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Slechtvalk
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Current | |
Shamgar | Everything (2000-2002), Guitars, Vocals (2002-present) |
Member(bands): Coalescence, Haardvuur, Duister Maanlicht, Ascension, Rebirth, Unsummoning | |
Premnath | Bass (2002-2010), Keyboards (2010-present) |
Ohtar | Bass, Vocals (backing) (2002-2011), Vocals (2011-present) |
Member(bands): Heidevolk, Natan (live), Haardvuur, Landman | |
Seraph | Guitars (2010-present) |
Member(bands): Salutary | |
Dagor | Bass (2011-present) |
Member(bands): Ravagar, Twilight, Vvrika, Oak, Veritas (live) | |
Hamar | Drums (2017-present) |
Past | |
Grimbold | Drums (2002-2017) |
Member(bands): Salutary | |
Sorgier | Keyboards (2002-2013) |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) (2002-2006) |
Member(bands): Antestor (live), Vaakevandring (live) | |
Hydrith | Keyboards (2003-2007) |
Past (Live) | |
Maurice "Mauce" Lefeu | Guitars (2019-?) |
Member(bands): Grave Decay, The Memory Remains |
# | Discography | Type | Year | |
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1 | Falconry | Full-length | 2000 | Show album |
2 | The War That Plagues the Lands | Full-length | 2002 | Show album |
3 | Chaos & Warfare | Split | 2002 | Show album |
4 | Upon the Fields of Battle | Video | 2005 | Show album |
5 | At the Dawn of War | Full-length | 2005 | Show album |
6 | Thunder of War | Single | 2005 | Show album |
7 | An Era of Bloodshed | Compilation | 2009 | Show album |
8 | A Forlorn Throne | Full-length | 2010 | Show album |
9 | Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide | Full-length | 2016 | Show album |
Falconry
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Band members | |
Shamgar | Everything |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Shamgar | Producer, Mastering, Mixing |
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1. | Cries of the Haunted | 05:46 | Show lyrics |
Why hast thou forsaken me? Why hast thou turned away thy face From me thy servant in distress Oh Lord bent me thine ear! All night long I drown in my tears My bones are vexed, my heart is sore and vexed Water rises to my lips My throat is sore, I cannot speak Lord I beg thee to free me of this grief Which still haunts my soul, and makes my heart grow cold I am merely all skin over bone My flesh is too weak to resist the temptations Which the evil layeth upon my path I fear I yield to this heavy burden "What has become of the son, who loved me for so many years and now calls me into doubt He who has worshipped me for so long Now lives under the spell of the wicked That brings his soul only further in Darkness Away from love and closer to hatred Don’t you know that I’ll always love you? Return to me and I’ll take care of you I’ll bring peace in your mind and rest in your troubled heart I will treat you as my son I’ll make you a warrior of the Light" Nightly creatures still haunt my soul Crawling against the walls of my broken heart screaming inhuman blasphemous words Exalting the hordes of demon lords Where are you God?!?! "Here, waiting for you my son." I will always love you Lord Even in times of terrible Darkness Nothing can stop me from worshipping you Even if it means the end of my earthly life |
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2. | T.M.B.W.G.M.N.L. | 04:48 | Show lyrics |
The Messias has come upon our earth to bring us a world of peace The Savior has won, from the Lord of demonic fallen angels He gave us His life, so that we could live for eternity in Heaven To become immortal you have to let Him live in your heart [Chorus 1:] Let us all gather in this holy place To bring praise and worship to the mighty Lord Open your heart and let Him enter And feel His love as you will pray The blood of the Martyr, who was slain on the cross brought death to the wicked and life to the dead The Sins of the world, He carried to his death And Death He did beat in the pools of hell [Chorus 2:] Heaven awaits the reborn souls And hell is for those, who let Him fall The battle He has won, so we shouldn’t fear Death if we live in the Lord You have come to earth to die You gave your life for us to live [2x] Darkness falls unto those who have rejected Jesus’ sacrifice [2x] Your soul is not something you can throw away And not feel the consequence of your acts Jesus has given you a chance to live In heaven for eternity at His side [Chorus 3:] For once be serious in your life And accept the Lord as your only Lord Do not sell your soul to the lord of the dead ’cause once you’re dead, you are unsaved |
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3. | In Hell I Burn | 04:50 | Show lyrics |
The Night, The screams, The Blood, the horror the stench, the flames, the despair, the pain I burn in the pools of hell My flesh, it reeks of corpses I wish I was just a corpse then the pain would stop torturing me forever salt in my open wounds burning through my senses my heart scorched black by the flames as black as my soul in my earthly life Noooo, Lord please, forgive me I am too late, my soul is already condemned for eternal torture in this pool of hell I remember the face of Jesus At the Day of Judgement when He watched me being condemned for not accepting His Sacrifice God, I wish I accepted Your love in my life so I would never burn in this agony I wish my soul was not spent So I would reign beside you as a king |
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4. | My Bleeding Heart | 04:28 | Show lyrics |
My soul hungers for human blood, Every day I yearn for more With every kill, my human heart turns into stone I have killed sworn enemies, betrayed my closest friends I have dishonoured my clan, ’cause I once drank human blood Memories I tried to forget still haunt my soul The face of my first victim I shall never forget The look filled with horror and betrayal The face of the one I have loved for so many years I couldn’t live with this foul murder But I couldn’t resist the temptation My best friend I killed with great delight And I drank his blood as if it were wine Nothing could stop me from this endless killing For it was the only way to forget To forget my first kill The dying face of my eternally beloved For years I have lived without conscience For years I have lived only on human blood For years I have been unbeaten For eternity I feel the emptiness in my heart My bleeding heart The arrow piercing the flesh The slayer I thought I had beaten Now defeated me On my knees I beg for my life The slayer remembers me of my dead wife At last my Darkest memories have returned To torment my soul just before it burns Remorse is the only thing I can think of Forgiveness is the only thing I want Death is my only future Hell is where I belong With my dying breath I ask this rogue forgiveness for my unforgivable sins Her answer seemed so unreal her voice was not hers My old love spoke the words I feel complete I am saved The slayer saved me I owe her my life But I am already dead |
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5. | To Praise the Unpraised | 03:12 | Show lyrics |
Your name I call in this darkened world Where the night dwells in every place But I know You will return and bring A Kingdom of love and peace And end the terror, under the reign of the anti-christ Come and surround us with Your beauty End this sorrowful time and bring Your light The night shall shiver by the sound of Your voice And flee from Your coming holy light Call Thy name I will forever Nothing will prevent me from doing so And Your love I will caress for eternity And Your enemies I will oppose until the end. Come and show us Your glory Depart, evil spirits of Lucifer Let justice be done Let Your enemies burn in their defeat Come and show us Your strength and glory Depart, evil spirits of Lucifer Let justice be done in this darkened world Let Your enemies burn in their defeat |
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6. | The Satanic Forest | 03:57 | Show lyrics |
In the Forest, where night always dwells Chants of satanic rituals are sung To blaspheme the name of the Lord of Light And curse the ones standing under His might Screaming in the midst of the night, a creature rises To consume the souls of light With powers so unknown To impress even the saints And lure them into death Such are the prophecies from forgotten days. And the time is so near that Darkness will conquer its way out of the forest of the night to spread its might Calling for their Lord The Saints live in fear For the mark of the beast Which is 666 The only way to buy some food But also the mark for the Doomed Lightning will pierce the night and bring the day The Conqueror of all The end has come for the spirits of evil And the fools with the mark on their hand The Satanic Forest burns in agony With the lost therein. Satan bound in chains for 1000 years A Kingdom of peace begins |
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7. | Consumed by Flames | 06:47 | Show lyrics |
Once upon a time, There was a majestic empire The Empire of Darkness, ruled by the emperor, with powers so great He tortured his slaves, and drank their blood to please his lust With a blaze of holy light A warrior entered the realms of night Alone, unarmed he increased his pace To meet the emperor face to face But the emperor did not want to see this man And send his loyal knights to seize this man But their swords couldn’t cut this man’s flesh or bones And with one look the man turned the knights into stone The sight of defeat enraged the dark lord He gathered his angels and raised his sword But it was time to realize this battle could not be won Yet the loss of his angels only increased his crimson thorn With eyes of fire, the Emperor unleashed his cry And heaved his sword, to make the warrior die But his sword he clumsily lost And he saw it vanish in a cloud of dust And when the cloud of dust withdrew He saw the face of the enemy he knew Fear of death haunted his mind but the victor was just too kind Instead of killing him, He took away his pride As he gathered his old slaves at his side And he led them to the Kingdom of the Light and freed them from captivity in the Empire of Night With his departure He casted a blaze of fire And sulfur and flames replaced the water of the mire And the ones who stayed behind were consumed by flames And the ones who were freed were called the saints But the emperor has escaped a certain death And now leads others to their eternal death |
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8. | My Eternal Beloved | 05:11 | Show lyrics |
At last our eyes, they meet again I feel a shiver through my veins Your eyes they look so cold It makes my heart bleed Every single day my love for you grows Every day this torment shrieks through my soul I have made the wrong choice, to fall in love with you Daughter of Darkness, you hate to dwell in light Now, I have to abandon you for my soul’s sake There is no future for us, only my dreadful sorrow Your cold stare still burns in my heart Don’t leave me with this pain, walk with me into the light I shall always love you My eternal beloved |
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9. | De verdrongen tekenen | 05:08 | Show lyrics |
(een gewaarschuwd mens telt voor twee) De aarde kreunt, maar niemand hoort haar De dieren sterven, maar niemand helpt ze De mens is verblind door zijn vijand Die hij beschouwt als zijn vriend De geest van de Satan leeft tussen ons allen Het verlangen naar rijkdom, genot en macht Verblindt het hart van ieder mens En dood de liefde voor zijn naaste De waarschuwing vergeten die Jahweh ons gaf De groei van rampen, oorlogen en geweld. Verbaast ons allen, ook al is het ons verteld In het boek der openbaringen Deze tekenen gaan vooraf aan het eind van deze tijd De komst van de Anti-Christ en zijn Rijk De mens ziet hem als zijn held, en aanbidt de draak die hem gezonden heeft De verdrongen tekenen gebeuren om ons heen Maar niemand, niemand herkent ze behalve Wij die leven in de Heer, genaamd Jahweh De God van Israel, Jezus Christus en de Heilige Geest De drie eenheid van de bijbel Zie je dan niet, dat alles gebeurt Zoals God ons heeft voorspeld in Zijn Woord? Wat wil je nog meer als bewijs? Jezus is de machtigste levende God |
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The War That Plagues the Lands
Album versions
Release date | Label | Catalog ID | Format | Description |
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2002 | Fear Dark Records | FD 009 | CD | |
2002 | HROM Records | HRM 003 | Cassette | |
August 18th, 2011 | Blacklight Records | FPM006 | 12" vinyl | Coloured vinyl |
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Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals (lead) |
Premnath | Bass |
Ohtar | Guitars, Vocals (backing) |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals (backing) |
Sorgier | Keyboards |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Jefray Arwadi | Layout |
Grimbold | Layout, Photography, Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Martijn Groeneveld | Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Production |
Shamgar | Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Kris Verwimp | Artwork |
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1. | Of Slumber and Death | 03:50 | Show lyrics |
We are called upon to go to war Our banners raised high, we march on Our steel glinting in the setting sun Death can’t stop us from achieving victory When we finished to set up our encampment, I was appointed to be the first to guard As my men closed their eyes to sleep, I warmed myself at a small fire Then a deep sleep overwhelmed me "He tried to fight it, but he failed" And then our enemies approached But no one noticed them, for all were asleep Silently they slit their throats, leaving one alive Their captain was spared for another day Suddenly I awaken from my sleep I call for my men for the morning has come But when I look around me, I see them All slaughtered, but I am still alive I wander between the corpses of my men Abhorred by this carnage, I ask myself What has happened to my men? Slowly I return to where the castle is of the king, whom I must tell of my failure, the death of his men I fear the judgment that awaits me |
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2. | A Plea for the King | 06:59 | Show lyrics |
My king, hear my plea as I kneel before thee In the last hour of my watch I have fallen asleep When darkness came, I did not protect them When they were struck with panic, I did not admonish them And when death came, I was too late to save them Do not hold me accountable for their deaths Do not forsake me in my darkest hour For darkness comes to me, rebellion strides with me And I feel death following me “Open your eyes and then you will see that their deaths were merely an illusion” You must know of what I speak…” Death is only an illusion! “…and the wrongs you have done already have been forgiven, although it saddens me to see you like this…” I already have been forgiven! Although my King has shown me mercy, how come I can’t forgive myself? For the crime I have committed, I should have been punished by death |
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3. | From Behind the Trees | 05:28 | Show lyrics |
Now I wander in the forest to find my peace Fighting the haunting memories of the past Trying to realize the greatness of the forgiveness bestowed on my heart which is darkened with sorrow At last its meaning seems to grasp me With newfound strength I carry on, unaware of the danger that lurks from behind the trees and the certain death that seems to await me From behind the trees, two arrows were sent on an intercept course to weaken the noble warrior for the battle that lies ahead Dark souls left the shadows to surround me With eyes full of hate they called to me Feeling reluctant to leave me without a fight As if the arrows were not deadly enough The slow poison of the arrows is taking me into death’s embrace I feel a shiver through my stomach as an axe found its way through the flesh As I drop on my knees, I see my attackers run away, no doubt on another mission of chaos and mayhem The dragon will only lead them into the black abyss But I fear they do not know their own destiny Soon I will die alone, left behind in this cold forest Yet I am not afraid of death, for I know what lies beyond |
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4. | My Last Call | 10:59 | Show lyrics |
Silence! The screams that haunted me have returned Crawling! I feel their claws scratching my brain Destiny! Final Death awaits Coming! I see Grim Reaper’s face A freezing wind cuts through my wounds like sharp razors The pain it inflicts is making me go insane Even now moments before my death, evil tries to lead me astray Making me false promises in the hope I fall for his ways I feel an infection coming in through my wounds - The end has begun for me There is little hope for me to survive my great demise Again I hear the voice which calls me His son But then the screams that haunted me returned again “It is time to accept what you are: nothing more than a sinful creature who is afraid of the night Salvation of death, it’s just a lie you believe in to make it easier to face the unknown” Now in the cold-blooded snow, I lie trembling with fear of my death Death approaches me with a scythe in hand, waiting for the moment to harvest his crop I sent my falcon away to get some help, but I already knew it would come too late Things are seldom what they seem The end is in fact just a beginning For my spirit has become immortal through the blood of He who was slain before me The fire in my eyes is extinguishing slowly My life is at an end, my death is at hand I have lost all feeling, my wounds stopped bleeding My flesh is frozen by the wind Memories from times long ago are passing by My father, my liege I think I must cry For my heart is faltering, my spirit is leaving With my dying breath, I make my last call |
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6. | A Call in the Night | 05:03 | Show lyrics |
Cold sharp hail is blown into my face by a storming wind I take shelter in a small wooden church near the black woods A choir sings some songs of praise and worship for their Lord For a while it makes me forget the sorrow I am in “In distress we call to Thee We await Thy return, for the forces of evil are closing in upon us But with Thy help we can live beyond our lives’ end O Lord, accept our gratitude for Thy sacrifice” I hear a call in the distance It startles me, for it seems like the call of a dying man I ascend my horse as we leave our shelter to challenge the raging storms I hear the shrieks of a falcon from within the fog ahead of us Amazed to hear a falcon’s shriek in this time of year, I ride towards the branch on which the falcon sits I feel a cold shiver as I enter the forest in search of this man with the falcon as my guide and a bastard sword at my side A strange feeling that makes me a bit sick tells me I am near the source of that horrible scream which I heard a short while ago The slain body of a warrior is what I find here It looks a bit familiar, but I can’t seem to grasp it Death takes even the best of us away from the world of the living I wonder what the cause was for the death of this man “Dost thou not see the war that plagues the land? Our enemies gather before our beloved city” His face carries a strange expression He seems to have been content I wonder if there’s more to it Is there a truth in the books of old? |
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7. | And Thus It Burns | 04:12 | Show lyrics |
This man, once a warrior of great stature I cannot leave him behind, so I carefully lay him on the back of my horse And then I notice the royal emblem With this knowledge I return to the small wooden church, so he might be given the proper burial he deserves Then my senses pick up the stench of burning flesh I see a yellow glare ahead, screams that slowly fade away A nightmare has unfolded itself This horror can’t be a coincidence And thus it burns, the church where I sheltered for the hail The doors seem locked The saints, whose songs soothed me, were killed by the blazing fire |
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8. | Burying the Dead | 05:39 | Show lyrics |
When the fire finally extinguished in the morning sun, I gathered the remnants of the choir who were slain This cowardly slaughter I fail to grasp it all They could not even defend themselves! What beasts were they who did this to these saints? The need for them to die, I wonder why "Dost thou not see the war that plagues the land, the dragon’s campaign to conquer this world?" Seven bodies, seven graves I digged for them "For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return" Under the setting sun I buried the last one "My children, now come to Me" In these times of darkness, where the dragon attempts to overthrow the kingdom of light, in secret the final defeat of the dragon is being prepared |
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9. | War of the Ancients | 05:45 | Show lyrics |
The winter sun shines upon the path that lies before me It leads into the forests of the royal domains The smoldering ruins of the church, I leave behind as I continue on my journey Screams that cut through my bones, I hear coming from the woods nearby Fear makes my strength disappear My feet are frozen to the ground Hear the forest fall silent once the screams faded away I wonder what has happened over there Slowly I overcome my fear and once again, I let myself be led by my curiosity into the forest, wondering what I’ll find this time ’The dark shadows, the sons of the dragon who had killed the saints, were brutally slaughtered by the wild beasts that inhabit the forest. Their corpses torn by claws and fangs, a death so horrid as the one they brought to the king’s men two nights before." A strange feeling of justice enters my mind as I see the remnants of the dragon’s children The war of the ancients is at its peak It rages on in all lands, there’s no escape from it A choice must be made for the ones that wander about Time passes quickly: soon the war will come to its end The window of opportunity is getting slim and soon it might be too late |
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10. | The Dragon’s Children | 04:05 | Show lyrics |
What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon whose lives ended by the scythe of death? Where are our earned virtue, the endless feast and women? We now only meet Darkness in these mists Why have we fallen for the lies of the dragon and condemned our souls into his void? Endless torture of our souls Eternal despair has commenced Our destiny, the flames around us lit it all In the distance we once heard faint songs of praise coming from the King’s court, where they knew no sorrow But no one could deny the eternal screams of horror What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon, misled by the many lies of the beast? Now we dwell where we did not want to be Insanity, despair, horror ever ongoing |
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11. | In Paradisum | 06:36 | Show lyrics |
[Latin] “In paradisum deducant te Angeli. In tuo adventu suscipiant te Martyers, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus Angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere, aeternam habeas requiem.” [English:] May the angels lead you into paradise. May the martyrs receive you in your coming, and may they guide you into the holy city, Jerusalem. May the chorus of angels receive you, and with Lazarus once poor, may you have eternal rest. |
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Chaos & Warfare
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Kekal | |
Jeff | Guitars, Vocals, Synth, Programming |
Azhar | Bass, Vocals |
Slechtvalk | |
Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals |
Nath | Bass |
Othar | Guitars, Vocals (backing) |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals (additional) |
Sorgier | Keyboards |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) |
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1. | Kekal - The Only Sound of Rain | 06:13 | Show lyrics |
A man is standing right against the mirror, to summon the past His eyes look deep into the glass, expecting to see ol’ days of fortune But nothing good reflected on its surface, only tragic memories The will of this old man has gone for long, and none can put it back! What we do in life... Never be a failure... What we decide to choose... A quality of each moment Days and nights are passing over in a shift-like monotony The pattern he’s been familiar with, a discipline of life’s elements All those golden years he has left behind, got so hard to accept Denying the fall and look to the throne, again and again... What we do in life.... Never be a success... What we gain for our living... Nothing but a survival kit... The sky turned to grey as the rain started to fall down No more crowds applause, no more stages, lights and cameras The only sound he heard is the sound of a falling rain The world is not the same, his life has never been the same Does he forget the ancient words that say: "Naked you came, so naked you shall leave" We will take nothing out of this life’s vanities Except for our souls to be justified in this present world. |
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2. | Kekal - Mean Attraction | 04:12 | Show lyrics |
