“Subjugation and Oppression”, a darker track inspired by (Rammstein, Lamb Of God, and Souljourn) deals with concepts of subjugation, oppression, war and the distasteful human practise of a more powerful entity imposing its will on a weaker one.  Inspired by global empire building and radicalized extreme left and right wing ideologies attempting to impose their will.

“Lunar Ascendence”, the EP’s title track (heavily inspired by In Flames and a tribute to their sound), is about the experience of a protagonist who grievously injured, lays dying and near death is hit by moonlight, and begins a lycanthropic transformation.  The song describes the tantalizing, intoxicating power of transforming to a werewolf, while fighting to retain one’s humanity. This is a metaphor for finding strength when you are broken down to your lowest point, and about the battle between the human and the animal, between logic and instinct, between the conscious and unconscious mind, between temptation and restraint.

”Altering The Entity” is a Gothenburg Sound style track with elements of In Flames and Dark Tranquility, and is about rebuilding one’s self stronger and more powerfully after hitting rock bottom, about building a stronger more powerful entity, and revenge.  The song is an exploration into melodic metal by Myr with Lyrics by Moonskin.

”Paranoid” is a Black Sabbath cover and Megadeth inspired version of the original song.  The cover is a downtuned, melodic version, which came about while noodling about and exploring different variations of rhythms and melodic passages for fun.

Paranoid (Black Sabbath Cover)

Lunar Ascendence

Lunar Ascendence EP

Moonskin and Myr - Altering The Entity

Subjugation And Oppression

Echoing the sounds of bands like Dark Tranquillity and Amon Amarth, this chilling track’s vivid lyrics weave a story about vampirism and supernatural terror.

Inspired by the painting "Full Moon Dinner" by Jakub Rozalski, which depicts a female vampire floating over one of its victims, the song portrays a story of insatiable bloodlust, drawing parallels to the grip of addiction and its destructive effects.

Blood Enslaved

Released on August 6th, 2019, A melody for the grey is the first single for the full length release "Lycanthropy" by Moonskin. Comprising of "Melody for the Grey" a melodic and melancholy look at loss, grief, healing, and holding ones head high and rising to life's challenge. Melody for the grey also sits within the storyline of "Lycanthropy" as the protagonist experiences the loss of a loved one, and begins his healing and transformation into another form.

"In the air tonight" is a take on the In this Moment cover of the Phil Collins song, and a cover of the Phil Collins song of the same name. In this version, the song focuses on an angry more vengeful vibe, as the protagonist reflects on being wronged and a complicated revenge plot smoothly proceeding according to plan on a specific night.

Melody For The Grey

In The Air Tonight

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Moonskin - Lycanthropy Single
by Moonskin

"Imagine walking through a dark, pine scented, tangled forest at night. A large, sadistic, haunting moon glares down at you through gnarled twisted tree branches. Your hair starts to rise as you hear the far off howl of a lone wolf. You shudder, silently thankful that it is so far off. 


The shudder turns to panic as you hear an answering chorus, this time closer, and from all around you. You realize there is something standing outlined in the darkness, watching you from the hill ahead. Something eight feet tall, heavily muscled, and with the head of a wolf………"


The single includes two tracks. The first track, “Lycanthropy” is a Meshuggah-like grinding, energetic, track about Lycanthropy and the bloody, grisly, horror of a werewolf enslaved by the moon’s insatiable bloodlust, rampaging through the darkened woods on a moonlit night causing death and destruction to all he encounters. 

The Second track is a cover of HIM’s Soul of Fire. Adding some heavier guitars, brooding tones, lowering the key, and adding some screaming vocals, Moonskin’s rendition of Soul on Fire is sure to please both HIM fans and Melodic Metal Fans alike.

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