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BAND NAME: Envothril
GENRE: Unblack Metal with Symphonic Influences
STATUS: Unknown
STATUS: Unknown
LOCATION: USA (Nashville, Tennessee)
Matthew no longer identifies as Christian. I don't know if Zack does?
Matthew no longer identifies as Christian. I don't know if Zack does?
Formed in May, 2010.
Originally an anonymous project.
"Envothril is a name that we came up with. It’s meaning is nonexistent. To us, it sounded like a very menacing and dark title for our battle hymns." [Taken from this interview]
Also in the above interview, Prevail wishes to stress the following:
"The very essence of this band is to symbolize the content of “evil.” [. . .] We portray/symbolize this evil as a darkened alliance that must be defeated, in the tradition of most unblack bands. We are not portraying ourselves as a couple of murderous savages for Christ. “Blasphemy Unto The Blasphemers” is simply a rebellious attitude of giving your own personal demons “a taste of their own medicine.” It is the hatred of our own demons that we carry in our message. There is absolutely no hatred in our hearts towards anybody. We love the Satanists, the atheists, etc. just as we love our fellow Christian brothers and sisters. So just look at our music as a message of self defeat. Dying to one’s self by ourselves. Because we (ourselves included) are evil, filthy and unjust beings. We must destroy the evil within us if we want to grow closer to the Savior."
Originally an anonymous project.
"Envothril is a name that we came up with. It’s meaning is nonexistent. To us, it sounded like a very menacing and dark title for our battle hymns." [Taken from this interview]
Also in the above interview, Prevail wishes to stress the following:
"The very essence of this band is to symbolize the content of “evil.” [. . .] We portray/symbolize this evil as a darkened alliance that must be defeated, in the tradition of most unblack bands. We are not portraying ourselves as a couple of murderous savages for Christ. “Blasphemy Unto The Blasphemers” is simply a rebellious attitude of giving your own personal demons “a taste of their own medicine.” It is the hatred of our own demons that we carry in our message. There is absolutely no hatred in our hearts towards anybody. We love the Satanists, the atheists, etc. just as we love our fellow Christian brothers and sisters. So just look at our music as a message of self defeat. Dying to one’s self by ourselves. Because we (ourselves included) are evil, filthy and unjust beings. We must destroy the evil within us if we want to grow closer to the Savior."
Lineup:
Zack "Prevail" Plunkett - Vocals, Guitars (+ Drum programming, later)
Matthew "Triumph" Plunkett - Keyboards/Ambience (+ Drums, early)
Discography:
Blasphemy unto the Blasphemers (EP)
Right:
26 July, 2015, SkyBurnsBlack Records, Bandcamp
26 July, 2015, SkyBurnsBlack Records, Bandcamp
Note, the left release seems to have slightly wider artwork, while the right version has slightly compressed, square artwork.
There are at least 50 copies of the Unblack Metal Scene version.
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There are at least 50 copies of the Unblack Metal Scene version.
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1) On Holy Ground
5:35, lyrics:
For so long I have watched my men be trampled by evil forces. The time has come to unite with holy steel. In the presence of our Lord, we fight bravely, smashing all that is unrighteous. Pentagrams smashed. Crosses raised. We bury our dead by sunrise and burn the remains of the wicked. On holy ground we stand. On holy ground we fight. On holy ground we rise. Praise the magnificent God in all of His righteousness. In all of His glory. Blessed be the name of our God Jesus Christ.
2) Beneath Our Heels
2:44, lyrics:
Victory! Victory is ours as trample on the remains of what was once a darkened alliance. Beneath our heels cries the agony of darkness itself, as satan cowers in defeat. With the strength in our hearts and ambition in our eyes we shall watch as you beg for release. We rebuke you in the name of Christ. You shall beg for mercy as we demand you to move. As my father sits enthroned in righteousness, we bow. We serve our Lord as He serves us. No more shall darkness triumph over these lands. We will see victory in our Father's name. JESUS.
3) Blasphemy unto the Blasphemers
3:10, lyrics:
See how far we travel to destroy satan's word. We march on straight through the gates of hell. We face evil itself. We cannot be stopped. By His will we are complete to demolish any form of evil in our sight. Glory unto God. Mighty to save. With His sword of judgment the wicked shall fall. Blasphemy! Blasphemy unto the blasphemers. You shall fall by the sword. We will watch as you burn.
4) Beneath Our Heels pt. 2 (Honoring the Christian Throne)
3:27, lyrics:
The armies are aligned with weapons of destruction. They come to take our lives and our faith. Swords pierce the flesh of the wicked and bring them to the ground. One by one we clear our way to the temple to protect our Father's Word and retrieve what is ours. We are few, they are many. With the faith of our Lord they shall perish. Closer we approach. Victory never tasted this sweet.