Televisions breaking news popped out that night Another explosions attacked the city again Hospitals were filled with innocent victims Death tolls are high, but none would down in fear Mean attraction, horror in sight Spreading the terrors, to kill was not the mission But yet only death appears at the frontline What lies ahead, a situational chaos? How far they’ve succeded? None exactly knows Mean attraction, terror in sight, Human, the only species with mass-murder capability Seething with discontent Political visions to obscure resolutions What reasons that stimulate madness out of these poor brains? Purpose never reached, when all become a part of business as usual. |
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3. | Kekal - A Stranger So Close | 05:32 | Show lyrics |
Seems that they won’t let this wrapped to an end and make it as a forgotten tale of madness A thing that once was far enough to comprehend Yet now it’s becoming a fracture of myself As I woke up too early, bathed in sweat The dream has just begun to disturb this peaceful mind Overwhelmed in guilt just about every night I hear the terror speaks for itself inside my head Reality won’t fade away that fast You never ever know how to stop it A cool dude today, could be a cruel beast the other day Everything is totally possible Alone in this struggle, too weak to fight Sometimes I just want to die Tortured in this fragile existence O God, please take this pain from me... Flesh stimulated lust and defecting impulses Out to drive me crazy as I still can’t figure out why A stranger, so close enough to make it mine Deeds after deeds, uncounted, I’m not in control...! Born blind then crushed by nurturance Mentally undesirable I’m locked up beneath the surface Now how can I honor myself...? In the middle of life so surreal but yet so true! |
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4. | Kekal - The Skull (Trouble cover) | 05:54 | Show lyrics |
This is my body my sacrifice to you this is my blood which shall be shed for your sins I have come to be the light of the world not to judge but to save all of you As darkness sets, the agony begins one of you will betray me with a kiss of death pray that you may not enter into temptation God gives me strength, I`m going to be crucified A crown of thorns and disgraced by scourge I took up my cross had to carry it to the skull do not weep for me, but for you and your children Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Why did we turn our backs on him how could we let it happen just stood and stared at the man on the cross the time will come when we must face life alone. You got to make up your mind for what you know is right let`s not be another face in the crowd we can do it together Let us pray for those who crucify - Christ have mercy for fools who follow fools - Christ have mercy for those who walk in darkness - Christ have mercy and for all of you - Christ will come again. |
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5. | Slechtvalk - Whispers in the Dark | 04:24 | Show lyrics |
Hide yourselves for death has come. The evil is strong in your heart. You worship the unlord and his son. In your blood he bathes, his perfume reeks of death. His scorched talons reach deep into your soul, you’re stuck in the cold. From below a voice calls to you. Deceiving your mind and making your heart go blind. Someone whispers into your mind, words of the evil kind, to torment your broken soul, and prevent it from becoming whole. Soon the day will come, the last harvest is being prepared. The seperation of the weed and the dares. In their fury, hellish flames of despair are craving for, their consumption of the damned, the ears which brought no fruit. Someone whispers into your mind. Words, that make your heart go blind. To shield you from the knowledge. About the harvest, which is at hand. Slowly your heart goes cold. Poisoned by the demons of old. Will you let them have, the delight in your death. |
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6. | Slechtvalk - The Dragon’s Children | 03:31 | Show lyrics |
What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon Whose lives ended by the scythe of death? Where are our earned virtue, the endless feast and women? We now only meet darkness in these mists Why have we fallen for the lies of the dragon And condemned our souls into his void Endless torture of our souls Eternal despair has commenced Our destiny, the flames around us lit it all In the distance we one heard faint songs of praise Coming from the King’s court, where they knew no sorrow But no one could deny the eternal screams of horror What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon misled by the many lies of the beast Now we dwell, where we did not want to be Insanity, despair, horror ever ongoing |
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7. | Slechtvalk - Storms | 04:02 | Show lyrics |
Black storms, victim of the pain, will I survive. Rain, wind and thunder are beating me insane. Dark clouds of fear are rushing around me. And I run to escape from the pain. Rise and feel the pain brought upon thee. Rise and feel the pain of existence. Rise and feel the pain brought upon thee. Rise and feel the pain of existence. And slowly I rise to face the storm. To see and to mourn about what has become. To accept that pain is also part of existence. For I know that the pain will haunt me until I’ve seen her face to face. This pain I cannot bear until the end. But I will not have to bear it alone. |
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8. | Slechtvalk - Kongsblod (Antestor cover) | 05:53 | Show lyrics |
Guds Ord Fra Vår Munn, Lysets Barn, Skal Runge De Onde, Mørkets Barn, Skal Miste Sin Tunge Helliget Være De Ydmykes Skarpe Sverd Mørket Fryktes Ei Når Vi Vandrer På Vår Vei Far Ydmykt Frem Lysets Barn Frykt Herren, Han Bringer Oss Hjem Guds Ord Fra Vår Munn, Lysets Barn, Skal Runge De Onde, Mørkets Barn, Skal Miste Sin Tunge Helliget Være De Ydmykes Skarpe Sverd Mørket Fryktes Ei Når Vi Vandrer På Vår Vei Himmelen Skaker, Jorden Skjelver Dagen Hans Vrede Flammer Opp Helliget Være De Ydmykes Skarpe Sverd Mørket Fryktes Ei Når Vi Vandrer På Vår Vei Guds Mektige Vesen, Allhærs Gud Legger Jorden Øde Og Rydder Syndere Ut |
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39:41 |
Upon the Fields of Battle
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Hydrith | Keyboards |
Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals |
Premnath | Bass |
Ohtar | Guitars, Vocals |
Grimbold | Drums |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) |
Guest/Session | |
Ulvian | Guitars |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Minco Eggersman | Producer |
Kris Verwimp | Artwork |
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1. | Intro | ||
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2. | Thunder of War | ||
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3. | Of Slumber and Death | ||
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4. | War of the Ancients | ||
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5. | Under a Moonlit Sky | ||
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6. | Call to Arms | ||
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7. | Whispers in the Dark | ||
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8. | Desertion | ||
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9. | Besieged | ||
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10. | In Paradisum | ||
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11. | Cries of the Haunted | ||
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At the Dawn of War
Album versions
Release date | Label | Catalog ID | Format | Description |
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February 2005 | Fear Dark Records | FD 017 | CD | |
February 2005 | Fear Dark Records | FD 017/FDVD 018 | CD + DVD | Digipak |
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Band members | |
Hydrith | Keyboards |
Shamgar | Vocals (lead), Guitars |
Ohtar | Guitars, Vocals (choirs) |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals |
Premnath | Bass |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) |
Guest/Session | |
Ulvian | Guitars, Vocals |
Mick Boogerd | Vocals (choirs) |
Renske van Dijken | Vocals (choirs) |
Rob Kikkert | Vocals (choirs) |
Jos Lucas | Vocals (choirs) |
Patricia Lucas | Vocals (choirs) |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Shamgar | Mixing, Mastering, Recording |
Grimbold | Mixing, Mastering, Recording, Layout, Makeup |
Martijn Groeneveld | Mixing, Mastering, Producer, Recording |
Jefray Arwadi | Layout |
Kris Verwimp | Artwork |
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1. | From Out of the Mist We Came Forth | 03:16 | instrumental |
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2. | Call to Arms | 08:08 | Show lyrics |
And now we’ve gathered for the battles that lie ahead. Rumours of war have reached the borders of our lands. From the northern lands our army of the falcon hailed. We pledged our sword to our noble King, to whom our banner we raised He has amassed a great force of such vastness the world has not seen in all times for a great threat has come to us, the black armies of the lord of death. As we hailed our old brethren from the western shores, the eastern horse riders arrived. But we saw no sign of our southern kin, we wondered if they already died. All captains have joined the King in his pavilion to discuss the war at hand. The light of early dawn already broke the night, when our captain informed us we were going south. „Last night a falcon arrived with a message from the southern army. It seems their retreat has been cut off, they now stand with their backs against the wall. If we do not act quickly, they soon will be defeated, we must hurry, before it’s too late. If not for them, we would long be dead, now it’s time to repay our ancestor’s debts.“ If only half of the rumours were true, that would mean we would be sent to a slaughter. Although we don’t fear death, we don’t want to die in vain. „We’ll face a great host of enemy soldiers, but don’t despair, my noble men, for we don’t go to war alone. Our King has a great army coming from the east, we’ll meet them along the way.“ We’ve heard of such an army, but we thought it was just a phantom story told by crazed old men who lost their wits. But if it’s true, then the victory would be ours for the taking. Now we just wonder, what are we still doing here? |
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3. | Mortal Serenity | 05:05 | Show lyrics |
The horde of destruction came riding on the storm and left my serenity slowly to rot. This once so bright future now frozen in pain, a deep dark sadness solemnly rose. Paralyzed crawling in this struggle unseen, I felt down, exhausted, and entered a dream. I awoke and gazed through the mist and the rain, a gloomy cold landscape, the new dwelling for me. Forgotten dwelling in this struggle unseen, a breathless whisper from out of a dark path in mind. A veil of cold laughter now covers this pain, the black storms returned and I freely go in. With this vision of pain, now I march on to war. Reality sharpened and willing to fight. New strength burns in me, decided to go. My fist clenches cold steel, as we hailed our liege. Hail! Hail! Voiceless screaming – sleepless dreaming, tearless crying – breathless sighing. “And there in a distance, in the forest bare and cold, “ the pale beauty strays to find me nevermore. |
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4. | On the Eve of Battle | 07:27 | Show lyrics |
Silently we marched through forests and marshes Our arrows waiting on our bows My men, grim and prepared for the fight A pale army of soldiers Yes, we’re marching to war To war Advance to war, banners high, towards our destiny Advance to war, towards our destiny With past battles on our minds We wander towards the battlefields The glorious battlefield And then we reached the treeline of the enchanted forest And there on heather fields a great battle was at hand Standing and gazing at the frontline of the battle A furious warcry filled the sky Advance to war, banners high, towards our destiny Advance to war, towards our destiny And although many have fallen and many will fall in this ancient battle Our captain blew on the horn and roared out loud, "At the tips of our swords, they will only find death!" Death Death Death |
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5. | Besieged | 03:19 | Show lyrics |
We are besieged by our enemies, their armies have gathered around us; a great host of horses, chariots and men. We can’t live through such a vast number. Will we fall to the might of our enemies? We are outnumbered and outclassed. If we surrender they might show us mercy. “And live at the cost of everything? “ No. Surrender is not an option. Have you not taken heed to the promises of old? Have you already forgotten what was told? Raise your head and look on the mountains. Those with us are far more than those against us. Our King has sent his best to our aid so we will not fall to the might of our enemy. Don’t you see the vast army of fiery horses and chariots? I pray your eyes will be opened, so your despair will flee. |
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6. | The Spoils of Treason | 06:11 | Show lyrics |
We had grown tired of this endless war. We thought it was time to leave and to govern ourselves. Fearing punishment for our betrayal, we asked our old enemies to defend our cities. They kept the King’s forces at bay, but it had cost us all we ever had. After they had consumed most of our stock, they forced our children to serve as their soldiers in the war, from which we only tried to escape. “We saw the smoke rising “ from beyond the forest’s canopy The sight made our hearts fill with sorrow. So many lives wasted, in spite of our warnings. Could we have done more to keep them from leaving?” On our search for independence we lost all the freedom we once had. We are now little more than slaves in our own country, cheated into a life of misery. “We saw the smoke rising “ from beyond the forest’s canopy The sight made our hearts fill with sorrow. So many lives wasted, in spite of our warnings. Could we have done more to keep them from leaving? |
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7. | Thunder of War | 04:02 | Show lyrics |
A thunder of war roared through the sky, as the armies ran towards each other. Bone-breaking blows of warhammers, shields crushed, steel broke, flesh torn apart. Gut-ripping strokes of foul swords fell, impaled by spears, blood spitting dying. Pierced by arrows on the blood drenched fields, the penetrating stench of death. More enemy forces leapt out of the hills, overwhelming our flanks. But then our captain rose the banner and screamed: “You’ll fight to the end, don’t fear no defeat!” And now new strength was found, the turn in the fight. As a falcon shrieked and pierced the sky above, into amazement the enemy fell. Our flanks reformed and we fiercely charged again. Yes, once again a furious warcry filled the sky, the glorious falcon, our victory is near. With our captain in the frontline, holding the banner of the falcon up high. And so we charged on to fight… With the swing of the blunt battle axe and the reaping halberds. The terrifying screams of our enemies, now brutally slaughtered at will. In the frenzy, fair young men left with shattered faces and strong heroes’ arms left dismembered. That was the price of our victory. |
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8. | Black Raven Death | 04:58 | Show lyrics |
A falcon was sent into the air by his master, to begin his hunt for food. With firm beats of his wings he ascended into the sky to begin his search. There his eyes spotted far below him a black figure stirring in the depths. Circling high up in the sky, the falcon awaited the best moment to strike. With great speed the falcon dove upon his prey, his wings folded to reduce the drag of the winds. The prey didn’t notice the threat from above, when all of a sudden his sight went black. Sharp talons piercing the flesh, death came swiftly. There was no way to escape. The slain bird was heavier then he expected. The falcon couldn’t maintain his altitude. He felt reluctant to let go of his prey, but the threat of sharp rocks was at hand. Then a southern wind went through the air… Drifting on the warm current, carried by the wind, the falcon quickly climbed again. He shot through the sky over the forest, when he heard his master’s call. In return the falcon gave a shriek as an answer to his name. His master wondered what the falcon was carrying, the large black shadow he firmly held. The black raven is dead. He has killed himself a black raven An unusual prey for a falcon, but still the black raven is dead. |
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9. | Desertion | 03:18 | Show lyrics |
Loyalty, a fading memory of the past. The spies of our enemy are within our ranks. Sowing dissension, inciting revolt their poison spreads like a plague. Blinded to the deception of our enemy, they deny his existence. All houses are rising against each other, the unity of the early days is gone. The unity of our glory days is gone. Only a few loyal remaining at our side, too few to conquer, but enough to pose a threat. Forever loyal to our cause we fight until the bitter end. In the wake of our steadfast spirits the hearts of many men are rekindled. As we charge on the boundaries of our existence, new armies are mustered to our cause. |
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10. | Under a Moonlit Sky | 06:05 | Show lyrics |
A gentle wind, that rustles the leaves, is whispering in my ear. A bright moon gazes at me through the forest’s canopy, lighting my path. Wandering through the forest, I marvel at its beauty All shades of moss, covering the grounds on which I softly tread Sometimes I sense a wild animal staring in wonder at my appearance And silently I watch them, wondering if they are aware of what’s coming to them But a strange unnatural noise in the distance startles the animal, and I see it speeding off. I softly weep, for I know that the days of comforting silence are gone. Under a moonlit sky, I wander through the forest, marvelling at its beauty, the serenity, the natural silence The sky is red with the burning fire of the trees It makes me weep I see some heavily mutilated animals, running towards me in panic I am shocked at the selfishness of the men who thought of this destruction Of the earth on which I was born and raised Under a moonlit sky, I wander through the forest, a deathly silence around the scorched ghostlike trees Even for the creatures of the wild, there is no escape from the wars which scorch the earth Defeat will mean the final death of us all. |
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11. | Cries of the Haunted | 04:47 | Show lyrics |
Why hast thou forsaken me? Why hast thou turned away thy face From me thy servant in distress Oh Lord bent me thine ear! All night long I drown in my tears My bones are vexed, my heart is sore and vexed Water rises to my lips My throat is sore, I cannot speak Lord I beg thee to free me of this grief Which still haunts my soul, and makes my heart grow cold I am merely all skin over bone My flesh is too weak to resist the temptations Which the evil layeth upon my path I fear I yield to this heavy burden What has become of the son, who loved me for so many years and now calls me into doubt He who has worshiped me for so long Now lives under the spell of the wicked That brings his soul only further in Darkness Away from love and closer to hatred Don’t you know that I’ll always love you? Return to me and I’ll take care of you I’ll bring peace in your mind and rest in your troubled heart I will treat you as my son I’ll make you a warrior of the Light" Nightly creatures still haunt my soul Crawling against the walls of my broken heart screaming inhuman blasphemous words Exalting the hordes of demon lords Where are you God?!?! "Here, waiting for you my son." I will always love you Lord Even in times of terrible Darkness Nothing can stop me from worshiping you Even if it means the end of my earthly life |
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Thunder of War
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Shamgar | Everything, Guitars, Vocals |
Premnath | Bass, Keyboards |
Ohtar | Bass, Vocals (backing) |
Grimbold | Drums |
Sorgier | Keyboards |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano), Vocals (lead) (track 3) |
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1. | Thunder of War (Single Version) | 03:28 | Show lyrics |
A thunder of war roared through the sky, as the armies ran towards each other. Bone-breaking blows of warhammers, shields crushed, steel broke, flesh torn apart. Gut-ripping strokes of foul swords fell, impaled by spears, blood spitting dying. Pierced by arrows on the blood drenched fields, the penetrating stench of death. More enemy forces leapt out of the hills, overwhelming our flanks. But then our captain rose the banner and screamed: “You’ll fight to the end, don’t fear no defeat!” And now new strength was found, the turn in the fight. As a falcon shrieked and pierced the sky above, into amazement the enemy fell. Our flanks reformed and we fiercely charged again. Yes, once again a furious warcry filled the sky, the glorious falcon, our victory is near. With our capatin in the frontline, holding the banner of the falcon up high. And so we charged on to fight… With the swing of the blunt battle axe and the reaping halberds. The terrifying screams of our enemies, now brutally slaughtered at will. In the frenzy, fair young men left with shattered faces and strong heroes’ arms left dismembered. That was the price of our victory. |
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2. | Illusions | 07:12 | |
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3. | Loss | 04:01 | |
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4. | Thunder of War (Album Version) | 04:02 | Show lyrics |
A thunder of war roared through the sky, as the armies ran towards each other. Bone-breaking blows of warhammers, shields crushed, steel broke, flesh torn apart. Gut-ripping strokes of foul swords fell, impaled by spears, blood spitting dying. Pierced by arrows on the blood drenched fields, the penetrating stench of death. More enemy forces leapt out of the hills, overwhelming our flanks. But then our captain rose the banner and screamed: “You’ll fight to the end, don’t fear no defeat!” And now new strength was found, the turn in the fight. As a falcon shrieked and pierced the sky above, into amazement the enemy fell. Our flanks reformed and we fiercely charged again. Yes, once again a furious warcry filled the sky, the glorious falcon, our victory is near. With our capatin in the frontline, holding the banner of the falcon up high. And so we charged on to fight… With the swing of the blunt battle axe and the reaping halberds. The terrifying screams of our enemies, now brutally slaughtered at will. In the frenzy, fair young men left with shattered faces and strong heroes’ arms left dismembered. That was the price of our victory. |
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An Era of Bloodshed
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Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals |
Premnath | Keyboards |
Ohtar | Bass, Vocals |
Seraph | Guitars |
Grimbold | Drums |
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1. | My Bleeding Heart | 04:25 | Show lyrics |
My soul hungers for human blood, Every day I yearn for more With every kill, my human heart turns into stone I have killed sworn enemies, betrayed my closest friends I have dishonored my clan, ’cause I once drank human blood Memories I tried to forget still haunt my soul The face of my first victim I shall never forget The look filled with horror and betrayal The face of the one I have loved for so many years I couldn’t live with this foul murder But I couldn’t resist the temptation My best friend I killed with great delight And I drank his blood as if it were wine Nothing could stop me from this endless killing For it was the only way to forget To forget my first kill The dying face of my eternally beloved For years I have lived without conscience For years I have lived only on human blood For years I have been unbeaten For eternity I feel the emptiness in my heart My bleeding heart The arrow piercing the flesh The slayer I thought I had beaten Now defeated me On my knees I beg for my life The slayer remembers me of my dead wife At last my Darkest memories have returned To torment my soul just before it burns Remorse is the only thing I can think of Forgiveness is the only thing I want Death is my only future Hell is where I belong With my dying breath I ask this rogue forgiveness for my unforgivable sins Her answer seemed so unreal her voice was not hers My old love spoke the words I feel complete I am saved The slayer saved me I owe her my life But I am already dead |
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2. | Consumed by Flames | 06:45 | Show lyrics |
Once upon a time, There was a majestic empire The Empire of Darkness, ruled by the emperor, with powers so great He tortured his slaves, and drank their blood to please his lust With a blaze of holy light A warrior entered the realms of night Alone, unarmed he increased his pace To meet the emperor face to face But the emperor did not want to see this man And send his loyal knights to seize this man But their swords couldn’t cut this man’s flesh or bones And with one look the man turned the knights into stone The sight of defeat enraged the dark lord He gathered his angels and raised his sword But it was time to realize this battle could not be won Yet the loss of his angels only increased his crimson thorn With eyes of fire, the Emperor unleashed his cry And heaved his sword, to make the warrior die But his sword he clumsily lost And he saw it vanish in a cloud of dust And when the cloud of dust withdrew He saw the face of the enemy he knew Fear of death haunted his mind but the victor was just too kind Instead of killing him, He took away his pride As he gathered his old slaves at his side And he led them to the Kingdom of the Light and freed them from captivity in the Empire of Night With his departure He casted a blaze of fire And sulfur and flames replaced the water of the mire And the ones who stayed behind were consumed by flames And the ones who were freed were called the saints But the emperor has escaped a certain death And now leads others to their eternal death |
