Moonblood was a black metal band from Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, formed i… Read Full Bio ↴Moonblood was a black metal band from Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, formed in 1994. They were previously known as Demoniac.

Demoniac evolved from the death metal band Purulent Obduction (1990-1993) which had members Occulta Mors, Necromaniac and L.O.N.S. Blacksoul (later Gaamalzagoth, real name: Mirko Schmat) joined in mid 1993. In January 1994 Necromaniac and L.O.N.S. had been kicked out and later formed Andras while the remaining members continued as Moonblood after releasing the only Demoniac-demo that was recorded still together in autumn/late 1993 (second demo comes from VHS rehearsal audio rip.).

The band only released vinyls and cassettes, Any CD pressings are bootlegs. Moonblood have recorded over 13 rehearsal tapes that at no time were any official releases and they're only done for the band members to recall their songs since there was never a usual rehearsal possible with one guy playing all instruments and they've only recorded their songs to remember for future studio sessions. A few tapes/recordings might have been spread to friends and due to massive tape trading activities of one of the members but those were the only copies that were spread among the tape trader scene.

Moonblood has split up; however, it is not known when the band actually broke up. Their last demo "Dusk Woerot" was released in 2003. Recorded in September 2000, the band was officially already dead when this recording has been done.

The Gates of Eternity
Moonblood Lyrics

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The Gates of Eternity are open
And they'll be eternity
Try to run without fear of the gate
Death awaits you
Try to run to the woods, from the gates of eternity
Their life will never end
You are trapped here forever

You can never leave this world
You can never move to the master
The offering, the sounding
Trapped in the world of darkness

In the realm of ruin
Open the dimension of eternity

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Moonblood’s song, ‘The Gates of Eternity’ depicts the idea of death and the afterlife. The gates that lead to eternity are depicted as being open, with death awaiting you if you try to run. The lyrics further suggest that one is trapped forever in the realm of ruin, with the lifeless woods standing as a testament to the eternal afterlife. The song seems to suggest that no one can escape death or the afterlife, once the gate has been crossed.

The song also touches on the idea of a world of darkness, where one is trapped forever in the dimension of eternity. The lyrics also suggest that there is a master, who one can never move to, or be aligned with, once they have crossed the gates of eternity. The song is representative of the inevitability of death and the unknown afterlife. The lyrics invoke a sense of fear and a sense of unknowing, that can leave one feeling hopeless and trapped.

Line by Line Meaning

The Gates of Eternity are open
The passage to the eternal world has been unlocked

And they'll be eternity
There will be an everlasting existence beyond the gate

Try to run without fear of the gate
Attempt to flee before the opportunity is lost, without being afraid of the consequences

Death awaits you
Perilous peril will befall you

Try to run to the woods, from the gates of eternity
Endeavor to escape to the forest, away from the gateway to the infinite world

Their life will never end
The souls of those who enter the eternal domain will endure forever

You are trapped here forever
You are ensnared in this place for all eternity

You can never leave this world
It is impossible to exit this realm

You can never move to the master
You cannot ascend to a position of authority within the realm

The offering, the sounding
Sacrifices are made, and the chants are echoed

Trapped in the world of darkness
Confined to a dimension shrouded in obscurity