The band was founded in autumn 1994 by guitarist Rimmon and bass player Alastor, playing slow doom-metal. First band name was "Infernus" but soon it had been changed to "Istanus" because of another band with the same name. In 1995 keyboardist & vocalist Svar replaced singer Alvis. With this line-up, in April 1995 the first demo-tape called "The Way" was recorded. After that, Alastor became drummer, Svar became bass player & vocalist and in mid 1995 the single "Spirit of the past" was recorded.
New guitarist Valafar was taken in in 1996 and a few months later Alastor was replaced by Pit Lord on drums. The band changed it's name to "Radigost" and recorded their second demo "Nocturne" in 1997. With the help of Metal Agen Records, the album "Nocturne" appeared in 1999 in MC-format. The music on "Nocturne" had become faster and more complex, and the style shifted towards black/doom metal. In september 1999 female-keyboardist Amoneth was invited and a few months later Pit Lord left the band.
From 2000 on, they successfully started live activities by taking part in several Moscow concerts. Gniffuts from the Moscow black-metal band "Embrace of Night" agreed to help and to play drums in Radigost.
The first album “Nocturne” was re-released on cd in 2002 by Stygian Crypt Productions with two exclusive bonus-tracks: "At parting" and "Until". In 2003 drummer Pit Lord returned. At the same time the band started recording stuff for the new album. After more than a year, in early 2004, the second album "For The Honor Of Our Truth... For The Honor Of Our Faith" was released and, with a new concert program ready, Radigost reopened it’s concert activities in 2004.
After a four year break, Hadahardz Music released the third full-length album "A Stellar Kingdom", issued in 10-panel Digi-CD format. Radigost, once known as a pagan-black band, now geared towards classical music with clean vocals by opera female-singer Irma Otto, classical nylon-guitar parts and orchestrations, while retaining heavy styles like black, folk and death metal.
Legends
Radigost Lyrics
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he fear, the thought, the sound...
Something unseen or some kind of flying serpent.
A forest beast and a nameless spirit, an uncontrollable energy.
I followed man all the path, the long road of history.
Transforming, shapechanging shadow. I was many.
The hidden, but more evident than a ray of light sometimes.
Reflection of great kings, the cradle of myths.
Today I am prayed and worshiped, I am the holy great one.
The Almost United One!
But what will I be when the Human will not be?
The lyrics of Radigost's song Legends explore the concept of an entity that has existed since the beginning of time, but whose nature and purpose remain a mystery to mankind. The singer describes following man throughout history, taking on various forms and identities. This entity is both hidden and yet more evident than a ray of light at times, reflecting the lives and stories of great kings and serving as the cradle of myths.
Despite being worshipped and revered as a holy entity in the present day, the singer questions their purpose and future in a world where humanity may no longer exist. The lyrics point to the cyclical nature of existence and the concept of impermanence, with the entity musing on their own identity and significance in a world that is constantly changing.
Overall, the song delves into deeper themes of identity, existence and purpose, and invites the listener to reflect on their own place in the grand scheme of things.
Line by Line Meaning
Where was I when the first man appeared and the first word was said?
When the first human emerged and spoke the first word, where was I?
he fear, the thought, the sound...
I was the embodiment of the initial feeling, thought, and sound that humanity encountered.
Something unseen or some kind of flying serpent.
I was like an invisible entity or perhaps a flying serpent of some sort.
A forest beast and a nameless spirit, an uncontrollable energy.
I also represented a beast of the forest and a spirit without a name. I was an untamable and potent energy.
I followed man all the path, the long road of history.
Throughout the lengthy history of humanity, I accompanied them every step of the way.
Transforming, shapechanging shadow. I was many.
I was a constantly evolving and shape-shifting entity, able to take on many forms.
The hidden, but more evident than a ray of light sometimes.
Though I remained hidden, there were times when my presence was felt more strongly than even a beam of light.
Reflection of great kings, the cradle of myths.
I reflected the majesty of powerful rulers and was the birthplace of many mythical legends.
Nobody could tell what I was, as well as nobody knows it now.
My true nature was difficult for people to discern in the past, and even now, it remains a mystery.
Today I am prayed and worshiped, I am the holy great one.
Currently, I am revered and worshipped as a divine and sacred entity.
The Almost United One!
I am known as the Almost United One.
But what will I be when the Human will not be?
When humans cease to exist, what will become of me?
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jairo Rengifo
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