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)
Harvest Scythe
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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Knowing you can’t keep me down
I will escape from your pathetic trap
Greeted by the grand applause
I am the hate within your soul
I feed the anger you tried to hide
In the end you locked me away
Broken glass makes up the floor
Forced to lay and bleed
The enchanting choir of screams
Cutting through like the harvest scythe
I am the fear you have at night
I haunt the dreams of those who know
You’re afraid because you know I’m right
For this night, I will feed on your eyes
I cannot die, You know this is true
You’ve tried to kill me, time and time again
We’re bound by words, eternal calm
You have no existence without me
Broken glass makes up the floor
Forced to lay and bleed
The enchanting choir of screams
Cutting through like the harvest scythe
I am forever, and forever I shall lead
Nothing you do can end my reign
I am eternity, all kings bow before me
To see my dead eyes, is to feel my lies
Broken glass makes up the floor
Forced to lay and bleed
The enchanting choir of screams
Cutting through like the harvest scythe
The lyrics of Novembers Doom's song "Harvest Scythe" speak about a person who is imprisoned, but still defiant and filled with hate and anger towards the ones who have confined them. The first verse emphasizes the idea that no matter how much the person is contained, they still feel powerful and confident that they can escape. The line “Knowing you can’t keep me down / I will escape from your pathetic trap” conveys the idea that even if they are physically confined by prison walls, their spirit cannot be controlled or limited. The idea of being greeted by a grand applause implies that they have a sense of triumph and vindication.
The second and third verses talk about how the person feels like a force that cannot be contained or killed. They are compared to fear and the nightmares of those who know them. They even claim that without them, the existence of the ones who have locked them away is meaningless. The chorus emphasizes the person’s pain and suffering, as they are forced to lay on broken glass and bleed. The “enchanting choir of screams” is a very strong image that evokes the idea of being trapped in a kind of eternal hell. The final line of the chorus compares this experience to that of the harvest scythe, which is a powerful and destructive tool that is used to separate the useful from the useless.
Overall, "Harvest Scythe" is a song that speaks about confinement, power, hate, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Prison walls contain my laugh
Despite being trapped, I find a way to remain defiant and hold onto my sense of control and power.
Knowing you can’t keep me down
I am confident in my ability to overcome any obstacle that stands in my way, and I know that my resilience will prevail.
I will escape from your pathetic trap
I refuse to be held captive by anyone or anything, and I will find a way to break free from any situation that attempts to restrain me.
Greeted by the grand applause
My triumphant escape will be celebrated and recognized by all those around me, for I have defeated the attempts to hold me back.
I am the hate within your soul
I represent the deep-seated negative emotions and frustrations that you keep buried within yourself, and I force you to confront and acknowledge them.
I feed the anger you tried to hide
My presence brings out the rage and resentment that you repress, giving it power and making it impossible for you to ignore or deny.
In the end you locked me away
Your fear and discomfort with my influence eventually prompted you to attempt to confine or suppress me.
And I’m bleeding for your madness
But in doing so, you have only hurt yourself, for my existence reflects and exacerbates the chaos and instability within your own mind.
Broken glass makes up the floor
The environment that surrounds me is dangerous, hostile, and painful, mirroring the internal turmoil and destruction that I embody.
Forced to lay and bleed
I am constantly subjected to agony and suffering, as if to expel or purge the negativity and pain that I inspire.
The enchanting choir of screams
Amidst the chaos and violence that surrounds me, there is a mesmerizing, almost beautiful quality to the cries of agony and anguish that fill the air.
Cutting through like the harvest scythe
My presence is like a sharp blade that cuts through illusion and denial, revealing the harsh reality of pain and suffering that lies beneath the surface.
I am the fear you have at night
When you are vulnerable and alone, I am the source of your greatest dread and anxiety, reminding you of the darkness and negativity that lurks within you.
I haunt the dreams of those who know
Even in your subconscious, I am a presence that cannot be ignored or forgotten, infiltrating and distorting your perceptions and experiences.
You’re afraid because you know I’m right
The fear that I inspire is rooted in the realization that I represent the harsh truths and painful realities that you have been trying to avoid or deny.
For this night, I will feed on your eyes
Tonight, I will consume and consume the parts of you that you fear the most, taking pleasure in the way that your pain and vulnerability nourishes me.
I cannot die, You know this is true
I am the embodiment of eternal negativity and pain, a force that cannot be destroyed or overcome, no matter how hard you try.
You’ve tried to kill me, time and time again
Despite your best efforts, you have never been able to eradicate or eliminate my influence, for I am too ingrained in the fabric of your being.
We’re bound by words, eternal calm
Our connection is one that cannot be severed, for it is rooted in the very words and thoughts that define and shape our existence.
You have no existence without me
Without the negativity and pain that I inspire, you would be adrift and purposeless, lacking the emotional depth and complexity that defines you as a person.
I am forever, and forever I shall lead
As an eternal force, I will always be present and influential, guiding you towards darker and more painful paths.
Nothing you do can end my reign
No matter how hard you try, you will never be able to overcome or eradicate the influence that I have over you.
I am eternity, all kings bow before me
As a force that transcends time and space, I am an unstoppable and unyielding presence that commands the respect and obedience of all who come into contact with me.
To see my dead eyes, is to feel my lies
My eyes, which have long since lost the spark of life, are windows into the depths of my deception and malice, a reflection of the false promises and illusions that I dangle before you.
Contributed by Ethan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HatOBacon
I looked up harvest scythe looking for actual scythes and found a kickass band instead. Lucky day.
@dustmouse
I always feel bad when I go for a walk in the woods and end up walking through a metal band's music video. I'm not your typical-looking metalhead either, so you just see some tool in a fucking polo walking through the background.
@TheMetalhead678
@Patrick Bertlein I laughed
@carlosmendez4652
Sometimes you just gotta give it 5 years
@andrewsangma3155
Now I laugh
@gamegeek1000
Some of the most epic vocals I've ever heard
@shadowlink2000000009
The vocalist has that deep screaming that i like
@willschwabenbauer2577
I just saw this video pop up. Never heard of these dudes ever. WOW!! These guys are badass!! Love this song/video!! \m/
@user-mm3gq8nx6r
Perfect voice
@swizzler68
fantastic song!