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The band
was formed in the spring 1993 originally under name Virgin`s Cunt. The first
demo called "Reborn In The Promethean Flame" was recorded 1993
mainly for their own pleasure and only few copies were spread. But that demo
got attention from some people and that inspired the band to develope things
further.
The 2nd
demo "Dark Aureoles Gathering" was recorded in the winter 1994 and
band`s name changed to Darkwoods My Betrothed. That demo was received very
well in the underground scene and some months later band signed with
South-Korean Hammerheart Productions.
So the 1st
cd "Heirs Of The Northstar" was released in the late winter 1995.
"Cold Northern Black Metal"-feeling on the demotapes changed to
majestic and atmospheric heathen art. Some clean singing (drunken viking as
some people called it…) was added and the whole concept became more epic.
But fast songs weren`t forgotten and variety continued on the next album
"Autumn Roars Thunder", released by German Solistitium Records in
the spring 1996. Raw Black Metal and atmospheric, epic hymns was the recipe
of this pagan battle album.
On "Witch-hunts"
Darkwoods My Betrothed attacked grimmer than ever!!! Epic stuff was gone for
good and grim, majestic Black Metal ruled again. As a result of several
coincidences the releasing date of the album was delayed almost a year from
originally planned, but some great things happened that time and not the
least meaningful that the album was finally released by Finnish Spinefarm
records…
Band´s
line-up has been unchanged since the early days, except bassist
Hexenmeister´s departure in the summer 1996. He still continues
co-operation with band by writing the lyrics.
In the
winter 2004 Darkwoods My Betrothed has started the rehearsals for some gigs
with new band members (vocalist Spellgoth and drummer Larha from
Trollheim´s Grott, guitarist Icelord and synth player Magician) and some line-up changes (vocalist
Nattasett a.k.a. Julma plays bass). Many people have been
anxious to see Darkwoods My Betrothed on stage and now that (also band´s)
dream is nearer than ever to come true…
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