The Gates of Oblivion

The Gates of Oblivion is the third full-length album of the Spanish power metal band Dark Moor, released March 31, 2002 on Arise Records. It's also the last album with singer Elisa C. Martín.

This album had the collaboration of the Valcavasian Choir and the singer Dan Keying of Cydonia. It was produced by Luigi Stefanini.

Band

 * Elisa Martin - lead & backing vocals, soprano voice on #12
 * Enrik Garcia - guitars & backing vocals
 * Albert Maroto - guitars & backing vocals
 * Anan Kaddouri - bass
 * Jorge Sáez - drums
 * Roberto Peña de Camús - keyboards

Guest musicians

 * Valcavasia's choir - choir on #01, 02, 04, 08 & 12
 * Dan Keying - guest vocals on #04, 05, 07, 08 & 11

Production

 * Luigi Stefanini - producer
 * Andreas Marschall - artwork

Concept

 * "A New World" is about the discovering of America.
 * "Nevermore" is about Edgar Allan Poe and his novels.
 * "Starsmaker (Elbereth)" is about Varda, a Valië (Goddess) in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium.
 * "Dies Irae (Amadeus)" is a tribute to Amadeus Mozart.