The Fates – Furia (1985)

Country: England

 

Tracklist

 1. Ceaseless Effort 04:40
2. Bridget Of Ireland 03:11
3. Sheila/She Beats In My Heart 06:55
4. No Romance 03:26
5. Strength (I) 06:35
6. Holy Hymn 03:59
7. Who Am I? 08:46
8. Ritual 03:41
9. Strength (II) 00:53

 

The earliest group was started by Una Baines (The Fall, Blue Orchids) and two other women.
The Fates were formed when Blue Orchids broke up after a brief stint as Nico's backing band for a European tour.
In 1985 they released on Una Baines' own label, Taboo Records, the album "Furia"

a sometimes ritualistic, folk/rock with electronic sounds and many improvisational parts.
The album was dedicated to the Lancashire witches

who were murdered because their knowledge of herbal medicine, midwifery and many other skills

and also to the Tuatha De Dannan of Ireland whose way of life centered around a Mother/Goddess named Danu.
"Furia" was reissued by Finders Keepers Records/Bird in 2014.

 
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Dawn – Slaughtersun (Crown Of The Triarchy) (1998)

Country: Sweden

 

Tracklist

1. The Knell And The World 09:03
2. Falcula 10:11
3. To Achieve The Ancestral Powers 02:02
4. Ride The Wings Of Pestilence 09:43
5. The Aphelion Deserts 08:33
6. Stalker's Blessing 08:24
7. Malediction Murder 11:05

 

Originally started in 1986 as a one-man project by Fredrik Söderberg,

however, upon moving from Linköping to Stockholm, he found other members and formed the band Obduracy.
While that lineup split apart, Söderberg and those sticking with him began rehearsing and writing songs.
The band name Dawn was finally decided and was actually taken from an old 1986 Legion demo called "The Dawn".
In March 1992 they recorded during two days in Studio Arrogance their first cassette entitled "Demo 1". 
Shortly after bassist Dennis Karlsson left the band and was replaced by Lars Tängmark from Mortified.
Later that same year Dawn decided to enter Dan Swanö's Gory Sound Studios to record their second demo "Apparition".
In 1993 they recorded a promo that gained them a record deal with Necropolis Records

while in 1994 their debut album "Nær Sólen Gar Niþer For Evogher" saw the light of day.
In winter 1995 the CD "Sorgh På Svarte Vingar Fløgh" was recorded and contained three brand new songs

as well as a cover of Infernäl Mäjesty's "Night Of The Living Dead".
In 1996 Karsten Larsson left Dawn for his other main band Mithotyn

and replaced by Jocke Pettersson (known from his work in among others Thy Primordial and Niden Div. 187).
Later that year the long awaited MCD "Sorgh På Svarte Vingar Fløgh" was finaly released and received great reviews.
By 1997, the band dedicated all their time rehearsing and writing new songs for their second full length album.
Once again they entered Abyss Studios and during two weeks in April finished the recording and mixing

of their second full length album entitled "Slaughtersun (Crown Of The Triarchy)".
They also decided to shoot their first video for the opening track "The Knell And The World".
Shooting sessions took place in December 1997 and the video was edited by David Palser,

known, among other things, for his work with Emperor, Immortal etc.
1998 saw the long awaited release of their second album "Slaughtersun (Crown Of The Triarchy)".
After a few line up changes 2001 marked the beginning of the hunt for a new suitable label.
A promo disc containing four new tracks was sent to a few labels like Nuclear Blast, Candlelight and Earache

but neither of these managed to meet the demands of the band.
The new album was supposed to be recorded in the band’s own studio sometime during spring 2003

but the lack of a proper label canceled their plans.

 
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Two Witches – Agony Of The Undead Vampire Part II (1992)

Country: Finland

 

Tracklist

 1. Agony 02:16
2. The Hungry Eyes 04:17
3. The Omen 05:14
4. Dead Dog's Howl 04:48
5. We All Fall Down 03:50
6. Nightmare 03:54
7. Fetish Dreams 03:34
8. Mircalla 04:39
9. Winter 05:56
10. Maybe Next Year (1992 Version Bonustrack) 04:18
11. Dreamworld (Deep Sleep Demo Version Bonustrack) 04:29
12. Dead Dog's Howl (Live At Giessen, Germany 25.10.1992 Bonustrack) 04:39

 

 Two Witches is a gothic rock band from Finland, formed in 1987.
As with several other late 1980s bands,

Two Witches started basing the main part of their appearances and lyrics on vampiric imagery.
The group was founded by Jyrki Witch and Anne Nurmi as Noidat ("Witches" in Finnish).
In 1988, Jyrki Witch began to sing in English and they changed their name to Two Witches.
The first gig was in March in their hometown Tampere.

The band's first release, 7" single "Pimeyden Jousi" came out in October from their own label called Darklands Records.
In 1989, two more members, Nauku and Toby, joined the band.
In 1992 their debut CD "Agony Of The Undead Vampire Part II" came out via Darklands,

and the band was also included in two compilation releases.
In 1993, Two Witches toured together with Lacrimosa, where Anne met the German-born musician Tilo Wolff.

Tilo was so fascinated by Anne's voice that he invited her to join his project.

Anne accepted and became a member of Lacrimosa in 1993.

 
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