Herve came up with the name of SOROR DOLOROSA because of a novel titled "Bruges-la-morte" by Georges Rodenbach, a Flemish symbolist writer from the late 19th century. A novel marked by symbolism of nostalgia and mourning. SOROR DOLOROSA means "Sister Pain" in Latin, one could almost translate it as "lovers of pain" in a more Baudelaire way...
The band recorded an unpublished demo, then the line-up changed in 2003 with the arrival of Emey (ex Contrast, Unscarred ...), who replaced Franck on guitar. Subsequently they recorded a second unpublished demo and did some gigs until they split in 2005.
In August 2007 they reformed with the present line up. A month later , based on songs written by bassist Carles Hervé, the band recorded a third unpublished demo whose content sounds definitely Gothic Rock and Death Rock, influenced by groups such as Christian Death , Bauhaus , and The Sisters of Mercy .
From that time, Soror Dolorosa ' s style became more personal
and they found an own identity as a band. The songs were now written by
the four members together, though still mostly based on the bass guitar.
They took on a Cold Wave colouring, more in line with bands such as
The Cure or Human League , but also with hints of 70's rock like Deep Purple or Black Sabbath and retaining the Sisters of Mercy- like Gothic Rock influence .
Soror Dolorosa made their first
record appearance with "American Chronicle" in March 2008, on the free
compilation
"Poisoned Dead Frogs" (Manic Depression):
http://www.manicdepressionrecords.com/frogs.php
When the third demo was out on myspace, the group was
contacted to release an EP through the British label Todestrieb Records.
This 6 track EP, entitled " Severance", wasn't released until August
2009 due to production delays and is being distributed through
underground ways, while the band promoted it with successful live
performances all over France.
Tracklist:
01. Beau Suicide 5:38
02. 43° 5:50
03. Dare Me 5:44
04. Trembling Androgyneous 5:50
05. Thousand Clouds 3:10
06. American Chronicle 11:40
01. Beau Suicide 5:38
02. 43° 5:50
03. Dare Me 5:44
04. Trembling Androgyneous 5:50
05. Thousand Clouds 3:10
06. American Chronicle 11:40
Some time in 2009, through the
help of Neige (Amesoeurs, Alcest), the band came in contact with
Northern Silence Productions, who offered to release their upcoming
albums on their newly founded sublabel Beneath Grey Skies, and
subsequently produced the debut full length " Blind Scenes " , recorded
in August 2010 at Drudenhaus Studio.
BLIND SCENES
01. Crystal Lane
02. Autumn Wounds
03. Damaged Dreamer
04. Low End
05. Soror Dolorosa
06. Scars Of Crusade
07. In A Glance
08. Broken Wings
To use the band's own words : "
The album is quite cold, with misty blue moods. 'Blind Scenes' would
rather be perceived as scenes unseen, that is to say, out of time and
out of the real world. As a state of grace overshadowed by the
inevitability of everyday life. The lyrics are heartfelt and talk about
regrets, coldness, alcohol abuse, as well as forfeiture, but mostly
nostalgia, hence the blue color of the music."
RELEASES :
- “Severance” Mcd, Todestrieb records (UK) 2009
- “Blind Scenes” cd, lp Northerne Silence - Beneath grey skies (Germany) Out on 25th february 2011
- “Severance” Mcd, Todestrieb records (UK) 2009
- “Blind Scenes” cd, lp Northerne Silence - Beneath grey skies (Germany) Out on 25th february 2011
