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)
The Novella Reservoir
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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And with great cause you’ll suffer in pain
Your words fall upon deaf ears
Never again to swallow the lies
You’re not the saviour of this world, a simple life has come to pass
You’re not the answer to my faith, I’ll never give you what you need
Your vile heart keeps me alive
After all the pain that you’ve been through
Do you believe that he’ll be there for you?
You’re not the saviour of this world, a simple life has come to pass
You’re not the answer to my faith, I’ll never give you what you need
Novella reservoir tortures me, only the broken remain
Final days arrive and the curtain drops
The only face you’ll see is that of shame
Where do you think he gets his strength?
Drawn from the mindless and empty as them
You’re not the saviour of this world, a simple life has come to pass
You’re not the answer to my faith, I’ll never give you what you need
The lyrics to Novembers Doom's song The Novella Reservoir speak to the hurtful consequences that can arise from blindly following religion or a religious leader. The opening lines indicate a summoning of gods that has left some behind and caused great suffering. The following lines suggest that there are those who claim to have the answers but their words “fall upon deaf ears” and the lies they spin will no longer be swallowed. The chorus reinforces the idea that whoever is being addressed in the song is not the savior of the world, and a simple life has come to pass. There is a sense of defiance in these lines, as the singer is unwilling to give into the demands of the person being addressed.
The second verse takes a darker turn, as the singer identifies themselves as the darkness in your dreams, the force that keeps your vile heart alive. This suggests a malevolent force at work that feeds on the negativity of others. The singer then asks whether the person being addressed truly believes that they will be saved, implying that they won't. The song's title - The Novella Reservoir - is mentioned in the final line of this verse, leading into the bridge of the song where the idea of the reservoir is further explored. The final verse speaks of the final days arriving, and the only face left to see is that of shame. The singer is asked where they think their strength comes from, and the implication is that it comes from the mindless and empty followers they have amassed.
Line by Line Meaning
Hurtful summoning of Gods left behind
The act of calling upon supposedly all-powerful beings has resulted in pain and suffering.
And with great cause you’ll suffer in pain
Your actions have brought about consequences that will bring you immense misery.
Your words fall upon deaf ears
Your pleas and requests go unnoticed and unheeded.
Never again to swallow the lies
Refusing to believe false and deceptive statements from others.
You’re not the saviour of this world, a simple life has come to pass
You are not the heroic figure that will save the world, and the reality of life is a simple one.
You’re not the answer to my faith, I’ll never give you what you need
Your actions will not provide the solution to my faith, and I will never give you what you want or require.
I am the darkness in your dreams
I am the embodiment of the fear and nightmares that haunt you.
Your vile heart keeps me alive
Your evil and malicious nature is what sustains my existence.
After all the pain that you’ve been through
Despite all the suffering that you have endured,
Do you believe that he’ll be there for you?
Are you confident that a higher power will come to your aid?
Novella reservoir tortures me, only the broken remain
The fictional story (novella) represents the source of my pain and torment, and only those who are similarly shattered endure with me.
Final days arrive and the curtain drops
The end of life approaches, and everything comes to an end.
The only face you’ll see is that of shame
Regret and embarrassment are the only emotions left in a person's final moments.
Where do you think he gets his strength?
Where do you believe a supposedly divine being gains their power and might?
Drawn from the mindless and empty as them
The source of power comes from those who are thoughtless and without substance or significance.
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
K. E. Robin
Havn't listened to them in the recent five - six years... Still hits my feelings right. Amazing. ❤
John Meierdierks
Because people are fucking stupid. November's Doom is wholly under-appreciated. Brilliant and versatile band with a unique sound, at times both melodic and death in sound with a vocalist who can match both styles. Obviously, they are Doom Metal - but such quaint description does not give justice nor fitting description to the greatness whose sum so far exceeds that of merely its parts.
Anunnaki
awesome band !
Jaffar Naqvi
Truly amazing
Giovanny Serrano
You're not the savior of this world...
A simple life has come to pass...
You're not the answer to my faith...
I'll never give you what you need...
(This entire song on top of that chorus sounds like he is referring to Yehesshuah Messiah or Jesus De Cristo or aka: Jesus Christ.
And I cannot help but love this song inspite of my own personal beliefs... this song is a marvel...
Nikola Petrovic
This should be underground it s better i m glad i found them
serjdennis09
<3