The Melodic Blac… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands called Requiem Aeternam:
The Melodic Black Metal band from Uruguay founded in 1995. Requiem Aeternam began its activities during September of 1995 in Montevideo (Uruguay) featuring its first demo (“Emergent”) in a local compilation (Underscream). The original line-up consisted of Martín López (Amon Amarth; Opeth) on drums, Martín Méndez (Opeth) on bass, Pablo Magallanes on guitar and José Romero (Inner Sanctum) handling guitar and vocal duties.
After López, Méndez and Magallanes left to Sweden, the line-up turned to Fabián Redondo on drums, Marcelo Aguilar on bass and Romero, recording "Eternally Dying (EP)", which was released in 1997 by Death Row Productions.
At the end of ’97 the band entered the Studios Record in Montevideo to work on its first full-length release. The resulted material was mixed in Santiago de Chile (Chile) by José Luis Corral (Criminal; Inner Sanctum) and mastered in Buenos Aires (Argentina) by David Santos (Riff; Hermética). "Eternally Dying (LP)" was released in July of 1998 by ICorp and distributed worldwide by Orion / Furias Music Entertainment.
As part of the promotion, "Infamy" video clip was aired by MTV Latina and MTV Brazil as well as many other channels in Latin America. Afterward, the band shot another video: "Come Back". Finally, the promotional efforts were consummated with the "Eternally Tour", which included several shows in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay (1998-2000).
In April of 2002 Romero published a book entitled "Forbidden Writings". This work deals primarily with Philosophy and Economics. It also features a poetic chapter, which includes the original Spanish version of the song that names Requiem Aeternam's debut album.
Later that year Romero moved to New York City (USA) in order to organize the production of the second album. While completing the latest material, the band drafted a new line-up with the addition of Maciej Kupiszewski on bass and Alex Hernández (Immolation) on drums.
"Philosopher (LP)" was recorded and mixed between May and June of 2004 at Big Blue Meenie Studios in Jersey City (USA) by Joe Pedulla and Arun Venkatesh (Overkill; All Out War), and mastered the following July at Bionic Mastering in New York City by Tom Hutten (Iggy Pop; Foo Fighters; Cro-Mags). This album was finally released in December of 2004 by Trinity Records Hong Kong in Asia, Europe and North America; in March of 2005 by Raw Force Records in South America except Argentina and by Orion / Furias Music Entertainment in Argentina. It was also distributed in exclusivity by The Art Records in Mexico.
Each "Philosopher" lyric is based on the work of a specific philosopher, including Gautama, Seneca, Rousseau, Heraclitus, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard and Tzu. There is also one track based on Romero's book "Forbidden Writings". Musically, Requiem Aeternam defines its deed as "Philosophical Metal", since it attempts to grasp different philosophical doctrines through sound and words: music and philosophy as one entity.
During 2005, as a way of promoting the second album, Requiem Aeternam was listed in the main metal festivals throughout the USA, including Milwaukee and Norwest Death Metal Fest and participated in several metal compilations in Europe and North America. It was a remarkable event to have played its first gig for "Philosopher" at CBGB (New York City) right before this legendary venue was closed. Besides, it was completed the video clip of “Wisdom”, which was aired by several channels in North and Latin America.
The Atmospheric Dark Metal band from Czech republic founded in 1994. Requiem Aeternam is a Czech Atmospheric Symphonic Dark Metal band formed in 1994
THE BAND CONSISTS OF :
Anki - vocals, guitars
Lukarin - keyboards
Margot - vocals
Uri- bass. violins
Kačkherezáda- flute, vocals
ALBUMS:
Do pekla (2004)
V moci sedmi andělů (2008)
Free tracks (from album Do pekla) can be downloaded at their offical website:
http://www.requiem-aeternam.cz/index.html.
