Recording Members for the NEW 2007 album: Lost and Forgotten - guitars/vox, Sadogoat - Lead Guitarz, G.VanDoorn - Bass, Dee - Vox.
Recording Members for "The Last Moment": Anthony - Guitar, bass, vocals; Dieudonnee - Vocals, piano; James - Drums, guitar.
Live members 2005/06: Anthony - Axe Thrasher & Asphyxiated Summonings; Dieudonnee - Angelic laments, Keys of Destruction; Chris - Hellhammer; Iain - Subliminal Pulse; Sadogoat Scott - Satanic Lead Chainsaw.
Influences
For atmosphere, DiSEMBOWELMENT, My Dying Bride, Henryk Gorecki, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Loreena McKennitt, Lisa Gerrard, Katatonia, Anathema, Decoryah, Burzum, Elend, Slayer, 3rd and the Mortal, Bathory, Enslaved, Abyssic Hate, Samuel Barber, Tomaso Albinoni, Allegri, Arvo Part, A Perfect Circle and the Queen of the Damned soundtrack. Not influences, but I also like other stuff like Slayer - actually I fucking WORSHIP SLAYER!!!, Rotting Christ, Samael, Carcass, Deicide, Malevolent Creation, Marduk, Suicidal Tendencies, Judas Priest, Nuclear Assault, Sadness, The Eternal, Shape of Despair, Swallow the Sun, Evanescence, Antichrist, porn, Vahrzaw, Emperor, any pre-90's blackmetal demo or vinyl like Bulldozer & Poison, Celtic Frost, Motley Crue, Halford, Morbid Angel, Ice T, Geto Boys, Elend, The Murphy Boys, Profanitica, Crucifire, Rose Tattoo, Radio Birdman, Guns n' Roses, Bestial Warlust, Death, Sepultura, Lacrimosa, Darkthrone and...LSD...
...and, of course Charles Darwin and the subsequent Neo-Darwinist Richard Dawkins:
...yep, the only other living person I've come across that knows what the fuck is going on...
"Doom fans should check this one out, you won't be disappointed" www.metalstorm.ee
"This release shall not be restricted to a small group of underground fans!" www.lordsofmetal.nl
"A beautiful album which should be enjoyed alone, with plenty of time afterwards, you won’t feel rushed listening to this, but rather would like to refill your glass of wine and make another journey through the band’s depressed world" www.metal-observer.com
"If listening to “The Last Moment” would be really your last moment, you’d at least die happy"
www.metalmaidens.com
"This band's strength is its ability to be warm and melodic while still remaining dark and sad." www.monitor-records.com
"With an atmosphere of wrist-slashing melancholy and sorrowful beauty..." www.exclaimmagazine.com
Odyssey Into Darkness – 1997 Candelight Records (Candle020MCD)
1. Etiolation
2. Beyond Despair
3. Silent Cries
Out of the Depths of Sorrow - Demo 1999 (Unreleased)
1. Through the Eyes of Regret
2. Oration of Indifference
Through the Eyes of Regret – 2001 Modern Invasion Music (MIM7331-2CD)
1. Silence
2. Through the Eyes of Regret
3. Oration of Indifference
4. Thoughts
5. Etiolation
6. A Rare Moment
7. Pain & Elation
8. Depleted
9. For Eternity
For Blacker Things - EP 2003 (Unreleased)
1. Memento Mori
2. Mystically Burning
The Last Moment – 2005 Dark Symphonies ( August 16th 2005 )
1. The Last Moment
2. Scars
3. Solitude
4. Taste
5. Heaven’s Torment
6. Wallow
7. Confusion
BIOGRAPHY
Elegeion arose from the ashes of the underground Australian Black Metal band Greydawn in 1995 under the name Transcendence, consisting of Anthony Kwan and James Wallbridge. Although Elegeion's style predominantly reflects that of mournful doom, many of the early tracks were in fact written and played in black metal style throughout 1993-1994 with Greydawn.
