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.
When Angels Cry
Nosferatu Lyrics
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Tonight will be different!
I am... ripper, tearer, slasher, gouger
I am the teeth in the darkness, the talons in the night
Mine is strength and lust and power!
SHOW YOURSELF!
I am forever
Why's this pain within me?
Scalding down my spine
Silently, it kills me
The endless hell is here
Save me from this nightmare
I am passing graves of the unknown
When demons rise, his rage comes through
When angels cry, he comes for you...
Tonight will be different!
Pain begins... now!
I am the teeth in the darkness, the talons in the night
Mine is strength and lust and power!
SHOW YOURSELF!
If there is hell... there is me!
Without me... there is no pain
As long as dreams continue...
Nightmares will always exist
The song "When Angels Cry" by Nosferatu is a dark and haunting account of pain and suffering caused by an unknown force. The lyrics suggest that whoever the singer is, they possess immense strength and power that is both feared and respected by others. The repetition of the phrase "Tonight will be different!" suggests that the singer plans to inflict pain and terror on their victim, possibly for revenge or enjoyment. The imagery of teeth in the darkness and talons in the night adds to the menacing tone of the lyrics, while the lines "If there is hell... there is me! Without me... there is no pain" suggest that the singer may be a representation of evil or a force that causes suffering.
The lyrics also explore themes of internal pain and torment, as the singer asks "Why's this pain within me? Scalding down my spine Silently, it kills me The endless hell is here". This suggests that the singer is struggling with their own demons, despite their perceived strength and power. The lines "Save me from this nightmare I am passing graves of the unknown" add to the haunting nature of the lyrics, suggesting that the singer may be haunted by the ghosts of their past victims, or that they are tormented by the knowledge that they may suffer the same fate as those they have harmed.
Overall, the lyrics of "When Angels Cry" paint a chilling picture of a powerful and menacing force that causes both external and internal pain and suffering. The repetition of certain phrases, the use of vivid imagery, and the juxtaposition of strength and vulnerability all add to the overall impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain begins... now!
The moment of agony has started and cannot be stopped.
Tonight will be different!
The singer is anticipating a change from the norm to come tonight.
I am... ripper, tearer, slasher, gouger
The singer is introducing themselves as a violent being that causes great harm.
I am the teeth in the darkness, the talons in the night
The singer is personifying themselves as the dangerous features of creatures of the night.
Mine is strength and lust and power!
The singer asserts their dominance and sensuality.
SHOW YOURSELF!
The singer is calling out for someone to reveal their true selves.
I am forever
The singer is immortal and will always exist.
Why's this pain within me?
The singer is questioning the source of their internal suffering.
Scalding down my spine
The pain is intense and is felt throughout the singer's body.
Silently, it kills me
The singer is suffering in silence and the pain is consuming them.
The endless hell is here
The singer is trapped in an inescapable cycle of torment.
Save me from this nightmare
The singer is pleading for help to escape their suffering.
I am passing graves of the unknown
The singer is in a desolate and bleak environment surrounded by unknown graves.
When demons rise, his rage comes through
The singer is describing how their anger manifests when faced with demonic forces.
When angels cry, he comes for you...
The singer is warning that they will come for those who make angels weep.
I am the teeth in the darkness, the talons in the night
The singer is reiterating their violent and dangerous nature.
Mine is strength and lust and power!
The singer is asserting their dominance and sensuality once again.
SHOW YOURSELF!
The singer repeats their call for someone to reveal themselves.
If there is hell... there is me!
The singer is equating their presence with a place of eternal suffering.
Without me... there is no pain
The singer believes that their absence would lead to an absence of suffering in the world.
As long as dreams continue...
The suffering will persist as long as people continue to dream and imagine.
Nightmares will always exist
The singer believes that nightmares and suffering will continue to exist no matter what.
Writer(s): Van Kan
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lordjashin7215
Sometimes I imagine how these legendary songs would sound with that kickdrum🤔
-Have It Your Way
-Nothing Is What It Seems
-Knock Out
-Hit 'N Run
-Bustin The Crowd
-Outshine Any Competition
-Outta Control
-From Cradle To Grave
-Bloodlust
-Requiem Of The Fallen
-Lack Of Existence
-Leave Me Forever In The Dark
-Lost
-Sick Of It All
-Another Way Up
-Who We Are
-Hate On Yourself
-Uphold The Future
-Strength
-Fade To Nothing
-And Others
@Chris_R.W.
You're a King of Hardcore ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Schoenvetergaatje
Door zulke platen krijg ik weer hoop in hardcore, dankjewel nosferatu 💪🏻💪🏻🔥
@shatteredhope6338
When the original wasnt hard enough already! Love this! ❤
@Juaninta666
✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
@Basjuh1607
Just speachless, this is so good! The build up, the kick, the melody! Saw it at the Thunderdome recording and had instant goosebumps!
@Abwmusicdk
Outstanding. This is how you remix your own tracks. 🎉😊
@1995oskardukowski
Gelukkig er is nog een redding voor the Hardcore. Geweldig plaat
@RickO7O
Dit ❤
@Fdeenewer
Best hardcore track ever in modern version
@KeViNMCMXXCIX
ADORE the original, still to this day. It's an epic track. Frequently listening to it still.
And man, this remix is a perfect ode to the original and beautiful, great remix, outstanding! 💯💯🔥
Last but not certainly the least, I am truly sorry to hear with the loss of one of your dearest friends.
Gone but never forgotten, and always near and dear to you.