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3. | In Hell I Burn | 04:46 | Show lyrics |
The Night, The screams, The Blood, the horror the stench, the flames, the despair, the pain I burn in the pools of hell My flesh, it reeks of corpses I wish I was just a corpse then the pain would stop torturing me forever salt in my open wounds burning through my senses my heart scorched black by the flames as black as my soul in my earthly life Noooo, Lord please, forgive me I am too late, my soul is already condemned for eternal torture in this pool of hell I remember the face of Jesus At the Day of Judgment when He watched me being condemned for not accepting His Sacrifice God, I wish I accepted Your love in my life so I would never burn in this agony I wish my soul was not spent So I would reign beside you as a king |
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4. | Storms | 04:02 | |
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5. | From Behind the Trees | 05:27 | Show lyrics |
Now I wander in the forest to find my peace. Fighting the haunting memories of the past. Trying to realize the greatness of forgiveness bestowed on my heart, which is darkened with sorrow. At last its meaning seems to grasp me. With new found strength I carry on, unaware of the danger that lurks from behind the trees and the certain death that seems to await me From behind the trees, two arrows were sent on an intercept course, to weaken the noble warrior for the battle that lies ahead, Dark souls left the shadows to surround me. With eyes full of hate they called to me. Feeling reluctant to leave me without a fight. As if the arrows were not deadly enough. The slow poison of the arrows, is taking me into death’s embrace. I feel a shiver through my stomach, as an axe is found its way though the flesh. As I drop on my knees I see my attackers run away. No doubt on another mission of chaos and mayhem. The dragon will only lead them into the black abyss. But I fear they do not know their own destiny. Soon I will die alone, left behind in this cold forest. Yet I am not afraid of death for I know what lies beyond. |
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6. | My Last Call | 10:58 | Show lyrics |
Silence! The screams that haunted me have returned. Crawling. I feel their claws scratching my brain. Destiny. Final Death awaits. Coming. I see Grim Reaper’s face. A freezing wind cuts through my wounds like sharp razors, The pain it inflicts is making me go insane. Even now moments before my death, evil tries to lead me astray. Making me false promises in the hope Ifall for his ways. I feel an infection coming in through my wounds; The end has begun for me. There is little hope for me to survive my great demise. Again I hear the voice, which calls me his son. But then the screams that haunted me returned again. "It is time, to accept what you are, nothing more than a sinful creature who is afraid of the night. Salvation of death, it’s just a lie you believe in, to make it easier to face the unknown." Now in the cold-blooded snow I lie trembling with fear of my death. Death approaches me with a scythe in his hand. Waiting for the moment to harvest his crop. I sent my falcon away to get some help. But I already knew it would come too late. Things are seldom what they seem, the end is in fact just a beginning. For my spirit has become immortal. Through the blood of he who was slain before me. The fire in my eyes is extinguished slowly, my life is at and end, my death is at hand. I have lost all feeling. My wounds stopped bleeding, my flesh is frozen by the wind, Memories from times long ago are passing by, my father, my liege I think I must cry. For my heart is faltering. My spirit is leaving; with my dying breath I make my last call. |
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7. | And Thus It Burns | 04:10 | Show lyrics |
This man, once a warrior of great stature. I cannot leave him behind, so I carefully lay him on the back of my horse. And then I notice the royal emblem. With this knowledge I return, to the small wooden church. So he might be given the proper burial he deservers. Then my senses pick up the stench of burning flesh. I see a yellow glare ahead. Screams that slowly fade away. A nightmare has unfolded itself. This horror can’t be a coincidence. And thus it burns, the church where I sheltered for the hail, the doors seem locked. The saints, whose songs soothed me, were killed by a blazing fire. |
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8. | Thunder of War | 04:02 | Show lyrics |
A thunder of war roared through the sky, as the armies ran towards each other. Bone-breaking blows of warhammers, shields crushed, steel broke, flesh torn apart. Gut-ripping strokes of foul swords fell, impaled by spears, blood spitting dying. Pierced by arrows on the blood drenched fields, the penetrating stench of death. More enemy forces leapt out of the hills, overwhelming our flanks. But then our captain rose the banner and screamed: “You’ll fight to the end, don’t fear no defeat!” And now new strength was found, the turn in the fight. As a falcon shrieked and pierced the sky above, into amazement the enemy fell. Our flanks reformed and we fiercely charged again. Yes, once again a furious warcry filled the sky, the glorious falcon, our victory is near. With our captain in the frontline, holding the banner of the falcon up high. And so we charged on to fight… With the swing of the blunt battle axe and the reaping halberds. The terrifying screams of our enemies, now brutally slaughtered at will. In the frenzy, fair young men left with shattered faces and strong heroes’ arms left dismembered. That was the price of our victory. |
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9. | On the Eve of Battle | 07:27 | Show lyrics |
Silently we marched through forests and marshes Our arrows waiting on our bows My men, grim and prepared for the fight A pale army of soldiers Yes, we’re marching to war To war Advance to war, banners high, towards our destiny Advance to war, towards our destiny With past battles on our minds We wander towards the battlefields The glorious battlefield And then we reached the treeline of the enchanted forest And there on heather fields a great battle was at hand Standing and gazing at the frontline of the battle A furious warcry filled the sky Advance to war, banners high, towards our destiny Advance to war, towards our destiny And although many have fallen and many will fall in this ancient battle Our captain blew on the horn and roared out loud, "At the tips of our swords, they will only find death!" Death Death Death |
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10. | Cries of The Haunted (re-recorded) | 04:49 | Show lyrics |
Why hast thou forsaken me? Why hast thou turned away thy face From me thy servant in distress Oh Lord bent me thine ear! All night long I drown in my tears My bones are vexed, my heart is sore and vexed Water rises to my lips My throat is sore, I cannot speak Lord I beg thee to free me of this grief Which still haunts my soul, and makes my heart grow cold I am merely all skin over bone My flesh is too weak to resist the temptations Which the evil layeth upon my path I fear I yield to this heavy burden What has become of the son, who loved me for so many years and now calls me into doubt He who has worshiped me for so long Now lives under the spell of the wicked That brings his soul only further in Darkness Away from love and closer to hatred Don’t you know that I’ll always love you? Return to me and I’ll take care of you I’ll bring peace in your mind and rest in your troubled heart I will treat you as my son I’ll make you a warrior of the Light" Nightly creatures still haunt my soul Crawling against the walls of my broken heart screaming inhuman blasphemous words Exalting the hordes of demon lords Where are you God?!?! "Here, waiting for you my son." I will always love you Lord Even in times of terrible Darkness Nothing can stop me from worshiping you Even if it means the end of my earthly life |
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11. | Hounds of Battle | 04:05 | |
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12. | Towards the Dawn | 08:12 | |
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13. | War of the Ancients (Acoustic) | 04:03 | instrumental |
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A Forlorn Throne
Album versions
Release date | Label | Catalog ID | Format | Description |
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July 12th, 2010 | Whirlwind Records | WW018 | CD | |
July 12th, 2010 | Whirlwind Records | WW018 | CD | Digipak |
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Shamgar | Vocals, Guitars |
Ohtar | Bass, Vocals |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals |
Seraph | Guitars |
Premnath | Keyboards |
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Erik Grawsiö | Vocals |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Raymond Swanland | Artwork |
Jens Bogren | Mastering, Mixing |
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1. | Tamers of the Seas | 04:37 | Show lyrics |
Tamers of the seas, the winds obey our will Set sail to distant shores, where victory awaits Where we go all shall fall, We are the sons of the High King, all bow before us Our father the King, will surely praise us for the battles we win in our name Behold the army of our sworn enemy how feeble it looks compared to our might None can stop our onslaught Not even he whom they call "king" The world lies at our feet, we just have to reach out and take it For we are the sons of the High King, all bow before us One by one they fell, the fight was easier than we thought There is no limit to our success, victory will soon be ours One by one they fell. The fight was easier than I thought There is no limit to my success, now that victory is mine. Their overconfidence led to their doom Trying to defeat me without their king They walked right into my ambush Unprepared for the slaughter I have wrought See how the mighty have fallen, they have all met their doom those who haven’t died will perish in the labyrinth of my domain. Splendour of their host, set sail to distant shores never to return. Oh, how we mourn them. |
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2. | Forsaken | 08:32 | Show lyrics |
My mind is filled with visions of death. I’ve abandoned them to their doom. I’ve fled the battlefield at the sign of defeat. What will become of me? We’ve walked into a trap, blinded by our pride All the brothers I have known died at my side. And now I hide. I don’t know whom I fear most. Our enemy, or my father the King. I dare not face him again. What will become of me? Too lost in my own sorrow I didn’t notice the changing surroundings. Can’t remember how I got here, I think I have lost my way. I have been led astray from the path that I was following. The sorry state I am in, it feels so unreal. I fear that the final victory will not be mine. This burden causes my feet to stumble like I am walking to my grave. I wonder if I’ll ever find my way back home again? Will I live to see my children become better men? The bitter tears I’ve shed have clouded my vision All I see is darkness and death on the path that lies before me. I would cut out my eyes if that would make it all go away. But I think this sorrow is mine to bear until the day I die. Forsaken in this hostile land Broken to the core This sorrow is mine Until the day I die! I’ve long searched for death, but couldn’t find it, save by my own hand. But my pride stays my hand, I will go on as long as I can Though my heart yearns for hope, I’m blinded by my stubbornness I fail to see my own path leads to emptiness Torn by guilt, broken to the core, don’t I deserve more? I should have followed your rule, oh father, I feel like a fool. |
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3. | Desolate | 06:29 | Show lyrics |
Haunted by a restlessness I fail to find peace, While thoughts of a self-destructive nature drive me to madness. What was left of happiness in life is now gone, even the sun looks dark in my eyes. My heart feels desolate. Trapped in a maze of horror, forsaken by God, I cannot escape This time I don’t see a way out, except for death. Although I want to be freed from the despair that envelops my soul, I neglect to find help, unsure if I even want it to end. Playing with the thought of a self inflicted death to end this nightmare called life. What was left of happiness in life is now gone, even the sun looks dark in my eyes. My heart feels desolate as if hell already burns inside. What if this pain does not end with death, But continues to haunt my soul in hell. I cannot bear these visions of despair, So I stay my hand. In a moment of solitude I cry out from my misery to the One I fear. As new strength refills my heart with courage, I find myself willing to go on. I slowly rise on my feet to confront the demons which sought my death. |
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4. | Divided by Malice | 07:11 | Show lyrics |
I lie in this darkness with tears in my eyes, I weep in silence, but in my heart I scream. The path that I must take, it breaks my heart, I fear I’ll never see my love again. I saw the hunger in his eyes as he dragged her away, The beast that had betrayed me. Oh how I hate him. Seconds lasted for ages. Did I just hear her scream? He’ll know the meaning of pain when I am done with him. Torn by grief, I was left for dead And for a moment I was. I followed their steps through the wilderness Determined to take back what is mine. I wandered the earth driven by grief Until I finally tracked them down. I was shocked when I saw a glimpse of her bruised face; All the love she had for me, he had beaten it out. I could feel the fire of vengeance burn in my heart. When I saw her lips kissing his, I could not restrain myself . I only saw the fear in his eyes as I tightened my grip. He thought he had killed me, but now I stood before him. I drew my blade to cut this bastard down, But my arm was held back by a familiar hand. Instead of killing him, I cut off his thumbs, No longer will he wield the sword against my sons. I would have killed him if she didn’t believe his lies, But he will live down in shame ‘til the day he dies. And now I had my first vengeance I must hold of the storm, Before I find myself a way To win back her love for me. |
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5. | Allegiance | 07:53 | Show lyrics |
Sons, don’t you know who I am? not an all-forgiving man. No more disobedience. I am the one to whom you owe allegiance. Fear the judgement that I’ll impose upon you If you remain untrue. Renew your oaths to me And I’ll bring you victory. Do not tally too long, the moment of decision has come. Soon I’ll depart on the final campaign to end your enemy’s reign. Renew your oaths to me, then I will set you free. Slaves, is that all you want to be? Bound by your own misery, Forsaken in a hostile land, Only to be released by my hand. Come, weary and burdened to me, Find rest in my golden halls. I will consider you as my sons. Our enemy doesn’t stand a chance, he will have to accept his defeat. He will spread his lies no more, my sword will silence him forever. The moment of judgement has come. |
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6. | Enthroned | 08:32 | Show lyrics |
Deep in the wilderness on a forgotten path a wanderer is striding forth. Persistent his walk and by oath of allegiance bound to go up North. His stern face carved by the years he endured, by journeys, battles and long winter months. With the westening sun he proudly marched on for an army of strength was mustered once more. To shorten his way and to hasten for the muster he takes a long lost road. Now with the sun almost sunken and the shadows prolonged he contemplates his oath As at his wonder a ruin he saw, like an ancient dwelling, now only heaps of stones Overgrown in natures shrines, an echo of what once was in yesteryears long gone. Full of wonder he became aware of a marble black-veined Throne While his eyes gazed at vague remnants of engraved heraldic arms He marvelled at the bliss of this forlorn kingdom to him unbeknown As a mist came crawling over the cracked old stone-paved floor. With a sigh of the wind a haze arose over this old hall And the more he stared at this upcoming veil, the more ghostly shapes he saw Graciously wandering and dancing around, drifting on an unseen wind with wonder and awe he witnessed this theatre with an unfolding play. Now solemn and peaceful then with glory and might full of splendour and passion There were satyrs and troubadours jesters and high lords, peasants and squires evoking his impression Then slowly came forth in a shadow of threat, a tyrant surrounded by his thralls. Perverted shadows though fairest in appearance full of sickening lies blending into the play. Wholly intrigued but unwilling to witness the end of this mystical play His eyes where fixed on the tyrant and his thralls, how humble they bowed as they kneeled at his feet They crowned him and hailed him as a high Lord of old, humbling themselves as his servants Knowing in his heart all their acting is deceit, still he could not turn away his eyes Full of hate for this tyrant, but like enchanted by this play The thrilling beauty, their cunning and might, the temptation of their charms From this filth infected theatre finally he turned his sight away Then to his horror he found himself now sitting chained Slowly the black veins of the marble throne had him partly overgrown. He felt the cold grip of stone clamping his flesh slowly enslaving him whole. From serenity fallen, the play endured, he witnessed it with a moan. All beauty brought down by sickening lies to foul and horrible shapes. Värj dig från lögnaren Svekets ansikte Människans förgörare Tortured by the growing black veins. Crowned with poisonous filth, by rancid whores drenched in lies. He cried like an insane while foul laughter roared "Damned all your lies, your whores and your slaves! Twisted your words, full of deceit your damned calumny!" The tyrant was smiling looking down on his prey. Slowly fading with the mist in the rain. Now darkness surrounded the overgrowing man. And with the rain his life faded away. Once on a morning on a bright winter day, The first sunbeams were shining gloomy on a marble statue in the midst of a ruin of a man enthroned like a high Lord of old, grim his face and firmly grasping his throne. On the first step of the throne an inscription was engraved; "Enthroned by lies, faded away into oblivion". |
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7. | Bewailed | 05:19 | Show lyrics |
The blood flowed from her wounds As she was dragged by a chain through the woods. She tried to resist, but his hatred was strong. The more she fought, the greater his wrath. She tried to remember the love from her youth. would he find her in this wilderness? But as years passed she forgot to hope And gave in to his lust. He must have abandoned her To the malice of her captor. All that she longs for is death. Misery is all what’s left. But then she saw as in a dream, Her old love standing in between. Has he come to free her at last from the bonds in which she was cast? A black dread filled her heart As she found herself holding back his hand. What drove her, she did not know. The pain in his eyes cut through her soul. Most destructive weapon of our enemy: The black seed of his lies. How I despise the deeds of my enemy, Not worthy of respect. The sound of horns and drums of war Filled her heart with new despair. For her captor the war turned ill, She feared that she would join his fate She dared not see her old love again, Fearing the judgement by his hand, She walked to the window of her room About to jump to her doom He must have abandoned her To the malice of her captor. All that she longs for is death. Misery is all what’s left. Then she heard the falcon call. Could he still love her after all? But when she saw it in the air, She knew her love was here. Her heart leaped with joy again As she ran down the stairs. And there he waited with open arms Her own old love, our King. |
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8. | Towards the Dawn | 07:35 | Show lyrics |
Once again, my enemy has amassed an army against me. He has come to face his fate. All the men he has deceived by his lies, They don’t know that this night will be their last. I see the fear in their eyes. Their hope lies in a victory that cannot be won. Long have I awaited this moment, To bring my final judgement on him. Today is the day I finish him, He’ll be dead before the dawn. Rise now my brethren and fight till the dawn will release us from this mournful night Follow me now as I ride through this sea of onslaught, death and fire, Arise! I have seen cities fall to ruin, lost friends to madness. I have stood on the scaffold. I have felt the sting of steel. I have tasted the blood from my wounds, witnessed horrors untold. I have heard proud men beg for mercy, endured what others could not. In the end I even experienced death... Rise now my brethren and fight till the dawn will release us from the ground, He thought he had killed me, but now I stand before him. His thumbless fists, his eternal disgrace. He is a shadow of the man he should have been. He could not keep the one I love from me, The bruises on her face begin to fade. Now I have recovered what was owed. His life will end. So I returned to face my enemy once more, The demon who haunted me in the past. Leading all those who will follow, towards an eternal dawn. We shall have the final victory ere the new sun rises. Now follow me towards the dawn! |
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9. | Vengeance of a Scorned King | 05:43 | Show lyrics |
Be on your guard, the enemy is drawing near. Restrain yourself! First we’ll test their strength. Draw your swords and ready your shields. On my signal we attack! Remember your oaths, Vengeance is mine! Follow my lead, Now it’s the time! I saw how my sons drive the swords I forged, through the hearts of their first kill. My strength truly flows through their veins, it makes me proud to see my sons and I fight as one. Our main host is hiding in the far woods, ready to flank them. On my signal we’ll crush them as between anvil and hammer. Sound the retreat! Let them think they gain the upper hand. Fall back to the trees! There we will make our stand. In the shadows of the trees we hide, when they’ve passed we’ll block their retreat Reform the line! Let no one pass the shafts of our spears! Stand your ground! Let them break on the wall of our shields! Wave after wave crushed in on our shields, but they were too weak to penetrate our ranks. No more victory for the liar and all of his host, We will wipe out the fruits of his reign, taking down all he has sowed With furious rage we’ll wield our swords destroying the enemy like a fire through dry reed. Until the memory of all he has done will be erased. A heavy blow shattered my spear, but with my battered shield I knocked him to the ground. I drew my blade to finish him off, as my eyes searched the field for a glimpse of their ’king’. I fought my way through the ranks of his men, the ground felt slippery of blood Just a few more stand in my way, but they cannot stop my wrath. And now I finally meet him on the field, I feel the vengeance fuel my heart. I parried his blow with my sword and shoved my shield into his throat. Once again my enemy cowers before me for his miserable life, But now I’ll finish him once and for all. A determined thrust of my blade hastened his death. |
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Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide
Album versions
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December 20th, 2016 | Independent | CD | Digipak | |
December 20th, 2016 | Independent | Digital | Amazon |
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Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals |
Premnath | Keyboards |
Grimbold | Drums |
Seraph | Guitars |
Dagor | Bass |
Ohtar | Vocals |
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Lasse Lammert | Guitar solo (tracks 4, 5, 10) |
Jason "Hacknthrash" Saylor | Vocals (additional) (tracks 3, 5) |
Marie Lorey | Vocals (additional) (track 7) |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund | Design |
Awik Balaian | Photography |
Lasse Lammert | Producer, Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Raymond Swanland | Cover art, Logo |
Awik Balaian | Photography |
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1. | We Are | 03:40 | Show lyrics |
