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)
Dirge of Sorrow
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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Utmost devotion. My conscience tells me to leave it all behind as
I wander into a world of heartache. To remember once, a life
Shared by two. In the midnight air, the love was ours. To my
Surprise, It's now only mine as my blind eyes sparkle in
Twilight...Alone. Now I speak to your grave in a childish voice as
A burning passion entwines me. An elephant caught in the spiders
Web, I'm at a loss without you. I rest my head upon your stone and
Life. Is it to late to say good-bye?
The lyrics of Novembers Doom's song A Dirge of Sorrow depict a sense of melancholy and despair brought about by the loss of someone who was once deeply loved. The opening line, "Bury my face in rotten love once sweet," suggests a love that has gone sour, but the memories of the love that existed before still haunt the singer. They reminisce about a time when their love was shared and treasured, but now find themselves alone in a world of heartache.
The line, "Now I speak to your grave in a childish voice," demonstrates the singer's desperation and inability to let go of their loved one even in death. The symbolism of the "elephant caught in the spider's web" suggests that the singer feels trapped and helpless without their loved one. They rest their head upon their loved one's grave and caress the engravings of thought, finding solace only in memories.
The final line, "Is it too late to say goodbye?" speaks to the regret that the singer feels for not having appreciated their love while they still had it. The overall theme of the song is one of heartbreak, regret, and the difficulty of moving on from a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Bury my face in rotten love once sweet.
I was once deeply in love, but it has now turned sour.
Engulfed in kisses of Utmost devotion.
Despite the deterioration of love, I was once completely devoted to my partner.
My conscience tells me to leave it all behind as I wander into a world of heartache.
I know I need to move on, but it's difficult and I fear I will only experience more pain.
To remember once, a life Shared by two.
I reminisce about the passionate and loving relationship we once had, before it fell apart.
In the midnight air, the love was ours.
Our love was at its strongest during intimate moments at night.
To my Surprise, It's now only mine as my blind eyes sparkle in Twilight...Alone.
I am realizing that the love is completely gone, and I am left alone to reflect on what once was.
Now I speak to your grave in a childish voice as A burning passion entwines me.
I find myself talking to a grave, as I still feel a burning passion towards the person who has passed.
An elephant caught in the spiders Web, I'm at a loss without you.
I feel trapped and helpless without my partner, like a large animal caught in a small spider's web.
I rest my head upon your stone and Caress engravings of thought.
I visit the grave and gently touch the engravings, letting memories flood back.
All that's left is remembrance of Life.
All that remains now is the memory of a life shared together.
Is it to late to say good-bye?
I am left wondering if it is too late to let go and say goodbye for good.
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