Dark Moor
Biography
Dark Moor was formed in 1994 in Madrid, Spain, and recorded their debut album ,"Shadowland", in the summer of 1999. Dark Moor played live supporting Demons & Wizards on their Spanish Tour.
Dark Moor began the recording sessions for their second album, "The Hall of the Olden Dreams", in August 2000 at New Sin Studios with producer Luigi Stefanini. During these recording sessions, the band recorded their cover of "Halloween", which was included on the CD "The Keepers of Jericho" - A Tribute to Helloween - (Arise Records). Their E.P "The Fall of Melnibone" was released in June 2001. This E.P was a limited edition; 1500 copies were released, and only for the Spanish market.
Dark Moor began the recording of their third album, "The Gates of Oblivion", in Autumn 2001 at New Sin Studios. Dark Moor signed with the major label J.V.C for the Asian release. The band played 18 gigs at festivals such as Rock Machina, Viña Rock and Nit De Reis. After the first part of the tour, keyboardist Roberto Peña left the band and the band was forced to finish the tour with a guest musician.
In August 2003 Dark Moor recorded four new exclusive acoustic tracks along with a string quartet, to be included in "Between Light and Darkness", which was released in April 2003. Due to differing points of view regarding the musical direction for the next Dark Moor album, vocalist Elisa Martin, guitarist Albert Maroto and drummer Jorge Sáez decided to leave Dark Moor to start a new band.
The two remaining members of the band decided to start a search for new members. After the auditions, they accepted vocalist Alfred Romero, guitarist Jose Garrido, and drummer Andy C.
In August 2003, the band started recording their fourth album, "Dark Moor", at New Sin Studios in Italy. Following a month of recording sessions, the album was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.
On November 23rd, 2006, the band announced the departure of their drummer on their official website, due to "incompatibility with his other musical projects." He would go on to play drums for Saratoga. His replacement, Roberto Cappa, was previously in the Spanish metal band Anima Sola.
Members
Current Members
- Alfred Romero (2003-present) - Vocals
- Enrik Garcia (1994-present) - Guitar
- Mario Garcia (2008-present) - Bass
- Roberto Cappa (2006-present) - Drums
- Javier Rubio (1994-1999?) - Guitar
- Roberto Peña De Camus (1994-2002) - Keyboards
- Elisa Martin (1999-2003) - Vocals
- Albert Maroto (1999-2003) - Guitar
- Jorge Sáez - (1999-2003) Drums
- Jose Garrido (2003-2004) - Guitar
- Anan Kaddouri (1999-2004) - Bass
- Andy C. (2003-2006) - Drums/Keyboards
- Dani Fernandez (2004-2008) - Bass
Shadowland [1999]
Elisa Martin - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Albert Maroto - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Roberto Peña de Camus - Keyboards
Jorge Saez - Drums
Recorded at NC Studios
Mixed at NC Studios & Dark Moor
Mastered at T.S.S Studios
Produced by Dark Moor,Chema & Javi M.
Cover concept by Dark Moor
Cover Artwork by Blackie C.Martín
Ejecutive Producer by Dark Moor & Arise
Engineered by Chema
Guest musicians: Carlos Maroto & Leo "Saratoga"
Tracklist
- Shadowland
- Walhalla
- Dragon into the fire
- Calling on the wind
- Magic land
- Flying
- Time is the avenger
- Born in the dark
- The king´s sword
- The call
The Hall of the Olden Dreams [2000]
Elisa Martin- vocals
Enrik Garcia- guitar
Albert Maroto- guitar
Anan Kaddouri- bass
Jorge Saez- drums
Robert P.C.- keyboards
Recorded,Mixed & Mastered at New Sin Studios by Luigi Stefanini
Produced by Luigi Stefanini & Dark Moor
Cover concept by Andreas Marschall
Cover painting by Andreas Marschall
Published by Arise Records S.L.
Guest musician:Valerio Viliani-U.Symphony
Tracklist
- The Ceremony
- Somewhere in dreams
- Maid of Orleans
- Bells of Notredame
- Silver lake
- Mortal sin
- The sound of the blade
- Beyond the fire
- Quest for the eternal fame
- Hand in hand
Elisa Martin - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Albert Maroto - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Roberto Peña de Camus - Keyboards
Jorge Saez - Drums
Produced by Luigi Stefanini & Dark Moor
Recorded & mixed by Luigi Stefanini at New Sin Studios
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Cover painting by Andreas Marschall
Guest musicians: Valcavasia´s choir and Dan Keying.
