1) an English Gothic … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named Nosferatu:
1) an English Gothic rock band
2) a German krautrock band
3) a heavy metal band from Brazil
4) a death metal band from Sweden
5) an alias to Hardcore Techno producer Erwin van Kan.
6) a hardcore band from the US
1) Nosferatu is an English Gothic rock band formed in March 1988 by Damien DeVille, Vlad Janicek, and Sapphire Aurora. They are one of the most successful second wave Gothic rock groups in the world. Their albums, singles, and DVD have sold over 100,000 copies world-wide. They have also sold hundreds of thousands of songs on various compilation albums since their first commercial release in the early 1990s.
Nosferatu have the credibility and good fortune of being one of the few UK-based Gothic rock bands to receive chart success both in the UK and Germany. Their back catalog of independent releases, to date, stands at 8 singles, 11 albums, 1 DVD and songs featured on 48 compilation albums. Nosferatu have a repertoire of over 100 songs and have performed over 300 concerts in 14 countries: Austria, Belgium, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Republic Of Ireland, Scotland, Spain, and Wales.
The current lineup of the band is Louis DeWray (Voice), Damien DeVille (guitar), Belle Star (drums) & Stefan Diablo (bass).
Damien DeVille is the only member to have been in the band all through its 23 year history. He has written a book on NOSFERATU titled "Vampyres Cry - The History Of A Gothic Rock Band", which is due to be published in late 2011.
2) Nosferatu, formed in 1968, was a German krautrock band. They released a self-titled album in 1970 and disbanded the year after.
3) Nosferatu is a heavy metal band from Campinas, Brazil. They've been active since 1999 and have one full-length released. Their most recent record is a split with Norwegian cult thrashers Deathhammer.
4) There was also a death metal band from Sweden called Nosferatu. They released only two demos in 1990., called "REH 90.03.06" and "Decadence Remains".
5) A project name which Patrick van Kerckhoven came up with for an early release on Ruffneck Records together with Fred Henderson. Nosferatu is also an alias to a Hardcore Techno producer. The alias was later used as a project name by Van Kerckhoven and Erwin van Kan. The latter is now the solo user of the moniker. Because Van Kan has produced the bulk of the Nosferatu material.
6) A hardcore band from Austin, Texas. They have an EP on Lumpy Records, and an album on La Vida Es Un Mus/Media Disease, as well as a bunch of tapes.
RISE
Nosferatu Lyrics
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She don't look too good in white
Keeps her dragons on the naked backs of all she might
I know the Devil's coming
Gonna help her with her detailed pattern changes every evening
For a chance to spread the light
One more kiss and we say goodbye to angels in her eyes
Chance would be a fine thing
Keeps her where she's teetering
Knife-edge cold promotionals won't move her to a flight
One more kiss and we say goodbye to angels in her eyes
One more look and we kiss hello to Heaven
In between the sky and earth I'm waiting for a rise
In between this Hell on earth forever
Screaming while she takes the poison
Burns her throat and holds her arms
Something painful isn't always something that isn't nice
If your witness isn't subtle
Cast your witness still aside
If your need is buried deep, then bury me, come deep inside
The lyrics of Nosferatu's song "Rise" paint a vivid picture of a woman who is linked with the Devil, and who seems to be trapped between Heaven and Hell. The song is dark and brooding, with a sense of melancholy and despair that pervades the lyrics.
The opening verse describes the woman as the "Devil's lady", and suggests that she is not pure or innocent, as she "don't look too good in white". She is depicted as someone who is in control of powerful dragons, and who is always changing her patterns. This could suggest that she is unpredictable and dangerous, and perhaps even capable of causing harm to those around her.
The chorus shifts to a more emotional tone, as the singer reflects on the fleeting nature of beauty and the transience of life. He suggests that every kiss with the Devil's lady is a chance to say goodbye to angels in her eyes, while every look is a chance to say hello to Heaven. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the fleeting pleasures of life, and the idea that we must seize the moment before it passes us by.
The second verse draws attention to the woman's ambivalence towards life and death. She is described as "teetering" on the edge of something, but it is not clear whether this is a reference to suicide or simply a state of indecision. The lines "Knife-edge cold promotionals won't move her to a flight" suggest that she is resistant to change, and that she is not easily swayed by the enticements of the world.
The final verse returns to the sense of pain and suffering that runs through the song. The woman is depicted as screaming while she takes poison, suggesting that she is willingly inflicting harm on herself. The line "Something painful isn't always something that isn't nice" is cryptic, but it could suggest that the woman is taking pleasure from her own pain, or that she is pursuing a goal that is worth suffering for.
Overall, "Rise" is a complex and multi-layered song that explores themes of beauty, pain, and the nature of human desire. It is a haunting and atmospheric piece of music that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I know the Devil's lady
I am familiar with Satan's mistress
She don't look too good in white
She does not appear to be pure or innocent
Keeps her dragons on the naked backs of all she might
She uses her power to control and manipulate those around her
I know the Devil's coming / Gonna help her with her detailed pattern changes every evening / For a chance to spread the light
Satan is on his way to assist her in planning and enacting her schemes, with the hopes of gaining more influence and power
Chance would be a fine thing / Keeps her where she's teetering / Knife-edge cold promotionals won't move her to a flight
If an opportunity arises, she would take it, but she remains in a precarious position and cannot be swayed by empty promises or offers
One more kiss and we say goodbye to angels in her eyes / One more look and we kiss hello to Heaven
Engaging in another romantic encounter with her will be the end of any good or pure intentions she may have had
In between the sky and earth I'm waiting for a rise / In between this Hell on earth forever
I am waiting for something to change, for a sign of hope or progress, while stuck in this state of misery and chaos
Screaming while she takes the poison / Burns her throat and holds her arms / Something painful isn't always something that isn't nice
She is in pain and possibly harming herself, but sometimes pain is necessary or even enjoyable for her
If your witness isn't subtle / Cast your witness still aside / If your need is buried deep, then bury me, come deep inside
If you do not have a tactful approach or do not serve her needs, she will discard or harm you. If you require something deep, intimate or taboo, she is willing to provide it.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Damien DeVille, Louis DeWray, Vlad Janicek
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D4NNY-SAN
this band is so amazing yet so underrated for the greatness that they were :( i am so glad my mom put me onto 90's goth because i'm such a 80's goth fan but i thought that 90's bands would be more fake and posers but these guys sound fucking awesome :O <333
Jen Rose
One of the best goth albums of the 90s
Albrecht
This takes me back... . I still listen to this regularly, having purchased it in the year of its release. Despite the stick that Nosferatu got at the time from some quarters, they were more original than many at the time. This, their debut album, has held up remarkably well. The chills of pleasure that I get from listening to it that are the same as then. They were great live, too. Now, if only Vlad would emerge from his other life and team up with Louis to make new music, linking onto both "Rise" and Louis' wonderful compostions from "Wonderland".... .
Albrecht
Update: This wish is now effectively going to be realised. Vlad and Louis are working together again! Please visit www.facebook.com/thenosferatuband/ for more information.
rob eva
Can not believe this master peace is almost 24 years old already.
Fox Azure
Wow. Such Goth. Much Fond.
I still love to jam this entire album, beginning to end.
Kris Gjovik
This album speaks to my soul
Ericka L
Beautiful album! I can listen to it forever!
Allan Silva souza
esse album mim faz voltar a muito tempo atras igual esse jamais existira foda pra caralho nao tem defeitos simplismente simples e perfeito
SusanMariaWilde
First time discovering this. I have to say that the second song fixed my bad mood immediately, this is the kind of music that I really grown to love. Great stuff <3