Biography
Whispers from a Dead World began September 2005. It started out as melodic black metal, but after a few months evolved into epic pagan metal. Further progression has seen a stronger folk and classical influence.
Whispers is not a religious or a political band. Common lyrical themes are war, brotherhood, honor, and death.
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Guitars and drums are synthesized (for now).
"Cattle die, kinsmen die,
the self must also die;
but glory never dies,
for the man who is able to achieve it.
-Sayings of the High One, The Poetic Edda
Discography:
-Beyond Our Shores (split CD-R with Light Shall Prevail) - Released 08/29/06 on EEE Recordings (Sold Out) [Whispers half: Approx. 37 minutes]
-Victory (demo EP) - As-yet-unreleased [Approx. 22 minutes]
-A River of Swords - In the works
-In Autumnal Fog free downloadable compilation - Released 10/4/08 [Whispers contributed "The Darkest Hour," 6:13] Download Here. Beautiful and atmospheric compilation overview can be viewed here.
-Ministries of Blood Recordings 2004-2008 compilation CD-R - Released November (?) 2008 [Whispers contributed "The Failure of Humanity," 7:15]. "Failure..." is the 2nd Whispers track ever, recorded before Beyond Our Shores and for a brief time was considered a part of that demo
John has also contributed vocals to:
The Blood of Transylvania & Ensepulchred (various releases, including the Ensepulchred CD's The Night Our Rituals Blackened the Stars and Suicide In Winter's Moonlight)
Tomb of Ereshkigal demo - Release date: TBA
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