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)
When Desperation Fills the Void
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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dividing the weak from the strong
left alone in the moonlight dance
day to day we drift further and further away
i refuse to die for you
my scars are more than i need to prove
tomorrow brings a life without grief
you've turned your back on me for the last time
i close my eyes to ignore your black pinted world
forever tired of pretending I once believed
punish me but i'll no longer live this lie
i refuse to die for you
my scars are more than i need to prove
tomorrow brings a life with our grief
the powerless cause leads me to light again
(Thomas on solo:S)
this is when you scream out loud
when the desperation has filled the void
begin your walk for the miles i wait
bare your cross to destiny's end
Growls:
i refuse to die for you
my scars are more than i need to prove
tomorrow brings a life without grief
the powerless cause leads me to light again
The lyrics to Novembers Doom's song "When Desperation Fills the Void" depict a sense of parting and separation between the weak and the strong. The moonlight dance symbolizes the detachment of people from one another; the further they drift away, the more difficult it is to maintain the bond. The singer refuses to sacrifice himself for someone who has turned their back on him. Instead, he looks forward to a life without grief and hopelessness. He no longer wants to live a lie and is ready to bear the cross to reach his destiny.
The chorus of the song is a strong affirmation of the singer's resolve. He refuses to die for anyone, and his scars are enough to prove his worth. He is ready to face life without the burden of grief and powerlessness. The solo guitar performance by Thomas adds a sense of vigor to the song, reflecting the singer's fighting spirit. The song ends with a growling affirmation of his will to live life on his own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
The parting is now upon our kind
Our group is now being separated.
dividing the weak from the strong
The strong are being separated from the weak.
left alone in the moonlight dance
We are left by ourselves in the moonlight dance.
day to day we drift further and further away
Each day we move further away from each other.
i refuse to die for you
I will not die for you.
my scars are more than i need to prove
I have enough scars to prove myself.
tomorrow brings a life without grief
Tomorrow will be a better day without sorrow.
the powerless cause leads me to light again
I am guided towards the light because of my powerless cause.
you've turned your back on me for the last time
You have abandoned me for good.
i close my eyes to ignore your black pinted world
I shut my eyes to avoid your negative world.
forever tired of pretending I once believed
I am constantly exhausted from pretending that I used to believe.
punish me but i'll no longer live this lie
Punish me, but I will no longer live a lie.
this is when you scream out loud
This is the moment where you should scream loudly.
when the desperation has filled the void
This is when your desperation has taken over.
begin your walk for the miles i wait
Start your journey towards me, as I am waiting.
bare your cross to destiny's end
Accept your fate and carry on until the end.
i refuse to die for you
I will not die for you.
my scars are more than i need to prove
I have enough scars to prove myself.
tomorrow brings a life without grief
Tomorrow will be a better day without sorrow.
the powerless cause leads me to light again
I am guided towards the light because of my powerless cause.
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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