We are the unborn you had killed / We are the women you have raped We are the poor you didn’t feed / We are the slain dead at your feet. We are the bloodstains on your hands / We are the wounds time cannot mend We are the people you have enslaved / We are the ones you could have saved. We were the screams you heard that night / When all stood silent till first light We are your courage that failed that day / We are the consequence from your "nay" We are the people you’ve let been killed / We are the dreams left unfulfilled We are the dead of life depraved / We are the ones you should have saved. We are! We are! We are! We are! We are the children that lay dead / We are the blood that has been shed We are the victims of our time / We are the failure of your line We are the reason you’ll find no rest / Why you twist and twirl inside your bed We are the burden of your guilt / We are the voice that must be heard You rode to war to preserve your wealth, but not for us, as if we were less than others. How can you pretend to sleep at night, when we lay dying at your doorsteps? (Yet) there you feast on the blood we spilled, for which you believe you’ll never have to answer. ’Til you discover on your final day when Justice comes riding in his shining armour We are the voice that shall be heard! |
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2. | Asternas | 06:33 | Show lyrics |
Black is the blood that flows down from the mountains Poisoned are the veins that drench our once green pastures. We deserve our own suffering a ruined nation without a king Ashes fall like snow where once our forests stood. Whatever remains the salt will wither away. Asternas, once the glory of all the kingdoms, bright was our flame, great were the works we’ve made. Where foreign lords gladly paid tribute and pilgrims renewed their faith. We deserve our own suffering a ruined nation without a king Asternas, our home. Once the glory of all the kingdoms. Bright was the flame of our wisdom. Great were the works of our hands. Where foreign lords gladly paid tribute and pilgrims sought to renew their faith, but for naught. For we have forgotten the desolation from which we once were raised and beggared the people we swore to protect. Our arrogance wrought our downfall. That... and an empty throne in a ruined hall. Once we ruled as kings, glorious was our fame. Accursed is the land we once called our home. Chained down as slaves we’re driven forth Clinging unto what hope our future holds Who will end our suffering? who will become our new king? We’ve forgotten the desolation we once were in, we beggared the people we swore to protect. Our arrogance had wrought our own downfall and an empty throne in a ruined hall. |
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3. | Betrayed | 04:12 | Show lyrics |
My brother what have you done? Victory was in our grasp. I can not understand why you have betrayed me. We were close to our goal. Now it is all but lost. Don’t you understand you gave them what they wanted? My brother I want to forgive you, but I don’t know if I can. after what you’ve done to me. My brother what have I done, to deserve your wrath My mind cannot grasp what made you turn against me Have I wronged you in the past or do you hate me just because I never tried to live up to your expectations? We believed things differently, but I never saw you as my enemy What.. . What have I done to become yours? I thought we both longed for the glory of Asternas restored but now none of us will live to see that day I hear them fighting in the streets, Didn’t know our walls were breached. What...What’s happening, why are you standing still? Are our own men fighting each other? Why are you still standing here? Run! Run away before you die with me! I’ll leave this world with just one regret I never told you how what you meant to me. Though I die, I hope that fate will be kinder to you, But I see in your eyes a craving for the throne that should remain forlorn. |
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4. | March to Ruin | 06:21 | Show lyrics |
They march to ruin, the ground trembles beneath their feet. Their wrath is upon us for all the wrongs we have done to them. Woe to our children if we should fall Who would answer when they call? Will we hear them before we die? When we’re cut down, will they cry? They march to ruin, they’ve come to set our world aflame. They’ll show no mercy for we’ve never given them some Fueled by the hatred of the one they should have scorned, to slay the ones they once had loved. Curse the usurper that sent our kin to wreak our doom, he laughs as they march to ruin. All we once were will fade away Nothing will remain to remember us by They march to ruin, their drums announce our doom. They march to ruin, the ground trembles beneath our feet |
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5. | Nemesis | 04:06 | Show lyrics |
In a time of hatred and despair, I was blinded by the veil you had cast over me. I will not submit to the terror you’d unleash if I don’t do as you please I have grown tired of you telling what’s best for me, for everytime I follow you I find myself (stuck) in misery. I will draw the line. And you happen to be on the other side of it. I am not afraid of you, but I’d rather not see your face For every time I think of you, I’m reminded of my disgrace. Every day I’m haunted with what I could have done, but how can I defeat myself for I am my own enemy? This life has to end, but not in the way that you might want it to. You try to persuade me to turn away from what’s best for me, but now I know I must continue for I want to be freed of you. This is where it ends and I no longer care wether you agree with me! You talk of freedom and glory, yet what makes you think I am a blind man? I have seen the fruit of your wisdom, its foul stench wakes me from my pleasant dreams. what you think will set me free, binds me down in misery. Once you may have ruled as king, but now suffer my new allegiance! I’ll drown you, my nemesis. your reign is ending. Now you (will) die! I am not afraid of you, but I’d rather not see your face For every time I think of you, I’m reminded of my disgrace. The battle has been won, but I still have the memories of all I have done, You were my worst enemy, but now I’m free to turn into a different man than I otherwise would have been. The memories fade with every choice I make differently and even if I fail you’re no longer controlling me and one day I’ll forget you. |
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6. | Rise or Fall | 04:38 | Show lyrics |
Arise my brethren, why are you lying down? The fight is here now, why won’t you take your sword? Death is final if you won’t rise. Rise or fall. To rise or fall. I know your melancholy feeds your self pity, but now is not the time. You’re not the only one, who’ll suffer when you fail. Rise or Fall. Your mind is caught by the deception you will fail again and again. You believe you are a coward. Have no fear, victory can be yours if you’d only rise and use the sword that was given you Arise! Dwell on your failures and you’ve already lost, don’t linger in regret. Damn your pride, you know you need help. Don’t deny your failures or you will do them again. You think you ’re standing, but you’ve been misled. Arise or face your ruin. |
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7. | The Shrouded Grief | 05:14 | Show lyrics |
I remember she smiled alot, but when I looked into the eyes she got I saw the pain she would not share, she believed that noone ever cared. I hoped she would open her heart to me, but through her tears she was too blind to see that I was always there for her even though she never cared I would have carried your burden, if you just had let me in. She laughed out loud when they threw her out through the window I heard them shout, She was beautiful in my eyes and I loved her as she died. And then they blamed me for it all, that I was the reason of her fall, like it was my fault the whole time, but it was their doing not mine. I would have carried your burden, if you just had let me in. Every day I wonder what I could have done more to help you, But you wouldn’t show me your tears, all my words fell on deaf ears. You were the world to me, I really wanted to set you free . But your smile was just for show, you made up your mind long ago, Every day I wonder what to do with those who had hurt you, Which is why I’ll have to let go before the anger consumes my soul. Know that I loved you then and that I love you even still, but I can’t let you drag me with you, lest I would no longer be the man you knew Everyday I wondered what I could have done to help myself, but I didn’t show you my tears, your words didn’t fall on deaf ears. You were the world to me, I really wanted to be set free. But my smile was just for show, I made up my mind long ago. |
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8. | Malagh Defiled | 05:13 | Show lyrics |
Maggots, is what you were when I found you trampled and broken by the tyranny of the man who sold all for what he couldn’t bear. We built a kingdom, a crown to man, where none had to suffer, but it was all in vain when you bent the rules in your favor. Battles I’ve fought to keep you safe from harm. I fought the winged darkness, but when I returned the old ways were gone, you forgot all I taught you. You betrayed the covenant we had made and now it’s you who suffers the consequence Yet I swore to keep my end of the deal no matter what betrayal you’d do to me. What you refused to share What you received for naught I will let them take until you bend the knee you were unworthy when I found you chained and broken by the tyranny I ended. Now you became the tyrants, I should let them destroy you. But I swore to spare you if you were ever untrue. Together we vanquished, together we fought. But now you’ll endure the fruit of your own rule You are unworthy to receive my mercy, but I can’t just let you be destroyed Together we’ll vanquish, together we’ll fight. When I return you to Asternas restored You betrayed the covenant we had made and now it’s you who suffers the consequence Yet I swore to keep my end of the deal no matter what betrayal you’d do to me. |
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9. | Wandering Shadows | 08:48 | Show lyrics |
They stride forth slumbering, waiting for their deaths to come. What hope remained to them slowly faded away. I remember the splendour, the towering halls of those once my kin. I remember the maidens bright and fair. I admired their wisdom, the strength of their arms, the glory of their king. I admired the maidens bright and fair. Though I departed to a distant realm unknown to me, I felt inclined to return someday. As shadows they wander, slowly dissolving into the mists. their beauty had faded, their strength had withered away All that my eyes could see was death standing in front of me. So cold, so cold were their eyes to me. What was left of their splendour, was all but an ancient memory No one to answer the children’s cries. I tried waking them from their lucid dreams, yet noone would heed the decay around them. A man I woke answered my concern with a dagger between my ribs before returning to his dream. the dread that filled me, was naught compared to what I witnessed then As I died, I saw a mist surround the man. A laughter roared when he dissolved into the mist. As shadows they wander, slowly dissolving into the mists. their beauty had faded, their strength had withered away |
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10. | Homebound | 04:55 | Show lyrics |
The war drove our army south to fight an invincible foe. We were left without a choice, but it was our only hope. Fight now, Fight hard, Fight till the very end! Our hopes were dashed when our flanks were crushed. Our blood turned stale and cold when we faced the giants of old. Fight now, Fight hard, Fight till the bitter end! Chorus: And now we’re returning home to the lands of our fathers where up high in the clear blue sky the glorious falcons fly We’ll find last solace in the arms of our beloved wives just to see our children cry when we lay down. Although our fates were sealed and our dreams lie shattered by the poison that courses through our veins, We burned the bridge on our retreat to buy the time we need. Our only hope is (that) our efforts were not in vain. Yet our fate was cruel to us as the fire spread to the forest nearby. In our haste to delay our enemy / the enemies’ advance we’ve brought our country to ruin. Chorus: And now we’re returning home to the lands of our fathers where up high in the clear blue sky the glorious falcons fly We’ll find last solace in the arms of our beloved wives just to see our children cry when we lay down to die By our blood and lives our families are spared to set sail towards the distant shores of the lands to the north. |
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53:40 |
The War That Plagues the Lands
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Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals (lead) |
Premnath | Bass |
Ohtar | Guitars, Vocals (backing) |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals (backing) |
Sorgier | Keyboards |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Jefray Arwadi | Layout |
Grimbold | Layout, Photography, Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Martijn Groeneveld | Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Production |
Shamgar | Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Kris Verwimp | Artwork |
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1. | Of Slumber and Death | 03:50 | Show lyrics |
We are called upon to go to war Our banners raised high, we march on Our steel glinting in the setting sun Death can’t stop us from achieving victory When we finished to set up our encampment, I was appointed to be the first to guard As my men closed their eyes to sleep, I warmed myself at a small fire Then a deep sleep overwhelmed me "He tried to fight it, but he failed" And then our enemies approached But no one noticed them, for all were asleep Silently they slit their throats, leaving one alive Their captain was spared for another day Suddenly I awaken from my sleep I call for my men for the morning has come But when I look around me, I see them All slaughtered, but I am still alive I wander between the corpses of my men Abhorred by this carnage, I ask myself What has happened to my men? Slowly I return to where the castle is of the king, whom I must tell of my failure, the death of his men I fear the judgment that awaits me |
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2. | A Plea for the King | 06:59 | Show lyrics |
My king, hear my plea as I kneel before thee In the last hour of my watch I have fallen asleep When darkness came, I did not protect them When they were struck with panic, I did not admonish them And when death came, I was too late to save them Do not hold me accountable for their deaths Do not forsake me in my darkest hour For darkness comes to me, rebellion strides with me And I feel death following me “Open your eyes and then you will see that their deaths were merely an illusion” You must know of what I speak…” Death is only an illusion! “…and the wrongs you have done already have been forgiven, although it saddens me to see you like this…” I already have been forgiven! Although my King has shown me mercy, how come I can’t forgive myself? For the crime I have committed, I should have been punished by death |
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3. | From Behind the Trees | 05:28 | Show lyrics |
Now I wander in the forest to find my peace Fighting the haunting memories of the past Trying to realize the greatness of the forgiveness bestowed on my heart which is darkened with sorrow At last its meaning seems to grasp me With newfound strength I carry on, unaware of the danger that lurks from behind the trees and the certain death that seems to await me From behind the trees, two arrows were sent on an intercept course to weaken the noble warrior for the battle that lies ahead Dark souls left the shadows to surround me With eyes full of hate they called to me Feeling reluctant to leave me without a fight As if the arrows were not deadly enough The slow poison of the arrows is taking me into death’s embrace I feel a shiver through my stomach as an axe found its way through the flesh As I drop on my knees, I see my attackers run away, no doubt on another mission of chaos and mayhem The dragon will only lead them into the black abyss But I fear they do not know their own destiny Soon I will die alone, left behind in this cold forest Yet I am not afraid of death, for I know what lies beyond |
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4. | My Last Call | 10:59 | Show lyrics |
Silence! The screams that haunted me have returned Crawling! I feel their claws scratching my brain Destiny! Final Death awaits Coming! I see Grim Reaper’s face A freezing wind cuts through my wounds like sharp razors The pain it inflicts is making me go insane Even now moments before my death, evil tries to lead me astray Making me false promises in the hope I fall for his ways I feel an infection coming in through my wounds - The end has begun for me There is little hope for me to survive my great demise Again I hear the voice which calls me His son But then the screams that haunted me returned again “It is time to accept what you are: nothing more than a sinful creature who is afraid of the night Salvation of death, it’s just a lie you believe in to make it easier to face the unknown” Now in the cold-blooded snow, I lie trembling with fear of my death Death approaches me with a scythe in hand, waiting for the moment to harvest his crop I sent my falcon away to get some help, but I already knew it would come too late Things are seldom what they seem The end is in fact just a beginning For my spirit has become immortal through the blood of He who was slain before me The fire in my eyes is extinguishing slowly My life is at an end, my death is at hand I have lost all feeling, my wounds stopped bleeding My flesh is frozen by the wind Memories from times long ago are passing by My father, my liege I think I must cry For my heart is faltering, my spirit is leaving With my dying breath, I make my last call |
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5. | The Falcon’s Flight | 05:08 | instrumental |
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6. | A Call in the Night | 05:03 | Show lyrics |
Cold sharp hail is blown into my face by a storming wind I take shelter in a small wooden church near the black woods A choir sings some songs of praise and worship for their Lord For a while it makes me forget the sorrow I am in “In distress we call to Thee We await Thy return, for the forces of evil are closing in upon us But with Thy help we can live beyond our lives’ end O Lord, accept our gratitude for Thy sacrifice” I hear a call in the distance It startles me, for it seems like the call of a dying man I ascend my horse as we leave our shelter to challenge the raging storms I hear the shrieks of a falcon from within the fog ahead of us Amazed to hear a falcon’s shriek in this time of year, I ride towards the branch on which the falcon sits I feel a cold shiver as I enter the forest in search of this man with the falcon as my guide and a bastard sword at my side A strange feeling that makes me a bit sick tells me I am near the source of that horrible scream which I heard a short while ago The slain body of a warrior is what I find here It looks a bit familiar, but I can’t seem to grasp it Death takes even the best of us away from the world of the living I wonder what the cause was for the death of this man “Dost thou not see the war that plagues the land? Our enemies gather before our beloved city” His face carries a strange expression He seems to have been content I wonder if there’s more to it Is there a truth in the books of old? |
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7. | And Thus It Burns | 04:12 | Show lyrics |
This man, once a warrior of great stature I cannot leave him behind, so I carefully lay him on the back of my horse And then I notice the royal emblem With this knowledge I return to the small wooden church, so he might be given the proper burial he deserves Then my senses pick up the stench of burning flesh I see a yellow glare ahead, screams that slowly fade away A nightmare has unfolded itself This horror can’t be a coincidence And thus it burns, the church where I sheltered for the hail The doors seem locked The saints, whose songs soothed me, were killed by the blazing fire |
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8. | Burying the Dead | 05:39 | Show lyrics |
When the fire finally extinguished in the morning sun, I gathered the remnants of the choir who were slain This cowardly slaughter I fail to grasp it all They could not even defend themselves! What beasts were they who did this to these saints? The need for them to die, I wonder why "Dost thou not see the war that plagues the land, the dragon’s campaign to conquer this world?" Seven bodies, seven graves I digged for them "For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return" Under the setting sun I buried the last one "My children, now come to Me" In these times of darkness, where the dragon attempts to overthrow the kingdom of light, in secret the final defeat of the dragon is being prepared |
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9. | War of the Ancients | 05:45 | Show lyrics |
The winter sun shines upon the path that lies before me It leads into the forests of the royal domains The smoldering ruins of the church, I leave behind as I continue on my journey Screams that cut through my bones, I hear coming from the woods nearby Fear makes my strength disappear My feet are frozen to the ground Hear the forest fall silent once the screams faded away I wonder what has happened over there Slowly I overcome my fear and once again, I let myself be led by my curiosity into the forest, wondering what I’ll find this time ’The dark shadows, the sons of the dragon who had killed the saints, were brutally slaughtered by the wild beasts that inhabit the forest. Their corpses torn by claws and fangs, a death so horrid as the one they brought to the king’s men two nights before." A strange feeling of justice enters my mind as I see the remnants of the dragon’s children The war of the ancients is at its peak It rages on in all lands, there’s no escape from it A choice must be made for the ones that wander about Time passes quickly: soon the war will come to its end The window of opportunity is getting slim and soon it might be too late |
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10. | The Dragon’s Children | 04:05 | Show lyrics |
What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon whose lives ended by the scythe of death? Where are our earned virtue, the endless feast and women? We now only meet Darkness in these mists Why have we fallen for the lies of the dragon and condemned our souls into his void? Endless torture of our souls Eternal despair has commenced Our destiny, the flames around us lit it all In the distance we once heard faint songs of praise coming from the King’s court, where they knew no sorrow But no one could deny the eternal screams of horror What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon, misled by the many lies of the beast? Now we dwell where we did not want to be Insanity, despair, horror ever ongoing |
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11. | In Paradisum | 06:36 | Show lyrics |
[Latin] “In paradisum deducant te Angeli. In tuo adventu suscipiant te Martyers, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus Angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere, aeternam habeas requiem.” [English:] May the angels lead you into paradise. May the martyrs receive you in your coming, and may they guide you into the holy city, Jerusalem. May the chorus of angels receive you, and with Lazarus once poor, may you have eternal rest. |
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01:03:44 |
The War That Plagues the Lands
Members | |
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Original line-up | |
Band members | |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) |
Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals (lead) |
Premnath | Bass |
Ohtar | Guitars, Vocals (backing) |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals (backing) |
Sorgier | Keyboards |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Kris Verwimp | Artwork |
Jefray Arwadi | Layout |
Grimbold | Layout, Photography, Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Martijn Groeneveld | Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Production |
Shamgar | Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Tracks | |||
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1. | Of Slumber and Death | 03:50 | Show lyrics |
We are called upon to go to war Our banners raised high, we march on Our steel glinting in the setting sun Death can’t stop us from achieving victory When we finished to set up our encampment, I was appointed to be the first to guard As my men closed their eyes to sleep, I warmed myself at a small fire Then a deep sleep overwhelmed me "He tried to fight it, but he failed" And then our enemies approached But no one noticed them, for all were asleep Silently they slit their throats, leaving one alive Their captain was spared for another day Suddenly I awaken from my sleep I call for my men for the morning has come But when I look around me, I see them All slaughtered, but I am still alive I wander between the corpses of my men Abhorred by this carnage, I ask myself What has happened to my men? Slowly I return to where the castle is of the king, whom I must tell of my failure, the death of his men I fear the judgment that awaits me |
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2. | A Plea for the King | 06:59 | Show lyrics |
