The band:
Agathodaimon is a black/gothic metal band from Germany.
The band began in September 1995, the band recorded the "Carpe Noctem" demo tape, which received fair reviews from the German specialized press. It also attracted the attention of one of Century Media's executivies, who began keeping track of the band. Agathodaimon then proceeded to play minor gigs and support some European bands. Eventually, they received an offer from Century Media to fund the recording of their second demo. This demo was recorded in early 1997 and was named "Near Dark". It attracted the interest of quite a few recording labels, and in the end the band opted to sign with Nuclear Blast.
Soon after the signing they composed and recorded songs for their debut album "Blacken the Angel", which was released in 1998. However, Vlad Dracul had problems with immigration (he traveled to his home country Romania and couldn't re-enter Germany, for reasons I don't know). His only input to the debut album is the track "Contemplation Song" and he was forced to quit the band.
The CD caused some impact, and Agathodaimon proceeded to tour with bands such as Children of Bodom and Hypocrisy. At the height of the album's success they opened gigs for Dimmu Borgir, Lacrimosa and other bands.
In 1999 the band recorded their second album "Higher Art of Rebellion" (this is the first album I bought from this band). One member - the keyboardist - left the band prior to the recordings and was replaced by female keyboardist Christine S. To record their second album the band travelled to Romania, in order to be able to play together with Vlad. The vocalist Akaias - who did the vocals on the first album - also participated in the recording of this album, as well as singer Dan Byron performing clean vocals.
A European tour as headliner with Graveworm and Siebenbürgen followed. After a short hiatus, the band recorded the album "Chapter III" in 2001 which is currently the last album I own from this band, so this short history lesson ends here. However, the band released two more albums, "Serpent's Embrace" in 2004 and "Phoenix" in 2009.
The song:
I chose "Glasul Artei Viitoare" which is the third track on their second album "Higher Art of Rebellion". Glasul Artei Viitoare is AFAIK romanian and means "Chant Of 'Morrow's Art".
You can read the lyrics and an english translation here.
Album Cover:
