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)
Shadows of Light
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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Visions that will never leave my mind.
Voices that cry out to me.
Saddened by the wars within,
and lifted high above the crowds below.
Spirit felt promises that wind the clocks of time,
and pass me by in a sudden rage of light.
In shadows I am prophecy.
On water I will always walk.
In fire no one burns.
Falling far from crimson skies,
all eyes rest upon me.
Enchanting winds that call your name,
and place fear in your smile.
I have been shown the end of my world,
and the beginning of the new age.
Red is cast upon my eyes.
I dream of the rain and smile.
Vary your speed to which you live,
and count every last grain of sand.
Clouds invade my thought no more.
Sunlight has drifted away.
May the moon above guide me, and save me from my pain.
Forgive me not, I'm losing control.
I fear the dreams that dance within.
How can I ever leave?
The goad of your tongue plunges into my soul
The lyrics to Novembers Doom's song Shadows of Light describe a dream-like state in which the singer is experiencing a series of visions and voices that will never leave his mind. He describes a feeling of being lifted high above the crowds below, while simultaneously being saddened by the wars within. The lyrics switch between different elements such as shadows, water, fire and sunlight, each with their own implications of prophecy, death or invincibility. He then describes himself falling far from crimson skies, and feeling as though all eyes rest upon him. The lyrics also include a sense of fear and pain, and the singer pleading to be guided and saved by the moon above.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be describing a state of confusion and uncertainty, as well as a sense of being overwhelmed by the visions and voices that the singer is experiencing. The use of different elements such as shadows, water and fire suggest a sense of duality or contradiction, and the repeated references to prophecy and death allude to a larger sense of impending doom or catastrophe.
Line by Line Meaning
A dream, shown to me by countless shapes.
I have experienced spiritual visions that are difficult to decipher.
Visions that will never leave my mind.
The visions have impacted me so deeply that they have become ingrained in my memory forever.
Voices that cry out to me.
I hear mysterious and cryptic messages that are trying to communicate with me.
Saddened by the wars within,
I am suffering internally from inner conflicts and emotional turmoil.
and lifted high above the crowds below.
Despite my internal struggles, I feel a sense of elevation and transcendence.
Spirit felt promises that wind the clocks of time,
I feel that the spiritual messages I am receiving hold some significant meaning in relation to time, perhaps signaling a change or shift.
and pass me by in a sudden rage of light.
The messages hit me unexpectedly and with intensity.
In shadows I am prophecy.
I am able to foresee events and have prophetic insights while in the shadows or in darkness.
In sunlight I am death.
When revealed in the light, these insights and visions are associated with death or destruction.
On water I will always walk.
I possess a sense of transcendence that allows me to navigate difficult or turbulent situations with ease.
In fire no one burns.
Even in the midst of turmoil or danger, I feel a sense of protection or invincibility.
Falling far from crimson skies, all eyes rest upon me.
As I face difficulties, I feel as though I am being watched and scrutinized by others.
Enchanting winds that call your name, and place fear in your smile.
There are mysterious and ominous forces at work that inspire both fascination and fear.
I have been shown the end of my world, and the beginning of the new age.
My visions have revealed a sense of apocalyptic doom, but also the hope of transformation and new beginnings.
Red is cast upon my eyes.
I am experiencing intense emotions, such as fear, rage, or despair.
I dream of the rain and smile.
Even in difficult times, I find moments of peace and happiness within my dreams.
Vary your speed to which you live, and count every last grain of sand.
I am advised to live life deliberately and fully, taking time for self-reflection and mindfulness.
Clouds invade my thought no more.
I have found clarity and resolution to previous mental or emotional turmoil.
Sunlight has drifted away.
The positive and hopeful aspects of my life are no longer present or visible.
May the moon above guide me, and save me from my pain.
I seek guidance and relief from emotional pain or turmoil.
Forgive me not, I'm losing control.
Despite my best efforts, my internal turmoil is beginning to overwhelm me.
I fear the dreams that dance within.
I am scared of my own subconscious or of the hidden meanings behind my visions and dreams.
How can I ever leave?
I feel trapped by my own internal struggles and am unsure how to move on.
The goad of your tongue plunges into my soul
I am feeling emotionally wounded or manipulated by someone else's words or actions.
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