Formed by guitarist Mikael Sandorf in Luleå, Sweden during 2001, The Duskfall emerged from the ashes of the legendary but short-lived melodic death metal band Gates Of Ishtar. Before they were named The Duskfall - at the time they were called Soulash - the group suffered from a number of line-up changes and technical problems with both Tommi Konu (bass) and Urban Carlsson (drums) leaving the band. After months of searching, an old friend from Gates Of Ishtar, Oskar Karlsson, came to the rescue as a drummer and Kaj Molin replaced Tommi on bass. Finally all seemed in place with a full line-up and in summer of 2001 their 5-track demo Deliverance was released with Sandorf performing vocal duties. Shortly after, vocalist Kai Jaakkola joined the band and all 5 demo tracks were re-recorded and re-arranged for their full length debut Frailty was released November 2002, produced by Daniel Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo (In Flames, Darkane, Thyrfing) who also mixed, engineered, and performed guest keyboards and guitar.
Their second CD, Source released December 2003 was recorded once again at Daniel Bergstrand's Dug Out Studios. They were joined by Joachim Lindbäck who performed guest solos. Critical response was good and the band projected their music forward with a more distinctive sound. After the release of Source, the lineup curse struck again - Kaj and Joachim decided to leave to band to focus on other things in life. This was a setback but the band got help from Antti Lindholm on guitar & bass, and Marco Eronen took over live bass duties from 2005-06.
Shortly after Antti joined up, a record contract was drawn up with Nuclear Blast and Lifetime Supply of Guilt was released in August 2005. This album was more straightforward than the previous two releases and was not as well received by critics and some fans. Daniel Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo once again produced. A music video was created for the song Shoot It In and the track was heavily featured in the video game The Darkness released in 2007 on PS3. Another Swedish extreme metal band, Defleshed (which Duskfall drummer Oskar Karlsson had been in) was also featured on the games' soundtrack.
Their fourth album The Dying Wonders of the World was released in October 2007 on Nuclear Blast, produced by Daniel Bergstand. Matte Järnil, who joined the band in 2006, played bass (and later joined related band Helltrain in 2009), giving Antti the opportunity to focus exclusively on guitar. Lawrence Mackrory (Darkane), who previously performed guest vocals on the debut album Frailty, returned to perform guest vocals once more. On this album, they somewhat returned to form and received a middling response from critics. This was the only album to not feature cover artwork by Seth Siro Anton.
On August 4, 2008, a statement on the official website stated that the band had decided to call it a day, following the departure of main songwriter and founder of the band Mikael Sandorf.
In Spring 2014, after much rumor, the band officially returned with a new lineup, notably including Fredrik Andersson on drums. Sandorf is the only remaining original member. Their upcoming sixth full-length album will be released on German label Apostasy Records.
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Current line-up:
Mikael Sandorf - guitars [2001-]
Ronny Edlund - rhythm guitar [2014-]
Jonathan Storm - bass [2014-]
Fredrik Andersson - drums [2014-] (Amon Amarth, ex-A Canorous Quintet)
Magnus Klavborn - vocals [2014-]
Previous members:
Oskar Karlsson - drums [2001-08] (Helltrain, ex-Gates of Ishtar, ex-The Everdawn, ex-Sarcasm, ex-Scheitan, ex-Defleshed)
Kai Jaakkola - vocals [2001-08] (Deathchain, Deathbound, Monsterspank)
Antti Lindholm - guitar [2004-08] (Monsterspank)
Kaj Molin - bass [2001-05]
Matte Järnil - bass [2006-08](Helltrain)
Joachim Lindbäck - guitar [2003-04]
Glenn Svensson - guitar [2001-02]
Urban Carlsson - drums [2001]
Jonny Ahlgren - guitar [2001]
Tommi Konu - bass [2001]
Kim Bjäle - bass [2014]
Farewell Song
The Duskfall Lyrics
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Above the ground I lie underneath it all
So damn sick of everything, sick of loosing grip
I choose to lose control - one last time
Goodbye, farewell - you know where you can find me
Taking control...
And yes I do miss my life, the way it was
The smiles and laughters turned into dark days
I couldnÂ't be saved... I am
The lyrics to The Duskfall's song Farewell Song depict a sense of defeat and resignation towards life. The opening lines highlight the detachment from the world above, suggesting a feeling of isolation and seclusion. The following lines express frustration and weariness with the state of things, particularly in one's inability to maintain control over their life. The singer then admits to choosing to lose control "one last time," signaling a possible act of self-destruction or a final goodbye to their current state.
The chorus, "Goodbye, farewell - you know where you can find me," reinforces the idea of a deliberate departure from one's current situation. The lyrics also suggest a yearning for the past, as the singer admits to missing the "smiles and laughters turned into dark days." However, the song ends with the hopeless declaration, "I couldn't be saved...I am."
Overall, the lyrics to Farewell Song convey a sense of hopelessness and acceptance towards a doomed fate. It speaks to the realities of human struggles, particularly in situations where one feels powerless and disconnected from their surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't hear a sound of the world above
I feel disconnected from the outside world and everything in it.
Above the ground I lie underneath it all
I am buried deep in my own struggles and problems.
So damn sick of everything, sick of losing grip
I'm exhausted and tired of trying to hold on and keep it together.
I choose to lose control - one last time
I've decided to let go of control and surrender to my fate.
Goodbye, farewell - you know where you can find me
I'm saying goodbye to everything and everyone, but if you need me, you know where to look.
Taking control...
By letting go, I am actually taking control of my life.
And yes I do miss my life, the way it was
Even though I'm letting go, I still feel nostalgia for the good times and the person I used to be.
The smiles and laughters turned into dark days
Everything that used to bring me joy and happiness now seems bleak and hopeless.
I couldn't be saved... I am
Despite everything, I couldn't save myself from my own demons, but I am still here, alive and fighting.
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