Tracklist
- In the heart of the stone
- A new world
- The gates of oblivion
- Nevermore
- Starsmaker (Elbereth)
- Mist in the twilight
- By the strange path of destiny
- The night of the age
- Your symphony
- The citadel of the light
- A truth for me
- Dies Irae (Amadeus)
Alfred Romero - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Jose Garrido - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Andy C. - Drums
Produced by Luigi Stefanni & Dark Moor
Recorded & Mixed by Luigi Stefanni at New Sin Studios
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Cover artwork, Booklet & inlay design by Diana Alvarez
Tracklist
- A Life for Revenge
- Eternity
- The Bane of Daninsky (the werewolf)
- Philip, The Second
- Form Hell
- Cyrano of Bergerac
- Overture (Attila)
- Wind Like Stroke (Attila)
- Return for Love (Attila)
- Amore Venio (Attila)
- The Ghost Sword (Attila)
- The Dark Moor
Alfred Romero - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Daniel Fernandez - Bass
Andy C. - Drums
Produced by Luigi Stefanini & Enrik García
Recorded & mixed by Luigi Stefanini at New Sin studios & M20 studios by BigSimon
Mastered by Luigi Stefanini at New Sin Studio
Cover artbook by Derek Gores (Kamelot)
Booklet artwork & inlay design by Diana Alvarez
Orchestral arrangement by Enrik García
Guest choir:
Dobrin Ionela, Mamen Castaño, Nacho Ruiz, José Garrido, Kiko Hagall, Marcial Ortiz, Juan Vidal, Elena Canales, Lucia Ribera, Tina & Yolanda Alonso
Tracklist
- Before the duel
- Miracles
- Houdini´s great escapade
- Through the gates of the silver key
- The silver key
- Green eyes
- Going on
- Beyond the sea
- Iulius Caesar (Interlude)
- Alea Jacta
- Vivaldi´s Winter
Tarot [2007]
Alfred Romero - Vocals
Enrik García - Guitars
Daniel Férnandez - Bass
Roberto Cappa - Drums
There is a special release including "The Fool" as a bonus track.
The artwork was made by Derek Gores
Manda Ophuis from Nemesea appears as a guest singer on this album.
Tracklist
- The Magician
- The Chariot
- The Star
- Wheel Of Fortune
- The Emperor
- Devil In The Tower
- Death
- Lovers
- The Hanged Man
- The Moon
- The fool
Alfred Romero - Vocals
Enrik García - Guitars
Daniel Férnandez - Bass
Roberto Cappa - Drums
Tracklist
- SWAN LAKE
- ON THE HILL OF DREAMS
- PHANTOM QUEEN
- AN END SO COLD
- FAUSTUS
- DON'T LOOK BACK
- WHEN THE SUN IS GONE
- FOR HER
- THE ENCHANTED FOREST
- THE SPHINX
- FALLEN LEAVES WALTZ
The Fall of Melnibone [2001]
Elisa Martin - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Albert Maroto - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Roberto Peña de Camus - Keyboards
Jorge Saez - Drums
This limited edition EP contains several bonus tracks released only in Japan &
Korea and covers.
Recorded,Mixed & Mastered at New
Sin Studios by Luigi Stefanini
Except "Cuentos de ayer y de hoy"
recorded,mixed & mastered at M20
Cover painting by Andreas Marschall
Booklet design & Layout by Carlos
Tracklist
- The fall of Melnibone
- Silver lake
- Wood song
- Halloween
- Cuentos de ayer y de hoy
Limited to 1000 copies.
Tracks 2 & 3 feature Beatriz Albert as lead vocalist
Recorded at New Sin Studios
Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
Published by Arise Records S.L
Tracklist
- From hell
- The sea
- The mysterious maiden
Elisa Martin - Vocals
Enrik Garcia - Guitar
Albert Maroto - Guitar
Anan Kaddouri - Bass
Jorge Saez - Drums
Guest musicians:
Mari Llanos Calleja - Harpist
Alicia Fernández - Flute
Justo Maroto - Classic guitar
Luis Álvarez - Violins and viola
MarÃ*a José López - Cello
Isabel Garcí*a - Piano
Nacho Ruiz, Mamen, José Garrido (Arwen) - Choirs
Track 6 & 7 were bonus tracks from The Gates of Oblivion
Tracks 1,2,3 & 4 Produced by Dark Moor and Simón Echeverría
Recorded at Cube Studios by Alberto Seara in August 2002;Mixed at Sintonia
Studios by Simón Echeverría
Mastered at New Sin Studios by Luigui Stefanini
Tracks 5,6 & 7 Produced by Dark Moor & Luigui Stefanini
Mastered at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila
Track 8 Produced by Dark Moor & Luigui Stefanini
Recorded,Mixed & Mastered at New Sin Studios by Luigui Stefanini
Anagram by J.P. Fournier
Cover Artwork,Booklet & inlay Design by Diana Alvarez. Published by Arise
Records S.L
Tracklist
- Memories
- From dawn to dusk
- A lament of misery
- Echoes of the seas
- Mistery of goddess
- The shadow of the nile
- Dies Irae (orchestral version)
- The fall of Melnibone
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