Since Leprous was founded in 2001, they've gone through a few changes in the line-up, and now consists of Einar Solberg (synth/vocals), Tor Oddmund Suhrke (guitar), Simen Børven (bass), Robin Ognedal (guitar) and Baard Kolstad (drums)
The young quintet have already made themselves visible on the Norwegian prog- and metal scene, and twice the band has made the finals in the Norwegian Rock Championship. Besides Leprous, the guys in Leprous are currently working as a session band of solo artist "Ihsahn", also known as the front figure of the legendary black metal band Emperor.
In August 2008, Leprous recorded their debut album "Tall Poppy Syndrome". As a result they caught the eye of several record companies, and ended up signing with the American label Sensory Records for a May 2009 release.
Prior to "Tall Poppy Syndrome", Leprous have recorded two demos which both received great accolades from the worldwide media, with the demo (self-financed full length album) "Aeolia" among other great reviews received a perfect 10 out of 10 score from the Norwegian webzine www.metal-norge.no. The band at that point decided to hold off on the search for a label to release their albums though, as they knew that they could create even better songs. And now, a couple of years later, "Tall Poppy Syndrome" is ready to hit the shelves.
Backed by Intromental Management & Booking Agency, Leprous spent 2009 promoting the release with numerous shows throughout Scandinavia, and entering 2010 the band and management laid plans for bringing the music of Leprous even further out to fans, by lining up shows around Europe and USA, as well as setting the band up as main support on Swedish orchestral metal band Therion's fall 2010 European tour, taking the band through no less than 17 countries in 30 days.
The music of Leprous is not an easy one to classify. Various genres are included, from progressive rock, to jazz, to pure metal. The vocals alternate between clean and growling, something which gives the music a heaviness it otherwise wouldn't have. To compare Leprous to other bands is practically impossible, but the closest comparisons would be bands such as Opeth, Arcturus, Porcupine Tree, Van Der Graaf Generator or Emperor. An interesting listening-experience for the open-minded music fan.
Studio albums
Tall Poppy Syndrome (2009)
Bilateral (2011)
Coal (2013)
The Congregation (2015)
Malina (2017)
Pitfalls (2019)
Aphelion (2021)
Live albums
Live at Rockefeller Music Hall (2016)
Demos
Silent Waters (2004)
Aeolia (2006)
Moon
Leprous Lyrics
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The lyrics of Leprous's song "Moon" convey a sense of loneliness, isolation, and emptiness. The opening lines describe a "deserted throne" and a "Radioactive Hum" that is now gone, creating a cold and lifeless atmosphere. The repetition of the phrase "a moon without light of its own" emphasizes the theme of emptiness, as the moon is traditionally associated with light and illumination, but here it is portrayed as being devoid of its own light and therefore alone. The lyrics also suggest a sense of pain and hurt, with references to a "hurtful sting" and "tender stress."
The middle section of the song describes a "devil in the backdrop" and a feeling of trembling, alluding to a sense of fear or anxiety. However, the lyrics also urge the listener to disregard hatred and focus instead on moving past the negative emotions, echoing a theme of resilience and perseverance.
Overall, the lyrics of "Moon" evoke a sense of isolation and loneliness, but also offer a message of hope and resilience in the face of these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Deserted throne Radioactive Hum is gone
The once magnificent and powerful throne has been abandoned, along with any trace of energy or life that once filled its surroundings.
Cold alone Lifeless time Lifelong crime
The singer is isolated and trapped in a life where time feels empty and meaningless, and is plagued by the weight of their past mistakes.
Witness the unstated
The singer is observing something that is not being explicitly expressed or communicated, but rather something that is being hidden or kept silent.
A moon Without light of its own Alone Shadows are gone
The moon, which typically illuminates the darkness with its own light, seems to have lost its glow and is now just an empty, lifeless object in the sky, devoid of its usual radiance.
Pale caress Tender stress Devil in the backdrop
There is a subtle and delicate touch that brings pain and struggle, as if some malevolent force looms in the background.
Hurtful sting Trembling Disregard the hatred Disregard the hated
The pain inflicted is intense and causes the singer to shake and tremble, but they try to ignore any feelings of anger or hatred towards their oppressor.
A moon Without light of its own Alone Shadows are gone
The moon remains dark and empty, symbolizing the singer's own sense of loneliness and despair.
A moon Without light of its own Alone Shadows are gone
Despite the passage of time, the moon continues to remain dark and lifeless, with no shadows to suggest the presence of any light or life.
A moon Without light of its own Alone Shadows are gone
No matter how many times the artist repeats this phrase, the moon remains dark and empty, emphasizing the loneliness and sense of isolation that they feel.
A moon Without light of its own Alone Shadows are gone
The final repetition of this phrase reiterates the artist's sense of hopelessness and despair, and the depth of their emotional pain.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: EINAR SOLBERG, TOR SUHRKE
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