1996 saw the release of the demo of epic proportions "Induction to eternal rest..." which gave rise to interest from several European labels, tape traders and magazines worldwide. 1997 saw the demo's release on MCD by Candlelight Records under the title "Odyssey into darkness" and the new band name Elegeion. The EP was aptly described as "gothic / classical metal with the emphasis on trance-like, hypnotic riffs with powerful operatic female vocals and mournful violins". Subsequent reviews and advertising followed in both mainstream and underground fanzines worldwide. Sales of the demo were in excess of 2000 units.
In 1998/99, rehearsal and demo tapes of the new album were recorded. In 2000, differences in musical direction resulted in Elegeion consisting solely of Anthony, although past collaborations with James still feature in recent works. With a lack of Australian musicians who sympathized with this direction in music, the rest of the line up consists of Dieudonnee on vocals and session musicians on drums / percussion, cello and violin. Having undying passion and conviction behind the concept and direction of Elegeion, Anthony believes that working solo with selected musicians who are masters of their trade has proven to be the strongest and most effective line-up yet.
The year 2000 saw Elegeion travel interstate and enter the supreme Nesci Recordings studio for two months to record the ultra-emotive epic album "Through the Eyes of Regret". Recorded, mixed and produced by the eccentric old man Tony Nesci, of Henry Rollins, Chalice and Long Voyage Back fame, the album has a world standard production, full of warmth and character.
In 2002, Elegeion recorded an as yet unreleased single entitled "For Blacker Things", featuring a temporary regression back to black metal roots, with guest vocals by ex-Greydawn and Hellspawn vocalist Morbius Warseth.
2003-2004 saw a creative collaboration with Dieudonnee and former member James, which resulted in Elegeion re-entering Nesci Studios in March to record their 3rd epic "The Last Moment". The album takes you deeper into the bands unrelenting descent into the boundless pit of despair. And, although like the Loch ness Monster, this band rarely raise their heads above the black murky depths to bring an offering to the surface, you will see that this new chapter in the Elegeion journey is well worth the wait. It features supreme artwork by Travis Smith of Katatonia, Death and Opeth fame, Justin Hartwig from Chalice on lead guitar and exceptional violin and cello passages.
2007 - August - Elegeion is re-grouping yet again to forge their new epic slab of dark matter. This new recording will feature new members Sadogoat on lead guitarz and Mr G.Vandoorn on Bass, both masters of their art and hailing from the ancient Aussie Satanic Death Metal band "Vahrzaw". More news to come as their procession of doom marches on...
The quest of Elegeion is to transcend all existing boundaries of aestheticism, capture the darkest of all emotions and delve through the forgotten recesses of the mind. This music is for those seeking to surpass the musical ambit and redefine its boundaries. Although this quest may never be ultimately achieved, it will never be abandoned. Hopefully, it can only inspire and temporarily satisfy the ears of those searching for the ultimate emotive experience...but until then, listen...
Hey Anthony, yeah, Beltane still active but a bit quiet. I also play synths in The What 4 and we gig around quite a bit and have a full album out. I'll have to check out some of your new music. Could swap you a CD if you like. -Paul-
Hi everybody! The time has come, and Carcharoth's long awaited debut album From The Cavern Come is available for order! If you haven't heard about the album, it features over thirty five minutes of progressive balck/death metal in the vein of Opeth, Ikuinen Kaamos, Agalloch, Ne Obliviscaris, early Ulver and Moonsorrow. With musical and lyrical links that run throughout the course of the album, this is one concept album that should not be missed!
From The Cavern Come features the talents of TIM CHARLES (known for his phenomenal work playing violin and singing with fellow Melbourne metal band NE OBLIVISCARIS (www. myspace. com/neobliviscaris)) who performs a guest violin solo on the title track, and the highly talented SEBASTIAN SIMPSON who performs cello on four out of the five tracks.
There is a teaser available for listening on my myspace, however this is unmastered. Sorry!
To order, simply use Paypal to carcharoth.metal@gmail.com or send well hidden cash to: Chris Doig 24 Kenny St Balwyn North 3104 Victoria, Australia
The cost of the this CD is $15AUD for local orders, or $15US, 15 Euro or 15GBP for respective international orders. These include postage.
Don't miss out! This pressing is limited to 100 copies only!
-Chris Doig of Carcharoth
PS sorry to those people who got half-comments or more than one comment. I'm struggling with technology!!
