The infamous British poet/occultist Aleister Crowley once stated “Do what thou wilt shalt be the whole of the law.” And, perhaps, to honour this motto and to indicate his interest in the occult Fredrik named the band after one of the books written by the Great Beast 666.
The first recording, the demo tape “Songs from the Hill of the Heartless Giant”, was released 1992. After two more demos, “Watch the Shadows Dance” (1993) and “This Sombre Dreamland” (1994), the band was signed for their first full length album. "Images of forgotten memories" was released in 1996 and it was followed in 1997 by "Fruits and Flowers of The Spectral Garden."
At this time the band felt that they could no longer work under the conditions stated by their record company. So when it was time to begin the recording of their third CD they broke up with the old label and soon found another one. “Where Angels dare not tread” was recorded in 1999 and was supposed to be released the same year. But unfortunate circumstances and events lead to that the album wasn’t released until 2002.
The music was early described in reviews as “gothic” and “dark metal” but this has never been paths deliberately chosen by the band. In some interviews Fredrik has said “As soon as you choose a category for your music you immediately set up the limits restraining your creativity. And, personally, I am not interested in restrictions and limitations. I am interested in creation…” But nevertheless the music has evolved into what may be described as a dark brand of metal with strong Gothic undertones which invokes a gloomy atmosphere and visions of ruin and demise.
Since 1990 the Equinox ov the Gods have gone through a lot of changes in its line up. The band has existed and even played gigs with a rather minimalistic line up consisting of only two people. Nowadays, apart from the founding member Fredrik Wallin (Vocals), the line up is Arttu Malkki (drums), Morgan Svedlund (guitar) and Jocke Wassberg (guitar).
The band has played a number of live performces. Among the most memorable gigs were Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig, Germany (2003) and the Devils Night in Östersund, Sweden 2003. A live performance by the Equinox ov the Gods is often a something more than just an ordinary concert. The band strive to give their audience an experience that includes visual aids such as pyrotechnics, props, scenery and stage make up. In an interview Fredrik once described a live performance with the cryptic words “…to play live is in many ways like a shamanic ritual of evocation... to bring forth the beast from within and release it from the chains which holds it through the everyday life…”
The Lake
The Equinox Ov The Gods Lyrics
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In your mind, leads you the way
Guides you through the blackened night
They've promised that you'll be safe
Shadows dance before your eyes
To a tune the devil plays
You're mesmerized by his tender songs
The fog lie thick, on the surface dark
At the shore you stand alone
With empty eyes, at the lake you stare
Soon the devil will take his bride
Take his hand, join the dance
Leave this world so far behind
A night of joy, then oblivion
Within the depths of the cursed lake
The Equinox Ov The Gods's song "The Lake" tells the story of a person who is lured to the cursed lake by sweet and beckoning voices that guide them through the blackened night. Despite the shadows dancing before their eyes and the devil's seductive songs, the person is mesmerized and stares into the depths of the lake. The fog lies thick on the surface, and the person stands alone at the shore with empty eyes, waiting for the devil to take them as his bride. The devil offers them a night of joy before oblivion within the depths of the cursed lake.
The lyrics convey a sense of seduction and danger, where the person is entranced by the devil's songs and the promise of safety. The lake is depicted as a cursed place where the devil resides and waits for his next victim. The reference to the devil suggests that the song deals with themes of temptation, sin, and damnation. The lake represents a state of mind where one can be trapped and lured into a false sense of security, which ultimately leads to destruction.
Overall, "The Lake" is a haunting and atmospheric song that captures the allure and danger of the supernatural. It paints a vivid picture of a cursed place where darkness reigns supreme and the devil preys on the unsuspecting. The lyrics are well-crafted and convey a strong sense of emotion and storytelling, making it a standout track in The Equinox Ov The Gods's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Voices, sweet and beckoning
The alluring tones of the spirits serve as a guiding force
In your mind, leads you the way
The spirits encourage the listener to follow the voice in their head
Guides you through the blackened night
The spirits lead the listener through the darkness
They've promised that you'll be safe
The spirits assure the listener's safety on their journey
Shadows dance before your eyes
Illusions appear, obscuring the listener's vision
To a tune the devil plays
The listener is drawn in by a dark melody
You're mesmerized by his tender songs
The listener is captivated and spellbound by the devil's music
From the depths of the cursed lake
The source of the devil's music is an accursed body of water
The fog lie thick, on the surface dark
A murky and ominous haze covers the lake
At the shore you stand alone
The listener is isolated from the rest of the world
With empty eyes, at the lake you stare
The listener is transfixed, with no thoughts or emotions
Soon the devil will take his bride
The devil will claim the listener as his own
Take his hand, join the dance
The devil invites the listener to become his partner
Leave this world so far behind
The listener will escape the physical world and enter a different realm
A night of joy, then oblivion
The listener will experience pleasure followed by oblivion and nothingness
Within the depths of the cursed lake
The journey with the devil is confined to the depths of the accursed lake
Contributed by Elena R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Γιωργος Τζεβελεκος
I remember I bought it the first day that came in Greece. My friend at Metal Era shop (Mutillator)suggest me to buy it. So i did it ! I never regretted. Exellent work !!! More than 23 years n' i still hear it with pleasure !!!
Theodoros Armenis
A true diamond in rust. Haven't listened to it for years it brings back many memories
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Overlord
Maravilhoso álbum.
Andrey K
Настоящий готик метал. Лучшее в своем роде
sopakè fulpakè
i love this album , great ambiance .
Aegianlulz
A real hidden gothic gem
Purple Mush
Great album :) \m/
a8anasios666
fantastic album
Opisthokonta
This is fucking magic!
Thanks for share!