Claymorean - 'Eternal Curse' (official lyric video)

Verse 1:
Darkness awakens deadly hunger
Rise from the slumber to greet the night
Mind those enchanting midnight hours
Avoid burning in the sun
Unholy nomads, skilled assassins
Fanged prowlers with a shadowed flight
Their cries for mercy never matter
Victims will fade without a fight

Pre chorus:
Severing mortal lines
Relentless blood drive

Chorus:
Eternal curse gives eternal life
Draining lifeblood ‘neath lunar light
No need for bloodlust alibis
When you become a creature of the night

Verse 2:
Our vital pleasures never fade
Come join us in our blood crusade
You will always serve a master
But you will never be a slave
Reflection leaves, desire enters
One must feed to stay alive
Embracing rebirth for survival
Feast without fear of humanity

Pre chorus:
Severing mortal ties
Relentless blood drive

Chorus

Solo: Vlad / Vlajko

Pre chorus:
Severing mortal lives
Relentless blood drive

Chorus:
Eternal curse gives eternal life
Draining lifeblood ‘neath lunar light
No need for bloodlust alibis
Now you've become a creature of the night

Full length album νούμερο πέντε για τους Claymorean. Φέρει τον τίτλο "Eternal Curse" και έχει προγραμματισθεί να κυκλοφορήσει σε τρεις... δόσεις. Σε λίγες ημέρες σε cd (500 αντίτυπα), τον επόμενο μήνα σε ψηφιακή μορφή και τον Απρίλιο σε βινύλιο. Το cd θα περιλαμβάνει ένα επιπλέον τραγούδι, την διασκευή στο "The Oath" των Kiss (από τον δίσκο "Music from 'The Elder'" που κυκλοφόρησε το 1981).

Οι Claymorean σχηματίσθηκαν το καλοκαίρι του 1994 -ως Claymore- από τον Vlad Invictus (ψευδώνυμο κι αυτό!) στην Σερβία (Lazarevac). Το 2003 η μπάντα κυκλοφόρησε το ντεμπούτο της ("The First Dawn of Sorrow") και διαλύθηκε. Επανασυνδέθηκε το 2012, ενώ πριν από μία ενδεκάδα έτη, τον Ιούνιο του 2014, πήρε το "σημερινό" όνομά της. Αρέσκεται στο επικό heavy metal και μας παρουσιάζεται κάπως έτσι:

«Claymorean is an independent epic-power metal band from Lazarevac, Serbia. The music of Claymorean can be described as a mix of traditional European power and epic metal with some doom and folk influences»

...αναφέροντας ως επιρροές μπάντες - καλλιτέχνες όπως οι: Black Sabbath, Rush, Kiss, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Judas Priest, Manilla Road, Iron Maiden, Gary Moore, Manowar, Running Wild, Virgin Steele κλπ. Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει πέντε "ολοκληρωμένους" στουντιακούς δίσκους, τρία live albums, τέσσερα demos και ένα single...

Δελτίο τύπου: «"Eternal Curse" was recorded and produced by Claymorean and Boris Šurlan (Midnight Studio, Lazarevac) between October 2024 and January 2025. The stunning artwork was masterfully hand-painted by Anton Atanasov (OldSchool Crew), while the photography was flawlessly executed by Branko Kabašaj.

The new album represents a full-band collaboration in songwriting, recording, and arranging, a milestone that brings a smile to the face of Vladimir Garčević, guitarist and band leader: "We tried to capture the very essence of our live performances, and Boris truly excelled in helping us achieve the sound we envisioned for this album.

Every song on "Eternal Curse" feels like a triumphant battle hymn for 21st-century metal, created with conviction, honesty, and passion. It's a celebration of heavy metal and a tribute to our heroes and fans of this undying genre."

The CD version also includes an exclusive bonus track, "The Oath" - a cover of the song originally recorded by Kiss on their 1981 album "Music from 'The Elder'".

Vlad adds: "We've succeeded in crafting a unique and distinct sound on each of our records, all while staying true to our identity and artistic integrity. No compromises! But beware - safety first!

You might need ear-plugs before putting on your headphones, or blasting "Eternal Curse" through your speakers.

Prolonged exposure to this album could cause severe hearing damage! Prepare yourselves, for your souls will forever be marked by desire to worship and kneel before the gods of steel."»

Band: Claymorean
Country of origin: Serbia
Location: Lazarevac
Formed in: 1994
Genre: Epic Metal
Themes: Fantasy, History, Horror novels/movies
Years active: 1994-2003 (as Claymore), 2012-2014 (as Claymore), 2014-present

Lyric video: "Eternal Curse"
Music by: Vladimir Garčević
Lyrics by: Matt DeVries

Album: "Eternal Curse"
Type: Full length album
Release date: February 17th, 2025 (CD)
Release date: March 7th, 2025 (Digital)
Release date: April 4th, 2025 (12" vinyl)
Label: Stormspell Records

Track listing:
1. Overture 1914 (2:07)
2. By This Sword We Rule (4:25)
3. Under the Sign of the Cross (4:43)
4. Battle Born (5:22)
5. 300 (5:43)
6. Wind Before the Storm (6:01)
7. Eternal Curse (5:39)
8. Bannockburn (9:39)

Band members:
Dejana Garčević - lead and backing vocals
Vladimir Garčević - lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Vladimir Novaković - lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Goran Garčević - bass guitar, backing vocals
Marko Novaković - drums and percussion, backing vocals

Guest/Session:
Srđan Bilić - Guitars (lead) (track 6)

Miscellaneous staff:
Boris Šurlan - drums and backing vocals recording, mixing and mastering
Vladimir Garčević - guitars, bass, and lead vocals recording and editing
Anton Atanasov - artwork
Branko Kabašaj - photography
Iordan Kanev - layout and design