THROUGH THE THORNS

Thanks to JL for helping me a bit with this entry!



BAND NAME: Through the Thorns
GENRE: Atmospheric Unblack Metal
STATUS: Split-up
LOCATION: International (USA, Netherlands, Finland) (early), Netherlands (later)

Formed in 2012.
Split up in 2018 slightly before the release of the "The Shrouded Winter" split.

Lineup:
J. L. "Ashes" - Vocals, Guitars

Past members:
Armath Sargon - Vocals, Guitars (acoustic), Bass, Keys/Programming, Drums
C. B. "Kaakophonix" - Cello

Links:

Discography:


Summer Sampler 2012 (27 August, 2012, Sanctus Gladius Records)
Format: Digital / Mediafire

5) Through the Thorns - Eternal Blaze 6:27


Note: The album "Woodland Horizons" was originally planned to be called "Eternal Blaze" (pictured left), but was later renamed before release. Also, when the album was first released, a few copies had a typo on the cover art, "Woodland Horizens" (pictured right). This typo was corrected shortly afterward, as seen below.


Woodland Horizons (album)

Left:
9 October, 2012, Sanctus Gladius Records, CD
Right:
24 August, 2013, Revived by Light, Cassette, limited 20 copies
6 February, 2018, Revived by Light, Bandcamp (link expired)

Because the tracklists vary a fair bit, I'm just going to list each one individually.

SANCTUS GLADIUS TRACKLIST
1) Full Moon Wonder
5:57, lyrics:
Here in the grasp of the winter night
underneath the full moon
I feel Your Spirit's caressing
pure feeling of rest in the arms of Your Grace

Full moon, the grace of God I see into it

Full moon, wonders of God appear

Full moon, beneath it we shall arise

Full moon, wonder indeed

Doubt is gone
in beholding the vastness of your greatness
Memories from the past vanish in the silence of the night
my spirit is healed, in Your splendour


2) Eternal Blaze
6:27, lyrics:
Holding on to wisdom
Finding serenity in God's grace
Purity set aflame
Our hearts shall never again be led astray

Eternal Blaze - The flame of God
Eternal Blaze - The winds howl His name
Eternal Blaze - We have been set free
Eternal Blaze - A pure Light in darkness

In longing for the Lord
I received His Spirit to guide me
The eternal blaze of His light
Is as bright as the starlit sky


3) Starscape Journey
5:07, lyrics:
When I withdraw to the solitude of the night
and watch the starlit sky
I realize we have to go through struggles
through thorns to reach the stars

Starscape journey
Journey to the soul side
Spiritual matrix
Revelations truth far beyond the stars

So I reach in my mind to universe above
I can almost see behind star cradles
I miss your wonders up there
Andromeda supernova and Saturn rings

Starscape journey
Journey to the soul side
Spiritual matrix
Revelations truth far beyond the stars

The escape of this world of pain
It has gone through my head several times
My life seem so significant
Your creations so great and so surreal

Starscape journey
Journey to the soul side
Spiritual matrix
Revelations truth far beyond the stars

Death of sinful self is life in the Spirit
to be free at last from burden and sin
a lifetime journey to beyond the stars
where darkness can not reach

Starscape journey
Journey to the soul side
Spiritual matrix
Revelations truth far beyond the stars


4) Into Woodlands
00:24, instrumental

5) Woodland Horizons
7:16, lyrics:
The heralding of stars
Shimmering in night-time glory
Shivering the resting souls beneath
Upon the woodland hills

At the silence of the Majestic Dawn
Watching into the gaze of never-ending
Vast splendorous woodland horizons
Finding serenity in the Creator's hands


6) Rebirth and Light
7:12, lyrics:
After walking many paths of destruction
The Lord's grace made me live
Rebirth in His Holy Spirit
To become a better being

Sow in the Spirit to reap eternal life
God will ease your burden
Your eyes and body will shine with His light
By His grace we are truly free


7) Frozen Crypt
5:20, lyrics:
Frozen landscapes in my mind
Found in my soul side too
They had grip in my life
To die slowly is that my faith

Soul so dark that can not see
Soul of my just bleeds
I need revival from my dream
Jesus, help me please!

