1) The most well-known Kath… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands known as Katharsis:
1) The most well-known Katharsis (aka KTHRSS) is a German black metal band formed in 1994. The members are Aeshma on "styx" (drums), Scorn on "scythe" (bass, guitars), and Drakh providing "sting" (vocals). The group does not play live shows.
Katharsis has released four full-lengths to date: 2000's 666 via Sombre (later re-released by Norma Evangelium Diaboli on CD) and 2003's Kruzifixxion, 2006's VVorldVVithoutEnd and 2009's Fourth Reich via Norma Evangelium Diaboli. Some of their recent t-shirts were also released by Norma Evangelium Diaboli.
Katharsis has also participated in split releases with Moonblood, Deathcult (Ger), Nhaavah and Black Witchery. Katharsis appeared in multiple compilations, including Black Metal Endsieg I (2001), Black Metal Blitzkrieg (2001) and Tormenting Legends II (2006).
http://www.kthrss.de/
2) A progressive metal band from Romania.The band was formed in 1997 under the name Puls!, in 1998 they changed their name to Katharsis.
The band consists of
Alina Szekely-Maier – vocal
Cătălin Gyulai – guitar
Ovidiu Szekely-Maier – bass
Andras Bilibok – drumms
https://myspace.com/katharsisprogresiv
3) Katharsis are a surf rock band with its origins in New Jersey. In early September of 2008, Justin Chung (Guitar, Lead Vocals) began searching for band members to finish out his desired four piece ensemble. Justin reconnected with his old summer camp friend, Jesse Haack (Drums) who then contacted David McNally (Bass, Back-Up Vocals). Matt Modica, Justin's classmate, originally filled the part of guitarist but scheduling problems eventually led to a lineup change. The band later found Matt Dezenzo, a youthful metal virtuoso, who briefly took over for Matt Modica. However, Justin's songwriting took a turn toward the melodic side and the band eventually parted with Matt Dezenzo. David Scala was then recruited to fill the role of guitarist and lends his unique style to Katharsis' music.
http://www.myspace.com/katharsisnj
4) Katharsis were an alternative/progressive rock band from Greenville, NC that disbanded in early 2007. From the about page on the band's official website: "Katharsis has been a work in progress since 2003. Seeking edgy music with a positive message, guitar players Garett Bissonnette, of One Word, and Patrick Spohr, of Rhetoric, got together to trade riffs and immediately felt they had to passionately pursue the music that unfolded. Settling for anything less than the best was not an option. They auditioned many drummers and bass players before finally finding Cory Granger, a local college student, and Eric Pyburn, Patrick’s bass player from Rhetoric. With the musicians in place, the search for a singer was long and arduous. After two singers came and left, the four members of Katharsis discovered Ean Hirst, of Seraphin, running sound at a local bar. As soon as they heard his voice they knew they had found their front man. With the ensemble complete, they immediately started an intense writing session.
The band had been writing and rehearsing with and without singers over the previous year and a half before finding Ean. Combining the original melodies created by Katharsis and the lyrics written by Ean, Katharsis is brings a new sound to rock music, fusing the best of every world and never settling for anything that doesn’t live up to the title of being “cathartic”. A unique musical style, complete with vocals reminiscent of Alice in Chains, a melodic feel on par with A Perfect Circle, and the overall catchiness of Incubus, sets the stage for Katharsis’ powerful positive message."
http://www.katharsisrock.com/index.htm
5) Katharsis are Daniel Malson, Jano Sanguine, Rick Sanford, Tim Vickers. Experimental/industrial quartet from San Francisco. Nothing else but this is information is known.
Darkest World
Katharsis Lyrics
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In the crimson of times forgotten
It leads me to the twisted light
Perishing the sun begotten
I am a spirit of darkness
Falling the way of weakness
Hearing great whispers of times forgotten
It leads me to the twisted light
Perishing the sun begotten
Yeah
Whoa
In the nightly kingdom I am no longer obsessed
In the shadows, the whispers are as loud as spoken
But I am still wildly possessed
The curse will never be broken
I am here as a planted seed (Planted seed)
Everywhere are my fears
The lyrics of Katharsis's song "Darkest World" capture a sense of darkness and despair, painting a vivid picture of a world consumed by shadows. The opening lines describe a moon shining brightly in the night, symbolizing a glimmer of hope amidst forgotten times. However, this hope quickly turns twisted, as the sun is depicted as perishing or dying.
The singer of the song identifies themselves as a spirit of darkness, embodying the path of weakness. This suggests a sense of resignation and acceptance of their own inner struggles. As the moon continues to shine and the echoes of forgotten times grow louder, the twisted light leads the singer further into a world consumed by darkness. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the allure of negative thoughts and destructive behaviors.
The song's chorus reflects a shift in perspective. The singer declares that in the nightly kingdom, they are no longer obsessed, possibly suggesting a sense of liberation from their own demons. The whispers in the shadows become as loud as spoken words, indicating a heightened awareness of the darkness that surrounds them. Despite this newfound awareness, the singer remains wildly possessed and trapped in a perpetual curse.
Overall, "Darkest World" explores themes of darkness, obsession, and the struggle to break free from inner demons. It conveys an atmosphere of despair and entrapment, metaphorically illustrating the allure and difficulty of escaping the darkest corners of one's own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon is shining so bright through the night
Illuminated by the moon's radiant glow during the darkness of the night
In the crimson of times forgotten
In the memories of ancient and forgotten eras
It leads me to the twisted light
Guiding me towards a distorted and corrupted source of illumination
Perishing the sun begotten
Destroying the offspring of the sun, symbolizing the destruction of hope and happiness
I am a spirit of darkness
I embody the essence of darkness and despair
Falling the way of weakness
Being drawn towards vulnerability and fragility
Shining so bright through the night
Glowing with an intense brilliance amidst the darkness of the night
Hearing great whispers of times forgotten
Listening to powerful secrets and echoes of forgotten ages
It leads me to the twisted light
Directing me towards a distorted and corrupted form of enlightenment
Perishing the sun begotten
Annihilating the offspring of the sun, symbolizing the destruction of hope and happiness
In the nightly kingdom I am no longer obsessed
In the realm of the night, I am freed from my obsessions
In the shadows, the whispers are as loud as spoken
In the darkness, the murmurs and secrets are as audible as spoken words
But I am still wildly possessed
Yet, I remain fervently controlled by darker forces
The curse will never be broken
The curse that afflicts me will forever remain unbroken
I am here as a planted seed (Planted seed)
I exist as a dormant and potential source of darkness (Planted seed)
Everywhere are my fears
My fears surround me in every direction
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matte
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