In this 4-member line-up GALADRIEL recorded their first promo CD in August 1996. The keyboards were recorded by friendly King (in that time the member of Lunatic Gods). In autumnal days enter the band the rhythm guitarist Chulo Malachovsky. With his help band wrote next three songs and recorded them in January 1997. In that time Unknown Territory (a new small british label) offer the contract for GALADRIEL. So, both recordings were completed and finaly released in September 1997 as a debut CD called "Empire Of Emptiness".
But in the summer of 1997 the band overcame the personal exchange on the post of lead guitarist. Voloda Zadrapa left the band and his place took young guitar talent Tomax Gabris. GALADRIEL found their first keyboard player Erik Schmer. In this line-up band prepeared their new material and it was recorded in November of 1997. Two more songs were recorded in the spring of 1998 already without keyboardist Erik Schmer. New keyboard player was J.S.K. All these songs were released in the January 1999 as a second CD "The Mirror Of Ages" by the same label Unknown Territory.
The break of years was signed by the next exchange in the band. Chulo Malachovsky left the band and his place was ready for new guitarist Gabriel Holenka. In 1999 GALADRIEL wrote and record all songs for their third CD "Oblivion" which was released in March 2000. It was the last record for the Unknown Territory. The band was not satisfied with their work, and in the summer of 2000 left this label.
In spring of 2001 GALADRIEL recorded their cover version of Blind Guardian's "Bard's Song - The Hobbit" for the tribute compilation "Tales from the Underground" (already without Gabriel Holenka). The atmosphere in the band was not very good in that time, but the result of this song helps to put members together again.
New songs were finalized very soon and few months later GALADRIEL recorded their fourth CD "From Ashes & Dust". We can said that this record was a turning point for the band. The sound and arrangements of this record were more better than before. With this record GALADRIEL soon signed the contract with Metal Age Productions (Slovak label) which released this album in 2002.
In the end of 2002 enter the band new rhythm guitarist Matus Hanus. But in the beginning of 2003 the still old personal problems surfaced and the band was near the tragical extinction. Three old-years members left the band (Sona Witch Kozakova, J.S.K. and Dr. Victor). After this hurricane the band (Dodo Datel, Tomax Gabris and Matus Hanus) prepared new songs and in autumnal days recorded their next album with many guest musicians. This CD called "World Under World" was released in March of 2004 by Metal Age Productions again.
The line-up of the band was for next months completed with drummer Pyros (ex-Orkrist), guest keyboard player Andrej Kutis (Castaway) and few gigs played bassist Ian Porkert.
In September of 2004, after 20 months of chaotic existence of GALADRIEL, the hurricane came back and the line-up changed totally again. Lead guitarist Tomax Gabris left the band together with bassist Ian Porkert. Drummer Pyros ended his musical carreer. The sign of old times, the female vocalist Sona Witch Kozakova, returned to the band together with her brother J.S.K. (keys). GALADRIEL found new drummer Hoyas. The band started playing gigs again in 2005 and after long search of the adequate compensation after Tomax Gabris they found the right person for the post of lead guitarist. It was Skkipi Skuppin...
The band wrote new songs in the year 2006 for new album. At the begining of 2007 drummer Hoyas left the band due to some technical problems. Therefore the band entered the studio to record new album "Renascence Of Ancient Spirit" with two guest drummers (former member Dr. Victor Gieci and Jan Tornad). In the recording process another member left the band - keyboardist J.S.K. After few weeks GALADRIEL found new keyboard player Fear. New album "Renascence Of Ancient Spirit" was released by Metal Age Productions in June 2007
In the begining of 2008 Andrej Kutis entered the band as new keyboardist. The band played many gigs with pre-recorded drums and in February 2009 Adam Zelenay finaly became a drummer of GALADRIEL. At the end of Summer the problems with guitarist Skkipi Skuppin culminated to end of the co-operation between him and the band. This was the perfect time to comeback of Tomax Gabris after five years. Right after this change the band started to write new songs for next album. But as always things were not going to be so easy.
After other personal complications the band entered the studio in March 2012. The new album “The 7th Queen Enthroned“ was released by Gothoom Productions in November 2012 and drummer Matej Ferianc and guitarist Michal Kolejak became band members in 2013.
The story continues...
The current line-up of GALADRIEL :
Dodo Datel : vocals, bass
Sona Witch Kozakova : female vocals
Tomax Gabris : guitars
Michal Kolejak : guitars
Matej Ferianc : drums
Website : http://www.galadriel.sk/
2. The Australian psychedelic-folk rock band GALADRIEL released one album of mixed goodies in the early 70's: some blues-tinged psychedelic rock, late 60's hippie-style, with some West Coast vibes. They were working on a second album but somehow the master tapes were destroyed and the album never materialized. Following this, the party split up in 1972, their guitarist/vocalist Garry Adams as well as drummer Doug Bligh teeming up with a band called The Click; Bligh later joined another Aussie symphonic prog outfit (Windchase) for their album "Symphinity" in 1977.