Jesus did set my soul free
All the Ice has melt where it did be
My heart just bleeds for thee
You are my lord Jesus of Nazare


8) At the Gates of Death
2:40, instrumental

REVIVED BY LIGHT / CASSETTE TRACKLIST
Side A
1) Full Moon Wonder 5:57
2) Eternal Blaze 6:27
3) Starscape Journey 5:07
4) Master of Universe 5:46, lyrics:
The darkness was upon the waters
Silence was present
Then God said let there be a light
A huge blast went over the universe
All that were without light
Suddenly were lightened

Master of the Universe
Creator of all that exists
Those things that didn’t exist
Did appear through the mighty One

Still waters suddenly did bear fish
All kinds of animals of the sea appeared
The depths were no more silent
All plants where suddenly appeared on the land
All those that bear seeds and fruits
God did see all that was good

Master of the Universe
Creator of all that exist
Those things that didn’t exist
Did appear through the mighty One

All those animals were appeared
All those beasts that walked on the land
All those that did fly above the earth
Men did appear to take care all of this
Men that did have responsibility
Men that soon did fall

Master of the Universe
Creator of all that exists
Those things that didn’t exist
Did appear through the mighty One

Side B
5) Into Woodlands 00:24
6) Woodland Horizons 7:16
7) Rebirth and Light 7:12
8) Frozen Crypt 5:20
9) At the Gates of Death 2:40

REVIVED BY LIGHT / BANDCAMP TRACKLIST
1) Fullmoon Wandering 5:57
2) Eternal Blaze 6:27
3) Starscape Journey 5:07
4) Master of the Universe 5:46
5) Into Woodlands 00:24
6) Woodland Horizons 7:16
7) Rebirth and Light 7:12
8) Frozen Crypt 5:20
9) At the Gates... 2:40


Burning Hearts of the North (compilation, 2014, Nokternal Hemizphear)
Format: CD, limited 18 copies
sold out

Limited-edition V/A compilation included in the box set of Katumus' "At the Ruins of This World".

11) Through the Thorns - Starscape Journey 5:07, see above for lyrics


Hymns of the Blackest Light, Volume 1 (Compilation, 20 March, 2017, Fallen Oak Recording)
Formats: CD and Bandcamp
CD is sold out
Stream / Download (OFFICIAL)

2) Through the Thorns - Master of the Universe 6:12



In the Stillness of Existence (demo)

4 November, 2017, Der Alte Krieg Produktionen, Cassette (single-sided), limited 17 copies
24 April, 2018, Der Alte Krieg Produktionen, Bandcamp (link expired)

The Bandcamp artwork was the same as the cassette version, just with black space around the edges to form a square.

1) Everlasting
2:26, instrumental

2) The Silver Welkin
3:30, lyrics:
Silver, purple welkin
That is, when the thunder rolls
Streams
To other planes

Far sent off dreams
To other plans
Can't wait
Can't resist

Opening
Drifting
Floating
Away


3) Awaiting Salvation
4:13, lyrics:
With arms wide open
I await
Longing for You
To arrive

Everything fades
Everything falls apart
When I embrace You
When You come near

I can't wait
No more
I want to sit
At your feet and be silent


4) In the Stillness of Existence
6:21, lyrics:
Screams
From beneath
Ever yearning
To beyond the gates
Dreamt of eternity
Eternal dreams beneath
In the stillness
In the depths
Celestial
Existence in the depths
Stillness reigns


Hymns of the Blackest Light, Volume 2 (Compilation, 23 April, 2018, Fallen Oak Recording)
Formats: CD and Bandcamp
CD sold out
Stream / Download (OFFICIAL)

 11) Through the Thorns - Awaiting Salvation 4:15


The Shrouded Winter / TSW001 (split)

15 November, 2018, The Shrouded Winter, Cassette, limited 77 copies
17 December, 2018, The Shrouded Winter, Bandcamp

Split with Dolenaer and Lommer.

Guest appearances for Through the Thorns:
Armath Sargon - Programming

6) Through the Thorns - Enter Eternal Light
7:31, instrumental



Hymns of the Blackest Light, Volume 3 (compilation, 15 September, 2019, Christian Metal Underground)
Formats: CD and Bandcamp
Buy the CD (OFFICIAL)
Stream / Download (OFFICIAL)

9) Through the Thorns - Enter Eternal Light 7:31, instrumental


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