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Darkane is a melodic death / progressive thrash metal band that originated in Helsingborg, Sweden in 1998. Their music contains ample thrash elements interspersed with acoustic interludes and symphonic features, such as the in studio use of synthesizers and occasionally full orchestras and choir singing. The name Darkane is a portmanteau of the words "dark" and "arcane".
Darkane was formed by former Agretator guitarist Christofer Malmström and drummer Peter Wildoer, who recorded a 2-song demo in 1998. On the strength of these two songs, Darkane landed a record deal with War Music, and the band's lineup was completed by bassist Jörgen Löfberg, guitarist Klas Ideberg, and vocalist Bjorn “Speed” Strid. However, as vocalist of the already-established Soilwork, Speed was unable to continue dividing his time, and decided to leave Darkane. After a period of several months without a vocalist, he was replaced by vocalist Lawrence Mackrory, who was recommended by the band's producer, Daniel Bergstrand.
A it ravel deep down below further and further
Until reach the bottom of this endless well
Memories that never existed and words never spoken
Not recognizing what should be the essence of being
Confronting what's not supposed to surface
Nowhere to reside but the outer borders of this lost mind
Responsible for things that was not meant to be
Knowing that the material world is nothing but a charade
On broken wings I travel
Searching resistance
A fragile trip to the unknown
Leaving existence
In a split second the so-called life changes dramatically
A wrong turn straight to the deepest pits of hell
Buried in a fragile shelter soon to fall apart
How easy to forget where the limits form compassion are
Travel somewhere else and maybe just maybe
There is guidance for a soul set to break apart?
A life depraved the ultimate sacrifice
A price higher than life itself
On broken wings I travel
Searching resistance
A fragile trip to the unknown
Leaving existence
Lead: Malmström
Lost in a delusive world
This is where it all ends
Lead: Malmström
Lead: Ideberg
Confronting what's not supposed to surface
Nowhere to reside but the outer borders of this lost mind
Responsible for things that was not meant to be
Knowing that the material world is nothing but a charade
On broken wings I travel
Searching resistance
A fragile trip to the unknown