Started in late 1990 with mid-tempo death/doom/black kind of metal style inspired by old death and black metal bands like Celtic Frost, Bathory, Autopsy, Hellhammer, and Tiamat.
The music has developed over the years as a result of several line-up changes, many recording sessions and releases. With the album Darkness Death Doom (2002) and the current line-up, Runemagick has finally shaped an own style and forged the formulas of darkness, death and doom-metal sounds, mixing mid/slow heavy groove with apocalyptic soundscapes.
The line-up has been stable since fall of 2002 with Nicklas Rudolfsson - guitars & voice, Emma Rudolfsson - bass and Daniel “Mojjo” Moilanen on drums.
Winter
Runemagick Lyrics
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We rise
Captured in the haze
Of the funeral pyre
Winter
We drink to death from endelss wells
Condemnation, a black celebration
Winter of the moribund
Embraced by darkness
We dance
A feast for the fallen
Raptured the chant of death
Winter
In the song "Winter" by Runemagick, the lyrics describe a ritualistic celebration of death and darkness. The opening lines set the scene with the burning skies, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the fiery destruction that surrounds death. The "funeral pyre" in the next line reinforces the idea that this is a ritual to honor the dead. The chorus then reveals the title of the song as "Winter," suggesting that this time of cold and darkness is seen as a period of death and mourning.
Continuing with the theme of death, the next verse depicts the participants in the ritual as drinking from "endless wells" of death, thus challenging ancient gods who hold power over life and death. The use of the word "condemnation" reinforces the idea that death is seen as a punishment or sentence to be served. The line "a black celebration" is an interesting play on words, as it suggests that a celebration of death is a contradiction, but also acknowledges the darkness and sorrow that often accompany death.
The final verse depicts the participants as "embraced by darkness" and dancing in a "feast for the fallen." This imagery reinforces the idea of death as a communal experience, where the living and the dead are connected. The final line, "raptured the chant of death," suggests that the participants are caught up in a moment of religious ecstasy, as they chant praises to death.
Line by Line Meaning
Enchanted by the burning skies
Mesmerized by the sky that's on fire
We rise
We ascend, maybe to the occasion or another level of being
Captured in the haze
Trapped by the mist or smoke
Of the funeral pyre
From the burning or cremation of the dead
Winter
The season that personifies an end to life and coldness
We drink to death from endless wells
We consume from fountains of death, toasting to it even
A challenge for the ancient gods
An obstacle, maybe even competition, meant to test the gods of old
Condemnation, a black celebration
A somber event where punishment or guilt might be present
Winter of the moribund
The season of the dying, departing souls
Embraced by darkness
Held close by obscurity or the absence of light
We dance
We move rhythmically, maybe to a beat
A feast for the fallen
A banquet prepared for the deceased
Raptured the chant of death
The chant that praises and relishes the concept of death is enrapturing
Winter
The season that personifies an end to life and coldness
Contributed by Addison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.