Desert Near The End - 'Oceans of Time' (official lyric video)

Break of dawn
Yet this sun is cold
Did I pass the gates of nevermore?
Smoke and ruins
Living death
To feel my heartbeat I need to skip one breath

I close my eyes to see her face
A faded memory
A goddess fallen from grace
Hair of gold and eyes of fire
My name upon her lips is my sole desire
(I yearn for her light but it’s fading away)

Beyond the seas of eternity
Beyond the crossroads of destiny
As long as life lingers inside of me
As long as the stars shine down on me
Through fire and death and through infinite fight
Through sunless kingdoms, absent of light
Through raging oceans and cities in ruins
Through sands of time I come back to you

To lose it all
Beyond control
A shadow forlorn at the edge of the world
A ray of light
A final fight
A higher meaning against impending night
I’ll find you again
I’ll wait for your coming
Until the stars bleed from the sky
And my soul becomes one with your soul

Hear the trumpets of victory
Defeat was but a moment in history
Time and time and over again
Until time itself will come to an end
Beyond the shadows of centuries passed
Beyond the oceans of infinite lives
You dwell in the dreams of my cursed soul
I will come for you at the end of all

Nothing will ever keep us apart
A dying fire rebuilt from a spark
Between the echoes of future and past
The raging starlight sets flame to the dark

Through fire and blood and through infinite fight
Through fallen empires, once high and bright
Through burning deserts and mountains of ice
A chance to mirror myself in your eyes

We are the fire that shatters the night
We are a dream conceived by our light

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" προ μηνός (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.»