"Darken of Graveland is the founder and the only member of LORD WIND, with its beginnings in 1994. The first unofficial demo tapes of Lord Wind songs were very unprofessional, but due to their originality, they garnered Lord Wind respect within the underground. As a result, Darken decided to record a full-length official LP. In September 1995, in Isengard Studio, Darken recorded the debut LP „Forgotten Songs”. Isengard Distribution released this material as a tape version.
Soon after, the American label, Full Moon Productions, begun to show an interest in Lord Wind. A contract was signed for two LPs. In May 1996, Darken recorded new versions of three songs from „Forgotten Songs”: „Song like Wind”, „Only your Spirit will Return”, and „Pagan Holocaust”. One new track „Funeral Song”, was also recorded and added to the CD version of „Forgotten Songs”.
Because of problems with Full Moon Productions, mainly their lack of interest in new LP, Darken decided to part ways and cease cooperation. Later, Darken signed a contract with No Colours Records. New Lord Wind material „Heralds Of Fight” was recorded during the winter of 1999/2000.
Musically, Lord Wind, has changed during these past six years. Although the underlying inspirations are the same, „Heralds Of Fight” is very different than „Forgotten Songs”. One can clearly recognize manifestations of the epic cult soundtrack Conan the Barbarian.
”Heralds Of Fight” presents proud and spiritually strong music that stimulates the imagination. Lord Wind champions the true ethos of war and battle, and is used during warriors fight tournaments and pagan ceremonies, a perfect inspiration for such cultural occasions. "
Albums
Forgotten Songs (Cass) Isengard Distribution ISG 03 1995 Forgotten Songs (CD, Album) Full Moon Productions FMP013 1996 Forgotten Songs (CD, Album, RE) No Colours Records NC135 2008 Forgotten Songs (Cass, Album, Ltd, Num, RE) Night Birds Records SUNSET XXXIV Unknown
Heralds Of Fight (CD, Album, Ltd, Dig) No Colours Records NC 035 2000 Heralds Of Fight (Cass, Album) Old Legend Productions OLP 05 2000 Heralds Of Fight (CD, Album, Ltd) No Colours Records, WolfTyr Productions NC 035, wtp- 2014 Heralds Of Fight (Cass, Album, Ltd) Night Birds Records SUNSET XXXV Unknown
Rites Of The Valkyries (CD, Album) No Colours Records NC 052 2001 Rites Of The Valkyries (CD, Album, RE, Rem) No Colours Records NC 052/2006 2006 Rites Of The Valkyries (Cass, Album, Ltd, Num, RE) Werewolf Promotion WP 12 2006
Atlantean Monument (Cass, Album, Ltd, Num) Werewolf Promotion WP 13 2006 Atlantean Monument (CD, Album) No Colours Records NC 116 2006 Atlantean Monument (CD, Album, RP) No Colours Records, WolfTyr Productions NC 116, WTP 002 2010
Ales Stenar (LP, Album) / (CD, Album) Wolftyr Productions WTP006 2012 Ales Stenar (Cass, Album, RE) Werewolf Promotion WP233 2013
Mysterial / Lord Wind - In To Samhain (CD) Stellar Winter Records, Frostscald Records SILENCE 57, FS 60 2012
Tracks appear in compilations
tr. War Song Various - Full Moon Prod. Sampler CD (CD, Smplr) Full Moon Productions none 1997 tr. The Ancient Beginning Various - Negura Issue 3 (CDr, Comp, Promo, Smplr) Negura Music none 2002 tr. The Ancient Beginning (Edit) Various - Victory Through Total Domination - No Colours Records Compilation Vol. III (CD, Comp, Smplr) No Colours Records NC 058 2002 tr. Rain Healing The Wounds Various - Iut De Asken Compilation 2006 (CD, Comp) Iut De Asken none 2006 tr. The Ancient Beginning Various - No Colours Records 15 Years Jubileum Metal Attack! - Vol. 1 (CD, Smplr) No Colours Records NC132 2008 tr. Hour Of Ragnarok Various - Evola Tribute - The Spirit Of Europe (CD, Comp, Smplr) Homo Superior, Nija Art HS001, 2009 tr. Hour Of Ragnarök Various - Radio Body Music - Ragnarök (File, MP3, Comp) Radio Body Music RBM 006 2014
Label: Wolftyr Productions – WTP006 Format: CD, Album Country: US Released: 2012 Genre: Electronic, Folk, World, & Country Style: Neoclassical, Folk, Ambient
Tracklist
1 Ales Stenar 3:36 2 Taken By Your Eyes 5:28 3 Music Of The Gods 4:55 4 Nothing Is Dark During Sunrise 5:48 5 Freya Come To Us! 7:18 6 Invisible Door To Oblivion 5:12 7 El Cid 8:10 8 Temple Of Snakes 6:18 9 Cult Of Seth 5:38 10 Epic Dawn Begins 5:49
Label: Full Moon Productions – FMP013 Format: CD, Album Country: US Released: 1996 Genre: Electronic Style: Dark Ambient, Neofolk
Tracklist
1 Windstory Of Old Ghost 2 War Song 3 Song Like Wind 4 Going To War 5 Signal To Fight 6 Prolog - Sword For Son 7 Father's Sword 8 Only Your Spirit Will Return 9 Pagan Holocaust 10 Funeral Song 11 Arianrod Heil!
