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)
Unrest
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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A short-lived brilliance, leave us in the pass
Your gift to touch so many, in your absence so many more
Your broken heart has shattered us all.
I only hope you found the peace you were searching for
I pray your smile is now pure
With a life full of unrest, clear to see in print of bold
Never a regret, with forward sight
The impossible wait fractures the soul
All I want was this not to be
And saying goodbye is all I can do.
I only hope you found the peace you were searching for
I pray your smile is now pure
With a life full of unrest, clear to see in print of bold
You are missed with broken hearts.
Despite my knowing the logic within
This madness of loss takes control
I can see you had your reason
Cage your soul to calm the unrest.
This never ending cycle
Hope brings familiar pain
The vast wealth of knowledge
The same mistakes are made
This circle of life goes around
Delivering the crushing blow
Each time it makes it's pass
Breaking me more each time.
Broken hearts battle the ache
What will become of our tormented minds
How can we understand the depth of your being
When we've lost the man that was.
I only hope you found the peace you were searching for
I pray your smile is now pure
With a life full of unrest, clear to see in print of bold
You are missed with broken hearts.
I only hope you found the peace you were searching for
I pray your smile is now pure
With a life full of unrest, clear to see in print of bold
You are missed with broken hearts.
Despite my knowing the logic within
This madness of loss takes control
I can see you had your reason
Cage your soul to calm the unrest.
The song Unrest by Novembers Doom is a poignant tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The lyrics describe the pain and sorrow of losing someone, and the difficulty of coping with the absence of their presence. The song speaks of the conflict between love and darkness, and the struggle to find peace amidst the unrest of life.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the lines "When love is not enough, and darkness clouds the light / A short-lived brilliance, leave us in the pass." These lyrics describe the feeling of losing someone who was an important part of your life, and the sense of grief and sadness that comes with that loss. The second verse speaks of the need for closure and the difficulty of saying goodbye. Despite the pain and loss, the singer can only hope that the person they have lost has found peace, and that their smile is now pure.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of missing the person who has passed away and hoping they have found rest. The final verse speaks of the struggle to come to terms with the loss, and the knowledge that despite the pain, life must go on.
Overall, Unrest is a touching tribute to the memory of a loved one. The lyrics are poetic and expressive, capturing the full range of emotions that come with loss and grief.
Line by Line Meaning
When love is not enough, and darkness clouds the light
Love can't always heal all wounds, and sometimes sadness overwhelms joy.
A short-lived brilliance, leave us in the pass
Those who shine the brightest are often taken away too soon, leaving us to mourn their loss.
Your gift to touch so many, in your absence so many more
You touched the lives of many people, and now that you're gone, even more people realize how much they'll miss you.
Your broken heart has shattered us all.
Your own pain has spread to those who loved you, hurting them as well.
I only hope you found the peace you were searching for
I wish that you have finally found the peace that you sought in life.
I pray your smile is now pure
I hope that you can finally smile without any pain or sadness in your heart.
With a life full of unrest, clear to see in print of bold
It's clear that your life was filled with struggles and turmoil, which was evident to everyone.
You are missed with broken hearts.
We all feel the sadness of your absence, and our hearts are aching.
Never a regret, with forward sight
You always moved forward with confidence and never looked back with regret.
The impossible wait fractures the soul
Waiting for something that can never come again is a painful experience that tears at the core of one's being.
All I want was this not to be
I wish that this was not happening, that you were still here with us.
And saying goodbye is all I can do.
All I can do is say goodbye and accept that you're gone, but it doesn't make it any easier.
Despite my knowing the logic within
Even though I understand the reasoning behind it, I can't help feeling overwhelmed by the loss.
This madness of loss takes control
The sadness and grief consume me, and I feel like I'm losing control.
I can see you had your reason
I understand that you had your reasons for leaving, but it still hurts.
Cage your soul to calm the unrest.
Perhaps you had to leave to find peace and calm the turmoil within your soul.
This never ending cycle
The cycle of life, death, and grieving is never ending, and it seems like it will just keep repeating itself.
Hope brings familiar pain
Having hope for a better tomorrow often leads to disappointment and more pain.
The vast wealth of knowledge
Through your life, you had acquired a vast amount of knowledge and wisdom.
The same mistakes are made
Even with all this knowledge, we still make the same mistakes and suffer the same tragedies.
This circle of life goes around
Life, death, and grieving are all a part of the cycle of existence that keeps going, no matter how much we wish it wouldn't.
Delivering the crushing blow
Each time we experience loss, it feels like a crushing blow to our hearts.
Each time it makes it's pass
Each time we experience loss, the cycle comes around again and the pain feels just as fresh.
Breaking me more each time.
The pain of loss can feel like it's breaking us down more and more each time we experience it.
Broken hearts battle the ache
We all have broken hearts from the loss, and we're trying to fight through the pain.
What will become of our tormented minds
It's hard to predict what the long-term effects of this loss will be on our mental health and well-being.
How can we understand the depth of your being
Even though we knew you, we can never fully understand the depth of who you were as a person.
When we've lost the man that was.
Now that you're gone, we feel like we've lost a part of ourselves as well.
Contributed by Mason N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.