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)
With Rue and Fire
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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To follow the voice that guides a small frown.
Sobs echo past these blinded eyes and deny me of my happiness.
Dismal shades of light brightens my path to solitude and sympathy.
In some sick way I enjoy my pain.
It always seems to indulge me.
Frozen walls of ice guard my every dream,
Protecting me from what seems real.
With water and stone, the sadness drowns in vain.
On thorns and glass, I'm tortured with love.
In tears and blood, I forgive you once again.
This day, I remember the cloudy sky
In which I traveled high above.
But now my wings are broken and I am left alone.
In the lyrics to "With Rue and Fire" by Novembers Doom, the singer is walking alone, guided by a voice and wearing a tempting grin. However, despite this facade, "sobs echo past these blinded eyes" and the singer is denied of their happiness. The singer takes comfort in their pain, seen when they say "in some sick way I enjoy my pain. It always seems to indulge me." The chorus suggests that the singer uses specific elements, such as rue and fire, water and stone, thorns and glass, and tears and blood, to cast away demons and overcome sadness.
While the lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, one interpretation is that the singer is dealing with loneliness, pain, and past traumas. They have built walls to protect themselves from their own demons and the harsh realities of the world. However, they are also torturing themselves with love and repeatedly forgiving someone who has caused them pain. The cloudy sky that they remember is perhaps a metaphor for happier times in the past, but now their wings are broken and they are left alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking alone with a tempting grin
Walking undisturbed, but hiding all emotions with a playful smile.
To follow the voice that guides a small frown.
To obey a whispering voice that causes sadness and despair.
Sobs echo past these blinded eyes and deny me of my happiness.
Crying uncontrollably, refusing to see any good, unable to find joy.
Dismal shades of light brightens my path to solitude and sympathy.
Dim lights guide the way towards loneliness and empathy.
In some sick way I enjoy my pain.
A twisted satisfaction with the agony and torment, seemingly masochistic.
It always seems to indulge me.
The pain only grows, like an addiction or obsession.
Frozen walls of ice guard my every dream,
Unreachable dreams, closed off by layers of ice, kept out of reach and impossible to obtain.
Protecting me from what seems real.
Shielding from the harsh reality that would crush any optimism or hope.
With rue and fire, all demons are cast away.
Battling and defeating inner demons with shame and passion.
With water and stone, the sadness drowns in vain.
Trying to wash away the sorrow with a hopeless effort, made ineffectual by the weight of the pain.
On thorns and glass, I'm tortured with love.
Love is both painful and torturous, its unpleasant nature disclosed by the thorny and glassy imagery.
In tears and blood, I forgive you once again.
Crying and bleeding forgiveness, allowing past grievances to be released.
This day, I remember the cloudy sky
Recalling a bleak, cloudy memory.
In which I traveled high above.
A brief moment where things seemed to be going well, but ultimately did not last.
But now my wings are broken and I am left alone.
There is no longer the hope of flight or freedom, only a sense of isolation and emptiness.
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