The band is actually formed by:
Konde - vocals
Iván - bass
Oswalth - guitars & keyboards
Johann V. - drums
Elisa - Keyboards (live shows)
The female vocals have been taken care of several different soprano singers during these years, and in this very moment Daniela Ison is in charge, who also took part of the recordings of their first album.
They recorded a 4 song demo tape, "Legacy In Blood" with which they caught the attention of the label ICARUS.
In mid 1999 they recorded the song "Grull Has Arrived" for the compilation CD "Supernatural Extremities Vol. V", released by the Argentinian magazine Grinder.
In April/May 2000 the band entered the studio "La Nave De Oseberg" to record their debut album "Among Mortals", more than 53 minutes of extremely passionate and stimulating music, with a very good production and an amazing cover art designed once again by the wizards of Temno Un Art (Fall Of The Leafe, Sorg, Arachnes etc.).
In December 2000, "Among Mortals" album has been edited in Argentina by "Icarus Records".
In March 2001, "Among Mortals" album has been edited (Digi-Pack version with a bonus track) in Europe by "War Is Imminent Records" (Spain) under license of "Icarus Records".
May 2001, Demian (guitars & vocals) leave Vampiria for personals reasons.
July 2001, Konde, Iván, Johann and Oswalth begins the recording sessions of their second album. At the studio"La Nave de Oseberg" Capital.
Unholy War
Vampiria Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I rise my sword for the crown of hell, and take the torch with eternal flame ! A blackned symphony of doom begin,
the march of hell are breaking the chains... the chains are broken, the wolf is free!
Give us the force and value for fight in your name, you lord of dark master of our rebellion guide our hands.
This sword is tempered in hell for this Unholy War. Lucifer, mighty lord, Father of eternity, I believe in the mighty grace of your spell.
Come with us ... your infernal realm!
Dark forces in my hands, spirits of ancient lands, the day start to fall, the earth start to DIE!
The lyrics of Vampiria's Unholy War suggest a summoning of Lucifer, the king of the abyss, to aid in a war. The lyrics address the devil as 'Lucifer, infernal majesty, the magnificent king of abyss' and the singer then invokes 'the force of fire in [his] name'. The song speaks of rebellion and freedom as the chains are broken and the wolf is free. The lyrics also suggest that the sword is tempered in hell for this unholy war that the singers are engaging in. The lyrics then call on the lord of dark to guide their hands in this war.
The line "Give us the force and value for fight in your name, you lord of dark master of our rebellion guide our hands" suggests that these singers are engaging in a get free of sorts, to no longer be oppressed and to have the freedom they believe Lucifer can give them. There is a sense of darkness and ancient spirituality in the lyrics as well with 'spirits of ancient lands' being mentioned. The call for Lucifer to come 'with us...your infernal realm' is suggestive of wanting to join the forces of the devil in their rebellion against heaven and freedom from all systems of oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Lucifer, infernal majesty, the magnificent king of abyss, I invoke the force of fire in your name. From beyond... I invoke!
I call upon Lucifer, the ruler of the underworld, and invoke the power of fire in his name. From beyond the physical world, I call upon him to aid me.
I rise my sword for the crown of hell, and take the torch with eternal flame ! A blackned symphony of doom begin, the march of hell are breaking the chains... the chains are broken, the wolf is free!
I raise my sword for Satan and carry the flame of eternal damnation. A dark and powerful symphony begins as Satan's minions break free. The chains of restraint are shattered and we are free to roam.
Give us the force and value for fight in your name, you lord of dark master of our rebellion guide our hands.
Grant us the strength and courage to fight in your name, oh Lord of Darkness. You are the master of our rebellion and we ask for your guidance.
This sword is tempered in hell for this Unholy War. Lucifer, mighty lord, Father of eternity, I believe in the mighty grace of your spell.
This sword has been forged in the depths of hell for this unholy war. Oh Lucifer, powerful ruler and father of all, I believe in the strength of your magic.
Come with us ... your infernal realm!
Join us in your underworld, oh great ruler of hell!
Dark forces in my hands, spirits of ancient lands, the day start to fall, the earth start to DIE!
I am filled with the power of darkness and the spirits of ancient lands. The day begins to fall and the world around me starts to succumb to death and evil.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.