MOONBLOOD

PreMoonBlood-1995

photo left to right.. Occulta Mors.. Gaamalzagoth..

True German Black Metal

Moonblood is what happens if you have two amazing musicians make a shit ton of music

but no accessibility to decent production

which makes it even better

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Pre-MoonBlood

In the very start Moonblood was called "BloodBrain" and used to be grindcore but that only lasted 1 year 1989-1990. Bloodbrain only ever made 2 demos. Cadaverous Mutilation (1990) and Satan's Lust (1990)...

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And still pre-moon there was "Purulent Obduction" a doom/death metal band which ended up lasting 3 years 1990-1993. Purulent Obduction made 2 demos and a live recording. Rotting Corpse (1991).. Live in Unterheinsdorf 1991 (1991) and Addictive (1992)...

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The last band before we got the MOONBLOOD we all know and love there was "Demoniac" which is black metal. Demoniac was originally only active for 1 year 1993-1994 BUT Necromaniac (3rd guy not that important on the topic of moonblood) went back to Demoniac and started Demoniac back up in in 2013 and Gaamalzagoth would go on to join Demoniac in 2015 as the bassist and vocalist. Demoniac from 1993-1994 made a bunch of demos 6 whole demos to be exact!! +a VHS of rehearsal in 1993.. Anyways here are all Demoniac releases from 1993-1994 (a lot) Divine Grudge (1993).. Blaspherion (1993).. Black Prophets (1993).. Satanas 666 (1993 VHS).. Reh. I (1994).. Jesus Never Lived (1994) and Demoniac (1994)...

AND FINALLY MOONBLOOD!!!!

Your favorite black metal bands favorite band

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MoonBlood was formed in the darkest corners of southeast germany with the soul members being: Occulta Mors who played All instruments and Gaamalzagoth who did vocals

Demo 1 "MOONBLOOD" (1994)

Moonblood went on to make their first demo in 1994.

Demo 1 was recorded in 1994 April-June.. "Recorded under the fullmoon in April - June 1994 anno satanas." (Text from the original cassette tape)

It was released on august 14th limited to 166 copies on cassette.. 

Demo 1 have really good reviews (81% on metal archives)"This earlier view of Moonblood is a dark creation of epic quality and yet an evil horrific feeling that is very powerful."-Taliesin (review from metal archives written august 31st 2006) 

Demo 1 run time is 59 minutes with 10 tracks with song names such as: In The Forest Of Red Water.. Graves from the Stone Under Cemeterymoon.. Eternal Satanic Winter..

MoonBlood Demo 1 Is a dark trip of rawness that you have to experience 

(Cover art for demo 1)

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MoonBlood and Rehearsals

Moonblood has recorded many rehearsals you could take it as a demo because it sounds very alike with the moonblood demos but i will say when its a rehearsal and not a demo!!

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Rehearsal 1 - "My Evil Soul" (1994)

The first of many rehearsals Moonblood would make would be titled "My Evil Soul"

My Evil Soul would be released just a few months after Demo 1.. My Evil Soul was released in October 1994.

My Evil Soul was recorded from August-October.. "Recorded during Cold Nights in Aug-Oct. 1994" (Text from the original cassette tape)

This rehearsal tape also has surprisingly good reviews (86% on metal archives) "you can really feel the hatred in Gaamalzagoth's voice. The hissing of a cassette can be heard in the background, but that's to be expected from rehearsal. This may turn some people off, but those who choose to bear through the harsh production will be rewarded with 50 minutes of pure raw black metal." -pinheadlarry (Review from metal archives written in November 27th 2016)

My Evil Soul also has a very good long run time of 50 minutes but this time only 7 tracks with song names such as: When the Werewolf Howls... ...and the Snow Covered the Lifeless Bodies.. Through the Woods of Forgotten Daylight...

My Evil Soul is a feels like the coldest & darkest nights if it was recorded

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Rehearsal 2 - "The Evil Rules" (1994)

The second rehearsal tape that moonblood would make would be titled "The Evil Rules"

The Evil Rules Would be released yet again right after the one before.. The Evil Rules was released in December 1994.

The Evil Rules was recorded in December.. "Recorded under the December fullmoon Anno Satanae 1994"

This rehearsal DIDNT do so well in reviews (at lest on metal archives) it only got 40% on metal archives "However, if you listen very hard to the noise coming out of your speakers, you will notice that there is actual music on this cassette" -SupremeAbstract (review from metal archives written in november 21st 2007)

My Evil Soul Has a good run time aswell as the others of a whole 55 minutes with 9 tracks (including intro and outro) with song names such as: ...and Then I Died..  Infernal Screams in a Dark Night.. Triangle of Infernal Power...

If you can handle bad production then dont hide away from this raw chaotic war!!!

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Demo 2 "Nosferatu"

!!one last 1994 satanic filled hate demo!!

The second demo that Moonblood would release would be titled "Nosferatu"

Nosferatu would be released VERY fast after the 2nd rehearsal.. Nosferatu was released on 14th December 1994.. (No info about when it was recorded)

Nosferatu was released on cassette tape limited to 100 copies hand-numbered copies and included a insert.

This time Moonblood was doing good on reviews again with 77% on metal archives "the Moonblood riffs haves this cold feeling, and they can do records with over an hour of music, that haves very similar tracks into it, but I am always eager to listen more and more of those tracks, because they are unique and haves a lot of emotion." I_am_thy_abyss (review from metal archives written in February 4th 2006)

Nosferatu is the shortest release yet but that doesnt mean its short its still on the longer end with a run time of 40 minutes with 6 tracks with song names such as: In the Moonshine..  A Journey Through the Darkness of Night.. Burn Down the Heavenly Garden...