5:35, lyrics:
For so long I have watched my men be trampled by evil forces. The time has come to unite with holy steel. In the presence of our Lord, we fight bravely, smashing all that is unrighteous. Pentagrams smashed. Crosses raised. We bury our dead by sunrise and burn the remains of the wicked. On holy ground we stand. On holy ground we fight. On holy ground we rise. Praise the magnificent God in all of His righteousness. In all of His glory. Blessed be the name of our God Jesus Christ.
2) Beneath Our Heels
2:44, lyrics:
Victory! Victory is ours as trample on the remains of what was once a darkened alliance. Beneath our heels cries the agony of darkness itself, as satan cowers in defeat. With the strength in our hearts and ambition in our eyes we shall watch as you beg for release. We rebuke you in the name of Christ. You shall beg for mercy as we demand you to move. As my father sits enthroned in righteousness, we bow. We serve our Lord as He serves us. No more shall darkness triumph over these lands. We will see victory in our Father's name. JESUS.
3) Blasphemy unto the Blasphemers
3:10, lyrics:
See how far we travel to destroy satan's word. We march on straight through the gates of hell. We face evil itself. We cannot be stopped. By His will we are complete to demolish any form of evil in our sight. Glory unto God. Mighty to save. With His sword of judgment the wicked shall fall. Blasphemy! Blasphemy unto the blasphemers. You shall fall by the sword. We will watch as you burn.
4) Beneath Our Heels pt. 2 (Honoring the Christian Throne)
3:27, lyrics:
The armies are aligned with weapons of destruction. They come to take our lives and our faith. Swords pierce the flesh of the wicked and bring them to the ground. One by one we clear our way to the temple to protect our Father's Word and retrieve what is ours. We are few, they are many. With the faith of our Lord they shall perish. Closer we approach. Victory never tasted this sweet.
5) Victory (SkyBurnsBlack version only)
2:29, instrumental
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.....................................Through Mist and Steam (album)
Left:
8 April, 2019, Independent, Bandcamp,
April-May, 2019, Independent, CD
19 April, 2020, Caustic Hymn Productions, Bandcamp
Right:
NOT SURE IF RELEASED, label unknown, Cassette
Also stream on YouTube (OFFICIAL)
1) Northcall
1:19, instrumental
2) Shrouded in Infantry
4:02, lyrics:
Swords drawn upon a sky lit dawn
Our battle wages on
Shrouded in infantry
For one last fight
Hell does not prevail against us
The triumph had been declared
All nations' decree
From dawn to nightfall
And nightfall to dawn
Revel in our pain
Revel in our loss
Ours to claim
Ours to crush
Together in One
3) Through Savage and Sorrow
3:31, lyrics:
A slow demise
Awaiting defeat
Are all we were
Left to rot in the dirt?
Are all we are
Left to die in the earth?
Every ounce of blood
Now flows slowly
Give us pulse
Give us power
Give us revenge
Dull blades
Given unto dull hearts
Dull hearts given unto opposition
Give us pulse
Give us power
Give us revenge
4) Among Horizons of Prevailing Light
3:50, lyrics:
Fear not
Children of the north
Place your trust in Thee
See the rays
Upon the last burning Light
For tonight
You shall taste victory
Was I not with you
When the blade conquered flesh?
Was I not there
When the tides switched ways?
This loss holds a greater Light
A deeper trust to seek
5) Nightfall of My Spirit
3:19, lyrics:
Are we weak willed?
Are we more than human?
Is there a call
To render unto the unknown?
What defines our strength?
What bears our purpose?
Ghostly visions
Of the blackest nights
A haze of our own reflections
Deeper into the ground
Six feet too much
A response to be heard
A frail notion to bear
A purpose in unity
To fight again as one
6) Ascension into Formidable Rapture
3:54, instrumental
7) Battle Hymn Enchantment
3:13, lyrics:
In the midst of fear
I commit my spirit
In the face of death
I surrender not
Weapons drawn high
Season at an end
On the blessed narrow path
Predisposed to a higher call
Engraved in me
This will to fight
In the midst of fear
I commit my spirit
In the face of death
I surrender not
In the midst of fear
I commit my spirit
In the face of death
I surrender not.
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UncertainInfo
1) There's a link to a CD version on Caustic Hymn, but I'm not sure if it's a new version or if it's the same one that was available on Envothril's "independent" Bandcamp? Anyone know? 2) Was the tape version ever released?
Miscellaneous stuff:
More simplified version of the logo (3939x2354 res)
1 comment:
These lyrics are incredible! Very powerful mastery of words. The lyrics for the second album especially flow smoothly and carry a very powerful message of prevailing and triumph. Keep it up, gents!
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