They released their second album "Silent Waters" in April, 2007. This time they have moved into a heavier, progressive sound.
Current line-up:
David Akesson - Vocals
Karl "Kalle" Landin - Guitars
Rikard "Peson" Petersson - Rhythm Guitars
Christer "Zigge" Pedersen - Bass (Dragonland, Nightshade (Swe))
Martin Mellström - Synthesizers
Robert Willstedt - Drums (Dragonland)
Former/past member(s)
Vocals:
Simon Hermansson
Chitral "Chity" Somapala (Red Circuit, Court Jester (Ger), Ivanhoe (Ger), Avalon (Ger), Domain (Ger), Firewind, Powerworld, Civilization One, David Shankle Group, Final Chapter (Guest))
Guitars:
Andreas Lindvall
Christian Carlsson
Bass:
Christofer Starnefalk
Drums:
Jimmy Elmgren
Additional notes
Formerly known as Thorin and Moonlight Sonata.
Discography:
Dust Demo, 2001
Moonlight Agony, Demo, 2001
Echos of a Nightmare, Demo, 2002
Echoes Of A Nightmare, Full-length, 2004
Silent Waters, Full-length, 2007
Echoes of a Nightmare
Moonlight Agony Lyrics
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Truth, mysteries of darkness
Buried in the shadows of the my life
Still, hatred inside me
Will I ever find a way to die?
[Chorus:]
Didn't help me fear this unknown foe
I had seen it all, the end of my lifetime
Only echoes of the Nightmare remains
Dead, frozen in this moment
A path to death infecting dreams of life
Lost, haunted by this vision
A circle ending with my death
[Chorus:]
Years of sleepless nights, insomnia
Didn't help me fear this unknown foe
I had seen it all, the end of my lifetime
Only echoes of the Nightmare remains
The lyrics of Moonlight Agony's "Echoes of a Nightmare" suggest a person who is struggling with their own mortality, their existential angst, and their fear of the unknown. The first line of the song, "Truth, mysteries of darkness," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer is grappling with the idea of what comes after death. The lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced a lot of suffering in their life and feels trapped by their own experiences, as they feel burdened by "hatred inside" and a sense of hopelessness.
The chorus, "Years of sleepless nights, insomnia / Didn't help me fear this unknown foe / I had seen it all, the end of my lifetime / Only echoes of the Nightmare remains," reveals the singer's sense of despair, as they feel like they've lived through all the suffering they could possibly go through and now feel resigned that they will never find peace. The repetition of the phrase "echoes of the Nightmare" reinforces the idea that these experiences have left an indelible mark on the singer and will continue to haunt them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Echoes of a Nightmare" convey a sense of hopelessness and despair in the face of mortality and the unknown. The singer is plagued by their own experiences and feels trapped by their own existence, unable to escape from their own pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth, mysteries of darkness
There are secrets hidden in the darkness and unknown depths of reality.
Buried in the shadows of the my life
These mysteries are hidden within the darkness of the author's own existence.
Still, hatred inside me
The author carries deep hatred within themselves.
Will I ever find a way to die?
The author wonders if they will ever find a release from their troubles.
[Chorus:]
The chorus repeats the central theme of the song.
Years of sleepless nights, insomnia
The author has suffered from insomnia for years.
Didn't help me fear this unknown foe
Despite their insomnia, the author still fears the unknown.
I had seen it all, the end of my lifetime
The author has experienced visions of their own death.
Only echoes of the Nightmare remains
All that's left of these visions is a haunting memory.
Dead, frozen in this moment
The author feels like they are stuck and cannot escape.
A path to death infecting dreams of life
The idea of death is all-consuming and affects even the author's dreams.
Lost, haunted by this vision
The author is lost and tormented by their visions.
A circle ending with my death
The author feels trapped in a cycle that will end with their own death.
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.