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Dark Fortress

EIDOLON OUT NOW!!!

About Me

This is the ONLY official DARK FORTRESS Myspace page.


Formed in 1994, the German black metal outfit DARK FORTRESS have established themselves in the top ranks of the genre with intense live shows and fascinating, pitch black full-length masterpieces that meet the standard created mostly in northern Europe’s prolific scenes with ease. After the release of the Century Media debut “Séance” in 2006 the band played festivals such as With Full Force, shows with Satyricon and the first shows with Celtic Frost after their many years of hibernation. V. Santura and the legendary Celtic Frost got along so well that he joined them as a live guitarist later on their extensive touring.

Things were just picking up speed with the recording of the new album "Eidolon" at the band’s own At The Crypt studio when DARK FORTRESS had to announce the departure of vocalist Azathoth due to personal reasons in May 2007. Three months later the band decided to go with an old acquaintance of theirs Morean, a freelance composer and guitarist of the progressive death/thrashers Noneuclid. Already having spent time with V. Santura and Seraph for several years in Noneuclid, he also appeared on “Séance” as the composer of the piece “Incide” and the arranger of the string section used in the song “While They Sleep”. The decision was based on his immense musical and vocal abilities and his dedication to extreme and dark music.

The multi-talented Morean was also responsible for the lyrical concept of “Eidolon”. In its nine chapters the album describes the initiation, dehumanization and unearthly rebirth of a transcending soul by mirror magic and astral projection. An “Eidolon” is a Greek concept of an astral double of a living being or a “mirror”. The concept describes a magic mirror ritual as while a person is in a trance, the surface of the mirror is used as a gate to enter a new dimension. Three songs each form the album’s three chapters.

“The Silver Gate”, “Cohorror” and “Baphomet” (featuring guest vocals by Tom Gabriel Fischer from Celtic Frost) are describing the calling of beings from the aforementioned dimension. “The Unflesh”, “Analepsy” and “Edge Of Night” are the initiation when the soul is taking its astral journey, being dehumanized and finally detached from it’s earthly existence. “No Longer Human”, “Catacrusis” and “Antiversum” represent the rebirth on the other side of the mirror. The only thing remaining on the earthly side is it’s eerie reflection on our side of the mirror.

After the release of "Eidolon" the band will plant their black seeds on a tour with HELHEIM and VULTURE INDUSTRIES all over Europe

The media feedback on “Eidolon” has been overwhelming and underlines that DARK FORTRESS have successfully reached a new level of majestic black metal art:

- LEGACY (D), soundcheck 2
- ZILLO (D), soundcheck 4
- ROCK HARD (D), soundcheck 5
- METAL HAMMER (D), soundcheck 9
- INFERNO (FIN), 5/5
- KERRANG (UK), 4K
- ROCK TRUBNE (B) 90/00

“DARK FORTRESS managed to unite and renew the crucial moments of black metal history: Emperor, Mayhem, Satyricon, and Immortal can all be found on this devastating album. A must-buy!"
ROCK HARD (I), 9/10
“"Eidolon” is an expertly crafted slice of black magic. Heaving with scraping riffs and atmospheric undertones…”
KERRANG (UK), 4K
Also, visit the band’s brand-new microsite to get further insights into the pitch black concept of “Eidolon” via song-by-song clips:

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/28/2006
Band Website: thetruedarkfortress.com/
Band Members:

Morean -
Vocals

V. Santura -
Guitars

Asvargr -
Guitars

Draug -
Bass

Paymon -
Keyboards

Seraph -
Drums


Sounds Like:


"Eidolon"
- 2008-


"Séance"
- 2006-


"Stab Wounds"
- vinyl version, strictly limited to 500 copies -


"Stab Wounds"
- Third album 2004 -


"Profane Genocidal Creations"
- Second album 2003-


"Tales from eternal dusk"
- Debut Album 2001-


Unreleased Track on
- "From the mystic forest Part II" -1998


"Towards Immortality"
- Split CD 1997-


"Rebirth Of The Dark Age"
- Demo 1996 -


Record Label: Century Media Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

MOREAN’S GUEST BLOG FOR HEADBANGER’S BLOG

Here is a link to Morean's second blog - "Lies, pt.1: Sex, Drugs & Rock'n'Roll" -  for headbangersblog.mtv.com:Sex, Drugs & Rock'n'RollYou can check out the first blog about The Necronomi...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:28:00 PST

SESSION BASS-PLAYER AT SUMMER-NIGHTS AND UNDERWORLD

For all those who wonder what happened to Draug: We had to play our last 2 shows - at club Underworld in Athens/Greece and Summer Nights Festival in Austria - with session bass-player Joe of the band ...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:51:00 PST

DARK FORTRESS VIDEOCLIP ONLINE NOW!

It's great to finally present our fans the first-ever DARK FORTRESS promo video, which should be an excellent & sophisticated alternative to all the lame bootleg clips with crappy sound that ...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:12:00 PST

THE DARK ESSENCE ALLEGIANCE TOUR

Despite all rumours, the Dark Essence Allegiance tour featuring DARK FORTRESS, HELHEIM& VULTURE INDUSTRIES will take place as planned, see below for the exact dates:   07.03. DE - Z...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:35:00 PST

DARK FORTRESS ANNOUNCE TOURDATES AND LAUNCH A BRAND NEW SONG

After locking ourselves up in 2007 for the recording of "Eidolon" in our very own At The Crypt studio we are pleased to be back on the stages of this world soon. While the booking of our first co...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:42:00 PST

NEW ALBUM EIDOLON OUT FEBRUARY 25th, 2008!

German black metal outfit DARK FORTRESS strikes back with its fifth full-length album "Eidolon" (out in Europe on February 25th, 2008), which marks the band's second effort on Century Media Records. F...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:58:00 PST

NEWS FROM THE CRYPT

DARK FORTRESS have successfully finished the vocal recordings for their new album. At the moment guitarist V. Santura is working on the mix.We would like to seize the opportunity to clarify two things...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:44:00 PST

DARK FORTRESS COMPLETE THEIR LINE-UP AGAIN!

After receiving various applications we finally decided to recruit Morean of progressive death/thrashers NONEUCLID as our new vocalist. Morean already appeared on Séance as the composer of the piece '...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:10:00 PST

DARK FORTRESS SEARCHING FOR NEW SINGER!!!

We are sorry to announce that Azathoth will no longer be a part of DARK FORTRESS. We all came to the decision that we have to go separate ways, due to various - non-musical - reasons. Nevertheless we ...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Mon, 28 May 2007 11:49:00 PST

V SANTURA NEW SESSION GUITARIST IN CELTIC FROST

DARK FORTRESS' guitarist V Santura has been chosen as the new tour guitarist in CELTIC FROST. He will support 'em already on their European tour with KREATOR, LEGION OF THE DAMNED and WATAIN in March/...
Posted by Dark Fortress on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:37:00 PST