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| Dark Moor | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Madrid, Spain |
| Genres | Neo-classical metal, power metal, symphonic metal |
| Years active | 1999−present |
| Labels | Arise (1999−2006), Scarlet Records (2006−present) |
| Associated acts | Dreamaker, Inntrance |
| Website | www.dark-moor.com |
| Members | |
| Alfred Romero Enrik Garcia Mario Garcia Roberto Cappa |
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Dark Moor is a Spanish symphonic power metal band[1] from Madrid. Formed in 1993, they produced three full-length albums before undergoing a line-up change in which three members left the band to form their own project, Dreamaker. The remaining two members carried on under the same name, recruiting suitable replacements in time for their eponymous 2003 album.
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Biography [link]
Dark Moor was formed in 1993 in Madrid, Spain, and recorded their debut album, Shadowland, in the summer of 1999. Dark Moor played live supporting Demons and Wizards on their Spanish tour.
Dark Moor began the recording sessions for their second album, The Hall of the Olden Dreams, in August 2000 at New Sin Studios with producer Luigi Stefanini. During these recording sessions, the band recorded their cover of "Halloween", which was included on the CD The Keepers of Jericho part I - A Tribute to Helloween (Arise Records).
Their E.P. The Fall of Melnibone was released in June 2001. This E.P was a limited edition; 1500 copies were released and only for the Spanish market.
Dark Moor began the recording of their third album, The Gates of Oblivion, in Autumn 2001 at New Sin Studios. Dark Moor signed with the major label JVC for the Asian release. The band played 18 gigs at festivals such as Rock Machina, Viña Rock and Nit De Reis. After the first part of the tour, keyboardist Roberto Peña left the band and they were forced to finish the tour with a guest musician.
In August 2003 Dark Moor recorded four new exclusive acoustic tracks along with a string quartet, to be included in Between Light and Darkness, which was released in April 2003. Due to differing points of view regarding the musical direction for the next Dark Moor album, vocalist Elisa Martin, guitarist Albert Maroto and drummer Jorge Sáez decided to leave Dark Moor to start a new band.
The two remaining members of the band decided to start a search for new members. After the auditions, they accepted vocalist Alfred Romero, guitarist Jose Garrido, and drummer Andy C.
In August 2003, the band started recording their fourth album, Dark Moor, at New Sin Studios in Italy. Following a month of recording sessions, the album was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios.
On 23 November 2006, the band announced the departure of their drummer on their official website, due to "incompatibility with his other musical projects." He would go on to play drums for Saratoga. His replacement, Roberto Cappa, was previously in the Spanish metal band Anima Sola.
In January 2009, their seventh album Autumnal was released.
The band made an announcement on their website, dated 4 June 2010, that their eighth album is in the works. It will feature Berenice Musa as a guest vocalist. The album is titled Ancestral Romance and will be released in November.
Members [link]
Current members [link]
- Alfred Romero (2003–present) - Vocals
- Enrik Garcia (1994–present) - Guitar
- Mario Garcia (2008–present) - Bass
- Roberto Cappa (2007–present) - Drums
Former members [link]
- Javier Rubio (1994-1999?) - Guitar
- Roberto Peña De Camus (1994–2002) - Keyboards
- Elisa Martin (1999–2003) - Vocals
- Albert Maroto (1999–2003) - Guitar
- Jorge Sáez - (1999–2003) Drums
- Jose Garrido (2003–2004) - Guitar
- Anan Kaddouri (1999–2004) - Bass
- Andy C. (2003–2006) - Drums/Keyboards
- Dani Fernandez (2004–2008) - Bass
Discography [link]
Demos [link]
- Tales Of The Dark Moor (1996)
- Dreams of Madness (1998)
- Flying (1999)
Studio Albums [link]
- Shadowland (1999)
- The Hall of the Olden Dreams (2000)
- The Gates of Oblivion (2002)
- Dark Moor (2003)
- Beyond the Sea (2005)
- Tarot (2007)
- Autumnal (2009)
- Ancestral Romance (2010)
EPs [link]
- The Fall of Melnibone (2001)
- Between Light and Darkness (2003)
Singles/Videography [link]
- The Fall of Melnibone (2001)
- From Hell (2003)
- Before The Duel (2005)
- The Chariot (2007)
- Wheel Of Fortune (2007)
- On The Hill Of Dreams (2009)
- Love From The Stone (2010)
References [link]
- ^ Eck, Markus (2009). "Dark Moor – Autumnal" (in German). Sonic Seducer (Thomas Vogel Media) (3). https://www.sonic-seducer.de/index.php/component/option,com_reviews/anzeige,8604/func,detail/. "Seit Jahren erfreuen sich diese spanischen Spitzenkönner riesengroßer Beliebtheit in Epic Symphonic Power Metal-Kreisen – mit Recht. [For years, these Spanish top artist have been enjoying a huge popularity in circles of Epic symphonic power metal – and rightly so.]"
External links [link]
https://wn.com/Dark_Moor
Dark Moor (album)
Dark Moor is the fourth full-length album of the Spanish power metal band Dark Moor.
Shortly before releasing The Gates of Oblivion, the band announced their split. Due to musical differences, Elisa C. Martín, Albert Maroto and Jorge Saez left the band, and formed Dreamaker. Enrik Garcia and Anan Kaddouri remained with Dark Moor. Alfred Romero joined the band as the new lead singer. Jose Garrido (guitars) joined shortly after, followed by Andy C. on the drums. They traveled to Italy to record Dark Moor.
Track listing
Band
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See also
References
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Track listing
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Beyond the Sea
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Track listing
CD
DVD
- Introduction
- over... Demo Video
- Girlfriend Demo Video
- One Last Cry Demo Video
References
Podcasts:
Dark Moor
ALBUMS
- Ars Musica released: 2013
- Ancestral Romance released: 2010
- Autumnal released: 2009
- Shadowland released: 2005
- Beyond the Sea released: 2005
- Dark Moor released: 2003
- The Gates of Oblivion released: 2002
- Shadowland released: 2000
- Tarot released:
- The Hall of the Olden Dreams released:
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by Dark Moor
Beyond The Sea
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Life is a breath
Drink in its beaker
Soon will come death
And between columns
Requiem will be solemn
We are the worns
Who gnaw your bones
And your soul transform
Angels calling in my dream
In my eternal dream
Beyond the sea
Grey melancholy
Who knows its trip?
Where will go the ship?
In the end of the way
Is there some hope?
Why have I to pray?
Where is life's rope?
Caronte will sail
Will not stop his gale
Nothing I am
Dus, you will be
Forever damned
Devils screaming in my dream
This is thir blaspheme
Beyond the sea
Grey melancholy
Who knows its trip?
Where will go the ship?
Who wants to know the truth?
Since the life is a crux