My king, hear my plea as I kneel before thee In the last hour of my watch I have fallen asleep When darkness came, I did not protect them When they were struck with panic, I did not admonish them And when death came, I was too late to save them Do not hold me accountable for their deaths Do not forsake me in my darkest hour For darkness comes to me, rebellion strides with me And I feel death following me “Open your eyes and then you will see that their deaths were merely an illusion” You must know of what I speak…” Death is only an illusion! “…and the wrongs you have done already have been forgiven, although it saddens me to see you like this…” I already have been forgiven! Although my King has shown me mercy, how come I can’t forgive myself? For the crime I have committed, I should have been punished by death |
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3. | From Behind the Trees | 05:28 | Show lyrics |
Now I wander in the forest to find my peace Fighting the haunting memories of the past Trying to realize the greatness of the forgiveness bestowed on my heart which is darkened with sorrow At last its meaning seems to grasp me With newfound strength I carry on, unaware of the danger that lurks from behind the trees and the certain death that seems to await me From behind the trees, two arrows were sent on an intercept course to weaken the noble warrior for the battle that lies ahead Dark souls left the shadows to surround me With eyes full of hate they called to me Feeling reluctant to leave me without a fight As if the arrows were not deadly enough The slow poison of the arrows is taking me into death’s embrace I feel a shiver through my stomach as an axe found its way through the flesh As I drop on my knees, I see my attackers run away, no doubt on another mission of chaos and mayhem The dragon will only lead them into the black abyss But I fear they do not know their own destiny Soon I will die alone, left behind in this cold forest Yet I am not afraid of death, for I know what lies beyond |
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4. | My Last Call | 10:59 | Show lyrics |
Silence! The screams that haunted me have returned Crawling! I feel their claws scratching my brain Destiny! Final Death awaits Coming! I see Grim Reaper’s face A freezing wind cuts through my wounds like sharp razors The pain it inflicts is making me go insane Even now moments before my death, evil tries to lead me astray Making me false promises in the hope I fall for his ways I feel an infection coming in through my wounds - The end has begun for me There is little hope for me to survive my great demise Again I hear the voice which calls me His son But then the screams that haunted me returned again “It is time to accept what you are: nothing more than a sinful creature who is afraid of the night Salvation of death, it’s just a lie you believe in to make it easier to face the unknown” Now in the cold-blooded snow, I lie trembling with fear of my death Death approaches me with a scythe in hand, waiting for the moment to harvest his crop I sent my falcon away to get some help, but I already knew it would come too late Things are seldom what they seem The end is in fact just a beginning For my spirit has become immortal through the blood of He who was slain before me The fire in my eyes is extinguishing slowly My life is at an end, my death is at hand I have lost all feeling, my wounds stopped bleeding My flesh is frozen by the wind Memories from times long ago are passing by My father, my liege I think I must cry For my heart is faltering, my spirit is leaving With my dying breath, I make my last call |
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5. | The Falcon’s Flight | 05:08 | instrumental |
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6. | A Call in the Night | 05:03 | Show lyrics |
Cold sharp hail is blown into my face by a storming wind I take shelter in a small wooden church near the black woods A choir sings some songs of praise and worship for their Lord For a while it makes me forget the sorrow I am in “In distress we call to Thee We await Thy return, for the forces of evil are closing in upon us But with Thy help we can live beyond our lives’ end O Lord, accept our gratitude for Thy sacrifice” I hear a call in the distance It startles me, for it seems like the call of a dying man I ascend my horse as we leave our shelter to challenge the raging storms I hear the shrieks of a falcon from within the fog ahead of us Amazed to hear a falcon’s shriek in this time of year, I ride towards the branch on which the falcon sits I feel a cold shiver as I enter the forest in search of this man with the falcon as my guide and a bastard sword at my side A strange feeling that makes me a bit sick tells me I am near the source of that horrible scream which I heard a short while ago The slain body of a warrior is what I find here It looks a bit familiar, but I can’t seem to grasp it Death takes even the best of us away from the world of the living I wonder what the cause was for the death of this man “Dost thou not see the war that plagues the land? Our enemies gather before our beloved city” His face carries a strange expression He seems to have been content I wonder if there’s more to it Is there a truth in the books of old? |
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7. | And Thus It Burns | 04:12 | Show lyrics |
This man, once a warrior of great stature I cannot leave him behind, so I carefully lay him on the back of my horse And then I notice the royal emblem With this knowledge I return to the small wooden church, so he might be given the proper burial he deserves Then my senses pick up the stench of burning flesh I see a yellow glare ahead, screams that slowly fade away A nightmare has unfolded itself This horror can’t be a coincidence And thus it burns, the church where I sheltered for the hail The doors seem locked The saints, whose songs soothed me, were killed by the blazing fire |
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8. | Burying the Dead | 05:39 | Show lyrics |
When the fire finally extinguished in the morning sun, I gathered the remnants of the choir who were slain This cowardly slaughter I fail to grasp it all They could not even defend themselves! What beasts were they who did this to these saints? The need for them to die, I wonder why "Dost thou not see the war that plagues the land, the dragon’s campaign to conquer this world?" Seven bodies, seven graves I digged for them "For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return" Under the setting sun I buried the last one "My children, now come to Me" In these times of darkness, where the dragon attempts to overthrow the kingdom of light, in secret the final defeat of the dragon is being prepared |
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9. | War of the Ancients | 05:45 | Show lyrics |
The winter sun shines upon the path that lies before me It leads into the forests of the royal domains The smoldering ruins of the church, I leave behind as I continue on my journey Screams that cut through my bones, I hear coming from the woods nearby Fear makes my strength disappear My feet are frozen to the ground Hear the forest fall silent once the screams faded away I wonder what has happened over there Slowly I overcome my fear and once again, I let myself be led by my curiosity into the forest, wondering what I’ll find this time ’The dark shadows, the sons of the dragon who had killed the saints, were brutally slaughtered by the wild beasts that inhabit the forest. Their corpses torn by claws and fangs, a death so horrid as the one they brought to the king’s men two nights before." A strange feeling of justice enters my mind as I see the remnants of the dragon’s children The war of the ancients is at its peak It rages on in all lands, there’s no escape from it A choice must be made for the ones that wander about Time passes quickly: soon the war will come to its end The window of opportunity is getting slim and soon it might be too late |
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10. | The Dragon’s Children | 04:05 | Show lyrics |
What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon whose lives ended by the scythe of death? Where are our earned virtue, the endless feast and women? We now only meet Darkness in these mists Why have we fallen for the lies of the dragon and condemned our souls into his void? Endless torture of our souls Eternal despair has commenced Our destiny, the flames around us lit it all In the distance we once heard faint songs of praise coming from the King’s court, where they knew no sorrow But no one could deny the eternal screams of horror What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon, misled by the many lies of the beast? Now we dwell where we did not want to be Insanity, despair, horror ever ongoing |
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11. | In Paradisum | 06:36 | Show lyrics |
[Latin] “In paradisum deducant te Angeli. In tuo adventu suscipiant te Martyers, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus Angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere, aeternam habeas requiem.” [English:] May the angels lead you into paradise. May the martyrs receive you in your coming, and may they guide you into the holy city, Jerusalem. May the chorus of angels receive you, and with Lazarus once poor, may you have eternal rest. |
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01:03:44 |
The War That Plagues the Lands
Members | |
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Original line-up | |
Band members | |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) |
Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals (lead) |
Premnath | Bass |
Ohtar | Guitars, Vocals (backing) |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals (backing) |
Sorgier | Keyboards |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Kris Verwimp | Artwork |
Jefray Arwadi | Layout |
Grimbold | Layout, Photography, Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Martijn Groeneveld | Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Production |
Shamgar | Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Tracks | |||
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Side A | |||
1. | Of Slumber and Death | 03:50 | Show lyrics |
We are called upon to go to war Our banners raised high, we march on Our steel glinting in the setting sun Death can’t stop us from achieving victory When we finished to set up our encampment, I was appointed to be the first to guard As my men closed their eyes to sleep, I warmed myself at a small fire Then a deep sleep overwhelmed me "He tried to fight it, but he failed" And then our enemies approached But no one noticed them, for all were asleep Silently they slit their throats, leaving one alive Their captain was spared for another day Suddenly I awaken from my sleep I call for my men for the morning has come But when I look around me, I see them All slaughtered, but I am still alive I wander between the corpses of my men Abhorred by this carnage, I ask myself What has happened to my men? Slowly I return to where the castle is of the king, whom I must tell of my failure, the death of his men I fear the judgment that awaits me |
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2. | A Plea for the King | 06:59 | Show lyrics |
My king, hear my plea as I kneel before thee In the last hour of my watch I have fallen asleep When darkness came, I did not protect them When they were struck with panic, I did not admonish them And when death came, I was too late to save them Do not hold me accountable for their deaths Do not forsake me in my darkest hour For darkness comes to me, rebellion strides with me And I feel death following me “Open your eyes and then you will see that their deaths were merely an illusion” You must know of what I speak…” Death is only an illusion! “…and the wrongs you have done already have been forgiven, although it saddens me to see you like this…” I already have been forgiven! Although my King has shown me mercy, how come I can’t forgive myself? For the crime I have committed, I should have been punished by death |
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3. | From Behind the Trees | 05:28 | Show lyrics |
Now I wander in the forest to find my peace Fighting the haunting memories of the past Trying to realize the greatness of the forgiveness bestowed on my heart which is darkened with sorrow At last its meaning seems to grasp me With newfound strength I carry on, unaware of the danger that lurks from behind the trees and the certain death that seems to await me From behind the trees, two arrows were sent on an intercept course to weaken the noble warrior for the battle that lies ahead Dark souls left the shadows to surround me With eyes full of hate they called to me Feeling reluctant to leave me without a fight As if the arrows were not deadly enough The slow poison of the arrows is taking me into death’s embrace I feel a shiver through my stomach as an axe found its way through the flesh As I drop on my knees, I see my attackers run away, no doubt on another mission of chaos and mayhem The dragon will only lead them into the black abyss But I fear they do not know their own destiny Soon I will die alone, left behind in this cold forest Yet I am not afraid of death, for I know what lies beyond |
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4. | My Last Call | 10:59 | Show lyrics |
Silence! The screams that haunted me have returned Crawling! I feel their claws scratching my brain Destiny! Final Death awaits Coming! I see Grim Reaper’s face A freezing wind cuts through my wounds like sharp razors The pain it inflicts is making me go insane Even now moments before my death, evil tries to lead me astray Making me false promises in the hope I fall for his ways I feel an infection coming in through my wounds - The end has begun for me There is little hope for me to survive my great demise Again I hear the voice which calls me His son But then the screams that haunted me returned again “It is time to accept what you are: nothing more than a sinful creature who is afraid of the night Salvation of death, it’s just a lie you believe in to make it easier to face the unknown” Now in the cold-blooded snow, I lie trembling with fear of my death Death approaches me with a scythe in hand, waiting for the moment to harvest his crop I sent my falcon away to get some help, but I already knew it would come too late Things are seldom what they seem The end is in fact just a beginning For my spirit has become immortal through the blood of He who was slain before me The fire in my eyes is extinguishing slowly My life is at an end, my death is at hand I have lost all feeling, my wounds stopped bleeding My flesh is frozen by the wind Memories from times long ago are passing by My father, my liege I think I must cry For my heart is faltering, my spirit is leaving With my dying breath, I make my last call |
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Side B | |||
5. | The Falcon’s Flight | 05:08 | instrumental |
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6. | A Call in the Night | 05:03 | Show lyrics |
Cold sharp hail is blown into my face by a storming wind I take shelter in a small wooden church near the black woods A choir sings some songs of praise and worship for their Lord For a while it makes me forget the sorrow I am in “In distress we call to Thee We await Thy return, for the forces of evil are closing in upon us But with Thy help we can live beyond our lives’ end O Lord, accept our gratitude for Thy sacrifice” I hear a call in the distance It startles me, for it seems like the call of a dying man I ascend my horse as we leave our shelter to challenge the raging storms I hear the shrieks of a falcon from within the fog ahead of us Amazed to hear a falcon’s shriek in this time of year, I ride towards the branch on which the falcon sits I feel a cold shiver as I enter the forest in search of this man with the falcon as my guide and a bastard sword at my side A strange feeling that makes me a bit sick tells me I am near the source of that horrible scream which I heard a short while ago The slain body of a warrior is what I find here It looks a bit familiar, but I can’t seem to grasp it Death takes even the best of us away from the world of the living I wonder what the cause was for the death of this man “Dost thou not see the war that plagues the land? Our enemies gather before our beloved city” His face carries a strange expression He seems to have been content I wonder if there’s more to it Is there a truth in the books of old? |
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7. | And Thus It Burns | 04:12 | Show lyrics |
This man, once a warrior of great stature I cannot leave him behind, so I carefully lay him on the back of my horse And then I notice the royal emblem With this knowledge I return to the small wooden church, so he might be given the proper burial he deserves Then my senses pick up the stench of burning flesh I see a yellow glare ahead, screams that slowly fade away A nightmare has unfolded itself This horror can’t be a coincidence And thus it burns, the church where I sheltered for the hail The doors seem locked The saints, whose songs soothed me, were killed by the blazing fire |
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8. | Burying the Dead | 05:39 | Show lyrics |
When the fire finally extinguished in the morning sun, I gathered the remnants of the choir who were slain This cowardly slaughter I fail to grasp it all They could not even defend themselves! What beasts were they who did this to these saints? The need for them to die, I wonder why "Dost thou not see the war that plagues the land, the dragon’s campaign to conquer this world?" Seven bodies, seven graves I digged for them "For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return" Under the setting sun I buried the last one "My children, now come to Me" In these times of darkness, where the dragon attempts to overthrow the kingdom of light, in secret the final defeat of the dragon is being prepared |
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9. | War of the Ancients | 05:45 | Show lyrics |
The winter sun shines upon the path that lies before me It leads into the forests of the royal domains The smoldering ruins of the church, I leave behind as I continue on my journey Screams that cut through my bones, I hear coming from the woods nearby Fear makes my strength disappear My feet are frozen to the ground Hear the forest fall silent once the screams faded away I wonder what has happened over there Slowly I overcome my fear and once again, I let myself be led by my curiosity into the forest, wondering what I’ll find this time ’The dark shadows, the sons of the dragon who had killed the saints, were brutally slaughtered by the wild beasts that inhabit the forest. Their corpses torn by claws and fangs, a death so horrid as the one they brought to the king’s men two nights before." A strange feeling of justice enters my mind as I see the remnants of the dragon’s children The war of the ancients is at its peak It rages on in all lands, there’s no escape from it A choice must be made for the ones that wander about Time passes quickly: soon the war will come to its end The window of opportunity is getting slim and soon it might be too late |
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10. | The Dragon’s Children | 04:05 | Show lyrics |
What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon whose lives ended by the scythe of death? Where are our earned virtue, the endless feast and women? We now only meet Darkness in these mists Why have we fallen for the lies of the dragon and condemned our souls into his void? Endless torture of our souls Eternal despair has commenced Our destiny, the flames around us lit it all In the distance we once heard faint songs of praise coming from the King’s court, where they knew no sorrow But no one could deny the eternal screams of horror What have we done, us children of the ancient dragon, misled by the many lies of the beast? Now we dwell where we did not want to be Insanity, despair, horror ever ongoing |
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57:08 |
At the Dawn of War
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Band members | |
Hydrith | Keyboards |
Shamgar | Vocals (lead), Guitars |
Ohtar | Guitars, Vocals (choirs) |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals |
Premnath | Bass |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) |
Guest/Session | |
Ulvian | Guitars, Vocals |
Mick Boogerd | Vocals (choirs) |
Renske van Dijken | Vocals (choirs) |
Rob Kikkert | Vocals (choirs) |
Jos Lucas | Vocals (choirs) |
Patricia Lucas | Vocals (choirs) |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Shamgar | Mixing, Mastering, Recording |
Grimbold | Mixing, Mastering, Recording, Layout, Makeup |
Martijn Groeneveld | Mixing, Mastering, Producer, Recording |
Jefray Arwadi | Layout |
Kris Verwimp | Artwork |
Tracks | |||
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1. | From Out of the Mist We Came Forth | 03:16 | instrumental |
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2. | Call to Arms | 08:08 | Show lyrics |
And now we’ve gathered for the battles that lie ahead. Rumours of war have reached the borders of our lands. From the northern lands our army of the falcon hailed. We pledged our sword to our noble King, to whom our banner we raised He has amassed a great force of such vastness the world has not seen in all times for a great threat has come to us, the black armies of the lord of death. As we hailed our old brethren from the western shores, the eastern horse riders arrived. But we saw no sign of our southern kin, we wondered if they already died. All captains have joined the King in his pavilion to discuss the war at hand. The light of early dawn already broke the night, when our captain informed us we were going south. „Last night a falcon arrived with a message from the southern army. It seems their retreat has been cut off, they now stand with their backs against the wall. If we do not act quickly, they soon will be defeated, we must hurry, before it’s too late. If not for them, we would long be dead, now it’s time to repay our ancestor’s debts.“ If only half of the rumours were true, that would mean we would be sent to a slaughter. Although we don’t fear death, we don’t want to die in vain. „We’ll face a great host of enemy soldiers, but don’t despair, my noble men, for we don’t go to war alone. Our King has a great army coming from the east, we’ll meet them along the way.“ We’ve heard of such an army, but we thought it was just a phantom story told by crazed old men who lost their wits. But if it’s true, then the victory would be ours for the taking. Now we just wonder, what are we still doing here? |
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3. | Mortal Serenity | 05:05 | Show lyrics |
The horde of destruction came riding on the storm and left my serenity slowly to rot. This once so bright future now frozen in pain, a deep dark sadness solemnly rose. Paralyzed crawling in this struggle unseen, I felt down, exhausted, and entered a dream. I awoke and gazed through the mist and the rain, a gloomy cold landscape, the new dwelling for me. Forgotten dwelling in this struggle unseen, a breathless whisper from out of a dark path in mind. A veil of cold laughter now covers this pain, the black storms returned and I freely go in. With this vision of pain, now I march on to war. Reality sharpened and willing to fight. New strength burns in me, decided to go. My fist clenches cold steel, as we hailed our liege. Hail! Hail! Voiceless screaming – sleepless dreaming, tearless crying – breathless sighing. “And there in a distance, in the forest bare and cold, “ the pale beauty strays to find me nevermore. |
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4. | On the Eve of Battle | 07:27 | Show lyrics |
Silently we marched through forests and marshes Our arrows waiting on our bows My men, grim and prepared for the fight A pale army of soldiers Yes, we’re marching to war To war Advance to war, banners high, towards our destiny Advance to war, towards our destiny With past battles on our minds We wander towards the battlefields The glorious battlefield And then we reached the treeline of the enchanted forest And there on heather fields a great battle was at hand Standing and gazing at the frontline of the battle A furious warcry filled the sky Advance to war, banners high, towards our destiny Advance to war, towards our destiny And although many have fallen and many will fall in this ancient battle Our captain blew on the horn and roared out loud, "At the tips of our swords, they will only find death!" Death Death Death |
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5. | Besieged | 03:19 | Show lyrics |
We are besieged by our enemies, their armies have gathered around us; a great host of horses, chariots and men. We can’t live through such a vast number. Will we fall to the might of our enemies? We are outnumbered and outclassed. If we surrender they might show us mercy. “And live at the cost of everything? “ No. Surrender is not an option. Have you not taken heed to the promises of old? Have you already forgotten what was told? Raise your head and look on the mountains. Those with us are far more than those against us. Our King has sent his best to our aid so we will not fall to the might of our enemy. Don’t you see the vast army of fiery horses and chariots? I pray your eyes will be opened, so your despair will flee. |
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6. | The Spoils of Treason | 06:11 | Show lyrics |
