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
Zodiac
Ravenland Lyrics
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No walls no fences
A frightened darkness
Deprive your senses
Forsaken souls
Compelled by faith
To join the game of Love and Hate
Can love each other so much and hate to hurt themselves
For thousand years in a blink of an eye
They were kept apart that need to die Welcome
Forsaken souls to new dimension
Compelled by faith No walls No fences
To join the game A frightened darkness
Of love and hate
Sorrow fills the void
"I'll never forget the sadness in your eyes
When you looked at me and heard what you don't deserve
You always dry my tears
I'm sorry... I'm so sorry
You just want to help me... help my mind...
I love you so much
And where here together to explain the conspiracy of the signs..."
The lyrics of Ravenland's song "Zodiac" seem to take the listener on a journey to a new dimension where there are no boundaries, walls or fences. The beginning of the song is dark and mysterious with the words "a frightened darkness" creating a feeling of unease. The song talks about "forsaken souls" who are "compelled by faith" and join "the game of love and hate". The lyrics suggest that people who are so different can love each other so much, but also hate to hurt themselves.
The next verse of the song talks about how for thousands of years, people who were meant to be together were kept apart, but now they are welcomed into a new dimension where there are no walls or fences. The lyrics suggest that these forsaken souls are compelled by faith to join the game of love and hate, suggesting that they have no choice but to participate in this game.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics become more personal and reveal a conversation between two people. There is a mention of sadness in someone's eyes and the need for someone to help the other person's mind. The lyrics suggest a deep love between the two people and their journey together to "explain the conspiracy of the signs". The song ends with the line "sorrow fills the void", leaving the listener with a feeling of melancholy and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to new dimension
We are entering a new realm or state of being
No walls no fences
There are no barriers or boundaries separating us
A frightened darkness
Anxiety and fear is present in the unknown
Deprive your senses
Overwhelmed by a sensory overload, making it hard to focus
Forsaken souls
People who are abandoned or left behind
Compelled by faith
Driven by a strong belief or trust
To join the game of Love and Hate
To participate in an unpredictable world of passion and hostility
I'll never understand why people so different
I am perplexed by the fact that people from diverse backgrounds can have such strong feelings toward one another
Can love each other so much and hate to hurt themselves
It is paradoxical that individuals could have such intense affection and despise the idea of inflicting that same emotion upon themselves
For thousand years in a blink of an eye
In the grand scheme of things, time has passed quickly
They were kept apart that need to die Welcome
Past shackles or barriers that were meant to separate us must be abandoned, allowing us to move forward
Forsaken souls to new dimension
People who have been abandoned or left behind are entering a new phase in their lives
Compelled by faith No walls No fences
We are driven by a strong belief or trust, without any limitations or barriers
To join the game A frightened darkness
We are participating in a world of love and hate, while feeling haunted by fear and uncertainty
Of love and hate
The opposing forces that shape our world and our emotions
Sorrow fills the void
Pain and sadness is pervasive and all-encompassing
"I'll never forget the sadness in your eyes
I will always remember the pain and heartache reflected in your gaze
When you looked at me and heard what you don't deserve
You began to understand the harsh reality of a situation that you did not deserve
You always dry my tears
You have provided emotional support and comfort
I'm sorry... I'm so sorry
I am deeply apologetic for my actions or words
You just want to help me... help my mind...
Your intention is to aid me and alleviate my emotional turmoil
I love you so much
I have a strong affection and admiration for you
And where here together to explain the conspiracy of the signs..."
We are united to decipher the hidden or cryptic messages within the world around us
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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