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Light in the darkness


Action: DARK LIGHTNING
Title: The Demons We Create
Base: Lower Saxony • Germany
Style: Symphonic Metal
Genre: Melodic Metal, Dark Metal, Symphonic Metal
FFO: Xandria, Lunatica, Edenbridge
Type: Full-length
Format: CD + Digital
Label: Independent
Distro: /
Release: Dec. 06, 2024


Bulletpoints:
🔘 The profound debut album of the German band
🔘 Authentic, sincere, individual songs
🔘 Powerful, intense, touching, sung in multiple ways




[ Official Lyric Video ]


Singer Lea takes a deeper look at the single "Beautiful Beast":
"'Beautiful Beast' deals with the attraction of a toxic person. It's a warning about the person - the 'beast'. She is described as gentle and beautiful, with an outward appearance of 'virgin-like purity', so to speak, and a silky voice. But appearances are deceptive, because once you have allowed yourself to be dazzled, there is no escape. The beast will use you ruthlessly and make your life hell. Musically, the song is based on a recurring guitar riff, which is introduced to the listener right at the beginning by a string intro. The track represents the wilder, rougher side of DARK LIGHTNING, but despite its straightforwardness, it is not too simple, especially thanks to the varied middle section."



Founded in Braunschweig in 2018, DARK LIGHTNING have carved out their own place in the scene with their unique Metal combination of symphonic elements and profound, emotional themes.

The six-piece's music, which comes straight from the heart, processes personal struggles and experiences and transforms them into atmospherically dense soundscapes that are both powerful and touching.



[ Artwork: Diogo Soares ]



"The Demons We Create" is the first major release from DARK LIGHTNING and represents a clear further development of the band's individual SYMPHONIC METAL sound.

Thematically, the profound work is dedicated to the inner struggle with personal demons and the confrontation with past experiences. The dark and emphatically emotional atmosphere is emphasised by varied vocals, driving guitar riffs and orchestral elements that make this album worth listening to an intense musical journey.

Compared to previous releases, the sincerely self-aware formation has further developed and noticeably refined its specific sound.

While the symphonic influences remain, "The Demons We Create" features more dark and melodic Metal elements.

The songs have become more aggressive and dynamic overall, with distinctive guitar work and a broad, richly utilised palette of vocal expressions, ranging from clear, emotional passages to powerful growls.



[ Pic: Dark Lightning ]



Future plans
After the release of "The Demons We Create", DARK LIGHTNING 2025 will focus on live performances and festivals to bring the new sound to the stage. New singles are also in the pipeline to further advance DARK LIGHTNING's musical development and strengthen the band's presence in the Metal scene.



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TRACKS
01. Glimpse Of Freedom (01:09)
02. Trapped Forever (04:31)
03. The Unknown Mind (04:33)
04. Into The Night Sky (03:10)
05. Hall Of Tears (05:00)
06. Take Off (04:01)
07. The Lonely Ruler (05:38)
08. Solace In My Solitude (04:48)
09. Born Without A Heart (04:38)
10. Beautiful Beast (04:18)
11. Quest For Light (03:11)
12. The Demons We Create (09:13)

total: 54:10 min.

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LINE-UP
Lea Diekmann • Vocals
Alexander Jung • Guitars
Mike Richter • Guitars
Frank Pirnay • Bass
Marvin • Keyboards
Nepo • Drums

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DISCOGRAPHY
2023 • Dark Lightning • EP
2023 • Lilith • Single
2024 • The Demons We Create • Full-length

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DARK LIGHTNING are available for interviews via phone, Skype, Zoom & email