We had grown tired of this endless war. We thought it was time to leave and to govern ourselves. Fearing punishment for our betrayal, we asked our old enemies to defend our cities. They kept the King’s forces at bay, but it had cost us all we ever had. After they had consumed most of our stock, they forced our children to serve as their soldiers in the war, from which we only tried to escape. “We saw the smoke rising “ from beyond the forest’s canopy The sight made our hearts fill with sorrow. So many lives wasted, in spite of our warnings. Could we have done more to keep them from leaving?” On our search for independence we lost all the freedom we once had. We are now little more than slaves in our own country, cheated into a life of misery. “We saw the smoke rising “ from beyond the forest’s canopy The sight made our hearts fill with sorrow. So many lives wasted, in spite of our warnings. Could we have done more to keep them from leaving? |
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7. | Thunder of War | 04:02 | Show lyrics |
A thunder of war roared through the sky, as the armies ran towards each other. Bone-breaking blows of warhammers, shields crushed, steel broke, flesh torn apart. Gut-ripping strokes of foul swords fell, impaled by spears, blood spitting dying. Pierced by arrows on the blood drenched fields, the penetrating stench of death. More enemy forces leapt out of the hills, overwhelming our flanks. But then our captain rose the banner and screamed: “You’ll fight to the end, don’t fear no defeat!” And now new strength was found, the turn in the fight. As a falcon shrieked and pierced the sky above, into amazement the enemy fell. Our flanks reformed and we fiercely charged again. Yes, once again a furious warcry filled the sky, the glorious falcon, our victory is near. With our captain in the frontline, holding the banner of the falcon up high. And so we charged on to fight… With the swing of the blunt battle axe and the reaping halberds. The terrifying screams of our enemies, now brutally slaughtered at will. In the frenzy, fair young men left with shattered faces and strong heroes’ arms left dismembered. That was the price of our victory. |
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8. | Black Raven Death | 04:58 | Show lyrics |
A falcon was sent into the air by his master, to begin his hunt for food. With firm beats of his wings he ascended into the sky to begin his search. There his eyes spotted far below him a black figure stirring in the depths. Circling high up in the sky, the falcon awaited the best moment to strike. With great speed the falcon dove upon his prey, his wings folded to reduce the drag of the winds. The prey didn’t notice the threat from above, when all of a sudden his sight went black. Sharp talons piercing the flesh, death came swiftly. There was no way to escape. The slain bird was heavier then he expected. The falcon couldn’t maintain his altitude. He felt reluctant to let go of his prey, but the threat of sharp rocks was at hand. Then a southern wind went through the air… Drifting on the warm current, carried by the wind, the falcon quickly climbed again. He shot through the sky over the forest, when he heard his master’s call. In return the falcon gave a shriek as an answer to his name. His master wondered what the falcon was carrying, the large black shadow he firmly held. The black raven is dead. He has killed himself a black raven An unusual prey for a falcon, but still the black raven is dead. |
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9. | Desertion | 03:18 | Show lyrics |
Loyalty, a fading memory of the past. The spies of our enemy are within our ranks. Sowing dissension, inciting revolt their poison spreads like a plague. Blinded to the deception of our enemy, they deny his existence. All houses are rising against each other, the unity of the early days is gone. The unity of our glory days is gone. Only a few loyal remaining at our side, too few to conquer, but enough to pose a threat. Forever loyal to our cause we fight until the bitter end. In the wake of our steadfast spirits the hearts of many men are rekindled. As we charge on the boundaries of our existence, new armies are mustered to our cause. |
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10. | Under a Moonlit Sky | 06:05 | Show lyrics |
A gentle wind, that rustles the leaves, is whispering in my ear. A bright moon gazes at me through the forest’s canopy, lighting my path. Wandering through the forest, I marvel at its beauty All shades of moss, covering the grounds on which I softly tread Sometimes I sense a wild animal staring in wonder at my appearance And silently I watch them, wondering if they are aware of what’s coming to them But a strange unnatural noise in the distance startles the animal, and I see it speeding off. I softly weep, for I know that the days of comforting silence are gone. Under a moonlit sky, I wander through the forest, marvelling at its beauty, the serenity, the natural silence The sky is red with the burning fire of the trees It makes me weep I see some heavily mutilated animals, running towards me in panic I am shocked at the selfishness of the men who thought of this destruction Of the earth on which I was born and raised Under a moonlit sky, I wander through the forest, a deathly silence around the scorched ghostlike trees Even for the creatures of the wild, there is no escape from the wars which scorch the earth Defeat will mean the final death of us all. |
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11. | Cries of the Haunted | 04:47 | Show lyrics |
Why hast thou forsaken me? Why hast thou turned away thy face From me thy servant in distress Oh Lord bent me thine ear! All night long I drown in my tears My bones are vexed, my heart is sore and vexed Water rises to my lips My throat is sore, I cannot speak Lord I beg thee to free me of this grief Which still haunts my soul, and makes my heart grow cold I am merely all skin over bone My flesh is too weak to resist the temptations Which the evil layeth upon my path I fear I yield to this heavy burden What has become of the son, who loved me for so many years and now calls me into doubt He who has worshiped me for so long Now lives under the spell of the wicked That brings his soul only further in Darkness Away from love and closer to hatred Don’t you know that I’ll always love you? Return to me and I’ll take care of you I’ll bring peace in your mind and rest in your troubled heart I will treat you as my son I’ll make you a warrior of the Light" Nightly creatures still haunt my soul Crawling against the walls of my broken heart screaming inhuman blasphemous words Exalting the hordes of demon lords Where are you God?!?! "Here, waiting for you my son." I will always love you Lord Even in times of terrible Darkness Nothing can stop me from worshiping you Even if it means the end of my earthly life |
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At the Dawn of War
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Band members | |
Shamgar | Vocals (lead), Guitars |
Hydrith | Keyboards |
Ohtar | Guitars, Vocals (choirs) |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals |
Premnath | Bass |
Fionnghuala | Vocals (soprano) |
Guest/Session | |
Jos Lucas | Vocals (choirs) |
Patricia Lucas | Vocals (choirs) |
Ulvian | Guitars, Vocals |
Mick Boogerd | Vocals (choirs) |
Renske van Dijken | Vocals (choirs) |
Rob Kikkert | Vocals (choirs) |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Martijn Groeneveld | Mixing, Mastering, Producer, Recording |
Shamgar | Mixing, Mastering, Recording |
Kris Verwimp | Artwork |
Jefray Arwadi | Layout |
Grimbold | Mixing, Mastering, Recording, Layout, Makeup |
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1. | From Out of the Mist We Came Forth | 03:16 | instrumental |
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2. | Call to Arms | 08:08 | Show lyrics |
And now we’ve gathered for the battles that lie ahead. Rumours of war have reached the borders of our lands. From the northern lands our army of the falcon hailed. We pledged our sword to our noble King, to whom our banner we raised He has amassed a great force of such vastness the world has not seen in all times for a great threat has come to us, the black armies of the lord of death. As we hailed our old brethren from the western shores, the eastern horse riders arrived. But we saw no sign of our southern kin, we wondered if they already died. All captains have joined the King in his pavilion to discuss the war at hand. The light of early dawn already broke the night, when our captain informed us we were going south. „Last night a falcon arrived with a message from the southern army. It seems their retreat has been cut off, they now stand with their backs against the wall. If we do not act quickly, they soon will be defeated, we must hurry, before it’s too late. If not for them, we would long be dead, now it’s time to repay our ancestor’s debts.“ If only half of the rumours were true, that would mean we would be sent to a slaughter. Although we don’t fear death, we don’t want to die in vain. „We’ll face a great host of enemy soldiers, but don’t despair, my noble men, for we don’t go to war alone. Our King has a great army coming from the east, we’ll meet them along the way.“ We’ve heard of such an army, but we thought it was just a phantom story told by crazed old men who lost their wits. But if it’s true, then the victory would be ours for the taking. Now we just wonder, what are we still doing here? |
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3. | Mortal Serenity | 05:05 | Show lyrics |
The horde of destruction came riding on the storm and left my serenity slowly to rot. This once so bright future now frozen in pain, a deep dark sadness solemnly rose. Paralyzed crawling in this struggle unseen, I felt down, exhausted, and entered a dream. I awoke and gazed through the mist and the rain, a gloomy cold landscape, the new dwelling for me. Forgotten dwelling in this struggle unseen, a breathless whisper from out of a dark path in mind. A veil of cold laughter now covers this pain, the black storms returned and I freely go in. With this vision of pain, now I march on to war. Reality sharpened and willing to fight. New strength burns in me, decided to go. My fist clenches cold steel, as we hailed our liege. Hail! Hail! Voiceless screaming – sleepless dreaming, tearless crying – breathless sighing. “And there in a distance, in the forest bare and cold, “ the pale beauty strays to find me nevermore. |
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4. | On the Eve of Battle | 07:27 | Show lyrics |
Silently we marched through forests and marshes Our arrows waiting on our bows My men, grim and prepared for the fight A pale army of soldiers Yes, we’re marching to war To war Advance to war, banners high, towards our destiny Advance to war, towards our destiny With past battles on our minds We wander towards the battlefields The glorious battlefield And then we reached the treeline of the enchanted forest And there on heather fields a great battle was at hand Standing and gazing at the frontline of the battle A furious warcry filled the sky Advance to war, banners high, towards our destiny Advance to war, towards our destiny And although many have fallen and many will fall in this ancient battle Our captain blew on the horn and roared out loud, "At the tips of our swords, they will only find death!" Death Death Death |
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5. | Besieged | 03:19 | Show lyrics |
We are besieged by our enemies, their armies have gathered around us; a great host of horses, chariots and men. We can’t live through such a vast number. Will we fall to the might of our enemies? We are outnumbered and outclassed. If we surrender they might show us mercy. “And live at the cost of everything? “ No. Surrender is not an option. Have you not taken heed to the promises of old? Have you already forgotten what was told? Raise your head and look on the mountains. Those with us are far more than those against us. Our King has sent his best to our aid so we will not fall to the might of our enemy. Don’t you see the vast army of fiery horses and chariots? I pray your eyes will be opened, so your despair will flee. |
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6. | The Spoils of Treason | 06:11 | Show lyrics |
We had grown tired of this endless war. We thought it was time to leave and to govern ourselves. Fearing punishment for our betrayal, we asked our old enemies to defend our cities. They kept the King’s forces at bay, but it had cost us all we ever had. After they had consumed most of our stock, they forced our children to serve as their soldiers in the war, from which we only tried to escape. “We saw the smoke rising “ from beyond the forest’s canopy The sight made our hearts fill with sorrow. So many lives wasted, in spite of our warnings. Could we have done more to keep them from leaving?” On our search for independence we lost all the freedom we once had. We are now little more than slaves in our own country, cheated into a life of misery. “We saw the smoke rising “ from beyond the forest’s canopy The sight made our hearts fill with sorrow. So many lives wasted, in spite of our warnings. Could we have done more to keep them from leaving? |
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7. | Thunder of War | 04:02 | Show lyrics |
A thunder of war roared through the sky, as the armies ran towards each other. Bone-breaking blows of warhammers, shields crushed, steel broke, flesh torn apart. Gut-ripping strokes of foul swords fell, impaled by spears, blood spitting dying. Pierced by arrows on the blood drenched fields, the penetrating stench of death. More enemy forces leapt out of the hills, overwhelming our flanks. But then our captain rose the banner and screamed: “You’ll fight to the end, don’t fear no defeat!” And now new strength was found, the turn in the fight. As a falcon shrieked and pierced the sky above, into amazement the enemy fell. Our flanks reformed and we fiercely charged again. Yes, once again a furious warcry filled the sky, the glorious falcon, our victory is near. With our captain in the frontline, holding the banner of the falcon up high. And so we charged on to fight… With the swing of the blunt battle axe and the reaping halberds. The terrifying screams of our enemies, now brutally slaughtered at will. In the frenzy, fair young men left with shattered faces and strong heroes’ arms left dismembered. That was the price of our victory. |
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8. | Black Raven Death | 04:58 | Show lyrics |
A falcon was sent into the air by his master, to begin his hunt for food. With firm beats of his wings he ascended into the sky to begin his search. There his eyes spotted far below him a black figure stirring in the depths. Circling high up in the sky, the falcon awaited the best moment to strike. With great speed the falcon dove upon his prey, his wings folded to reduce the drag of the winds. The prey didn’t notice the threat from above, when all of a sudden his sight went black. Sharp talons piercing the flesh, death came swiftly. There was no way to escape. The slain bird was heavier then he expected. The falcon couldn’t maintain his altitude. He felt reluctant to let go of his prey, but the threat of sharp rocks was at hand. Then a southern wind went through the air… Drifting on the warm current, carried by the wind, the falcon quickly climbed again. He shot through the sky over the forest, when he heard his master’s call. In return the falcon gave a shriek as an answer to his name. His master wondered what the falcon was carrying, the large black shadow he firmly held. The black raven is dead. He has killed himself a black raven An unusual prey for a falcon, but still the black raven is dead. |
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9. | Desertion | 03:18 | Show lyrics |
Loyalty, a fading memory of the past. The spies of our enemy are within our ranks. Sowing dissension, inciting revolt their poison spreads like a plague. Blinded to the deception of our enemy, they deny his existence. All houses are rising against each other, the unity of the early days is gone. The unity of our glory days is gone. Only a few loyal remaining at our side, too few to conquer, but enough to pose a threat. Forever loyal to our cause we fight until the bitter end. In the wake of our steadfast spirits the hearts of many men are rekindled. As we charge on the boundaries of our existence, new armies are mustered to our cause. |
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10. | Under a Moonlit Sky | 06:05 | Show lyrics |
A gentle wind, that rustles the leaves, is whispering in my ear. A bright moon gazes at me through the forest’s canopy, lighting my path. Wandering through the forest, I marvel at its beauty All shades of moss, covering the grounds on which I softly tread Sometimes I sense a wild animal staring in wonder at my appearance And silently I watch them, wondering if they are aware of what’s coming to them But a strange unnatural noise in the distance startles the animal, and I see it speeding off. I softly weep, for I know that the days of comforting silence are gone. Under a moonlit sky, I wander through the forest, marvelling at its beauty, the serenity, the natural silence The sky is red with the burning fire of the trees It makes me weep I see some heavily mutilated animals, running towards me in panic I am shocked at the selfishness of the men who thought of this destruction Of the earth on which I was born and raised Under a moonlit sky, I wander through the forest, a deathly silence around the scorched ghostlike trees Even for the creatures of the wild, there is no escape from the wars which scorch the earth Defeat will mean the final death of us all. |
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11. | Cries of the Haunted | 04:47 | Show lyrics |
Why hast thou forsaken me? Why hast thou turned away thy face From me thy servant in distress Oh Lord bent me thine ear! All night long I drown in my tears My bones are vexed, my heart is sore and vexed Water rises to my lips My throat is sore, I cannot speak Lord I beg thee to free me of this grief Which still haunts my soul, and makes my heart grow cold I am merely all skin over bone My flesh is too weak to resist the temptations Which the evil layeth upon my path I fear I yield to this heavy burden What has become of the son, who loved me for so many years and now calls me into doubt He who has worshiped me for so long Now lives under the spell of the wicked That brings his soul only further in Darkness Away from love and closer to hatred Don’t you know that I’ll always love you? Return to me and I’ll take care of you I’ll bring peace in your mind and rest in your troubled heart I will treat you as my son I’ll make you a warrior of the Light" Nightly creatures still haunt my soul Crawling against the walls of my broken heart screaming inhuman blasphemous words Exalting the hordes of demon lords Where are you God?!?! "Here, waiting for you my son." I will always love you Lord Even in times of terrible Darkness Nothing can stop me from worshiping you Even if it means the end of my earthly life |
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1. | Intro | instrumental | |
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2. | Thunder of War | ||
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3. | Of Slumber and Death | ||
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4. | War of the Ancients | ||
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5. | Under a Moonlit Sky | ||
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6. | Call to Arms | ||
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7. | Whispers in the Dark | ||
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8. | Desertion | ||
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9. | Besieged | ||
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10. | In Paradisium | ||
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11. | Cries of the Haunted | ||
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A Forlorn Throne
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Shamgar | Vocals, Guitars |
Ohtar | Bass, Vocals |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals |
Seraph | Guitars |
Premnath | Keyboards |
Guest/Session | |
Erik Grawsiö | Vocals |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Raymond Swanland | Artwork |
Jens Bogren | Mastering, Mixing |
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1. | Tamers of the Seas | 04:37 | Show lyrics |
Tamers of the seas, the winds obey our will Set sail to distant shores, where victory awaits Where we go all shall fall, We are the sons of the High King, all bow before us Our father the King, will surely praise us for the battles we win in our name Behold the army of our sworn enemy how feeble it looks compared to our might None can stop our onslaught Not even he whom they call "king" The world lies at our feet, we just have to reach out and take it For we are the sons of the High King, all bow before us One by one they fell, the fight was easier than we thought There is no limit to our success, victory will soon be ours One by one they fell. The fight was easier than I thought There is no limit to my success, now that victory is mine. Their overconfidence led to their doom Trying to defeat me without their king They walked right into my ambush Unprepared for the slaughter I have wrought See how the mighty have fallen, they have all met their doom those who haven’t died will perish in the labyrinth of my domain. Splendour of their host, set sail to distant shores never to return. Oh, how we mourn them. |
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2. | Forsaken | 08:32 | Show lyrics |
My mind is filled with visions of death. I’ve abandoned them to their doom. I’ve fled the battlefield at the sign of defeat. What will become of me? We’ve walked into a trap, blinded by our pride All the brothers I have known died at my side. And now I hide. I don’t know whom I fear most. Our enemy, or my father the King. I dare not face him again. What will become of me? Too lost in my own sorrow I didn’t notice the changing surroundings. Can’t remember how I got here, I think I have lost my way. I have been led astray from the path that I was following. The sorry state I am in, it feels so unreal. I fear that the final victory will not be mine. This burden causes my feet to stumble like I am walking to my grave. I wonder if I’ll ever find my way back home again? Will I live to see my children become better men? The bitter tears I’ve shed have clouded my vision All I see is darkness and death on the path that lies before me. I would cut out my eyes if that would make it all go away. But I think this sorrow is mine to bear until the day I die. Forsaken in this hostile land Broken to the core This sorrow is mine Until the day I die! I’ve long searched for death, but couldn’t find it, save by my own hand. But my pride stays my hand, I will go on as long as I can Though my heart yearns for hope, I’m blinded by my stubbornness I fail to see my own path leads to emptiness Torn by guilt, broken to the core, don’t I deserve more? I should have followed your rule, oh father, I feel like a fool. |
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3. | Desolate | 06:29 | Show lyrics |
Haunted by a restlessness I fail to find peace, While thoughts of a self-destructive nature drive me to madness. What was left of happiness in life is now gone, even the sun looks dark in my eyes. My heart feels desolate. Trapped in a maze of horror, forsaken by God, I cannot escape This time I don’t see a way out, except for death. Although I want to be freed from the despair that envelops my soul, I neglect to find help, unsure if I even want it to end. Playing with the thought of a self inflicted death to end this nightmare called life. What was left of happiness in life is now gone, even the sun looks dark in my eyes. My heart feels desolate as if hell already burns inside. What if this pain does not end with death, But continues to haunt my soul in hell. I cannot bear these visions of despair, So I stay my hand. In a moment of solitude I cry out from my misery to the One I fear. As new strength refills my heart with courage, I find myself willing to go on. I slowly rise on my feet to confront the demons which sought my death. |
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4. | Divided by Malice | 07:11 | Show lyrics |
I lie in this darkness with tears in my eyes, I weep in silence, but in my heart I scream. The path that I must take, it breaks my heart, I fear I’ll never see my love again. I saw the hunger in his eyes as he dragged her away, The beast that had betrayed me. Oh how I hate him. Seconds lasted for ages. Did I just hear her scream? He’ll know the meaning of pain when I am done with him. Torn by grief, I was left for dead And for a moment I was. I followed their steps through the wilderness Determined to take back what is mine. I wandered the earth driven by grief Until I finally tracked them down. I was shocked when I saw a glimpse of her bruised face; All the love she had for me, he had beaten it out. I could feel the fire of vengeance burn in my heart. When I saw her lips kissing his, I could not restrain myself . I only saw the fear in his eyes as I tightened my grip. He thought he had killed me, but now I stood before him. I drew my blade to cut this bastard down, But my arm was held back by a familiar hand. Instead of killing him, I cut off his thumbs, No longer will he wield the sword against my sons. I would have killed him if she didn’t believe his lies, But he will live down in shame ‘til the day he dies. And now I had my first vengeance I must hold of the storm, Before I find myself a way To win back her love for me. |
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5. | Allegiance | 07:53 | Show lyrics |