Infamy
Requiem Aeternam Lyrics
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Emptiness that fills the nothing
Treason feelings
And I'm not able to find you
I'm used to thinking about the time
When you were the kings of everything
I'm used to dreaming of the future where your presence
I'm used to believing in battles where you
Never lost your nerve
I'm used to following
Your way where you leave it
[Chorus:]
Everything gets nonexistent
Your presence liberates the revenge
The honour unties the scream
Your way unify our kingdom
I'm used to living
The history where you don't take part
I'm used to imagining
Prayers where you were the raven
I'm used to feeding
The ego in the darkness of the crying
I'm used to coming back
In the death of a lonely destiny
[Chorus:]
Infamy
The scream of the black bird gives atmosphere
To the early morning
The poor steps surround the abbey
The axe that kills the sheep that screech
The eyes of the vulture reveal the mystery
Infamy
The lyrics to Requiem Aeternam's song Infamy reflect a deep sense of spiritual misery, emptiness and treason. The singer in the song is struggling to come to terms with the absence of someone who was once a king, a hero, and a unifying force. The singer is used to thinking about the time when this person was everything, and dreaming of a future where their presence will once again be heavy. However, the reality is that this person is gone, and the singer is unable to find them. The singer is also struggling with feelings of infamy, which is further emphasized in the chorus where they sing, "Infamy".
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on their past, imagining scenarios where this absent hero was present. They are used to following this hero's way, even though they have left it behind. The singer also reflects on the history where this hero did not take part and imagines prayers where they were a raven. The singer is used to feeding their ego in the darkness of the crying, and coming back to the death of a lonely destiny. The lyrics to Infamy reflect a sense of lost hope and a desire for something that is no longer attainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Spiritual misery moments
Moments of emotional pain and distress
Emptiness that fills the nothing
A sense of emptiness that pervades everything
Treason feelings
Feelings of betrayal
And I'm not able to find you
Unable to locate or connect with the subject (possibly a person, group or idea)
I'm used to thinking about the time
Accustomed to reflecting on a past era
When you were the kings of everything
When the subject (possibly a person, group or idea) held ultimate power and authority
I'm used to dreaming of the future where your presence
Accustomed to envisioning a future where the subject's influence is felt again
Will start to be heavy again
When the subject's impact and importance will increase once more
I'm used to believing in battles where you
Accustomed to having faith in the subject's ability to win in difficult situations
Never lost your nerve
Always maintaining courage and determination
I'm used to following
Accustomed to following the subject's path
Your way where you leave it
Following the subject's intended course, even when it's unclear where it will lead
[Chorus:] Everything gets nonexistent
All else fades away or becomes unimportant
Your presence liberates the revenge
The subject's presence unleashes feelings of vengeance
The honour unties the scream
Reverence for the subject silences any opposing voices
Your way unify our kingdom
Following the subject's path brings unity to the group or society
I'm used to living
Accustomed to existing in a particular way
The history where you don't take part
The events or timeline in which the subject is absent
I'm used to imagining
Accustomed to envisioning
Prayers where you were the raven
Worship or reverence focused on the subject as a symbol of power
I'm used to feeding
Accustomed to nourishing or cultivating something
The ego in the darkness of the crying
Taking pride in oneself during times of sadness and despair
I'm used to coming back
Accustomed to returning
In the death of a lonely destiny
At the end of a solitary path
[Chorus:] Infamy
Unfavorable notoriety or reputation
The scream of the black bird gives atmosphere
The cry of the bird creates a distinctive feeling
To the early morning
At the start of the day
The poor steps surround the abbey
Indigent people walk around the religious building
The axe that kills the sheep that screech
The tool that silences those that complain
The eyes of the vulture reveal the mystery
The scavenger bird exposes something hidden
Infamy
Unfavorable notoriety or reputation
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DonHoracio1982
Una de las mejores canciones de Black metal que se han compuesto... tenía q ser una banda sudamericana, con espíritu, entrega... y con la garra charrúa!! Saludos desde Chile.
MetalThunderForce
this is death metal of high quality !!!
Buscadores Tv
USTEDES Y ZENITH METAL URUGUAYO LAS MEJORES BANDAS DE LA HISTORIA DE URUGUAY.-
Andres Ware
que banda loco,saludos desde uruguay,aca la seguimos remando a todo metal como siempre
Leonardo Taveira
Pub amarcord, amigos, alcohol, drogas, adolescencia y requiem. Q toque! Aeternamente agradecido.
Fabricio Monge
Todas las canciones son muy Buenas. Saludos desde Ecuador. Espero sigan sacando más canciones
Juanmanuel Rodriguez
Me taparon la boca que bien que tocan.sigan así.
Javier Meruendano Bonilla
cualquiera diria que esta banda es uruguaya y de las mejores saludos al batero que era vecino mio de salinas
Interpol0102
GOD! i love this band. i dont know why isnt well known. their lyrics are fucking great. if you like this song u'll also love eternally dying and my misery...fuck yeah
qwe
Masterpiece.