Darkest Era

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DARKEST ERA formed under the name Nemesis in mid 2005. They wrote their first song, 'Battle of Cul Dreimne' at their first full practice. The song had an unintentional Celtic leaning which was to permeate the band's writing from then on. Originally taking influence from early Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy and Irish folk music, their self titled demo, Nemesis, was released in mid 2006. A collection of raw, energetic and twin guitar driven songs, it began to bring the band to the attention of the European true metal underground. In April 2007, the band decided to change their name to DARKEST ERA; due mainly to the increasing number of bands using the Nemesis moniker, and also to reflect the changing direction of song writing. Influences from doom, black, and pagan metal crept their way into the band and songs became darker with a more epic leaning. In the winter of 2007, the band entered the studio to record their 4 song debut EP 'The Journey Through Damnation'. In February 2008, a deal was signed with German label Eyes Like Snow, who produced a run of the EP and distributed it worldwide. The subsequent year saw the band step onto the international stage with hugely successful appearances at a number of European festivals including Fist Held High in Germany, Up the Hammers in Greece and Made in Hell in Italy. In March 2010, the band announced a limited edition self released digi-pack entitled 'The Oaks Sessions'. Containing 3 songs, it once again ignited the interest of the Europe

top songs

albums

The Last Caress of Light

Severance

Wither On The Vine

The Journey Through Damnation

Voices From Valhalla - A Tribute To Bathory

Gods and Origins

Floodlands

Tithonus

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2011 Metal Blade Records Sampler

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The Journey Through Damnation (EP)

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Voices From Valhalla - A Tribute To Bathory Compilation CD 2

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Gods and Origins (EP)

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