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)
Suffer the Red Dream
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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I can hear the heartbeat of lifes lost sorrow.
Never once can one man dream the absence of a holy shrine.
Eating dirt to fill this void that remains empty and dry.
Liquid from my tears that plummet for eternity,
Help to drown the flowers and sprout yet another cry.
For all these fallen angels and the Gods in which they serve,
Where will they go when it all comes crashing down?
I never asked for your pity, or your worthless love.
All of this means nothing to a heart that does not beat,
For this is no salvation and the darkness shrouds my face.
In between this granite frown and a smile made from blood,
The placement of my hands shall cover my eyes of black.
No words can leave my mouth for my throat is coarse and dry,
And my legs quake beneath me, falling before my pain.
Kneel before the suffering and cover your face with earth.
Smother yourself with elegance and dream the dream of red.
The opening line of Novembers Doom's song "Suffer the Red Dream" sets an eerie tone as the singer describes the "twilight and twisted shadows it creates." This imagery implies darkness and sorrow, setting the scene for the rest of the song. The second line is equally poignant, as the singer hears the "heartbeat of lifes lost sorrow." This line speaks to themes of grief and loss.
The following lines refer to a "holy shrine" and the absence thereof. It's unclear what this shrine represents, but its absence is felt keenly by the singer. They describe "eating dirt" to fill the void left by it. This desperation is reinforced later in the song with lines like "Your smile doesn't help me and your laughter holds no joy" and "All of this means nothing to a heart that does not beat."
The song is ripe with imagery, including "flowers" that are drowned by the singer's tears and "fallen angels" and "the Gods in which they serve." The final lines urge the listener to "Smother yourself with elegance and dream the dream of red." The color red may represent anger, passion, or blood, depending on the interpretation. Overall, the song paints a picture of deep despair and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the twilight and twisted shadows it creates.
I am able to perceive the darkness and gloominess that surrounds me.
I can hear the heartbeat of lifes lost sorrow.
I am able to feel the immense pain and sorrow that life has brought upon us.
Never once can one man dream the absence of a holy shrine.
It is impossible for one person to imagine a world without a divine presence or entity.
Eating dirt to fill this void that remains empty and dry.
I am desperate to fill the emptiness inside me, even if it means resorting to desperate measures.
Liquid from my tears that plummet for eternity,
Help to drown the flowers and sprout yet another cry.
My tears are endless and cause destruction to all that is beautiful, perpetuating more sadness and despair.
For all these fallen angels and the Gods in which they serve,
Where will they go when it all comes crashing down?
When everything falls apart, where will the divine beings and their fallen servants go?
Your smile doesn't help me and your laughter holds no joy.
Your attempts at making me feel better are useless and bring no happiness.
I never asked for your pity, or your worthless love.
I do not want or need your false sympathy or love.
All of this means nothing to a heart that does not beat,
For this is no salvation and the darkness shrouds my face.
None of this matters to a heart that is lifeless, and there is no salvation from the darkness that surrounds me.
In between this granite frown and a smile made from blood,
The placement of my hands shall cover my eyes of black.
In my state of despair, my expression is trapped between a stern frown and a pained smile, and I cover my eyes as I cry.
No words can leave my mouth for my throat is coarse and dry,
And my legs quake beneath me, falling before my pain.
I am so consumed by pain that I cannot speak, and my body is physically weak and unable to hold me up.
Kneel before the suffering and cover your face with earth.
Smother yourself with elegance and dream the dream of red.
Embrace the pain and suffering, allowing it to overwhelm you, and indulge in the beauty of the color red in your dreams.
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