In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil ("The Terrible One's Horse"), also called
the World Tree, is the giant ash tree that links and shelters all the
worlds. Beneath the three roots the realms of Asgard,
Jotunheim, and Niflheim are located. Three wells lie at its base: the Well of Wisdom (Mímisbrunnr), guarded by Mimir; the Well of Fate (Urdarbrunnr), guarded by the Norns; and the Hvergelmir (Roaring Kettle), the source of many rivers.
Four deer run across the branches of the tree and eat the buds; they
represent the four winds. There are other inhabitants of the tree, such
as the squirrel Ratatosk ("swift teeth"), a notorious gossip, and
Vidofnir ("tree snake"), the golden cock that perches on the topmost
bough. The roots are gnawed upon by Nidhogg and other serpents. On the day of Ragnarok, the fire giant Surt will set the tree on fire.
Other names for the tree include: Ask Yggdrasil, Hoddmimir's Wood, Laerad and Odin's Horse.
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Σάββατο 22 Ιουνίου 2013
Δευτέρα 10 Ιουνίου 2013
Σάββατο 18 Μαΐου 2013
Cruachan - To Invoke the Horned God
He holds a twisted torque in his hands,
The forests are his ruling lands.
Great God Cernunnos, return to earth again,
Come at my call and show thyself to men.
Shepherd of goats upon the wild hills way,
Lead thy lost flock from darkness unto day.
The Horned God is our nature deity,
Butt modern man would from his presence flee.
Stolen are the ways of sleep and night,
Men seek for them, whose eyes have lost the light.
Open the door, the door hath no key,
The door of dreams whereby men come to thee.
Shepherd of goats, oh answer unto me,
In the summerlands is where we shall meet thee.
Τετάρτη 17 Απριλίου 2013
Amon Amarth "Deceiver of the Gods"
Amon Amarth‘s ninth full-length album, Deceiver of the Gods,
will be released in North America on June 25th, 2013. The album was
recorded at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, UK between January and
March 2013. Acclaimed producer Andy Sneap (Opeth, Megadeth, Killswitch
Engage) produced, mixed, and mastered Deceiver of the Gods.
Cover art was, once again, completed by Tom Thiel, and is revealed
across three panels, the center of which is the cover of the album. Fans
will also recognize a guest appearance on this album: Messiah Marcolin
(ex-Candlemass) provides guest vocals for the eighth song, Hel.
http://www.metalblade.com/us/artists/amon-amarth/
http://www.metalblade.com/us/artists/amon-amarth/
Δευτέρα 18 Μαρτίου 2013
Δευτέρα 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2013
Himinbjorg - Chant De La Lune
Himinbjorg is the name of a mountain in the sky, where Heimdall
lives (a god in Norse mythology). Translated literally, it means "Heaven
Mountain".
http://www.himinbjorg.fr/HTML/en/Index2.htm
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Κυριακή 27 Ιανουαρίου 2013
Yggdrasil - Valkyria
Yggdrasil
Old Norse: Mimameidr
http://www.yggdrasil-sweden.com/
The Band
History
At the turn of the year 2000-2001 Magnus Wohlfart and
Gustaf Hagel decided to create a musical project combining the dark and
mysterious atmosphere of traditional Scandinavian folk music with the
powerful force of metal. And so YGGDRASIL was brought to life.
After having released two demos, YGGDRASIL recorded
the debut album “Kvällningsvindar Över Nordrönt Land” (“Evening Winds
Over Northern Lands”) in 2005, which was released via German record
label Det Germanske Folket in late 2007.
In 2008 the follow-up album, “Vedergällning”
(“Vengeance”), was recorded and subsequently released in the summer of
2009, also by Det Germanske Folket. This year saw YGGDRASIL conquering
the stage at Germany’s Ragnarök Festival, where thousands of fans gave
YGGDRASIL two horns up! The year closed with both YGGDRASIL albums being
released in digital format for the first time through Swedish label
Grand Master Music.
Following a split with the record label Det Germanske
Folket, YGGDRASIL focused on the writing of the third album "Irrbloss"
("Will-o-wisps"). It was recorded in the fall of 2010 and saw Benny
Olsson (guitars) and Jacob Blecher (drums) entering the line-up as
permanent members. YGGDRASIL signed with Grand Master Music to release
"Irrbloss" in April 2011 together with a re-release of the two previous
albums.
http://www.yggdrasil-sweden.com/
Παρασκευή 18 Ιανουαρίου 2013
Ullortuneq The Red Rider
When
the Red Horseman's arrow pierces the
sky, the sun rises.
http://www.oldrussia.net/index.html
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Κυριακή 13 Ιανουαρίου 2013
Σάββατο 5 Ιανουαρίου 2013
ILDRA
Not a whole lot is known about this
mysterious ensemble from England. Ildra happen to be one of the very few
black metal bands who sing in the ancient Anglo Saxon language. A
number of bands recently have dipped their toes into ancient English
history, most notably those such as Winterfylleth, Forefather and the
only other one who I can think of who recorded a full album in
Anglo-Saxon, