It's 1986 when Mortuary Drape are founded by the aim of the central core of… Read Full Bio ↴It's 1986 when Mortuary Drape are founded by the aim of the central core of three people, one of which is still in the group (Wildness Perversion).
Musical and inspirational trends that inspired the founders are 'black metal' with an esoteric-necromantic current both for the lyrics and for the stage design impact: they decided to baptize their style as 'black-occult metal'.
In 1987 they publish 'Necromancy', the first demo tape that gets a great response in the most intransigent underground scene, a demo that as time goes by became an authentic cult for the lovers of this genre.
During the period from 1988 to the first half of 1991 the line-up stabilized in three elements and there is the publishing of the second demo called 'Doom return'.
In 1991 they have the first contacts with labels (also foreigners) for a possible record deal; in fact after a few time the group makes its debut with the first CD called 'Into the drape' published by the Greek record company Decapitated rec. immediately followed by the presence on the compilation 'Wine of Satan' for the Spellbound (another Greek label) as the only Italian group on the LP.
Moreover we must remember that in this period there's a sudden change in the band where the founder Wildness Perversion is the only one who remains with the double role of voice-drums. In 1994 there is the second record called 'All the witches dance' for the Unisound rec. In 1995 a new compilation collects the whole groups of the Unisound and in the same year there's the reprinting of the compilation 'Wine of Satan' on CD by the German Soundphaze under Spellbound license.
On June 1996 'Mourn path' mini CD marks a new goal for the band that after this success plays in many metal festivals and in other important vents in foreign countries and in Italy: It's in this period that there's an European 15 dates tour that promotes the repertory of the band.
On October 1996, exactly ten years after the Mortuary Drape foundation, with the publishing of the new album 'Secret Sudaria' (eleven pieces) the band makes a partial line-up change with the return of all the founders.
The following years, from 1997 and so on, are very troubled because of all the line-up changes with many musicians involved in the band with the two founders Wildness Perversion and Without Name.
Finally in 1999 the band is stabilised and thus the members have the possibility to create the draft of new pieces that become the soul of the new album called 'Tolling 13 knell' for he label Avantgarde music.
The album, containing 10 brand new songs was released at the end of 2000 and followed a few months later by the double LP version with 4 bonus tracks published by Iron Pegasus under Avantgarde license.
After the release of the album and a few live shows in support of it (as for example the festival Darkness upon Italy with Carpathian Forest and the Italian date of No mercy tour 2001) begins a new strong line-up revolution inside the band: in fact all the members except Wildness Perversion and Left-Hand Preacher (now playing guitar) quitted the band during 2001.
Fortunately after a short period a new line-up is ready: Wildness Perversion- lead vocals; Left-Hand Preacher- guiars, vocals; and the three new members: Seeker of the Unknown- guitars, vocals; Arcane of Veiled Light- bass guitar, vocals; War Machine Helgast- drums, vocals. In June 2003 Left-Hand Preacher lefts the Band for personal reasons ( Our Thanks to Him for his collaboration ) and he is replaced in August 2003 from the guitarist Cruel Abbot.
During the last 6 months of 2003 the band presents the new axeman in three shows (in one show they substitute the only Italian gig of Shining) and continue working hard to complete and re-arrange the songs for the new forthcoming (at the end of 2004) album.
At the end of 2003 the label named WILD PROD. reprint the two cult demotapes “Necromancy 1987” and “Doom Return 1989” on cd support, packing them in an original box with renewed graphics.
In June 2004 the Drape starti the recording sessions in Alpha Omega Studios (Blevio – Como – Italy) with the collaboration of Alex Azzali (Ancient, Cataract…) of the new album called “Buried in Time”. These sessions end in september 2004. The band is really satisfied of the great work done for the realization of this Opus by Cruel Abbot too. Eleven tracks in pure M13D style compose this CD, this is the new reincarnation of the Drape.
M13D prepare to introduce their new work (which is out 20th november 2004 for Avantgarde Music) playing live in Italy with many cult bands such as Blood (Germany), Necrodeath, Horrid and many others. They also contact important foreign managements which will bring the band in an European tour between august/December 2005. The reviews of Buried in Time are all gorgeous and gain higher and higher estimations in Italy, Europe and US.
The LP format of Buried in Time is foretold for the end of January 2005 again for the above mentioned WILD PROD. It will be printed in 666 copies, with new graphics. Only 166 copies will be printed in coloured vinil with double cover fire marked: a true “buy or die” for collectors.
The Drape is already working for the follower album of Buried in Time, so far they composed two songs. Stay tuned for more news about this.

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13th Way
Mortuary Drape Lyrics

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By the fire, by wind
By water, by earth

By the fire, by wind, by water, by earth
Drawing the sign of all exorcism
Chanting the song of the atavic reborn
Detaching from this reality

I'm alone in a grave, interior sight perceived
Desolation and peace, dark and light disappearance

13th way, under will by the wise of a witch
13th way, great comprehend of descent an absord

Veil has been to rend, cast in plain with dead
Current fine pervade, form without shape speaks to me

13th way, under will by the wise of a witch
13th way, great comprehend of descent an absord

Overall Meaning

The song 13th Way by Mortuary Drape is a dark and haunting portrayal of a ritualistic practice designed to detach oneself from reality and enter a state of interior vision. The lyrics speak of the elements - fire, wind, water, and earth - being used to draw a symbol of exorcism, while chanting a song of rebirth. The singer then describes being alone in a grave, experiencing a sense of both desolation and peace, and witnessing the disappearance of both light and dark. The phrase "13th way" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that this is the path or method being used to achieve this altered state of consciousness.

The lyrics are full of symbolism and ambiguity, and can be interpreted in many ways. The references to witchcraft and exorcism suggest a connection to the occult, while the concept of detachment from reality could be seen as a metaphor for spiritual ascension or enlightenment. The idea of a grave could be interpreted as a symbol of death and rebirth, or as a representation of a physical or psychological state of isolation.

Line by Line Meaning

By the fire, by wind, by water, by earth
Through every natural element, the ritual is performed

Drawing the sign of all exorcism
Creating a powerful symbol to banish evil spirits

Chanting the song of the atavic reborn
Singing a sacred song that evokes ancient ancestry

Detaching from this reality
Entering a trance-like state beyond the physical realm

I'm alone in a grave, interior sight perceived
Feeling isolated and experiencing visions of the afterlife

Desolation and peace, dark and light disappearance
Experiencing conflicting emotions of sadness and serenity, as well as a fading of duality

13th way, under will by the wise of a witch
Using the thirteenth path of ritual, guided by a knowledgeable witch

13th way, great comprehend of descent an absord
This method of ritual encompasses a deep understanding of descending into the abyss

Veil has been to rend, cast in plain with dead
The veil between worlds has been torn, and the practitioner is in the realm of the deceased

Current fine pervade, form without shape speaks to me
The energy of the atmosphere is strong, and intangible entities are communicating with the practitioner

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