Novembers Doom formed in 1989, but it was not until 1992 that Novembers Doom would receive some attention in the metal world. An early deal with Regress Records, of Italy, allowed Avantgarde Records to hear the band. This demo (Her Tears Drop) was heavy, combined with moods of darkness and despair. The two songs would lead to the release of the band's full length debut CD, Amid Its Hallowed Mirth on Avant Garde and Nuclear Blast. Exploring and expanding, the band added female backing vocals and continued its thick, eerie brand of metal. A compilation track for Pavement Music soon followed. In 1997, Novembers Doom released the EP For Every Leaf That Falls. The album was well received, leading to favourable reviews and response worldwide. Novembers Doom has since released their second full length album Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers, with Martyr Music Group. This new offering had received rave reviews.
In May of 2000, Novembers Doom entered the recording studio once again, to record the follow up to Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers. The band has recorded The Knowing with Studio One's Chris Djuricic. The CD is an extension of the previous material, only taking steps in new directions to enhance their already original sound.
In July of 2000, Novembers Doom officially became a member of Dark Symphonies. Realizing the bands potential, they constructed a deal with Martyr Music Group, to include the band on its roster, releasing The Knowing to the public.
Now, with their third full length release receiving praise, and a European licensed release of the CD through Pavement Music, Novembers Doom secured themselves more attention than before.
To Welcome the Fade
In October 2002, Novembers Doom entered the studio to begin work on their second full length of new material for Dark Symphonies. The band's fourth full length album would be entitled To Welcome the Fade, only this time they recruited the talents of the Grammy Award-winning producer, Neil Kernon. Kernon, best known for his work with acts like Hall & Oates, Kansas, Yes, Queensrÿche, Judas Priest, and more recently Nevermore and Cannibal Corpse, brought a new power and clarity to the sound of the band. This album was chosen as the Number One metal album of 2002 in Metal Maniacs magazine by one of its head editors, Novembers Doom was also a featured cover story on their January 2003 issue.
Signing with The End
In 2004, a successful tour in North America with The Gathering eventually leading to a signing with The End Records that summer. The band entered the studio in the fall to record their fifth album, The Pale Haunt Departure. This time around the band enlisted the help of the very respected producer and artist Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Bloodbath and Nightingale) for the mixing duties, and the mastering went to metal guitarist and producer James Murphy (Testament, Obituary and Disincarnate).
In March 2005, The Pale Haunt Departure was released with a tour supporting it. Novembers Doom continues to forge ahead, meshing diverse musical styles and textures in the pursuit of always creating a new and unique listening experience with each new release, while retaining their heavy sound and dark lyrics.
The Novella Reservoir
In June 2006, the band's sixth full-length album, The Novella Reservoir, was announced on The End Records' website. The album will contain eight tracks. It is a follow-up to The Pale Haunt Departure.
Discography
* Her Tears Drop (Demo 1995)
* Amid Its Hallowed Mirth (Full-length 1995)
* For Every Leaf That Falls (EP 1997)
* Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers (Full-length 1999)
* The Knowing (Full-length, 2000)
* To Welcome the Fade (Full-length 2002)
* Reflecting In Grey Dusk (Best of/Compilation 2004)
* The Pale Haunt Departure (Full-length 2005)
* The Novella Reservoir (Full-length 2007)
* Into Night's Requiem Infernal (Full-length 2009)
* Aphotic (Full-length 2011)
* Bled White (Full Length 2014)
* Hamartia (Full Length 2017)
Collapse of the Fallen Throe
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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I dream of the fallen embrace
Rest before me, whisper my name
And I'll break the spine of your love
Squalor brings the insects
That feast upon the filth
Only now you witness
Come to me, with arms outstretched
Sweet tears that kiss your face
When the arms of hate are holding on
I'll take what should be mine
A love for you consumes the heart
This cruelty will not be for nothing
For you will be ruled by an iron hand
And somewhere the master shows his face
A grand design of vented wealth
Sail on wings of golden pride
A blindness that will free your mind
To carry the seed for the years ahead
Squalor brings the insects
That feast upon the filth
Only now you witness
Collapse of the falling throe
Amidst pure violent emotion
The eyes tell the story of betrayal
Buried deep within the womb
My reason to be scalded by your sins
My ignorance to be judged
A sworn voice to tell me the lies
The mask will be raised to reveal truth
And the sun will no longer shine
Blood for blood, you will be mine
Through the pain I will rise
Driven by this longing desire
To be the one who loves you forever
The song "Collapse of the Falling Throe" by Novembers Doom is a complex and highly emotional song that explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge. The lyrics describe a protagonist who is consumed by a twisted love for someone who has wronged them in some way. The opening lines, "I gaze the beauty with sinful eyes, I dream of the fallen embrace," suggest that the singer is fixated on the physical beauty of their beloved, but that this beauty is marred by some kind of transgression. The next line, "Rest before me, whisper my name, and I'll break the spine of your love," indicates that the singer is seeking revenge for this transgression, and that they intend to destroy the object of their affection.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more graphic and violent, with lines like "Squalor brings the insects that feast upon the filth" and "Blood for blood, you will be mine." These lines suggest that the singer is consumed by a brutal desire for retribution, and that they will stop at nothing to achieve it. But there are also moments of tenderness and vulnerability in the song, such as when the singer says "Come to me, with arms outstretched, sweet tears that kiss your face," indicating that they still long for their beloved despite the pain they have caused.
Overall, "Collapse of the Falling Throe" is a powerful and haunting song that explores some of the darkest aspects of human emotion. It is a testament to the skill of Novembers Doom that they are able to convey such complex themes with such intensity and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
I gaze the beauty with sinful eyes
I look at what is beautiful with impure intentions
I dream of the fallen embrace
I long for a love that has already ended
Rest before me, whisper my name
Come to me and speak to me softly
And I'll break the spine of your love
I will destroy the love that you have
Squalor brings the insects
Dirtiness attracts vermin
That feast upon the filth
And they thrive on the dirty things
Only now you witness
You are only seeing now
Collapse of the falling throe
How everything falls apart
Come to me, with arms outstretched
Approach me with your arms wide open
Sweet tears that kiss your face
Let me comfort you with my sympathy
When the arms of hate are holding on
When you feel unloved
I'll take what should be mine
I will claim what I think I deserve
A love for you consumes the heart
I am deeply in love with you
This cruelty will not be for nothing
I believe my actions will be justified
For you will be ruled by an iron hand
I will control you with an iron fist
And somewhere the master shows his face
There is an outside force that controls everything
A grand design of vented wealth
An elaborate plan to release riches
Sail on wings of golden pride
These riches will make us feel superior
A blindness that will free your mind
This power will make you blind and unaware
To carry the seed for the years ahead
But we must carry on and make sure this happens
Amidst pure violent emotion
In the midst of intense anger and hatred
The eyes tell the story of betrayal
Your eyes reveal that you have betrayed me
Buried deep within the womb
A deep, dark secret lies within
My reason to be scalded by your sins
I have been hurt by what you have done
My ignorance to be judged
My lack of knowledge will be used against me
A sworn voice to tell me the lies
Someone I trusted will lie to me
The mask will be raised to reveal truth
The truth will be revealed to me
And the sun will no longer shine
But it will bring despair and darkness
Blood for blood, you will be mine
I will take revenge on you
Through the pain I will rise
I will become stronger despite the pain
Driven by this longing desire
Motivated by a deep, intense desire
To be the one who loves you forever
To be the only one who loves you unconditionally
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