Fields of the Nephilim are an English gothic rock band formed in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in 1984. The band's name refers to the biblical Nephilim and to the concept of magnetic fields around the Earth. In 1985, the band released the 12-inch EP "Burning the Fields" on their own Tower Release label, which was subsequently reissued through Jungle Records, leading to further studio recordings that formed the "Returning to Gehenna" EP. In 1986, after being managed by a representative of Jungle Records, the band signed to Situation 2, an imprint of Beggars Banquet Records, and released the singles "Power" and "Preacher Man" as well as their debut album "Dawnrazor", which reached number one on the UK Independent Albums Chart in 1987. The single "Blue Water" became their first entry on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 75, followed by "Moonchild", the lead single from the album "The Nephilim", which reached number 28. In 1989, the EP "Psychonaut" was released and reached number 35 on the UK charts; it featured a ten-minute track and was associated with a shift toward a more experimental style. In 1990, the band released the album "Elizium", produced by Andy Jackson, preceded by the single "For Her Light", which entered the UK Top 40. A remixed version of "Sumerland (Dreamed)" was released later in 1990 and reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1991, the band performed a final series of concerts at the Town & Country Club in London as part of a two-day event. Releases from this period included the live album "Earth Inferno", the video "Visionary Heads", and the compilation "Revelations". Following the departure of vocalist Carl McCoy in 1991, the remaining members, together with singer Andy Delaney, continued under the name Rubicon and released the albums "What Starts, Ends" in 1992 and "Room 101" in 1995 before disbanding. McCoy formed a separate project called The Nefilim in 1991. The band also performed several concerts in 1993 showcasing new material. The album "Zoon" was released in 1996 after delays reportedly related to record label disagreements and featured a heavier musical style compared to earlier work. In 1998, McCoy and original bassist Tony Pettitt announced renewed collaboration plans involving Fields of the Nephilim and The Nefilim monikers. While some writing and rehearsal activity took place, a full original-lineup reunion did not occur. In 2000, McCoy and Pettitt released "One More Nightmare (Trees Come Down)", which included reworked versions of "Trees Come Down" and "Darkcell", originally from the "Burning the Fields" EP. Between June and August 2000, the band performed at several European festivals, including Woodstage, Eurorock, Roskilde, and M'era Luna. In 2002, the album "Fallen" was released by Jungle Records and associated labels; it included recordings from 1997 to 2001, reworked material from 2000, and a previously unreleased demo from The Nefilim. The band stated that the release was not authorised, and it was not incorporated into the official live repertoire, with the exception of the song "From The Fire". In 2005, McCoy released the album "Mourning Sun" under the Fields of the Nephilim name, including seven original tracks and a cover of Zager and Evans' "In the Year 2525" on early editions. Following the release, touring activity was discussed but not confirmed, and planned shows in 2006 did not take place. In 2007, McCoy performed live under the band name in London with a revised lineup. A later series of performances titled "Ceromonies" took place at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire and other venues, featuring material spanning the band’s career. A live recording from a 2008 performance included the song "Last Exit for the Lost" and was issued on the "Ceromonies" release. In 2008, the live recording "Live in Düsseldorf 1991" was released. In 2012, a box set titled "Ceromonies (Ad Mortem Ad Vitam)" was released in multiple formats, including recordings and footage from 2008 performances. In 2013, a box set was issued compiling the albums "Dawnrazor", "The Nephilim", and "Elizium", along with "Earth Inferno" and additional singles and remixes. In 2014, McCoy announced studio activity and new material, and two songs, "Earthbound" and "Prophecy", were performed live. "Prophecy" was later released as a single in 2016. In 2017, drummer Lee Newell left the band, and guitarist Tom Edwards died while touring with Adam Ant. In 2023, the band’s planned appearance at the M'era Luna festival was cancelled. Between 2023 and 2025, reissues of "The Nephilim", "Elizium", and "Dawnrazor" were released in remastered and expanded editions. Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fields_of_the_Nephilim Studio albums Dawnrazor (1987) The Nephilim (1988) Elizium (1990) Earth Inferno (1991) Mourning Sun (2005) Ceromonies (2012)