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"Elegy of Shadows" is the debut single by Nightmare Within. Lyrically dealing with topics of inner struggles and loss, the song represents the band's musical style and influences from melodic death metal to metalcore with hints of thrash and black metal.
lyrics
A journey through the dark, where hope has turned to ash
Whispers of the past like ghostly veils
Beneath the moons embrace, the rope of fate's cruel hand
A mournful prayer that haunts the night
Trapped within the folds of death's curtains
A waltz of seclusion for the stars refuse to shine
Disappeared without a trace through a cold and endless night
A destination in lands unknown
A fascination with the void where dreams and spirits flow
Like a moth attracted to the flame
Trapped within the folds of death's curtains
A waltz of seclusion for the stars refuse to shine
Farewell I bid you, your soul transcends this realm
A part of you remains through this elegy of shadows
As time passes by, this pain remains the same
A furtive pact with death, a part of me is gone
In the depths of your anguish our memories still breathe
Grains of sand lost in a sea of gloom
Searching for a trace of light in this bottomless nightmare
Reaching forth, hands from beyond this life
Trapped within the folds of death's curtains
A waltz of seclusion for the stars refuse to shine
Farewell I bid you, your soul transcends this realm
A part of you remains through this elegy of shadows
As time passes by, this pain remains the same
A furtive pact with death, a part of me is gone
A part of me is gone
[Solo - Nicolas]
[Solo - Alex]
Trapped within the folds of death's curtains
A waltz of seclusion for the stars refuse to shine
The moon bleeds silver tears across the skies
A tender veil between worlds torn and ripped apart
Farewell I bid you, your soul transcends this realm
A part of you remains through this elegy of shadows
As time passes by, this pain remains the same
A furtive pact with death, a part of me is gone
A part of me is gone
credits
released May 22, 2025
Alex Wolf - Vocals, guitars
Nicolas Dupuis - Guitars
Kevin Kross - Bass
Music and lyrics by Alex Wolf
Mixing and mastering by Alex Wolf at Obsivoid Studio
Guitars recorded by Alex Wolf at Obsivoid Studio and Nicolas Dupuis at Nexus Studio
Bass recorded by Kevin Kross at Venomized Studio
Vocals recorded by Alex Wolf at Obsivoid Studio
Drums programmed by Alex Wolf and Kevin Kross at Obsivoid Studio
Original artwork by Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, "Le Suicide", 1836
Artwork editing by Alex Wolf
Finnish death metallers leaven infernal dynamics with triumphant, infectious melodies, striking a compelling balance between grit and grace. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 25, 2023