Sons, don’t you know who I am? not an all-forgiving man. No more disobedience. I am the one to whom you owe allegiance. Fear the judgement that I’ll impose upon you If you remain untrue. Renew your oaths to me And I’ll bring you victory. Do not tally too long, the moment of decision has come. Soon I’ll depart on the final campaign to end your enemy’s reign. Renew your oaths to me, then I will set you free. Slaves, is that all you want to be? Bound by your own misery, Forsaken in a hostile land, Only to be released by my hand. Come, weary and burdened to me, Find rest in my golden halls. I will consider you as my sons. Our enemy doesn’t stand a chance, he will have to accept his defeat. He will spread his lies no more, my sword will silence him forever. The moment of judgement has come. |
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6. | Enthroned | 08:32 | Show lyrics |
Deep in the wilderness on a forgotten path a wanderer is striding forth. Persistent his walk and by oath of allegiance bound to go up North. His stern face carved by the years he endured, by journeys, battles and long winter months. With the westening sun he proudly marched on for an army of strength was mustered once more. To shorten his way and to hasten for the muster he takes a long lost road. Now with the sun almost sunken and the shadows prolonged he contemplates his oath As at his wonder a ruin he saw, like an ancient dwelling, now only heaps of stones Overgrown in natures shrines, an echo of what once was in yesteryears long gone. Full of wonder he became aware of a marble black-veined Throne While his eyes gazed at vague remnants of engraved heraldic arms He marvelled at the bliss of this forlorn kingdom to him unbeknown As a mist came crawling over the cracked old stone-paved floor. With a sigh of the wind a haze arose over this old hall And the more he stared at this upcoming veil, the more ghostly shapes he saw Graciously wandering and dancing around, drifting on an unseen wind with wonder and awe he witnessed this theatre with an unfolding play. Now solemn and peaceful then with glory and might full of splendour and passion There were satyrs and troubadours jesters and high lords, peasants and squires evoking his impression Then slowly came forth in a shadow of threat, a tyrant surrounded by his thralls. Perverted shadows though fairest in appearance full of sickening lies blending into the play. Wholly intrigued but unwilling to witness the end of this mystical play His eyes where fixed on the tyrant and his thralls, how humble they bowed as they kneeled at his feet They crowned him and hailed him as a high Lord of old, humbling themselves as his servants Knowing in his heart all their acting is deceit, still he could not turn away his eyes Full of hate for this tyrant, but like enchanted by this play The thrilling beauty, their cunning and might, the temptation of their charms From this filth infected theatre finally he turned his sight away Then to his horror he found himself now sitting chained Slowly the black veins of the marble throne had him partly overgrown. He felt the cold grip of stone clamping his flesh slowly enslaving him whole. From serenity fallen, the play endured, he witnessed it with a moan. All beauty brought down by sickening lies to foul and horrible shapes. Värj dig från lögnaren Svekets ansikte Människans förgörare Tortured by the growing black veins. Crowned with poisonous filth, by rancid whores drenched in lies. He cried like an insane while foul laughter roared "Damned all your lies, your whores and your slaves! Twisted your words, full of deceit your damned calumny!" The tyrant was smiling looking down on his prey. Slowly fading with the mist in the rain. Now darkness surrounded the overgrowing man. And with the rain his life faded away. Once on a morning on a bright winter day, The first sunbeams were shining gloomy on a marble statue in the midst of a ruin of a man enthroned like a high Lord of old, grim his face and firmly grasping his throne. On the first step of the throne an inscription was engraved; "Enthroned by lies, faded away into oblivion". |
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7. | Bewailed | 05:19 | Show lyrics |
The blood flowed from her wounds As she was dragged by a chain through the woods. She tried to resist, but his hatred was strong. The more she fought, the greater his wrath. She tried to remember the love from her youth. would he find her in this wilderness? But as years passed she forgot to hope And gave in to his lust. He must have abandoned her To the malice of her captor. All that she longs for is death. Misery is all what’s left. But then she saw as in a dream, Her old love standing in between. Has he come to free her at last from the bonds in which she was cast? A black dread filled her heart As she found herself holding back his hand. What drove her, she did not know. The pain in his eyes cut through her soul. Most destructive weapon of our enemy: The black seed of his lies. How I despise the deeds of my enemy, Not worthy of respect. The sound of horns and drums of war Filled her heart with new despair. For her captor the war turned ill, She feared that she would join his fate She dared not see her old love again, Fearing the judgement by his hand, She walked to the window of her room About to jump to her doom He must have abandoned her To the malice of her captor. All that she longs for is death. Misery is all what’s left. Then she heard the falcon call. Could he still love her after all? But when she saw it in the air, She knew her love was here. Her heart leaped with joy again As she ran down the stairs. And there he waited with open arms Her own old love, our King. |
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8. | Towards the Dawn | 07:35 | Show lyrics |
Once again, my enemy has amassed an army against me. He has come to face his fate. All the men he has deceived by his lies, They don’t know that this night will be their last. I see the fear in their eyes. Their hope lies in a victory that cannot be won. Long have I awaited this moment, To bring my final judgement on him. Today is the day I finish him, He’ll be dead before the dawn. Rise now my brethren and fight till the dawn will release us from this mournful night Follow me now as I ride through this sea of onslaught, death and fire, Arise! I have seen cities fall to ruin, lost friends to madness. I have stood on the scaffold. I have felt the sting of steel. I have tasted the blood from my wounds, witnessed horrors untold. I have heard proud men beg for mercy, endured what others could not. In the end I even experienced death... Rise now my brethren and fight till the dawn will release us from the ground, He thought he had killed me, but now I stand before him. His thumbless fists, his eternal disgrace. He is a shadow of the man he should have been. He could not keep the one I love from me, The bruises on her face begin to fade. Now I have recovered what was owed. His life will end. So I returned to face my enemy once more, The demon who haunted me in the past. Leading all those who will follow, towards an eternal dawn. We shall have the final victory ere the new sun rises. Now follow me towards the dawn! |
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9. | Vengeance of a Scorned King | 05:43 | Show lyrics |
Be on your guard, the enemy is drawing near. Restrain yourself! First we’ll test their strength. Draw your swords and ready your shields. On my signal we attack! Remember your oaths, Vengeance is mine! Follow my lead, Now it’s the time! I saw how my sons drive the swords I forged, through the hearts of their first kill. My strength truly flows through their veins, it makes me proud to see my sons and I fight as one. Our main host is hiding in the far woods, ready to flank them. On my signal we’ll crush them as between anvil and hammer. Sound the retreat! Let them think they gain the upper hand. Fall back to the trees! There we will make our stand. In the shadows of the trees we hide, when they’ve passed we’ll block their retreat Reform the line! Let no one pass the shafts of our spears! Stand your ground! Let them break on the wall of our shields! Wave after wave crushed in on our shields, but they were too weak to penetrate our ranks. No more victory for the liar and all of his host, We will wipe out the fruits of his reign, taking down all he has sowed With furious rage we’ll wield our swords destroying the enemy like a fire through dry reed. Until the memory of all he has done will be erased. A heavy blow shattered my spear, but with my battered shield I knocked him to the ground. I drew my blade to finish him off, as my eyes searched the field for a glimpse of their ’king’. I fought my way through the ranks of his men, the ground felt slippery of blood Just a few more stand in my way, but they cannot stop my wrath. And now I finally meet him on the field, I feel the vengeance fuel my heart. I parried his blow with my sword and shoved my shield into his throat. Once again my enemy cowers before me for his miserable life, But now I’ll finish him once and for all. A determined thrust of my blade hastened his death. |
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A Forlorn Throne
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Shamgar | Vocals, Guitars |
Ohtar | Bass, Vocals |
Grimbold | Drums, Vocals |
Seraph | Guitars |
Premnath | Keyboards |
Guest/Session | |
Erik Grawsiö | Vocals |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Raymond Swanland | Artwork |
Jens Bogren | Mastering, Mixing |
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1. | Tamers of the Seas | 04:37 | Show lyrics |
Tamers of the seas, the winds obey our will Set sail to distant shores, where victory awaits Where we go all shall fall, We are the sons of the High King, all bow before us Our father the King, will surely praise us for the battles we win in our name Behold the army of our sworn enemy how feeble it looks compared to our might None can stop our onslaught Not even he whom they call "king" The world lies at our feet, we just have to reach out and take it For we are the sons of the High King, all bow before us One by one they fell, the fight was easier than we thought There is no limit to our success, victory will soon be ours One by one they fell. The fight was easier than I thought There is no limit to my success, now that victory is mine. Their overconfidence led to their doom Trying to defeat me without their king They walked right into my ambush Unprepared for the slaughter I have wrought See how the mighty have fallen, they have all met their doom those who haven’t died will perish in the labyrinth of my domain. Splendour of their host, set sail to distant shores never to return. Oh, how we mourn them. |
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2. | Forsaken | 08:32 | Show lyrics |
My mind is filled with visions of death. I’ve abandoned them to their doom. I’ve fled the battlefield at the sign of defeat. What will become of me? We’ve walked into a trap, blinded by our pride All the brothers I have known died at my side. And now I hide. I don’t know whom I fear most. Our enemy, or my father the King. I dare not face him again. What will become of me? Too lost in my own sorrow I didn’t notice the changing surroundings. Can’t remember how I got here, I think I have lost my way. I have been led astray from the path that I was following. The sorry state I am in, it feels so unreal. I fear that the final victory will not be mine. This burden causes my feet to stumble like I am walking to my grave. I wonder if I’ll ever find my way back home again? Will I live to see my children become better men? The bitter tears I’ve shed have clouded my vision All I see is darkness and death on the path that lies before me. I would cut out my eyes if that would make it all go away. But I think this sorrow is mine to bear until the day I die. Forsaken in this hostile land Broken to the core This sorrow is mine Until the day I die! I’ve long searched for death, but couldn’t find it, save by my own hand. But my pride stays my hand, I will go on as long as I can Though my heart yearns for hope, I’m blinded by my stubbornness I fail to see my own path leads to emptiness Torn by guilt, broken to the core, don’t I deserve more? I should have followed your rule, oh father, I feel like a fool. |
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3. | Desolate | 06:29 | Show lyrics |
Haunted by a restlessness I fail to find peace, While thoughts of a self-destructive nature drive me to madness. What was left of happiness in life is now gone, even the sun looks dark in my eyes. My heart feels desolate. Trapped in a maze of horror, forsaken by God, I cannot escape This time I don’t see a way out, except for death. Although I want to be freed from the despair that envelops my soul, I neglect to find help, unsure if I even want it to end. Playing with the thought of a self inflicted death to end this nightmare called life. What was left of happiness in life is now gone, even the sun looks dark in my eyes. My heart feels desolate as if hell already burns inside. What if this pain does not end with death, But continues to haunt my soul in hell. I cannot bear these visions of despair, So I stay my hand. In a moment of solitude I cry out from my misery to the One I fear. As new strength refills my heart with courage, I find myself willing to go on. I slowly rise on my feet to confront the demons which sought my death. |
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4. | Divided by Malice | 07:11 | Show lyrics |
I lie in this darkness with tears in my eyes, I weep in silence, but in my heart I scream. The path that I must take, it breaks my heart, I fear I’ll never see my love again. I saw the hunger in his eyes as he dragged her away, The beast that had betrayed me. Oh how I hate him. Seconds lasted for ages. Did I just hear her scream? He’ll know the meaning of pain when I am done with him. Torn by grief, I was left for dead And for a moment I was. I followed their steps through the wilderness Determined to take back what is mine. I wandered the earth driven by grief Until I finally tracked them down. I was shocked when I saw a glimpse of her bruised face; All the love she had for me, he had beaten it out. I could feel the fire of vengeance burn in my heart. When I saw her lips kissing his, I could not restrain myself . I only saw the fear in his eyes as I tightened my grip. He thought he had killed me, but now I stood before him. I drew my blade to cut this bastard down, But my arm was held back by a familiar hand. Instead of killing him, I cut off his thumbs, No longer will he wield the sword against my sons. I would have killed him if she didn’t believe his lies, But he will live down in shame ‘til the day he dies. And now I had my first vengeance I must hold of the storm, Before I find myself a way To win back her love for me. |
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5. | Allegiance | 07:53 | Show lyrics |
Sons, don’t you know who I am? not an all-forgiving man. No more disobedience. I am the one to whom you owe allegiance. Fear the judgement that I’ll impose upon you If you remain untrue. Renew your oaths to me And I’ll bring you victory. Do not tally too long, the moment of decision has come. Soon I’ll depart on the final campaign to end your enemy’s reign. Renew your oaths to me, then I will set you free. Slaves, is that all you want to be? Bound by your own misery, Forsaken in a hostile land, Only to be released by my hand. Come, weary and burdened to me, Find rest in my golden halls. I will consider you as my sons. Our enemy doesn’t stand a chance, he will have to accept his defeat. He will spread his lies no more, my sword will silence him forever. The moment of judgement has come. |
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6. | Enthroned | 08:32 | Show lyrics |
Deep in the wilderness on a forgotten path a wanderer is striding forth. Persistent his walk and by oath of allegiance bound to go up North. His stern face carved by the years he endured, by journeys, battles and long winter months. With the westening sun he proudly marched on for an army of strength was mustered once more. To shorten his way and to hasten for the muster he takes a long lost road. Now with the sun almost sunken and the shadows prolonged he contemplates his oath As at his wonder a ruin he saw, like an ancient dwelling, now only heaps of stones Overgrown in natures shrines, an echo of what once was in yesteryears long gone. Full of wonder he became aware of a marble black-veined Throne While his eyes gazed at vague remnants of engraved heraldic arms He marvelled at the bliss of this forlorn kingdom to him unbeknown As a mist came crawling over the cracked old stone-paved floor. With a sigh of the wind a haze arose over this old hall And the more he stared at this upcoming veil, the more ghostly shapes he saw Graciously wandering and dancing around, drifting on an unseen wind with wonder and awe he witnessed this theatre with an unfolding play. Now solemn and peaceful then with glory and might full of splendour and passion There were satyrs and troubadours jesters and high lords, peasants and squires evoking his impression Then slowly came forth in a shadow of threat, a tyrant surrounded by his thralls. Perverted shadows though fairest in appearance full of sickening lies blending into the play. Wholly intrigued but unwilling to witness the end of this mystical play His eyes where fixed on the tyrant and his thralls, how humble they bowed as they kneeled at his feet They crowned him and hailed him as a high Lord of old, humbling themselves as his servants Knowing in his heart all their acting is deceit, still he could not turn away his eyes Full of hate for this tyrant, but like enchanted by this play The thrilling beauty, their cunning and might, the temptation of their charms From this filth infected theatre finally he turned his sight away Then to his horror he found himself now sitting chained Slowly the black veins of the marble throne had him partly overgrown. He felt the cold grip of stone clamping his flesh slowly enslaving him whole. From serenity fallen, the play endured, he witnessed it with a moan. All beauty brought down by sickening lies to foul and horrible shapes. Värj dig från lögnaren Svekets ansikte Människans förgörare Tortured by the growing black veins. Crowned with poisonous filth, by rancid whores drenched in lies. He cried like an insane while foul laughter roared "Damned all your lies, your whores and your slaves! Twisted your words, full of deceit your damned calumny!" The tyrant was smiling looking down on his prey. Slowly fading with the mist in the rain. Now darkness surrounded the overgrowing man. And with the rain his life faded away. Once on a morning on a bright winter day, The first sunbeams were shining gloomy on a marble statue in the midst of a ruin of a man enthroned like a high Lord of old, grim his face and firmly grasping his throne. On the first step of the throne an inscription was engraved; "Enthroned by lies, faded away into oblivion". |
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7. | Bewailed | 05:19 | Show lyrics |
The blood flowed from her wounds As she was dragged by a chain through the woods. She tried to resist, but his hatred was strong. The more she fought, the greater his wrath. She tried to remember the love from her youth. would he find her in this wilderness? But as years passed she forgot to hope And gave in to his lust. He must have abandoned her To the malice of her captor. All that she longs for is death. Misery is all what’s left. But then she saw as in a dream, Her old love standing in between. Has he come to free her at last from the bonds in which she was cast? A black dread filled her heart As she found herself holding back his hand. What drove her, she did not know. The pain in his eyes cut through her soul. Most destructive weapon of our enemy: The black seed of his lies. How I despise the deeds of my enemy, Not worthy of respect. The sound of horns and drums of war Filled her heart with new despair. For her captor the war turned ill, She feared that she would join his fate She dared not see her old love again, Fearing the judgement by his hand, She walked to the window of her room About to jump to her doom He must have abandoned her To the malice of her captor. All that she longs for is death. Misery is all what’s left. Then she heard the falcon call. Could he still love her after all? But when she saw it in the air, She knew her love was here. Her heart leaped with joy again As she ran down the stairs. And there he waited with open arms Her own old love, our King. |
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8. | Towards the Dawn | 07:35 | Show lyrics |
Once again, my enemy has amassed an army against me. He has come to face his fate. All the men he has deceived by his lies, They don’t know that this night will be their last. I see the fear in their eyes. Their hope lies in a victory that cannot be won. Long have I awaited this moment, To bring my final judgement on him. Today is the day I finish him, He’ll be dead before the dawn. Rise now my brethren and fight till the dawn will release us from this mournful night Follow me now as I ride through this sea of onslaught, death and fire, Arise! I have seen cities fall to ruin, lost friends to madness. I have stood on the scaffold. I have felt the sting of steel. I have tasted the blood from my wounds, witnessed horrors untold. I have heard proud men beg for mercy, endured what others could not. In the end I even experienced death... Rise now my brethren and fight till the dawn will release us from the ground, He thought he had killed me, but now I stand before him. His thumbless fists, his eternal disgrace. He is a shadow of the man he should have been. He could not keep the one I love from me, The bruises on her face begin to fade. Now I have recovered what was owed. His life will end. So I returned to face my enemy once more, The demon who haunted me in the past. Leading all those who will follow, towards an eternal dawn. We shall have the final victory ere the new sun rises. Now follow me towards the dawn! |
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9. | Vengeance of a Scorned King | 05:43 | Show lyrics |
Be on your guard, the enemy is drawing near. Restrain yourself! First we’ll test their strength. Draw your swords and ready your shields. On my signal we attack! Remember your oaths, Vengeance is mine! Follow my lead, Now it’s the time! I saw how my sons drive the swords I forged, through the hearts of their first kill. My strength truly flows through their veins, it makes me proud to see my sons and I fight as one. Our main host is hiding in the far woods, ready to flank them. On my signal we’ll crush them as between anvil and hammer. Sound the retreat! Let them think they gain the upper hand. Fall back to the trees! There we will make our stand. In the shadows of the trees we hide, when they’ve passed we’ll block their retreat Reform the line! Let no one pass the shafts of our spears! Stand your ground! Let them break on the wall of our shields! Wave after wave crushed in on our shields, but they were too weak to penetrate our ranks. No more victory for the liar and all of his host, We will wipe out the fruits of his reign, taking down all he has sowed With furious rage we’ll wield our swords destroying the enemy like a fire through dry reed. Until the memory of all he has done will be erased. A heavy blow shattered my spear, but with my battered shield I knocked him to the ground. I drew my blade to finish him off, as my eyes searched the field for a glimpse of their ’king’. I fought my way through the ranks of his men, the ground felt slippery of blood Just a few more stand in my way, but they cannot stop my wrath. And now I finally meet him on the field, I feel the vengeance fuel my heart. I parried his blow with my sword and shoved my shield into his throat. Once again my enemy cowers before me for his miserable life, But now I’ll finish him once and for all. A determined thrust of my blade hastened his death. |
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Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide
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Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals |
Premnath | Keyboards |
Grimbold | Drums |
Seraph | Guitars |
Dagor | Bass |
Ohtar | Vocals |
Guest/Session | |
Lasse Lammert | Guitar solo (tracks 4, 5, 10) |
Jason "Hacknthrash" Saylor | Vocals (additional) (tracks 3, 5) |
Marie Lorey | Vocals (additional) (track 7) |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund | Design |
Awik Balaian | Photography |
Lasse Lammert | Producer, Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Raymond Swanland | Cover art, Logo |
Awik Balaian | Photography |
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1. | We Are | 03:40 | Show lyrics |
We are the unborn you had killed / We are the women you have raped We are the poor you didn’t feed / We are the slain dead at your feet. We are the bloodstains on your hands / We are the wounds time cannot mend We are the people you have enslaved / We are the ones you could have saved. We were the screams you heard that night / When all stood silent till first light We are your courage that failed that day / We are the consequence from your "nay" We are the people you’ve let been killed / We are the dreams left unfulfilled We are the dead of life depraved / We are the ones you should have saved. We are! We are! We are! We are! We are the children that lay dead / We are the blood that has been shed We are the victims of our time / We are the failure of your line We are the reason you’ll find no rest / Why you twist and twirl inside your bed We are the burden of your guilt / We are the voice that must be heard You rode to war to preserve your wealth, but not for us, as if we were less than others. How can you pretend to sleep at night, when we lay dying at your doorsteps? (Yet) there you feast on the blood we spilled, for which you believe you’ll never have to answer. ’Til you discover on your final day when Justice comes riding in his shining armour We are the voice that shall be heard! |
