Working on their mixture of heavy metal and extreme black / death metal vocals, the band entered the studio for the first time in 1999. The Maranis Studios (Sanvoisen, Sadian, Nocte Obducta, Fallen Yggdrasil) were chosen to record the debut album Eternal Black Reflections in December 1999.
After the recordings for the first album, Florian and Felix left the band for musical reasons, Thomas for health reasons. The line up was completed by Marcel Frano on drums, Christian Grunenberg on Bass and Philip Oefner on Guitars.
In 2001 the band joined Belphegor, Eisregen, Mystic Circle, Agathodaimon and Lord Belial as support and performed at Summer Breeze Open Air. Martin Daniel joined the band as permanent drummer.
Their second album Utmost Schizophrenia was recorded during 2003. After the recordings Daniel Pütz left the band and was replaced by Johannes Kirchherr. The album was released the next year by Supreme Chaos Records. The album became voted on place 11 (out of 70) in the soundcheck of the German Legacy Magazine and got awarded as album of the month by Morbid Sounds and Bloodchamber.
Because of lack of motivation, drummer Martin was replaced by Johannes Gronover in 2005, the year in which the band supported Suidakra, the band played at Zabbaduschder Open Air and Metallic Noise Festival.
In 2007, the band played live with Rage, Legion of the Damned and Communic and at Inferno Festival in Norway and again Summer Breeze Open Air.
Passing Away
Karkadan Lyrics
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Landscapes hidden by these walls
The world outside is moving
Stones are flowing to the ground
A scheme from outside
Isolated by this loneliness
A cold breeze is passing - weeping memories
But quickly wept away - shadow-like thoughts
To camouflage all anxieties
Silence surrounds the world
Secretly tears were cried
But quickly wept away - shadow-like thoughts
To camouflage all anxieties
Penetrating memories - passing away
Twisted, hunted but still alone
Prud, lonesome but torn apart
Widows drowning in the sand
That keeps flowing through their fingers
A ray of light - was kept outside
Landscapes do not exist
Everything seems to blur
A part of this loneliness
The world stopped moving
Stones cover all the sky
A scheme has been discarded
A warm breeze softly on the skin
Long forgotten memories - coming back to mind
Dreaming in hopelessness
Standing with proud honour
Silence surrounds the world
Penetrating memories - passing away
In Karkadan's song "Passing Away," the lyrics reflect the feeling of loneliness and isolation. The singer seems to be trapped in a cell, surrounded by walls and unable to connect with the outside world. The world outside is moving on, with stones flowing to the ground, but the singer remains trapped in his or her isolation. The contrast between the movement outside and the stillness inside creates a sense of tension that permeates the song.
The singer's emotions are also in conflict. The lyrics describe tears that are cried secretly and then quickly wept away. This suggests that the singer is struggling with deep emotions that he or she doesn't want to reveal to the outside world. The tears are described as "shadow-like thoughts," suggesting that they are dark and difficult to confront. The singer tries to camouflage these anxieties, but they still penetrate his or her memories.
The final verses of the song offer a glimmer of hope. The scheme from outside is discarded, and the singer is surrounded by a warm breeze. Long-forgotten memories come back to mind, and the singer stands with proud honor. This suggests that the singer has found a way to overcome the feeling of loneliness and isolation and has connected with the world outside. However, the song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note, as the singer is still surrounded by silence and penetrating memories, suggesting that the struggle continues.
Line by Line Meaning
A ray of light falls into this cell
A small glimmer of hope shines into this dark and confined space.
Landscapes hidden by these walls
The beauty and wonder of the outside world is completely hidden from this enclosed space.
The world outside is moving
Life is continuing outside of this room, and the people inside feel trapped and stagnant.
Stones are flowing to the ground
The weight of sadness and loss is heavy, and constant, like stones falling to the ground.
A scheme from outside
An unknown force or plan exists outside of this isolated space, which adds to the frustration and despair of those inside.
Isolated by this loneliness
The loneliness and isolation of this space is suffocating and overwhelming.
A cold breeze is passing - weeping memories
The passing of time is cold and unfeeling, bringing back memories of sorrow and pain.
Secretly tears were cried
The pain and sadness of those inside is hidden and kept private.
But quickly wept away - shadow-like thoughts
The tears and feelings are fleeting and cannot be held onto for long, like shadows that disappear with the light.
To camouflage all anxieties
The sadness and pain is covered up to avoid showing weakness or vulnerability to others.
Silence surrounds the world
The lack of sound and life outside of this space adds to the feeling of isolation and hopelessness.
Penetrating memories - passing away
The vivid memories and emotions of the past continue to haunt those inside, making every day feel like a struggle.
Twisted, hunted but still alone
The people inside are mentally and emotionally strained, but still feel completely isolated in their pain.
Prud, lonesome but torn apart
The loneliness and sadness of those inside is palpable, causing them to feel broken and disconnected from the outside world.
Widows drowning in the sand
The feeling of loss and despair is heavy, like being submerged in quicksand and unable to escape.
That keeps flowing through their fingers
The sadness and pain cannot be held onto or controlled, slipping away like sand through their fingers.
A ray of light - was kept outside
The hope and possibility of the outside world remains just out of reach from those inside, adding to the feeling of entrapment.
Landscapes do not exist
The enclosed space feels entirely cut off from the beauty and wonder of the outside world.
Everything seems to blur
The days and moments inside feel indistinguishable and meld together into a blur of sadness and hopelessness.
A part of this loneliness
The feeling of isolation and disconnection is a major aspect of the despair felt inside this space.
The world stopped moving
The outside world feels stagnant and unmoving, causing those inside to feel even more trapped.
Stones cover all the sky
The sadness and weight inside feels like a heavy, oppressive sky that cannot be escaped.
A scheme has been discarded
The plans and hopes of those inside have been dashed and discarded, adding to their feelings of despair.
A warm breeze softly on the skin
The small moments of comfort and hope are rare, but appreciated when they come.
Long forgotten memories - coming back to mind
Memories of happier times resurface, making the present feel even more painful and hopeless.
Dreaming in hopelessness
The hopelessness feels all-encompassing, making it difficult to find even a sliver of light or positivity.
Standing with proud honour
Despite the feelings of despair and isolation, those inside still retain a sense of pride and dignity.
Penetrating memories - passing away
The memories of the past continue to weigh heavy, but time passes on relentlessly, making it difficult to hold onto anything for long.
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.