire, which could be interpreted as a cry for help from a place of danger or despair. The repetition of the word "crumbles" reinforces the sense of decay and destruction.
The chorus introduces the central theme of the song - the darkcell. The darkcell is a mysterious and ominous presence that is both among us and within us. The mortal freak mentioned in the lyrics could be a physical manifestation of the darkcell, or simply a representation of our own mortality. The singer asks to speak to the darkcell, perhaps seeking answers or understanding.
The final line, "Let me out," could be interpreted in a number of ways. It could be a plea to be released from the grip of the darkcell, or a desire to break free from a sense of existential dread. Overall, the lyrics of "Darkcell" are open to interpretation, but evoke a strong sense of darkness and foreboding.
Line by Line Meaning
Moon is rising
The night is beginning
A million years to me
The singer feels like time is moving very slowly
Soon be quieter
The world will become more peaceful soon
A passing tear from me
The artist sheds a tear because of this calmness
Sing the same
The artist wants someone to sing along with them
Lie here with me
The singer wants someone to lay down with them
Dreams a dream
The singer is dreaming
They all drop dead asleep
Everyone around the artist falls asleep
Shining higher
The artist sees something shining in the sky
A foolish tune
The sound the artist is hearing seems foolish or meaningless
A cry from the top of the spire
There is a loud cry coming from the top of a tower
Wear a prayer, drops and crumbles Crumbles Crumbles Yes crumbles
Something that was meant to be sacred is falling apart
Darkcell is among you
The singer feels as though something dark is surrounding them
Darkcell is in my room
The darkness is present in the singer's own room
Darkcell with the mortal freak
The singer feels that the darkness is related to human mortality
Darkcell let me speak
The artist wants to communicate with the darkness
Darkcell tomorrow bloom
The darkness will expand and take over tomorrow
Let me out
The singer wants to escape the darkness
Let me
The singer is pleading for release
Let me out
The artist still wants to escape the darkness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Carl Mccoy, Carl Wisker, Nod Wright, Paul Wright, Tony Pettitt
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@TMcCoy-kt5qk
Moon is rising
a million years to me
soon be quieter
a passing tear from me
sing the same
lie here with me
dreams a dream
they all drop dead asleep
Shining higher
a foolish tune
a cry from the top
of the spire
wear a prayer
drops and crumbles
crumbles crumbles
yes crumbles
Darkcell is among you
darkcell this is my room
darkcell with the mortal freak
darkcell let me speak
Darkcell 's tomorrow bloom
darkcell this is my room
darkcell with the mortal freak
darkcell let me speak to you
Let me out...
.................................................
@GabrielCruzTorres
Wow!
Es Genial!
Inmediatamente pensé en esta genial Banda!!!!
Escuchaba cierta rola de : "Él mató a un policia motorizado"-el fuego que hemos construido....
Y no pudde evitar recordar esta genial rola!
A huuuesoooooo!!!
Saludos!
@elizium777
unbelievable song.......have no words...
@GuillermoAlonsoSotoGomez
sabiendo que esta bella cancion tiene bastantes años, debo reconocer que hace tiempo una melodía no me ponia los pelos de punta.... sencillamente bella!!
@mariocosta7966
Splendida canzone... non invecchia mai.....
@Sokturne
Darckcell is in my room !
@andrewphillips5174
Incredible!!! Those harmonics, that bassline. Its a beautiful track & still one of the best songs any "goth" band made
@TMcCoy-kt5qk
Moon is rising
a million years to me
soon be quieter
a passing tear from me
sing the same
lie here with me
dreams a dream
they all drop dead asleep
Shining higher
a foolish tune
a cry from the top
of the spire
wear a prayer
drops and crumbles
crumbles crumbles
yes crumbles
Darkcell is among you
darkcell this is my room
darkcell with the mortal freak
darkcell let me speak
Darkcell 's tomorrow bloom
darkcell this is my room
darkcell with the mortal freak
darkcell let me speak to you
Let me out...
.................................................
@gustavosalinas1790
Cuando la escuchaba por las madrugadas frías el tiempo de detenía.
@1991punkrocker
DROPS AND CRUMBLES God i love this song and the bass this, song is good to listin when the full moon is out :D Darkcell
@mariocosta7966
One dislike... one Muse fan.....
@GabrielCruzTorres
Wow!
Es Genial!
Inmediatamente pensé en esta genial Banda!!!!
Escuchaba cierta rola de : "Él mató a un policia motorizado"-el fuego que hemos construido....
Y no pudde evitar recordar esta genial rola!
A huuuesoooooo!!!
Saludos!