BIOGRAPHY
The band was originally founded in Rome, Italy, by Diego Cafolla (guitars) and Manuel Thundra Cafolla (drums) in 1996 under the name of "Earth Shaker". Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Raven" and driven by a will of change, the band's name was soon altered into Kingcrow. Together with Stefano Tissi (vocals), the first promo CD Eyes Of Memories was published in 1997. The second promo CD, Hurricane's Eye, was released in 2000, and served as the proof of Kingcrow's evolution into progressive atmospheres performed with a subtle hard rock and metal approach. This stylistic choice was finally consolidated in 2001 with the first official studio album, Something Unknown. In the same year Ivan Nastasi, a guitarist of the classic hard rock / heavy metal style, joined the band. In 2002 Stefano was replaced by Mauro Gelsomini (vocals), who contributed to the songs with his deep and emphatic approach. In June 2003 Kingcrow recorded a 3-track promo CD entitled Matzmariels. Ready for the next step, Kingcrow decided that the next release should be a conceptual album, and thus Insider became reality. Kingcrow noted, "We see this album as a continuous flow of emotions narrated by music".
During 2004 and 2005, Kingcrow built their own recording studio in Rome. A new album, Timetropia, (heralded by media and fans as a true rock opera along the lines of Tommy, "Jesus Christ Superstar" or even Operation Mindcrime), was recorded and published worldwide by Lucretia Records International. In 2007 and 2008, together with new bassist Angelo Orlando[/artist[/bandmember], Kingcrow performed several live shows at the biggest Italian hard rock-heavy metal music festivals (including Gods Of Metal alongside Iron Maiden and Judas Priest) to support the album release.
In February 2009, during the recording sessions for the new album, Phlegethon, Francesco D'Errico (bass) joined the band. Also Mauro decided to leave the band due to personal reasons, and was substituted by Diego Marchesi, a singer with outstanding vocal skills that has an emotional approach which will help consolidate Kingcrow's status as one of the most original bands to come out of Italy in recent years.
The band has just finished the recordings of Phlegethon, a new overall and exciting concept, representing the very best of their progressive rock / metal approach. According to the band "This new discs finds us exploring paths of progressive rock and metal we've never ventured before - it is an exciting time for us and we feel more confident about Kingcrow's future than ever". Phlegethon was released worlwide by Scarlet Records May 2010.
Describing the band today is quite a difficult task, but one could state that the influence of such artists as Porcupine Tree, Riverside, Opeth, Orphaned Land or even Dream Theater in their more subtle moments are all present in the music of Kingcrow. With each release Kingcrow has taken a step further away from their original roots as a classic hard rock / metal band and is today one of the most exciting bands that Italy has to offer.
LINE-UP
Diego Marchesi - vocals
Diego Cafolla - guitars
Ivan Nastasi - guitars
Francesco D'Errico - bass
Manuel Thundra Cafolla - drums
Cristian Della Polla - keyboards
DISCOGRAPHY
2015: Eidos
2013: In Crescendo
2010: Phlegethon
2006: Timetropia
2004: Insider
2003: Matzmariels EP
2001: Something Unknown
WEBSITE
Kingcrow Official Website
Islands
Kingcrow Lyrics
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Blurting our minds and souls the fate allowed to lay aside
Ashes of broken limbs remain from our cinder
Rest in the fireplace before the sight of awerness
(Strained)
Down it the deep of a dying heart's believer
When the lambs cry it's time for the reason
Glimmers of hope that only outstand
Scenes from a remote past can live down the corner
Turning the page of life somehow can be your strength of will
The song Islands by Kingcrow explores the idea of adversity and how humans deal with it. The opening lyrics "Closed in a dark embrace we'll act against adversity" speaks to the fact that often times we can feel trapped or closed in during difficult times in life. However, it is within these moments that we can act against the adversity and find strength within ourselves. The next line "Blurting our minds and souls the fate allowed to lay aside" implies that during these tough times, we are able to let go of the things that are holding us back and speak our minds and souls freely. The line "Ashes of broken limbs remain from our cinder" speaks to the fact that despite our struggles, we are able to rise from the ashes and find a way to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Closed in a dark embrace we'll act against adversity
Despite the difficult circumstances, we will come together and fight against them
Blurting our minds and souls the fate allowed to lay aside
We will speak our minds and hearts freely without fear of fate's judgment
Ashes of broken limbs remain from our cinder
The remnants of our struggles and hardships will always stay with us
Rest in the fireplace before the sight of awerness
Take a moment to reflect on what we have overcome and become aware of our strength
Down it the deep of a dying heart's believer
Even in the depths of despair, there is still hope
Something that crawls and rise up again
Despite being knocked down, we will rise again
When the lambs cry it's time for the reason
When there is chaos and confusion, it's time to find clarity and understanding
Glimmers of hope that only outstand
There may be only small signs of hope, but they can shine through the darkness
Scenes from a remote past can live down the corner
Memories of our past can still influence us and shape who we are
Turning the page of life somehow can be your strength of will
Starting a new chapter in life can inspire and motivate us to be stronger
Contributed by Tristan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nutella_drifter
Excellent music! I just discovered Kingcrow and I hope to see the band on tour soon. Greetings from Hungary!
@gbaby9629
I think it’s damn near perfect song and I think I’m a pretty good judge