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.
In spiritual , The Drape
From the official site
Mortuary Drape
Mortuary Drape Lyrics
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My mind arrive until there - I can search reflected
Images
Mortuary Drape, symbol of death
Mortuary Drape, dividing veil
Final symbol of material existence
Don't ignore it - don't joke about it
Because it's a world there and await us
Mortuary Drape, symbol of death
Mortuary Drape, dividing veil
Distorted images, spectres of death behind the veil,
Great crowd moving, secret bailee of our future, their
Action is steady, recognized limits unbroken evolution
Quest in the veil quest in the veil
A veil has been lower - beyond is all mistery
My mind arrive until there - I can search reflected
Images
Mortuary Drape, great veil beyond
Mortuary Drape, obituary symbol
The lyrics to Mortuary Drape's self-titled song describe a veil that has been lowered beyond which lies mystery. The singer's mind arrives at the veil and they can search reflected images beyond it. The Mortuary Drape is described as a symbol of death and a dividing veil between the material world and the invisible world of ocean wealth. The song warns against ignoring or joking about this world beyond the veil, as it exists and awaits us all.
The song continues to describe distorted images and spectres of death behind the veil, as well as a great crowd moving and secret bailees of our future. These entities' actions are steady and their recognized limits unbroken, creating an evolution that is quested within the veil. The Mortuary Drape is again described as a great veil beyond and an obituary symbol.
Overall, the lyrics to Mortuary Drape's song Mortuary Drape contemplate the veil between life and death and the mysteries and entities that lie beyond it.
Line by Line Meaning
A veil has been lower - beyond is all mistery
There is a mysterious barrier that has been put up, obscuring what lies beyond.
My mind arrive until there - I can search reflected Images
My intellect has reached the barrier and I can search for clues in the images reflected back.
Mortuary Drape, symbol of death
The mortuary drape signifies death.
Mortuary Drape, dividing veil
The mortuary drape is a veil that separates the living from the dead.
Final symbol of material existence
The mortuary drape represents the end of physical life.
Invisible world - ocean wealth
Beyond the drape lies an invisible world rich with untold treasures.
Don't ignore it - don't joke about it
This hidden world is not to be ignored or trivialized.
Because it's a world there and await us
It exists and will be waiting for us when we cross over.
Distorted images, spectres of death behind the veil,
The images reflected back are twisted and haunting, showing the ghosts of the dead.
Great crowd moving, secret bailee of our future, their
A large congregation of spirits is on the move and will hold the key to our future fate.
Action is steady, recognized limits unbroken evolution
Their actions are immutable and will not change the overall course of human evolution.
Quest in the veil quest in the veil
Our mission is to search behind the veil for answers.
Mortuary Drape, great veil beyond
The mortuary drape is a vast barrier beyond which lies the unknown.
Mortuary Drape, obituary symbol
The mortuary drape is a symbol of death and ending.
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Como hago para q este cometario aparezca mas arriba?
Gusplays 314
thx
René Arriagada
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René Arriagada
@Gusplays 314
travis reynolds
This is just a killer ep!! Not mentioning the fact that it is legendary!! Hails to the Drape🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
mcstabba
Awesome. Long time since I listend to Mortuary Drape. Love this kind of stuff, similar to old Rotting Christ, Varathorn, Necromantia, Mystifier. Love it.
Jacek Kwiatkowski
Trash. And Alastis, Misery,Blasphemy...🤘
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Unisound Records ακαδιμηας athens
Nuclear Sword Of Damocles
Great mix between technical and atmospheric. Also the sound is dynamic with a loud bass which i always appreciate.
This is how Metal should sound like.