Some of the members are Romanian, although they started out as a fully Greek group. The band has been credited with playing various styles of music during their career, most prominently being death doom metal, gothic doom metal and hard rock.
2006: According to the new song "One Day to Live" from the upcoming album and the bands declarations The band seems to blend their current (hard) rock sound with their former melancholic female fronted style.
Current line-up:
Stefanos Kintzoglou - vocals, bass
Antonis - keyboards
Chris Dragmestianos - guitar, keyboard
Evans M. - drums
Maxi Nil - female vocals
Session members:
Marcela Buruiana - vocals
Elena Doroftei - violin
Marius - vocals
Thanazis Hatzaiagapis - guitar
Former/past member(s)
Ionna Doroftei - 1999 - keyboards
Andrew Olaru - 1999 - drums
Roula - 1997 - keyboards, vocals
Fotis - 1995-1997 - drums
Jim - 1995 - Bass
Michael Knoflach - bass
Claudia J. - vocals
Discography:
1995 - Sounds of Beautiful Experience
1997 - Orama
1999 - Crystal Tears
2000 - Future Narcotic
2002 - Angeldust
2004 - Egocentric
Oceans
On Thorns I Lay Lyrics
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I stare at the person that I love,
It's the magical carpet on which,
I travel on the erebus,
In the land of fairy tales
So I close my eyes again
Feeling so lonely in the rain
The mother of sunrise gives hope
And...
The great oceans away from
Days of hatred and despair...
I saw immortal roses
And a gold field with giant trees
That shined immensely...
I saw ancient walls and palaces everywhere...
Amidst ancient gardens and magical trees...
So I close my eyes again...
The lyrics to On Thorns I Lay's song "Oceans" describe the journey of a person's soul into a magical realm where they can escape their loneliness and despair. The singer uses a "magic mirror" to reflect on their own reflection, which represents the person they love. They travel on the "magical carpet" through the underworld (Erebus) to the land of fairy tales where they encounter beautiful and mystical scenery. However, amidst all of this beauty, the singer still feels alone and takes comfort in the hope of a new day and the beauty of nature.
The lyrics are filled with metaphorical language and descriptions of magical creatures, emphasising the idea of escapism through fantasy. The mother of sunrise is used as a symbol of hope and new beginnings, while the green fields and great oceans represent a sense of freedom away from the singer's negative feelings. The immortal roses and giant trees add to the idea of eternal beauty that will never die, while the ancient walls and palaces give a sense of grandeur and luxury. The magical gardens and trees further add to the idea of this being a fantastical and unreachable world.
Line by Line Meaning
In the magic mirror of my soul,
Reflecting on my innermost being,
I stare at the person that I love,
I focus on the one I love most,
It's the magical carpet on which,
My love is the means for my journey,
I travel on the erebus,
I move through darkness and uncertainty,
In the land of fairy tales
In this mystical place,
So I close my eyes again
To escape the pain,
Feeling so lonely in the rain
Feeling alone in my sorrow,
The mother of sunrise gives hope
A new day brings promise,
She can fly me over green fields
Transport me to new and better places,
And...
And there is still more to come,
The great oceans away from
The vast seas separate me from,
Days of hatred and despair...
Past experiences of pain and suffering,
I saw immortal roses
I witnessed eternal beauty,
And a gold field with giant trees
A land with immense potential,
That shined immensely...
That radiated a brilliant light,
I saw ancient walls and palaces everywhere...
I beheld grandeur and grace in all directions,
Amidst ancient gardens and magical trees...
Surrounded by fantastical flora and fauna,
So I close my eyes again...
To continue my journey into the surreal.
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AcydDoomGräve No Society- Undergroundööm! Promotion
In the magic mirror of my soul,
I stare at the person that I love,
It's the magical carpet on which,
I travel on the erebus,
In the land of fairy tales
So I close my eyes again
Feeling so lonely in the rain
The mother of sunrise gives hope
She can fly me over green fields
And...
The great oceans away from
Days of hatred and despair...
I saw immortal roses
And a gold field with giant trees
That shined immensely...
I saw ancient walls and palaces everywhere...
Amidst ancient gardens and magical trees...
So I close my eyes again...
AcydDoomGräve No Society- Undergroundööm! Promotion
In the magic mirror of my soul,
I stare at the person that I love,
It's the magical carpet on which,
I travel on the erebus,
In the land of fairy tales
So I close my eyes again
Feeling so lonely in the rain
The mother of sunrise gives hope
She can fly me over green fields
And...
The great oceans away from
Days of hatred and despair...
I saw immortal roses
And a gold field with giant trees
That shined immensely...
I saw ancient walls and palaces everywhere...
Amidst ancient gardens and magical trees...
So I close my eyes again...
Boss -9
... απο τα αγαπημένα μου κομμάτια ...
... στο Metall Hammer !
Yiannis Drosos
...το έχω ακόμα το συγκεκριμένο cd από το Metal Hammer (Hammer Holocaust lll). Είχε μέσα και Rotting Christ, Nightfall, Angelo Perlepes' Mystery...κ.τ.λ.
Lucas Shore
One of my favorite metal songs of all time
Rarawer
Hey Lucas, for me Too!
Cheers from Northern Germany
Myrto Kyritsi
The voice singing is Georgia Grammatikou, Greek Australian singer and songwriter!
eric fiee
Georgia grammatikou, sa voix est aussi profonde que celle du grand océan !🌏
eric fiee
🤘👍un groupe de légende !
tzafyem
one of the best album ever made, some kind of perfection.
that sound is just brilliant
Гера Стасовский
Один из лучших альбомов в истории этого стиля тяжёлой музыки!!!