On Thorns I Lay

 Today in 1997 On Thorns I Lay released the album Orama

Athens, Attica,Greece Death/Doom Metal (early), Gothic Metal (mid), Hard Rock (later)

Status:Active

Years active: 1992-1993 (as Paralysis), 1993-1995 (as Phlebotomy), 1995-present

Formed in 1992 as Phlebotomy, On Thorns I Lay has, over the course of their first six albums, drifted through various styles of atmospheric metal, with the early albums more traditional doomdeath-influenced and the later material more in the post-goth realm. The vocal styles have similarly varied, from mostly male death vocals up to Orama and female soprano vocals taking over as the major style on the later material, though founder/guitarist Stefanos still contributes vocals on the later albums. The band has a unique, somewhat relaxed style to their songwriting, based more on mood and effect rather than in-your-face riffing. Orama appears to be the majority choice for their best album, though the personal opinion here is that Crystal Tears is a shade better. They left their Greek homeland for Romania some time ago, but have since returned to Greece. After a 12-year absence from the recording scene, they put out Eternal Silence in 2015.

Holy Records

Stefanos Bass, Vocals

Christos Guitars

Roula Keyboards, Vocals (female)

Fotis Drums

Guest/Session

Thanazis Hatzaiagapis Guitars (lead)

Georgia Grammaticos Vocals

1. Atlantis I (6:15)

2. The Song of the Sea (1:39)

3. Oceans (6:34)

4. In Heaven's Island (4:24)

5. Atlantis II (7:06)

6. Atlantis III (2:36)

7. If I Could Fly (5:15)

8. Aura (5:42)

9. The Blue Dream (8:11)

Total Time: 47:45

"Written through the hot greek nights of summer '96. This is the reason that all lyrics speak about seas, oceans and of course lost islands like the dreamy Atlantis.

I hope that they can touch your soul as mine..."

Stefanos Kintzoglou

Layout by Holy Records.

Recording information:

Recorded at Passion Studios (Greece) in December '96 - April '97.

Mixed by George Gregos and On Thorns I Lay in May '97.

Produced by On Thorns I Lay.

Mastered by Digipro (France).

Executive production by Holy Records.