The Doom Metal band Mirror of Deception was founded by two guitarists, Mich… Read Full Bio ↴The Doom Metal band Mirror of Deception was founded by two guitarists, Michael S. and Jochen F. in 1990 in Göppingen (near Stuttgart, Germany).

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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Haunted
Mirror of Deception Lyrics

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When the night came
He shivered
And went astray
On the run
From unnamed horrors
His mind
Starts to tremble

Haunted
By entities unknown
The unspeakable
Dread
Haunted
Facing his fears
The unexplainable
Has risen

Driven
Into insanity
His world
Falls apart
No escape
No place to hide

Extradited
And lost

Overall Meaning

"Haunted" by Mirror of Deception is a song that delves into the terrifying effects of the unknown. The singer in the lyrics is struggling to cope with his fears as he runs from unnamed horrors that relentlessly pursue him. The night has proven too much to bear, and as his mind begins to tremble, he is inevitably consumed by the haunting presence of these unknown entities.

The song is infused with a profound sense of dread as the singer is faced with his nightmares. He cannot explain what is happening to him; he is haunted by something that he can't quite put his finger on. This feeling of the unexplainable has risen, pushing him towards insanity as his world falls apart. There is no escape or place to hide - he is extradited and lost in a sea of terror that has taken over his mind.

This song is a cautionary tale that reminds us that we are not immune to the unknown. It serves as a reminder to be vigilant and mindful of our fears, as they can easily spiral out of control if left unchecked. Ultimately, "Haunted" is a powerful reminder of the fine line that separates our rational minds from the depths of madness.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night came
When darkness arrived

He shivered
He quivered with fright

And went astray
He wandered aimlessly

On the run
Fleeing in panic

From unnamed horrors
Escaping undefined terrors

His mind
His thoughts

Starts to tremble
Begins to shake with fear

Haunted
Tormented by

By entities unknown
By unknown beings

The unspeakable
The unimaginable

Dread
Fear