Companies, etc. Recorded At – Isengard Studio
Credits Artwork – Dark Arts Engineer, Music By – Darken Photography By – Lady Agnes
Notes Recorded in Isengard Studio on the days 02-28 September 95. Tracks 6 and 10, recorded in Isengard Studio on the days 27-30 May 96. Total time: 51:11. Comes in a jewel-case.
Label: No Colours Records – NC 035 Format: CD, Album Country: Germany Released: 2000 Genre: Electronic Style: Modern Classical, Neofolk
Tracklist
1 Gift Of Gods 8:28 2 Fighting Till Death 7:06 3 Hail To Gods Of Victory 6:26 4 Mystery 4:22 5 Heralds Of Reborn Honour 6:25 6 Today Love Tomorrow Death 3:53 7 Without Mercy & Forgiveness 9:40 8 Gates Of Valhalla 9:44 9 Dark Forges Of Hades 6:35
Credits Artwork [Cover] – Darkarts, Darken Music By, Lyrics By – Darken Performer – Darken
Notes Eastclan Forge Heralds of Fight was recorded in EF during autumn & winter of 1999/2000.
Total running time: 62:44
Fires of last battle still burn and wind has not blown our ancestors'ashes away Wake up White Warriors Voices of Heralds of Fight summon us In the name of Blood and Pride! In the name of ancestors and ancient Gods
I would like to thank to all those who proved their loyalty and fidelity to eternal Laws, principles and beliefs of Ancient Pagan Europe. Clean your swords! May runes of truth speak! In fire of glory all that seems forgotten will revive...
Label: No Colours Records – NC 052 Format: CD, Album Country: Germany Released: 2001 Genre: Electronic Style: Modern Classical, Neofolk
Tracklist
1 Winged Helmets 7:23 2 The Ancient Beginning 5:48 3 Prophecy Of The Norns 7:32 4 Father Of Wisdom 5:19 5 Atlantean Monument 6:53 6 Rhinemaidens' Lamentation 5:38 7 Dance Of War 6:24 8 Horn Of The Summoning 5:53
Companies, etc. Recorded At – Eastclan Forge
Credits Artwork [Cd Booklet By] – Darken Artwork [Front Cover And Other Valkyrian Images By] – Arthur Rackham Choir – Ancient Valkyrian Choir, Atlantean Monumental Choir Drums – The Battle Drums Of The Barbarians Horns – Rubicon Horns Of Summoning Music By, Mixed By [Mix By] – Darken Other – Atlantean Fidel Of The Ancient Wisdom
Notes Recorded in March / October 2001 in Eastclan Forge. Front cover and other Valkyrian images by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939).
Label: No Colours Records – NC 116 Format: CD, Album Country: Germany Released: 06 Nov 2006 Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country Style: Military, Modern Classical, Folk
Tracklist
1 Atlantean Monument 2:07 2 The Temple Of Harmony 7:16 3 Valleys Of Forgotten Tombs 6:46 4 Shining Eyes Of Misty Witch 4:36 5 Rain Healing The Wounds 8:00 6 Secret Key To Hidden Wisdom 10:16 7 Summoning The Wind 7:46 8 Flame Of Ancient Glory 8:47 9 Tower Of Cult Of Fire 5:10 10 Garden Of The Wizards 4:39 11 The Temple Of Sun 5:40 12 Field Of Broken Swords 4:40
Label: Stellar Winter Records – SILENCE 57, Frostscald Records – FS 60 Format: CD Country: Russia Released: 2012 Genre: Electronic Style: Ambient, Neofolk, Experimental
Tracklist
In To Samhain
1 Mysterial – Samhain Mysterium 22:58
Rehearsal '95
2 Lord Wind – Signal For Fight 4:44 3 Lord Wind – Shadows Of The Underworld 1:28 4 Lord Wind – Women From Old Tree 3:04 5 Lord Wind – Vibration Of Dark Souls 2:09 6 Lord Wind – Procession Under Bloody Sky 2:10 7 Lord Wind – Souls For Sacrifice 0:57 8 Lord Wind – Astral Kingdom 3:38 9 Lord Wind – Blood For Ancient Gods! 2:54
Poland
