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.

Under the Cold Snow
Moonblood Lyrics

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Through the night, through the darkness
Through the forests, through the fields
Through the mountains, through the rivers
Through the coldness of the northwind
Under the cold fullmoon

Fullmoon, cold and merciless
Take my soul

Through the airs on black wings
Through the stars I glide
Under the forests, the mountains
I pass all and glide away
Under the cold fullmoon

Fullmoon, cold and merciless
Take my soul

Pass palaces, pass castles
I glide on my black wings
Through the night, through the darkness

Through the coldness of the northwind
Under the cold fullmoon

Overall Meaning

In Moonblood's song Under the Cold Snow, the singer describes their journey through various terrains and elements, under the cold fullmoon. The repetition of "through" emphasizes the perseverance and determination of the singer, as they continue on their path despite the challenges that come their way. The use of natural imagery, such as forests, fields, and rivers, adds to the song's overall mythical and mystical theme.

The cold fullmoon is personified as merciless, and the singer acknowledges that it takes their soul. This could be interpreted as a sacrifice or trade-off for the power and freedom that comes with being able to glide through the skies and pass by palaces and castles. The song's overall mood is dark and ominous, with the northwind and the coldness adding to the sense of danger and uncertainty that comes with the unknown.

Line by Line Meaning

Through the night, through the darkness
Traveling through the dark of night

Through the forests, through the fields
Journeying through nature's wonders

Through the mountains, through the rivers
Overcoming obstacles of terrain

Through the coldness of the northwind
Facing harsh nature head-on

Under the cold fullmoon
Beneath the watchful eye of the fullmoon

Fullmoon, cold and merciless
The fullmoon, a harsh and unforgiving force

Take my soul
Submitting to the power of the fullmoon

Through the airs on black wings
Gliding through the sky with dark wings

Through the stars I glide
Sailing among the celestial bodies

Under the forests, the mountains
Passing beneath towering natural structures

I pass all and glide away
Overcoming all hurdles and leaving them behind