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
Laura
Fields of the Nephilim Lyrics
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Blinded by the night
Hollow like the towers
On the inside
Laura's a machine
She's burning insane
Laura's a machine
Behold this night
The four walls are furnished
Now she's alive
No one ever helped poor Laura
No one ever helped poor Laura
She's rabid in ecstasy
She's rabid in ecstasy
She's rabid in ecstasy
She's rabid in ecstasy
She's on the line to cut it all
She's on the line to drop and fall
She's on the line
Line to fall
People laughing an awful sight
People leave Laura 'tis her night
Laura have you seen it, Laura can you say
Laura can you see
From the light of the Catherine wheel
She spins from above
Haunted by these times
My European love
No one ever helped poor Laura
No one ever helped poor Laura
She's rabid in ecstasy
She's rabid in ecstasy
She's rabid in ecstasy
She's rabid in ecstasy
She's on the line to cut it all
She's on the line to drop and fall
She's on the line
Line to fall
Laura
Laura
The song "Laura" by Fields of the Nephilim is a haunting and eerie tribute to a woman named Laura. The lyrics suggest that she is trapped in a world of darkness and despair, with "tempted white eyes" that are "blinded by the night." The song also talks about how she is like a machine, burning with insanity and a rabid ecstasy. It is unclear what may have caused Laura to be in this state of mind, but the lyrics suggest that no one has ever helped her or come to her aid.
The song paints a bleak picture of a woman who is struggling to make sense of the world around her. She appears to be trapped within herself, unable to find a way out of the darkness. The Catherine wheel is mentioned in the lyrics, suggesting that Laura is spinning out of control and haunted by the times she lives in. The song is a powerful statement on the human condition, and the struggle we all face to find meaning and purpose in our lives.
Overall, "Laura" is a powerful and haunting tribute to a woman who is lost in a world of darkness and despair. It is a song that speaks to the struggles that we all face in life, and the need for compassion and understanding in our interactions with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Tempted white eyes
Her eyes are pure and uncontaminated.
Blinded by the night
She is so overwhelmed by the darkness that surrounds her that she can't see the light.
Hollow like the towers
She is empty, devoid of emotions and feelings, just like an abandoned building.
On the inside
This hollowness is within her, and is an intrinsic part of her being.
Laura's a machine
She is devoid of all emotions, like a machine.
She's burning insane
Her emptiness is driving her crazy.
For a menace in disguise
She may seem harmless, but she can be dangerous.
Behold this night
Take a good look at this dark and dangerous night.
The four walls are furnished
The place is well-equipped with all the things she needs to satisfy her cravings.
Now she's alive
All these things have brought her to life.
No one ever helped poor Laura
Nobody has ever come to her rescue or tried to understand her loneliness.
She's rabid in ecstasy
She is crazed with pleasure and excitement, and it's making her crazy.
She's on the line to cut it all
She's on the verge of giving up and letting everything go.
She's on the line to drop and fall
She's ready to let go and fall into the abyss.
She's on the line
She's standing on the edge, inches away from giving up.
Line to fall
She doesn't want to live anymore and is ready to die.
People laughing an awful sight
People are mocking her and this looks terrible.
People leave Laura 'tis her night
It's a night where no one cares about her and everyone turns their back on her.
Laura have you seen it, Laura can you say
Laura, have you noticed what's happening around you? Can you communicate what you're feeling?
Laura can you see
Can you see beyond the darkness that surrounds you?
From the light of the Catherine wheel
From up above, where the firework is illuminating everything.
She spins from above
But Laura is far from that light, she's lost and spinning out of control.
Haunted by these times
She is tormented by her past experiences.
My European love
The artist is talking about his personal experience and relationship with Laura.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Raksin
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