Due to several line up changes in the rhythm section (e.g. Ventor), extensive touring became impossible, so instead the band invested their time into writing new and even better material for a new full-length. After Invasion records vanished, the band entered the studio to produce an album excerpt, the 3 tracker 'Mistress of the night', showing the band with a new stable line up and elaborated refined sound. The recording made it's way through the metal press, including having the song 'Rape' featured on Rock Hard's Unerhört CD 7. Several labels showed serious interest in the band, and after serious consideration, Ninnghizhidda signed with Displeased records. Late 2001 the band entered the studio again to record their new album 'Demigod', an album full of dark majestic tracks that please fans of their earlier work as well as fans of bands like Samael and Dimmu Borgir!
Last line up in 2003:
Patrick K (Eternal Dirge, Tsatthoggua, Musty Guts, Interstellar Genocide) - vocal, guitar
Rene Bogdanski (The Very End, Crestfallen (Ger)) - lead & acoustic guitar
Dragan L (Rectificated) - bass
Markus A (TSATTHOGGUA) - drums
Some former members:
Ventor (Kreator) - drums 1999
Sascha Risseler (Eternal Dirge, Starseed) - keys 1997-99
Zagan (Black Messiah) - bass (on "Mistress...")
Sascha George - keys (on "Demigod")
John G - drums (on "Blasphemy")
Henning L (Starseed, Rectificated, Castigate, Despise & Conquer) - drums (on "Horned...)
Björn F (- voc, bass (on "Horned...")
Moonlight Serenade
Ninnghizhidda Lyrics
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It's time to celebrate , the spell of the moon
The profane , and weak will flee
When we embrace , the velvet darkness
The frozen stars , that shine above
(Left) a silvery gleam , over the midnight forest
Winterwinds , that groan and whisper
Listen to the sweet music of the night
Is it the howls of my darkbrood ?!
Yes , the wind carry their salute
My fellow wolves come walk with me !!!
My fellow wolves come bark with me !!!
The gentle touch , of the moon
A caress , on my shivering skin
This night shall last , eternally
My darkbrood and me , have to fulfill
The infinite quest , that last on thee
The final moment , of our ritual is near
To end our mediaeval , midnight symphony
Listen to the sweet music of the night
Is it the howls of my darkbrood ?!
Yes , the wind carry their salute
My fellow wolves , share the night with me
My fellow wolves , let us share eternity
This night shall last , eternally
The opening lines of Ninnghizhidda's "Moonlight Serenade" capture the unique atmosphere of the night. As the final sunlight fades in the dawn, it signals the start of a celebration under the spell of the moon. The profane and weak will flee in the embrace of the velvet darkness as the listener is launched into the ambiance of the night. The frozen stars, a silvery gleam, above the midnight forest, awaken an ancient wisdom of the glorious past, accentuated by the winter winds that groan and whisper. The lyrics elaborate the context of a mediaeval-inspired setting in which the singer, accompanied by his darkbrood, walks among fellow wolves, sharing bark and howls under the guidance of the serene moonlight.
The second part of the song elaborates on the deeper connections shared between the darkbrood and the moonlight. The gentle touch of the moon is reiterated in the lyrics, a caress on the shivering skin that adds to the atmosphere of the night. The night shall last eternally, as the darkbrood and the singer have to fulfill their infinite quest that has lasted for a long time. The final moment of the ritual draws near, indicating the end of their symphony. The listener is urged to listen to the sweet music of the night, which reveals the howls of the darkbrood, carried by the winds in their salute. It's a timeless scene crafted to immerse the listener in a mediaeval-inspired ambiance steeped in a narrative of ancient wisdom, wolves, and the night.
Line by Line Meaning
The final sunlight , fades in the dawn
The last light from the sun disappears as the morning arrives
It's time to celebrate , the spell of the moon
Now is the moment to enjoy and worship the magic of the moon
The profane , and weak will flee
Those who lack reverence and resilience will run away
When we embrace , the velvet darkness
We shall accept and take comfort in the soft, dark cloak around us
The frozen stars , that shine above
The sparkling stars that remain still in the sky
(Left) a silvery gleam , over the midnight forest
The forest at night shines with a gentle silver light
Winterwinds , that groan and whisper
The chilly winds that make eerie sounds
Ancient wisdoms , of the glorious past
The knowledge of the great history that came before us
Listen to the sweet music of the night
Pay attention to the enchanting sounds that fill the darkness
Is it the howls of my darkbrood ?!
Could it be the calling of my loyal pack?
Yes , the wind carry their salute
Indeed, the breeze brings their greeting
My fellow wolves come walk with me !!!
My faithful companions, join me for a stroll!
My fellow wolves come bark with me !!!
My fellow canines, let's make some noise!
The gentle touch , of the moon
The soft, soothing contact of the celestial body
A caress , on my shivering skin
A tender stroke that warms my trembling flesh
This night shall last , eternally
This evening will go on forever without end
My darkbrood and me , have to fulfill
My pack and I must complete our duty
The infinite quest , that last on thee
Our never-ending journey that continues upon us
The final moment , of our ritual is near
The last stage of our ceremony approaches
To end our mediaeval , midnight symphony
To finish our ancient, nighttime melody
My fellow wolves , share the night with me
My brethren, let us experience the night together
My fellow wolves , let us share eternity
My wolf pack, we shall be eternal partners
This night shall last , eternally
This evening will go on forever without end
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Glenn Miller, Mitchell Parish
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