The first line-up was complete in early 1992. The selftitled debut demo was recorded in 1993, followed by the second demo, "Words Unspoken" a year later. After line-up changes and another demo, the band signed a deal with German label Sub Zero Records in 1997 and issued the "Veil of Lead" MCD in April of the same year.
The recordings for the band`s debut album started in December 1997 and lasted until August 1999. Sub Zero had quit the label business meanwhile so the band finally found a new partner in the UK based record company The Miskatonic Foundation which released the immensly delayed but critically acclaimed "Mirrorsoil" album in January 2001. The release of the album was followed by tours in England and Germany with bands like Solstice, Warning and End of Green.
Lead singer Markus B. decided to quit the band due to lack of time in 2002, so guitarist Michael S. took over the lead vocals as well. To support their MCD "Conversion" the band played the first edition of Doom Shall Rise festival in February 2003 and toured with reformed US Doom legends Revelation and Finland`s Reverend Bizarre.
After another change of the rhythm section in summer 2003, the band recorded their second full-length album "Foregone" which was released on the Belgian label Final Chapter in September 2004. To support the release the band embarked on a tour with dates in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands.
Besides some festival appearances in Germany and abroad, Mirror of Deception did also play a couple of shows in Finland with Count Raven and Reverend Bizarre in 2005.
Following the release of the third album, "Shards" in October 2006 on German label Cyclone Empire more gigs and festival appearances in Germany and abroad were played, including festivals like Belgian Doom Night, Doom Shall Rise V, Dutch Doom Day VI, Days of Doom and Mirror of Deception's first shows in Ireland.
Album number 4, "A Smouldering Fire" was released in 2010, followed by gigs at festivals like Hammer of Doom and Malta Doom Festival. The band went on tour with 40 Watt Sun and Semlah.
The band was on hiatus in 2012 and 2013. After line-up changes on bass and drums the band continued with a new rhythm section, played shows, made an appearance at Heavy Days in Doomtown festival and worked on new songs.
The fifth album, "The Estuary" was released in November 2018 and presented live at Doom over Vienna festival.
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Asylum
Mirror of Deception Lyrics
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In my melancholic asylum
I embrace the things to come
Betray the world with my solitude
Despair is my middle name
I'm the one who's to blame
Hide beneath the clouded sky
Dry the tears in my eye
Await the shroud
Of relief
Silence thy lullabies
Look behind the disguise
Envision
A pity entity
The lyrics to Mirror of Deception's song "Asylum" depict a person who has withdrawn from the world and finds comfort and acceptance within their own isolation. The first line, "In my melancholic asylum," sets the tone for the rest of the song, indicating that the singer feels trapped within their own melancholy thoughts. However, instead of fighting these thoughts, they "embrace the things to come" and accept them as a part of their existence.
The singer also mentions that they "betray the world with [their] solitude," illustrating the idea that by removing themselves from the world, they are choosing to not participate in the ups and downs of society. The line "Despair is my middle name" conveys the deep sadness and hopelessness the singer feels, and they take responsibility for it, claiming "I'm the one who's to blame."
The last few lines of the song suggest that the singer has found a kind of peace within their solitude. They "hide beneath the clouded sky" and "dry the tears in [their] eye," awaiting the "shroud of relief." It's clear that the singer feels trapped but also finds comfort in their isolation, and the final line "envision a pity entity" suggests that the singer has accepted their position as a victim of their own despair.
Line by Line Meaning
In my melancholic asylum
I am in a state of sadness and isolation, which I have come to accept as my reality.
I embrace the things to come
I welcome whatever the future may hold for me, although it may not bring me happiness.
Betray the world with my solitude
I have turned my back on society and chosen to exist alone in my own reality, separate from the outside world.
Despair is my middle name
I am plagued by feelings of hopelessness and misery on a regular basis, as if they are a part of who I am.
I'm the one who's to blame
I take responsibility for the circumstances that have led me to this lonely existence, and do not blame anyone else.
Wear disguises of sorrow
I try to hide my true emotions from the world, and present myself in a way that reflects my inner sadness.
Hide beneath the clouded sky
I retreat into my mind, where the world around me can seem hazy and unclear, much like a cloudy sky.
Dry the tears in my eye
I try to hold back my tears, and not let them show to the world around me.
Await the shroud
I am waiting for something to envelop me completely, whether it be death, or a release from my misery.
Of relief
I hope to find relief from my torment and pain, and be able to finally find peace.
Silence thy lullabies
I try to silence the comforting words that others may speak to me, as they do not bring me any comfort or solace.
Look behind the disguise
I implore others to see beyond the false persona that I present to the world, and understand the true depths of my pain and sadness.
Envision
I want others to imagine and try to understand what it is like to exist in my world.
A pity entity
I am a broken and pitiful being, who has suffered greatly and is deserving of understanding and compassion from those around me.
Contributed by Elizabeth F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
skorpionrazor
This is an epic masterpiece. A true doom metal band.
Asturiandelphino Doom
3:13 Fantastic!! Doomed rythm, Majestic beautiful refinate doom like oldest wine of the harvest
CountBizarre
Einer meiner Lieblingssongs der schwäbischen Doom-Veteranen.
Christopher Gabehart
Now this is bad fucking ass! I love the vocals! The music is great.!Rage on my metal brothers!
Christian Hohbach
Esslinger Jungs!
Heute im Oberesslinger
Eisstadion als Startschuss
des Festivals.
Primal Fear ist 2. Headliner.
Viel Glück!
Na die paar Powerchords
in Zeitlupe duerfen doch
noch zu Meistern sein.
Two Headed Monkeys
the drummer is a good friend of mine ;)
John_Peisithanatos
eh not so great, not worthy to have been on a split with PAGAN ALTAR!!!