!!Great place to start if you want to go down the dark path of the chaotic underground!!

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Demo 3 "The Winter Falls Over The Land..." (1995)

The third demo that Moonblood would release would be titled "The Winter Falls Over The Land..."

The Winter Falls Over The Land would be released 3 months after Nosferatu.. The Winter Falls Over The Land was released March 1995.. (No info about when it was recorded) 

The Winter Falls Over The Land was released on cassette tape limited to 333 copies in a fold out cassette j-card (J-card photo lower down)

This demo Also did very good on reviews on metal archives "so if bad production turns you off, then don't bother reading the rest of the review, I can assure you that you'll be bored by this, or have an earache." -Putridwind (Review from metal archives written in July 6th 2008)

The original demo of this album only had a run time of JUST 28 minutes which is really short compared to most Moonblood releases but that doesnt mean that this demo isnt filled with power, hate & coldness!!! with its 7 tracks (including intro and outro) that are absolut brutal raw chaos... here are some sick track names from this demo: A Land Where the Sky Is Black.. In the Shadow of the Inverted Krucifix.. The Gates of Eternity...

Yet another great place to start with the TRUE Moonblood!!!!!!!!

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Rehearsal 3 "Frozen Tears Of A Vampire" (1995)

third rehearsal tape that Moonblood would record would be titled "Frozen Tears Of A Vampire"

Frozen Tears Of A Vampire would be released the following month after The Winter Falls Over The Land... Frozen Tears Of A Vampire would be released in April 1995... Recorded during March-April 1995.

Frozen Tears Of A Vampire was released on tape (No info on how many copies were made) In the  J-card it states that "This tape isn't an official one, only for friends. Please don't trade it." (Taken from the j-card)

Yet another Moonblood release that did well on the reviews 89% on metal archives " To me, this is easily one of the best releases Moonblood has done period, as while it might be rough around the edges, it's that roughness that makes this rehearsal all the more special."      -Slater922 (Review from metal archives written in April 10th 2023)

This time Moonblood went back to the long releases. Frozen Tears Of A Vampire is 51 minutes long with 8 tracks... With song titles such as: The Message of Evil...  Lightnings over the Burning Church.. Paganblood...

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Rehearsal 4 "Kingdom Of Forgotten Dreams" (1995)

Fourth rehearsal tape that Moonblood would record would be titled "Kingdom Of Forgotten Dreams"

Kingdom Of Forgotten Dreams was released a couple of months after Frozen Tears Of A Vampire... Kingdom Of Forgotten Dreams was released on August 7th 1995... recorded during July-august 1995

Kingdom Of Forgotten Dreams was released on tape (No info about how many copies were made) 

This rehearsal tape also did really well on reviews on metal archives.. Kingdom Of Forgotten Dreams got a rating of 94% on metal archives "That isn't to say that there aren't a score of great riffs and the customary great vocals, but the there is a definite sense that the recording peaks early on" -JamesStewart (Review from metal archives written in  august 27th 2023)

Another long Moonblood release with a whole 57 minutes with 8 songs with song titles such as: The Eyes of the Forest..  The God of Lies.. Cold and Blood Red...

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Demo 4 "Siegfried (Die Sage vom Helden)" (1995)

Fourth demo that Moonblood would record would be titled Siegfried (Die Sage vom Helden)

Siegfried (Die Sage vom Helden) was released 2 months after Kingdom Of Forgotten Dreams... Siegfried (Die Sage vom Helden) was released October 15th 1995... Recorded October 1995.

Siegfried (Die Sage vom Helden) was released on tape hand numbered to 50 copies... There was both a black cover version and a white cover version.

This demo also did very well on rating with a whole 95% on metal archives... "Though it is a bit shorter, this demo wastes no time in showing off its epic riffs. Not only is the grand epic atmosphere Moonblood is known for particularly strong in this demo, but it also includes yet another great vocal performance that only wraps it up in darkness and hatred."          -Slater922 (review from metal archives written on June 19th 2023)

As the review says this demo is a little big shorter then the average Moonblood release but its still a whole 39 minutes long with 5 tracks with track names such as: Teil II - Der Kampf mit dem Lindwurm.. Teil III - Der Nibelungenhort.. Teil IV - Brunhilds Eroberung...

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Rehearsal 5 "Under The Cold Fullmoon" (1995)

Moonblood's Last  Satanic Prayer Of 1995

fifth rehearsal tape that Moonblood would record would be titled "Under The Cold Fullmoon"

Under The Cold Fullmoon was released 2 months after Siegfried.. Under The Cold Fullmoon was released in December 1995.. Recorded November-December 1995.

Under The Cold Fullmoon was released on tape (No info about how many copies were made)

This rehearsal also did really good on reviews.. Under The Cold Fullmoon got a whole 90% on metal archives... "The guitars themselves remain the best part of this album, as its raw and dark sound evokes a more sinister and melancholic vibe throughout the track." -Slater922 (review from metal archives written on June 29th 2023)

Moonblood went back to making the long releases with this one being a whole 52 minutes long with 8 tracks wtih track names such as: A Hiker in the Darkness.. Sin Is Here.. Blood on the Moon...

That was everything with moonblood until 1995

TO BE CONTIUNED...

written by Mörker of WolfKommando