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2. | Asternas | 06:33 | Show lyrics |
Black is the blood that flows down from the mountains Poisoned are the veins that drench our once green pastures. We deserve our own suffering a ruined nation without a king Ashes fall like snow where once our forests stood. Whatever remains the salt will wither away. Asternas, once the glory of all the kingdoms, bright was our flame, great were the works we’ve made. Where foreign lords gladly paid tribute and pilgrims renewed their faith. We deserve our own suffering a ruined nation without a king Asternas, our home. Once the glory of all the kingdoms. Bright was the flame of our wisdom. Great were the works of our hands. Where foreign lords gladly paid tribute and pilgrims sought to renew their faith, but for naught. For we have forgotten the desolation from which we once were raised and beggared the people we swore to protect. Our arrogance wrought our downfall. That... and an empty throne in a ruined hall. Once we ruled as kings, glorious was our fame. Accursed is the land we once called our home. Chained down as slaves we’re driven forth Clinging unto what hope our future holds Who will end our suffering? who will become our new king? We’ve forgotten the desolation we once were in, we beggared the people we swore to protect. Our arrogance had wrought our own downfall and an empty throne in a ruined hall. |
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3. | Betrayed | 04:12 | Show lyrics |
My brother what have you done? Victory was in our grasp. I can not understand why you have betrayed me. We were close to our goal. Now it is all but lost. Don’t you understand you gave them what they wanted? My brother I want to forgive you, but I don’t know if I can. after what you’ve done to me. My brother what have I done, to deserve your wrath My mind cannot grasp what made you turn against me Have I wronged you in the past or do you hate me just because I never tried to live up to your expectations? We believed things differently, but I never saw you as my enemy What.. . What have I done to become yours? I thought we both longed for the glory of Asternas restored but now none of us will live to see that day I hear them fighting in the streets, Didn’t know our walls were breached. What...What’s happening, why are you standing still? Are our own men fighting each other? Why are you still standing here? Run! Run away before you die with me! I’ll leave this world with just one regret I never told you how what you meant to me. Though I die, I hope that fate will be kinder to you, But I see in your eyes a craving for the throne that should remain forlorn. |
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4. | March to Ruin | 06:21 | Show lyrics |
They march to ruin, the ground trembles beneath their feet. Their wrath is upon us for all the wrongs we have done to them. Woe to our children if we should fall Who would answer when they call? Will we hear them before we die? When we’re cut down, will they cry? They march to ruin, they’ve come to set our world aflame. They’ll show no mercy for we’ve never given them some Fueled by the hatred of the one they should have scorned, to slay the ones they once had loved. Curse the usurper that sent our kin to wreak our doom, he laughs as they march to ruin. All we once were will fade away Nothing will remain to remember us by They march to ruin, their drums announce our doom. They march to ruin, the ground trembles beneath our feet |
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5. | Nemesis | 04:06 | Show lyrics |
In a time of hatred and despair, I was blinded by the veil you had cast over me. I will not submit to the terror you’d unleash if I don’t do as you please I have grown tired of you telling what’s best for me, for everytime I follow you I find myself (stuck) in misery. I will draw the line. And you happen to be on the other side of it. I am not afraid of you, but I’d rather not see your face For every time I think of you, I’m reminded of my disgrace. Every day I’m haunted with what I could have done, but how can I defeat myself for I am my own enemy? This life has to end, but not in the way that you might want it to. You try to persuade me to turn away from what’s best for me, but now I know I must continue for I want to be freed of you. This is where it ends and I no longer care wether you agree with me! You talk of freedom and glory, yet what makes you think I am a blind man? I have seen the fruit of your wisdom, its foul stench wakes me from my pleasant dreams. what you think will set me free, binds me down in misery. Once you may have ruled as king, but now suffer my new allegiance! I’ll drown you, my nemesis. your reign is ending. Now you (will) die! I am not afraid of you, but I’d rather not see your face For every time I think of you, I’m reminded of my disgrace. The battle has been won, but I still have the memories of all I have done, You were my worst enemy, but now I’m free to turn into a different man than I otherwise would have been. The memories fade with every choice I make differently and even if I fail you’re no longer controlling me and one day I’ll forget you. |
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6. | Rise or Fall | 04:38 | Show lyrics |
Arise my brethren, why are you lying down? The fight is here now, why won’t you take your sword? Death is final if you won’t rise. Rise or fall. To rise or fall. I know your melancholy feeds your self pity, but now is not the time. You’re not the only one, who’ll suffer when you fail. Rise or Fall. Your mind is caught by the deception you will fail again and again. You believe you are a coward. Have no fear, victory can be yours if you’d only rise and use the sword that was given you Arise! Dwell on your failures and you’ve already lost, don’t linger in regret. Damn your pride, you know you need help. Don’t deny your failures or you will do them again. You think you ’re standing, but you’ve been misled. Arise or face your ruin. |
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7. | The Shrouded Grief | 05:14 | Show lyrics |
I remember she smiled alot, but when I looked into the eyes she got I saw the pain she would not share, she believed that noone ever cared. I hoped she would open her heart to me, but through her tears she was too blind to see that I was always there for her even though she never cared I would have carried your burden, if you just had let me in. She laughed out loud when they threw her out through the window I heard them shout, She was beautiful in my eyes and I loved her as she died. And then they blamed me for it all, that I was the reason of her fall, like it was my fault the whole time, but it was their doing not mine. I would have carried your burden, if you just had let me in. Every day I wonder what I could have done more to help you, But you wouldn’t show me your tears, all my words fell on deaf ears. You were the world to me, I really wanted to set you free . But your smile was just for show, you made up your mind long ago, Every day I wonder what to do with those who had hurt you, Which is why I’ll have to let go before the anger consumes my soul. Know that I loved you then and that I love you even still, but I can’t let you drag me with you, lest I would no longer be the man you knew Everyday I wondered what I could have done to help myself, but I didn’t show you my tears, your words didn’t fall on deaf ears. You were the world to me, I really wanted to be set free. But my smile was just for show, I made up my mind long ago. |
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8. | Malagh Defiled | 05:13 | Show lyrics |
Maggots, is what you were when I found you trampled and broken by the tyranny of the man who sold all for what he couldn’t bear. We built a kingdom, a crown to man, where none had to suffer, but it was all in vain when you bent the rules in your favor. Battles I’ve fought to keep you safe from harm. I fought the winged darkness, but when I returned the old ways were gone, you forgot all I taught you. You betrayed the covenant we had made and now it’s you who suffers the consequence Yet I swore to keep my end of the deal no matter what betrayal you’d do to me. What you refused to share What you received for naught I will let them take until you bend the knee you were unworthy when I found you chained and broken by the tyranny I ended. Now you became the tyrants, I should let them destroy you. But I swore to spare you if you were ever untrue. Together we vanquished, together we fought. But now you’ll endure the fruit of your own rule You are unworthy to receive my mercy, but I can’t just let you be destroyed Together we’ll vanquish, together we’ll fight. When I return you to Asternas restored You betrayed the covenant we had made and now it’s you who suffers the consequence Yet I swore to keep my end of the deal no matter what betrayal you’d do to me. |
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9. | Wandering Shadows | 08:48 | Show lyrics |
They stride forth slumbering, waiting for their deaths to come. What hope remained to them slowly faded away. I remember the splendour, the towering halls of those once my kin. I remember the maidens bright and fair. I admired their wisdom, the strength of their arms, the glory of their king. I admired the maidens bright and fair. Though I departed to a distant realm unknown to me, I felt inclined to return someday. As shadows they wander, slowly dissolving into the mists. their beauty had faded, their strength had withered away All that my eyes could see was death standing in front of me. So cold, so cold were their eyes to me. What was left of their splendour, was all but an ancient memory No one to answer the children’s cries. I tried waking them from their lucid dreams, yet noone would heed the decay around them. A man I woke answered my concern with a dagger between my ribs before returning to his dream. the dread that filled me, was naught compared to what I witnessed then As I died, I saw a mist surround the man. A laughter roared when he dissolved into the mist. As shadows they wander, slowly dissolving into the mists. their beauty had faded, their strength had withered away |
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10. | Homebound | 04:55 | Show lyrics |
The war drove our army south to fight an invincible foe. We were left without a choice, but it was our only hope. Fight now, Fight hard, Fight till the very end! Our hopes were dashed when our flanks were crushed. Our blood turned stale and cold when we faced the giants of old. Fight now, Fight hard, Fight till the bitter end! Chorus: And now we’re returning home to the lands of our fathers where up high in the clear blue sky the glorious falcons fly We’ll find last solace in the arms of our beloved wives just to see our children cry when we lay down. Although our fates were sealed and our dreams lie shattered by the poison that courses through our veins, We burned the bridge on our retreat to buy the time we need. Our only hope is (that) our efforts were not in vain. Yet our fate was cruel to us as the fire spread to the forest nearby. In our haste to delay our enemy / the enemies’ advance we’ve brought our country to ruin. Chorus: And now we’re returning home to the lands of our fathers where up high in the clear blue sky the glorious falcons fly We’ll find last solace in the arms of our beloved wives just to see our children cry when we lay down to die By our blood and lives our families are spared to set sail towards the distant shores of the lands to the north. |
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53:40 |
Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide
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Original line-up | |
Band members | |
Grimbold | Drums |
Seraph | Guitars |
Dagor | Bass |
Ohtar | Vocals |
Shamgar | Guitars, Vocals |
Premnath | Keyboards |
Guest/Session | |
Lasse Lammert | Guitar solo (tracks 4, 5, 10) |
Jason "Hacknthrash" Saylor | Vocals (additional) (tracks 3, 5) |
Marie Lorey | Vocals (additional) (track 7) |
Miscellaneous staff | |
Lasse Lammert | Producer, Recording, Mixing, Mastering |
Raymond Swanland | Cover art, Logo |
Jan "Örkki" Yrlund | Design |
Awik Balaian | Photography |
Awik Balaian | Photography |
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1. | We Are | 03:40 | Show lyrics |
We are the unborn you had killed / We are the women you have raped We are the poor you didn’t feed / We are the slain dead at your feet. We are the bloodstains on your hands / We are the wounds time cannot mend We are the people you have enslaved / We are the ones you could have saved. We were the screams you heard that night / When all stood silent till first light We are your courage that failed that day / We are the consequence from your "nay" We are the people you’ve let been killed / We are the dreams left unfulfilled We are the dead of life depraved / We are the ones you should have saved. We are! We are! We are! We are! We are the children that lay dead / We are the blood that has been shed We are the victims of our time / We are the failure of your line We are the reason you’ll find no rest / Why you twist and twirl inside your bed We are the burden of your guilt / We are the voice that must be heard You rode to war to preserve your wealth, but not for us, as if we were less than others. How can you pretend to sleep at night, when we lay dying at your doorsteps? (Yet) there you feast on the blood we spilled, for which you believe you’ll never have to answer. ’Til you discover on your final day when Justice comes riding in his shining armour We are the voice that shall be heard! |
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2. | Asternas | 06:33 | Show lyrics |
Black is the blood that flows down from the mountains Poisoned are the veins that drench our once green pastures. We deserve our own suffering a ruined nation without a king Ashes fall like snow where once our forests stood. Whatever remains the salt will wither away. Asternas, once the glory of all the kingdoms, bright was our flame, great were the works we’ve made. Where foreign lords gladly paid tribute and pilgrims renewed their faith. We deserve our own suffering a ruined nation without a king Asternas, our home. Once the glory of all the kingdoms. Bright was the flame of our wisdom. Great were the works of our hands. Where foreign lords gladly paid tribute and pilgrims sought to renew their faith, but for naught. For we have forgotten the desolation from which we once were raised and beggared the people we swore to protect. Our arrogance wrought our downfall. That... and an empty throne in a ruined hall. Once we ruled as kings, glorious was our fame. Accursed is the land we once called our home. Chained down as slaves we’re driven forth Clinging unto what hope our future holds Who will end our suffering? who will become our new king? We’ve forgotten the desolation we once were in, we beggared the people we swore to protect. Our arrogance had wrought our own downfall and an empty throne in a ruined hall. |
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3. | Betrayed | 04:12 | Show lyrics |
My brother what have you done? Victory was in our grasp. I can not understand why you have betrayed me. We were close to our goal. Now it is all but lost. Don’t you understand you gave them what they wanted? My brother I want to forgive you, but I don’t know if I can. after what you’ve done to me. My brother what have I done, to deserve your wrath My mind cannot grasp what made you turn against me Have I wronged you in the past or do you hate me just because I never tried to live up to your expectations? We believed things differently, but I never saw you as my enemy What.. . What have I done to become yours? I thought we both longed for the glory of Asternas restored but now none of us will live to see that day I hear them fighting in the streets, Didn’t know our walls were breached. What...What’s happening, why are you standing still? Are our own men fighting each other? Why are you still standing here? Run! Run away before you die with me! I’ll leave this world with just one regret I never told you how what you meant to me. Though I die, I hope that fate will be kinder to you, But I see in your eyes a craving for the throne that should remain forlorn. |
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4. | March to Ruin | 06:21 | Show lyrics |
They march to ruin, the ground trembles beneath their feet. Their wrath is upon us for all the wrongs we have done to them. Woe to our children if we should fall Who would answer when they call? Will we hear them before we die? When we’re cut down, will they cry? They march to ruin, they’ve come to set our world aflame. They’ll show no mercy for we’ve never given them some Fueled by the hatred of the one they should have scorned, to slay the ones they once had loved. Curse the usurper that sent our kin to wreak our doom, he laughs as they march to ruin. All we once were will fade away Nothing will remain to remember us by They march to ruin, their drums announce our doom. They march to ruin, the ground trembles beneath our feet |
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5. | Nemesis | 04:06 | Show lyrics |
In a time of hatred and despair, I was blinded by the veil you had cast over me. I will not submit to the terror you’d unleash if I don’t do as you please I have grown tired of you telling what’s best for me, for everytime I follow you I find myself (stuck) in misery. I will draw the line. And you happen to be on the other side of it. I am not afraid of you, but I’d rather not see your face For every time I think of you, I’m reminded of my disgrace. Every day I’m haunted with what I could have done, but how can I defeat myself for I am my own enemy? This life has to end, but not in the way that you might want it to. You try to persuade me to turn away from what’s best for me, but now I know I must continue for I want to be freed of you. This is where it ends and I no longer care wether you agree with me! You talk of freedom and glory, yet what makes you think I am a blind man? I have seen the fruit of your wisdom, its foul stench wakes me from my pleasant dreams. what you think will set me free, binds me down in misery. Once you may have ruled as king, but now suffer my new allegiance! I’ll drown you, my nemesis. your reign is ending. Now you (will) die! I am not afraid of you, but I’d rather not see your face For every time I think of you, I’m reminded of my disgrace. The battle has been won, but I still have the memories of all I have done, You were my worst enemy, but now I’m free to turn into a different man than I otherwise would have been. The memories fade with every choice I make differently and even if I fail you’re no longer controlling me and one day I’ll forget you. |
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6. | Rise or Fall | 04:38 | Show lyrics |
Arise my brethren, why are you lying down? The fight is here now, why won’t you take your sword? Death is final if you won’t rise. Rise or fall. To rise or fall. I know your melancholy feeds your self pity, but now is not the time. You’re not the only one, who’ll suffer when you fail. Rise or Fall. Your mind is caught by the deception you will fail again and again. You believe you are a coward. Have no fear, victory can be yours if you’d only rise and use the sword that was given you Arise! Dwell on your failures and you’ve already lost, don’t linger in regret. Damn your pride, you know you need help. Don’t deny your failures or you will do them again. You think you ’re standing, but you’ve been misled. Arise or face your ruin. |
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7. | The Shrouded Grief | 05:14 | Show lyrics |
I remember she smiled alot, but when I looked into the eyes she got I saw the pain she would not share, she believed that noone ever cared. I hoped she would open her heart to me, but through her tears she was too blind to see that I was always there for her even though she never cared I would have carried your burden, if you just had let me in. She laughed out loud when they threw her out through the window I heard them shout, She was beautiful in my eyes and I loved her as she died. And then they blamed me for it all, that I was the reason of her fall, like it was my fault the whole time, but it was their doing not mine. I would have carried your burden, if you just had let me in. Every day I wonder what I could have done more to help you, But you wouldn’t show me your tears, all my words fell on deaf ears. You were the world to me, I really wanted to set you free . But your smile was just for show, you made up your mind long ago, Every day I wonder what to do with those who had hurt you, Which is why I’ll have to let go before the anger consumes my soul. Know that I loved you then and that I love you even still, but I can’t let you drag me with you, lest I would no longer be the man you knew Everyday I wondered what I could have done to help myself, but I didn’t show you my tears, your words didn’t fall on deaf ears. You were the world to me, I really wanted to be set free. But my smile was just for show, I made up my mind long ago. |
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8. | Malagh Defiled | 05:13 | Show lyrics |
Maggots, is what you were when I found you trampled and broken by the tyranny of the man who sold all for what he couldn’t bear. We built a kingdom, a crown to man, where none had to suffer, but it was all in vain when you bent the rules in your favor. Battles I’ve fought to keep you safe from harm. I fought the winged darkness, but when I returned the old ways were gone, you forgot all I taught you. You betrayed the covenant we had made and now it’s you who suffers the consequence Yet I swore to keep my end of the deal no matter what betrayal you’d do to me. What you refused to share What you received for naught I will let them take until you bend the knee you were unworthy when I found you chained and broken by the tyranny I ended. Now you became the tyrants, I should let them destroy you. But I swore to spare you if you were ever untrue. Together we vanquished, together we fought. But now you’ll endure the fruit of your own rule You are unworthy to receive my mercy, but I can’t just let you be destroyed Together we’ll vanquish, together we’ll fight. When I return you to Asternas restored You betrayed the covenant we had made and now it’s you who suffers the consequence Yet I swore to keep my end of the deal no matter what betrayal you’d do to me. |
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9. | Wandering Shadows | 08:48 | Show lyrics |
They stride forth slumbering, waiting for their deaths to come. What hope remained to them slowly faded away. I remember the splendour, the towering halls of those once my kin. I remember the maidens bright and fair. I admired their wisdom, the strength of their arms, the glory of their king. I admired the maidens bright and fair. Though I departed to a distant realm unknown to me, I felt inclined to return someday. As shadows they wander, slowly dissolving into the mists. their beauty had faded, their strength had withered away All that my eyes could see was death standing in front of me. So cold, so cold were their eyes to me. What was left of their splendour, was all but an ancient memory No one to answer the children’s cries. I tried waking them from their lucid dreams, yet noone would heed the decay around them. A man I woke answered my concern with a dagger between my ribs before returning to his dream. the dread that filled me, was naught compared to what I witnessed then As I died, I saw a mist surround the man. A laughter roared when he dissolved into the mist. As shadows they wander, slowly dissolving into the mists. their beauty had faded, their strength had withered away |
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10. | Homebound | 04:55 | Show lyrics |
The war drove our army south to fight an invincible foe. We were left without a choice, but it was our only hope. Fight now, Fight hard, Fight till the very end! Our hopes were dashed when our flanks were crushed. Our blood turned stale and cold when we faced the giants of old. Fight now, Fight hard, Fight till the bitter end! Chorus: And now we’re returning home to the lands of our fathers where up high in the clear blue sky the glorious falcons fly We’ll find last solace in the arms of our beloved wives just to see our children cry when we lay down. Although our fates were sealed and our dreams lie shattered by the poison that courses through our veins, We burned the bridge on our retreat to buy the time we need. Our only hope is (that) our efforts were not in vain. Yet our fate was cruel to us as the fire spread to the forest nearby. In our haste to delay our enemy / the enemies’ advance we’ve brought our country to ruin. Chorus: And now we’re returning home to the lands of our fathers where up high in the clear blue sky the glorious falcons fly We’ll find last solace in the arms of our beloved wives just to see our children cry when we lay down to die By our blood and lives our families are spared to set sail towards the distant shores of the lands to the north. |
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