A cover from Guano Apes's "Heaven", from "Don't give me names".

The9thCell - Heaven (Guano Apes Version)

""The Land Of Rape And Honey" was my first CD, the very first that I ever bought, and it was the first time I ever listened to something that wasn't mainstream. To a 13-year old kid, Ministry sure left an impression and changed my perspective on music as a medium. So this homage was long overdue." - David Pais

Performed, recorded, mixed, produced and mastered by David Pais
Original song from Ministry

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Release date:
31 January 2025

Deity [Ministry]

"Everyday there are thousands of refugees from all over the world, leaving their houses...their lives...everything they ever had behind, running away from war, from hunger, from pain.

The geo-political factors that create these situations are vast, and sadly out of our control.
But what we can do is support these people, help them reintegrate and have a "normal" life, whatever that may be.

Sensibilize your Government for this situation, so that conditions may be created to help those in need.

Because today it's them.
Tomorrow it could be you."
- David Pais

This is the first Single from "ob so le te", The9thCell's new record, coming out on May 7th.

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Written by David Pais and Udio
Recorded, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by David Pais
Guest vocals by Ana Pessoa
Co-Produced by Udio

Veil

A heartfelt ballad for the Woke generation.

Written, Performed, Recorded, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by David Pais
Guest-vocals by Ana Pessoa
Guitar solos by Tó Pica

Co-Composed with Suno

Punktures! (Magnus D.E.I.)

"Why are we were?
We've made ourselves this question millions of times. Some of us found solace in religion. Others, in social causes. Some others - like me - still continue to search for answers. 

Why are we here?
Perhaps "we're here because we're here", to paraphrase ‪@AnathemaMusic‬ . Perhaps there's just no greater purpose or any purpose at all. Perhaps we just Are.
All I know is that while we Are, we must be the best we can be, not only for ourselves, but for the others as well.

Because it doesn't matter if you're high born or low born...rich or poor...we're all in the Void." - David Pais

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The9thCell - ob so le te
NEW ALBUM - PRE-ORDER NOW AT:
https://the9thcell.bandcamp.com/album... 

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Lyrics

[Verse]
There comes a time
The questions rise
Eyes gazed upon the endless sky
Yet my mind spins
I question why?
Feeding my curiosity

[Chorus]
Deep in my mind
Something I’d like to think that
We have arrived to be more than
Little dots born
In the void!

Deep in my heart
Something that I know that’s
Brewing inside my curiosity
Are we born
In the void?

[Verse]
Echoes of time, they never die
Eyes gaze upon the endless sky
Yet cycles spin
We question why
Now we delve in eternity

[Bridge]
When will I get
The answers that I seek?
I’ll never know when...
Then I will go
Questioning the universe as a whole
And will my questions be answered?
In the void

[Bridge]
I’ll never surrender
These questions in my mind
Why are we made to die?

And I dream of the day that I will see
The truth beyond the darkest veil
There is a silence like the whisper of debris
The dust of stars made of twist and turns

The meaning of life is unknown and juxtaposed
From the mortality that afflicts us all

We’re born out of love and pain
We seek the truth beyond the darkest veil and
We’re torn and the more we scream
We find that we may not be alone

[Chorus]
Deep in my mind
Something I’d like to think that
We have arrived to be more than
Little dots born
In the void!

Deep in my heart
Something that I know that’s
Brewing inside my curiosity
Are we born
In the void?

[Outro]
When will l get
The answers that I seek?
I’ll never know when..
Then I will go
Questioning the universe as a whole
And will my questions be answered?
In the void!

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Written, performed, produced, mixed and mastered by
David Pais
Guest-vocals by Ana Pessoa ‪@ShoryPerson‬ 
Co-composed with Udio.

In The Void

"Richard Ramirez.
The name instills danger and fear from a life made of death.

This is a special version song, based on the real true-crime band SKYND's "Richard Ramirez". This project has stamped a refreshing and original mark on electronic / rock music, and something that has truly inspired me in the last few years.

So this is my homage to SKYND and one of my favorite songs from their repertoir. I hope you enjoy this tale of dread and terror, as much as I loved to revisit this amazing piece of music." - David Pais

Follow and support SKYND:
skynd.bandcamp.com
skynd-music.com
www.youtube.com/@skynd

Performed, produced, mixed and mastered by David Pais, based on the original song "Richard Ramirez" from SKYND

Richard Ramirez [SKYND]

A vocal-cover from "Remains Of The Day", originally composed by Danny Elfman, for Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" feature.

Recorded in a kitchen, in 2008.

Remains Of The Day (Cover From Bonejangles And His Bone Boys's Combo Lounge)

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Karma

Feminazi

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Heartland

No One's Dog

Shame

The9thCell is a Portuguese one-man metal project, formed in 2003 by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer David Pais.

Based originally in Ovar (Aveiro), the project is known for blending progressive and heavy metal with varied influences, often exploring themes like society, technology and the human condition. 

Across its discography — including albums such as Galga de Zebra Ilesa (2012), Karma and the more recent ob so le te (2025) — The9thCell has shown a commitment to experimentation, alternating between heavy, aggressive passages and more melodic or atmospheric moments.

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