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"A beautiful album which should be enjoyed alone, with plenty of time afterwards, you won't feel rushed listening to this, but rather would like to refill your glass of wine and make another journey through the band's depressed world"
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"If listening to "The Last Moment" would be really your last moment, you'd at least die happy"
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"This band's strength is its ability to be warm and melodic while still remaining dark and sad."
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Discography
Induction to Eternal Rest… - Demo 1996
1. Beyond Despair2. Silent Cries
Odyssey Into Darkness – 1997 Candelight Records (Candle020MCD)
1. Etiolation
2. Beyond Despair
3. Silent Cries
Out of the Depths of Sorrow - Demo 1999 (Unreleased)
1. Through the Eyes of Regret
2. Oration of Indifference
Through the Eyes of Regret – 2001 Modern Invasion Music (MIM7331-2CD)
1. Silence
2. Through the Eyes of Regret
3. Oration of Indifference
4. Thoughts
5. Etiolation
6. A Rare Moment
7. Pain & Elation
8. Depleted
9. For Eternity
For Blacker Things - EP 2003 (Unreleased)
1. Memento Mori
2. Mystically Burning
The Last Moment – 2005 Dark Symphonies ( August 16th 2005 )
1. The Last Moment
2. Scars
3. Solitude
4. Taste
5. Heaven's Torment
6. Wallow
7. Confusion
BIOGRAPHY
The roots of Elegeion can be traced back to the underground Australian Black Metal band Greydawn, which was formed in late 1993. The limitations of black metal served as a catalyst for the formation of Elegeion when Greydawn members Anthony Kwan and James Wallbridge broke away on a new direction that was completely unheard of in the Australian metal scene at that time. They wanted to capture the groundbreaking mournful doom recently created by My Dying Bride, mix the ambient atmosphere of dISEMBOWELMENT and add a healthy dose of Henryk Gorecki's "No. 3 Symphony of Sorrowful Songs". In addition, Anthony replaced the traditional lead guitar with lead violin, modified the traditional black metal to using down strokes only, and further enhanced the atmosphere with flourishes of female vocals. It was from this concoction of ideas that in 1995 Elegeion was formed, then under the name Transcendence.
Their first recording commenced in 1995 and 1996 saw the release of the demo of epic proportions "Induction to eternal rest." which gave rise to interest from several European labels, tape traders and magazines worldwide. 1997 saw the demo's release on MCD by Candlelight Records under the title "Odyssey into darkness" and the new band name Elegeion. The EP was aptly described as "gothic / classical metal with the emphasis on trance-like, hypnotic riffs with powerful operatic female vocals and mournful violins". Subsequent reviews and advertising followed in both mainstream and underground fanzines worldwide. Sales of the demo were in excess of 2000 units.
In 1998/99, rehearsal and demo tapes of the new album were recorded, resulting in the unreleased demo entitled "Out of the Depths of Sorrow". In 2000, differences in musical direction resulted in Elegeion consisting solely of Anthony, although past collaborations with James still feature in recent works. With a lack of Australian musicians who sympathized with this direction in music, the rest of the line up consists of Dieudonnee on vocals and session musicians on drums / percussion, cello and violin. Having undying passion and conviction behind the concept and direction of Elegeion, Anthony believes that working solo with selected musicians who are masters of their trade has proven to be the strongest and most effective line-up yet.
The year 2000 saw Elegeion travel interstate and enter Nesci Recording studio for two months to record the ultra-emotive epic album "Through the Eyes of Regret". Recorded, mixed and produced by the eccentric old man Tony Nesci, of Henry Rollins, Chalice and Long Voyage Back fame, the album has a world standard production, full of warmth and character.
In 2002, Elegeion recorded an as yet unreleased single entitled "For Blacker Things", featuring a temporary regression back to black metal roots, with guest vocals by ex-Greydawn, Hellspawn, Antichrist and Hail Satan vocalist Morbius Warseth.
2003-2004 saw a creative collaboration with Dieudonnee and former member James, which resulted in Elegeion re-entering Nesci Studios in March to record their 3rd epic "The Last Moment". The album takes you deeper into the bands unrelenting descent into the boundless pit of despair. And, although like the Loch ness Monster, this band rarely raise their heads above the black murky depths to bring an offering to the surface, you will see that this new chapter in the Elegeion journey is well worth the wait. It features supreme artwork by Travis Smith of Katatonia, Death and Opeth fame, Justin Hartwig from Chalice on lead guitar and exceptional violin and cello passages.
In 2006, Elegeion re-grouped as a full line-up with the addition of Anthony's brother Chris on drums, Iain Huntley on bass and Sadogoat Scott on lead guitar. This line up was formed so Elegeion could play their first ever live show in Melbourne. Followin the success of this show, Elegeion played one more live set in Sydney, supporting Lycanthia.
2007 then 2010 - June - Elegeion re-groups yet again to forge their new epic slab of dark matter. This new recording will feature new members Sadogoat on lead guitarz and Mr Ben VanPoppel on Violin, both masters of their art and hailing from the ancient Aussie Militant Athiest Black / Death band "Vahrzaw". An epic 15 minute track in its final stages of completion. More news to come as their procession of doom marches on.
The quest of Elegeion is to transcend all existing boundaries of aestheticism, capture the darkest of all emotions and delve through the forgotten recesses of the mind. This music is for those seeking to surpass the musical ambit and redefine its boundaries. Although this quest may never be ultimately achieved, it will never be abandoned. Hopefully, it can only inspire and temporarily satisfy the ears of those searching for the ultimate emotive experience.but until then, listen.
