Thorbjorn was playing bass at the time with a band called Endomorph, formed by a guitarist named Per Kankanranta. Later on he decided to quit the band and start doing music with Hussni and Erik.
Without a permanent drummer Hussni were forced into the drum position,
as well as guitar and performing all vocals.
Suddenly they remembered an old friend who played drums in another band, his name was Mikael Pekkonen.
When Mikael entered the band they came up with the name Winterlong
from an old rocker who once had a dream.
Mikael played with the band for about one year, and then he left...
...The main reason was school.
Winterlong now had to find a new drummer, and the only drummer capable of performing WL´s music, and the only one who came to meet their heavy demands was Toni Erkkilä, former drummer with Thorbjörn when they did Endomorph.
This was the beginning of a new era for the band...
Toni and Thorbjörn already knew each other since the schooldays,
The band practiced like they were possessed and rehursed like crazy, then they took the music on the road for a few shows.
The metal scene in the area in which they were living was not big though, so realized they had to break out of the cold north to survive.
However, what happened was they went separate ways.
Thorbjörn and Erik left town, also did Toni, and only Hussni remained.
As time went by, and the guys didn´t hear from each other in a while, Hussni joined Per Kankanranta in a newly started project; Javelin.
Erik and Thorbjörn began studying, yet they knew school was absolutely not the place for them. They spend all their time with their instruments instead, and recorded lots of material in Thorbjörns homestudio. They sent their material to record companies all over the world.
Then suddenly, after achieving some contacts with rather small metal labels, mainly in the U.S, they recieved an E-mail from Lars Eric Mattson, president of LionMusic.
He thought the material was good, and the only problem for him
as he stated, was the lack of a real drummer. They had been using a drum machine for the percussion tracks!
Well, that ignited the spark in their lives as they called up Hussni and Toni and told them what was going on.
Hussni quit the Javelin-project immediatly, and Toni came up from the south of Sweden where he now lived, so once again they joined forces, only this time something magical was in the air...
They signed their very first and well earned record contract!
Nosferatu
Winterlong Lyrics
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I am waiting to be found
I am ugly, I am wild
Nosferatu a vampires child
[Chorus]
Vampire nation, blood generation.
When fullmoon rises so will I.
My creation, you obligation
Far above you, in the air
I am watching, in despair
I walk among you, in daylight
I'll come into you, in the night
[Chorus]
Vampire nation, blood generation.
When fullmoon rises so will I.
My creation, you obligation
Invite me in, It's feeding time...
[Solo]
[Chorus]
Vampire nation, blood generation.
When fullmoon rises so will I.
My creation, you obligation
Open up, It's needing time...
The lyrics to Winterlong's "Nosferatu" depict the persona of a vampire who has been hiding underground, waiting for someone to find them. The vampire is described as being "ugly" and "wild," while also being labeled as "a vampire's child." The chorus proclaims the presence of a "vampire nation" and a "blood generation," indicating that there is more than one vampire in existence.
The second verse of the song changes the setting to the air above, where the vampire is now "watching" and "walking among" the humans during daylight. The vampire plans to "come into" humans during the night, further emphasizing the predatory nature of vampires. The chorus repeats itself, with more urgency this time, telling listeners that when the full moon rises, the vampire will also rise and feed.
The solo that follows is a symbol of the vampire's power and transition from vulnerability to strength. Finally, the last chorus encourages humans to "open up" because it's "needing time," implying that the vampires require human blood for survival. In sum, the lyrics of "Nosferatu" are a thrilling and eerie reminder of the traditional legends and stories of vampires and their dark and deadly nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Far beneath you, under ground
I am hidden away underground, waiting to be discovered by someone.
I am waiting to be found
I am eagerly anticipating being discovered by someone.
I am ugly, I am wild
I am not conventionally attractive and am quite untamed in nature.
Nosferatu a vampires child
I am the child of a vampire and possess vampiric traits myself.
[Chorus]
Vampire nation, blood generation.
When fullmoon rises so will I.
My creation, you obligation
Knock on wood, It's bleeding time...
I belong to a community of vampires and my bloodline will be passed down through generations. When the full moon rises, I will also rise. You are obligated to take care of me, and when it's time for me to feed, knock on wood.
Far above you, in the air
I am watching you from high up in the sky.
I am watching, in despair
I am observing humans with sadness and longing, wishing I could join them.
I walk among you, in daylight
During the day, I am able to blend in with humans and walk amongst them undetected.
I'll come into you, in the night
Under the cover of darkness, I will reveal my true nature and come after you.
[Chorus]
Vampire nation, blood generation.
When fullmoon rises so will I.
My creation, you obligation
Invite me in, It's feeding time...
Again, I belong to a community of vampires and my bloodline will continue. When the full moon rises, so will I. You are responsible for me, and when I need to feed, you must invite me in.
[Solo]
Instrumental section of the song with no lyrics.
[Chorus]
Vampire nation, blood generation.
When fullmoon rises so will I.
My creation, you obligation
Open up, It's needing time...
Once again, I am part of a vampire community, and my bloodline will continue. When the full moon rises, I will rise as well. You are obligated to take care of me, and when it's time to feed, it's necessary for you to open yourself up to me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL GUSTAVSSON, PATRIK CARLSSON, TOMAS ENGLUND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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did the record company ever promote them,I wonder,this debut album is purely masterpiece,the riff,the vocals,the drum beat,and the chords is catchy too,everything is just perfect to me~
Scott D
One of my favorite songs ever! Everything about it just hits the spot for me.
PETER PAN
In METAL we TRUST! HAIL AND KILL, BROTHERS! HAIL AND KILL!
Gooseh
This is epic :) love the guitarin
Fred Young
Neoclassical power metal ;)
maikou666
real power metal!
Corrosive1
excellent music
Joey Backus
Holy guitar riff (AA)
Deader89
My Question is : Is there a real Powermetalfestival in the World ? I'm from Germany, if anyone knows anything about one pls tell to me ^^
Oscar Cartes
Awesome song! lml