RAVENLAND was formed during the winter of 1997 by Dewindson Wolfheart (vocal). The other members, Andre Cardoso (Guitars), Clécio Christian (Bass) and Alexandre Brito (Drums) joined the band to complete the first line-up. Since the beginning the musical proposal of the band was to combine some elements of metal, gothic music and the 80’s rock/pop.
The first recordings of the band were the demos “October of 1998” (1998) and “Live at Kalimar” (2000). The band also recorded a live show on video called “Noturna”. It was released in 1999.
In 2000 the band signed a contract with the MOONSHADOW label to release their first album called "After the sun hides" with 10 songs, but after finishing the recording sessions in 2001 the label had its doors shut and the record was not released. During the same time they had participated at some very important Brazilian festivals playing with such respected bands.
In 2002 the RAVENLAND was invited to take part in a tribute album for the Greek dark metal heroes, Rotting Christ. So they recorded "Among Two Storms" from their album "A Dead Poem". In fact, RAVENLAND’s version was considered by the Brazilian press the best track of the album that also included other respected and famous bands from Brazil.
After 2003 the band was forced to stop, because some of the members left the band. But in 2004, Dewindson met Camilla Raven (Vocal/Violin), and two years later, she influenced him to reactivate RAVENLAND together with a new line-up. Soon later they met Albanes (Guitar) and João Cruz (Bass) and together released an EP called “Black EP” in the same year. With a new composition - “Velvet Dreams” and “Among Two Storms” (Rotting Christ cover song)– the EP was very well received by the local press. The concerts promoters were impressed as well and RAVENLAND started playing a lot in the local rock clubs and festivals.
They met the worldwide famous drummer RICARDO CONFESSORI (ANGRA/SHAMAN/EX-KORZUS) who was very interested in the band’s music. Convinced about their talent, Ricardo offered himself to produce and play the drums for the first RAVENLAND studio album. And so in 2007/2008 released the EP "Back" with three new songs from the new album entitled "...And a Crow Brings Me Back", the RAVENLAND album was produced by Ricardo Confessori.
RavenLand is already considered the best Goth Metal act hailing from Brazil. Despite years of road, was considered band revelation 2008 by the major rock/metal site of the country Whiplash.net.
The new album "...And A Crow Brings Me Back" is expected to be released till the end of the first semester of 2009. The album also brings a very special guest: TOMMY LINDAL (EX-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) playing two songs choosed by himself and yet Ricardo Confessori (ANGRA/SHAMAN) as drummer on all album songs. Also Produced by Ricardo Confessori in one of the best studios in Brazil and mastered in Germany by the great producer WALDEMAR SORYCHTA (LACUNA COIL, MOONSPELL, SENTENCED...), the album has 14 songs, more 1 bonus track and a multimedia session including a video-clip and more than 200 photos of "End of Light" videoclip's "making of" . A great production and an album that will represent the power of Brazilian Gothic Metal.
Recently the RAVENLAND recorded a video-clip for "End of light" song that has a great appearance on Brazilian TV programs as STAY HEAVY, METALSPLASH and also appear in a videoclip programs on MTV Brazil.
RAVENLAND is now searching for an international label to release the album "...and a crow brings me back" in other countries, the band has signed with FREE MIND label and it will be released in Brazil.
Links:
http://ravenland.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/ravenland
Regret
Ravenland Lyrics
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Fate has granted me
One final shot to enter history
Carried by winds of change
Guided by Ravens
So late night I rise from the dead
The Crow brings me back to life
I'm back
The lyrics of Ravenland's song, "Regret" depict a sense of determination and a will to recreate one's destiny despite the odds stacked against them. The singer talks about how fate has given him a final shot to create a path for himself that will last in history. The words "Against all odds" speak of the difficulties and obstacles that the singer has had to overcome to be where he is right now. The title "Regret" might be seen as a reflection of the mistakes or missed opportunities that the singer has encountered in his life, yet he is now seizing this chance.
The lyrics then go on to speak of being carried by the winds of change and guided by the Ravens. This reference to the Ravens could be taken as a nod to mythology where ancient warriors believed that the Raven was a guide that could take them to the land of the dead where they could recount what they have seen (an allusion to the rising from the dead line). As the song progresses, the singer expresses how, despite the darkness and the hardships that he may have experienced, he is ready to reclaim his dreams and show the world what he's made of. The Crow mentioned towards the end of the song is an interesting contrast to the Raven mentioned earlier in the song, and signifies the transition from a journey to the land of the dead to the land of the living, where the singer is now ready to live again.
Line by Line Meaning
Against all odds
Despite the challenges and obstacles I have faced
Fate has granted me
Destiny has given me this opportunity
One final shot to enter history
My last chance to make a significant impact
Carried by winds of change
Being swept up in a shift towards something new
Guided by Ravens
Lead by a symbol of transformation and wisdom
So late night I rise from the dead
Overcoming a past failure or setback and beginning anew
Fulfill my dreams a prophecy left unread
Achieving my own aspirations that were previously not thought possible
The Crow brings me back to life
A symbol of resilience and rebirth providing me with the strength to move forward
I'm back
I have returned with a newfound sense of purpose and determination
Contributed by Brayden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sweet Heart
Eu gosto muito mais desta versão. A letra é linda .
Saudades da Ravenland.
Original /Tradução
Against all odds
Fate has granted me
One final shot to enter history
Carried by winds of change
Guided by Ravens
So late night I rise from the dead
Fulfill my dreams a prophecy left unread
The Crow brings me back to life
I'm back…
Contra todas possibilidades
Que o destino me concedeu
Um tiro final para entrar para história
Levada pelos ventos da mudança
Guiada por corvos
Tão tarde da noite, eu ressuscito dos mortos
Realizo meus sonhos, uma profecia deixada sem ler
O Corvo me traz de volta à vida
Estou de volta...