''Into the Enchanted Chamber'' is the début full-length album by the
power metal band
Timeless Miracle. It was released on 30 May 2005 by
Massacre Records.
It was generally well-received both popularly and critically; for instance, it was voted to be in the top 20 albums of 2005 by the users of the
Metal Storm webzine.
Background
After its re-formation in 2001, Timeless Miracle, then known as Trapped, was composed of only two members, Mikael Holst and Fredrik Nilsson, who considered the band to be merely a hobby, but decided to record three
demos
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in 2002–2004 using a
drum machine.
In 2004, the band was approached by a
record label with an offer of a contract. In 2005, after the line-up was completed by the drummer Jaime Salazar and the guitarist Sten Möller, Timeless Miracle began recording their début album, mainly composed of tracks that first appeared on the demos.
Music
''Into the Enchanted Chamber'' is a melodies-driven album with prominent keyboards, influenced by the
classical and
folk music.
The lyrics, dealing with the
supernatural
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themes, are greatly inspired by the old
horror movies, such as ''
The Wolf Man'' and ''
Curse of the Devil
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'', as well as by the medieval
Nordic folklore and create a dark atmosphere, in contrast to the much more joyous-sounding music.
The songs with the strong folkloric influences include "Witches of Black Magic", which is inspired by the legends of
Blockula and "Return of the Werewolf", featuring
Little Red Riding Hood.
The title track explores the theme of a
religious cult, which drives its followers to
mass suicide. The ballad "Memories" is the only track not to appear on the demos, having been written long prior.
Over 14 minutes long, "The Voyage" is the longest and the most diverse track of the album; it took almost six months to compose and arrange.
Track listing
Credits
*Mikael Holst – vocals/bass
*Fredrik Nilsson – keyboards/guitars
*Sten Möller – guitars
*Jaime Salazar – drums
References
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2005 debut albums
Massacre Records albums