The band's sole legacy, a self-titled album released in 1971, is quite similar to myriads of obscure early 70's rock bands with vague progressive leanings: blues based with elements of soft or folk-rock (Jethro Tull-style for the flute), a bit of jazz and some hard rock. The folk-tinged tracks seem to work best (Lise Hibou).
Metamorphosis
Galadriel Lyrics
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That hurt my soles, i was alone - naked against the wind
Drops of rain - the crystals plunged into my skin
Cold grey lips (and) so much scars on my face
(I) WAS MY OWN NIGHTMARE...
I can't felt my fingers, (i) didn't hear my heartbeat and my mind's
Lost somewhere between the raving and reality
I followed her way, some magic called my name
Her pale face and lucent body bewitched my spirit
I felt the fire in my vains and then fell (the) night...
REFR.:
Enter my rooms, resign to (the) darkness of my world
Fill your desires, I'll be your warm blood in your heart
I AM BURNING WITH THE MILLION YEARS OLD DEAMONS
(MY) SPIRIT'S LEAVING ALONE THIS BODY - ALONE THIS SORROW
(the) moonlight's healing the daylight's hurts in your soul
(your) senses are more brighter and you're leaving that world
The lyrics of Galadriel's song Metamorphosis seem to describe the journey of a person who is lost and alone, physically and mentally. The opening lines show the person wandering through the night when they suddenly become aware of their surroundings. The frozen leaves and the raindrops that hurt their soles and skin indicate a heightened sense of physical sensations. The person feels numb and disconnected from their own body, unable to feel their fingers or heartbeat. They are lost in their thoughts, unable to distinguish between reality and their own delusions.
But then, the person witnesses an essence running among ancient trees, and something magical that calls their name. They follow their instincts and are guided by this mysterious force. They see a pale face and lucent body that bewitches them and sets fire to their veins. The night finally falls, and the person is transformed, with their spirit leaving the body and the sorrow behind.
The chorus suggests a deeper meaning to the song, where the person invites someone into their world of darkness, offering the warmth of their heart as they burn with million-year-old demons. The moonlight heals the hurts of the day, and the person's senses are heightened as they leave the world behind.
In summary, the song Metamorphosis seems to describe a personal transformation, where the person goes from being lost and alone to finding their way through a magical force. The chorus hints at a darker, more supernatural element to the song, with the person offering their warmth to someone as they burn with their inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
I wandered through night and i felt the frozen leaves
As I walked through the darkness of the night, I could feel the cold and brittle leaves crunching under my soles.
That hurt my soles, i was alone - naked against the wind
The frozen leaves hurt my feet and as I walked, I felt completely alone and vulnerable, exposed to the biting cold wind.
Drops of rain - the crystals plunged into my skin
As the rain fell, each droplet felt like a small, icy crystal piercing my skin.
Cold grey lips (and) so much scars on my face
My lips were cold and gray, and my face was covered in scars, as if I had been through countless battles and hardships.
(I) WAS MY OWN NIGHTMARE...
I was trapped in my own personal nightmare, unable to escape the grip of my own fears and doubts.
I can't felt my fingers, (i) didn't hear my heartbeat and my mind's Lost somewhere between the raving and reality
As the cold seeped into my body, I could no longer feel my fingers or hear my own heartbeat. I was lost in a state between madness and reality, unable to distinguish between the two.
I beheld the esence run among the ancient trees
I witnessed the essence of life itself run through the ancient trees before me.
I followed her way, some magic called my name
I felt drawn to follow this essence as if some kind of magical force was pulling me towards it.
Her pale face and lucent body bewitched my spirit
As I approached, I was entranced by her pale, luminous body, and felt a strange magic taking hold of my soul.
I felt the fire in my vains and then fell (the) night...
I felt a fire burning inside me as if something old and powerful had been awakened, and as I embraced this power, the night fell.
Enter my rooms, resign to (the) darkness of my world
Come into my world and accept the darkness that resides within me.
Fill your desires, I'll be your warm blood in your heart
Let me fulfill your deepest desires and be the warmth that flows through your heart.
I AM BURNING WITH THE MILLION YEARS OLD DEAMONS
I am consumed by ancient and powerful demons, burning with their intense fire and energy.
(MY) SPIRIT'S LEAVING ALONE THIS BODY - ALONE THIS SORROW
My spirit is leaving my body, freeing me from my lonely and sorrowful existence.
(the) moonlight's healing the daylight's hurts in your soul
The gentle glow of the moonlight has the power to heal the wounds that the harshness of daylight has inflicted on your soul.
(your) senses are more brighter and you're leaving that world
Your senses are heightened and your perception of the world around you is clearer, allowing you to leave behind the troubled world you once knew.
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.