Desert Near The End - 'Half-Learned and Long Forgotten' (video)

Far from the memory of this world
Across an ocean old
The legend of the sword
Still remains untold
The sword inside the stone
Awaits you to become
A king by your own hand
Your tale to be sung

Gather by the fire
Remember
Tales of ancient kings and gods
When the stars were young and brighter
And history was just a song

Born of mighty earth and fire
Forged to be a sign of hope
Let the one who comes with virtue
Let the sword from stone be drawn

Infinite water
Breath of the everlasting sky
Fiery blood of earth below
In forest deep where shadows grow
Glorious sun
Now the time has come
A king to be by your own hand
Hope and peace across the land

(Rise from shame, Fall in vain)
Now you fall It was in vain
Deeds of Men, Eternal game

I recall the tale of the Ancient Sword
As I walk into the Night
Broken walls and fallen gates
Deeds of blood no longer wait

One more step into the other side
My shattered body is only left behind
We fade away towards the night
Dreams of youth in ruins lie
Hold me in your arms my love
I’ll soon be there with you
Red the light and red the Sun
Defeat and death will reign the land

Haunted by the tales around the fire
Compassionate gods, noble knights
Songs that echo through eternity
Forgotten by the break of dawn

Breaking of dawn
Fade away...

We are tears of the ancient sun
We are ghosts of the fallen
Fallen ones
Fallen ones

We are shadows in the ruins
Only grains of the eternal sand
Grains of sand

We belong to the endless night
Once the children of a cursed sun
Cursed sun

I return
Now my sword to the lake
Until it’s time to be unveiled
Once again...

Οι Desert Near The End μας έρχονται από την Αθήνα. Σχηματίσθηκαν το μακρινό 1997 ως Stormbringer, το 2001 μετονομάσθηκαν σε The Eventide και το 2010 πήραν το τωρινό τους όνομα. «Extreme Power / Thrash Metal» χαρακτηρίζουν το μουσικό τους ύφος.

Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει έξι "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους (συν τρία singles), με πλέον πρόσφατο το full length album "Tides of Time", το οποίο "βγήκε" στα τελειώματα του περασμένου έτους (6 Δεκεμβρίου 2024) σε cd και σε ψηφιακή μορφή μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρείας Theogonia Records...

Δελτίο τύπου: «Prepare for an epic sonic journey through the relentless forces of time and destiny with Desert Near The End's latest album, "Tides of Time". Blending the raw power of Power/Thrash Metal with the intensity of Death and Black Metal, this Athens-based five-piece continues to push the boundaries of metal with their most dynamic release to date.

Set for release on December 6th, 2024 via Theogonia Records," Tides of Time" promises a monumental listening experience filled with soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and powerful lyrical themes. Produced by Akis Prasinikas, and recorded, mixed, and mastered by Vasilis Pappas at Incorporated M. Studios, "Tides of Time" offers a polished yet brutal soundscape.

The album’s lyrical themes explore the rise and fall of cities, heroes, and kings, interweaving forgotten stories lost in time’s unrelenting tide. With an emphasis on grand, epic atmospheres, the album stands as a testament to Desert Near The End's evolving sound.

Key highlights of the album include Ruby Bouzioti’s haunting guest vocals on the track "Damnation" and Nik Rock’s acoustic guitar and effects on the emotionally charged "In the North of Every Man’s Heart...", adding unique textures to the band’s already expansive sound.

Visually, "Tides of Time" is brought to life by the stunning artwork of Panagiotis Vlamis, complemented by a meticulously crafted booklet designed by Giannis Nakos (Remedy Art Design).

The album captures the essence of Desert Near The End's journey into more epic territories, with live photos from Elena Vasilaki and Yannis Dolas adding a personal touch to the visual experience. With "Tides of Time", Desert Near The End delivers their most mature and expansive album yet, balancing technical aggression with epic grandeur.

Fans of Power, Thrash, Death, and Black Metal alike will find themselves swept up in this powerful saga of history, humanity, and destiny.»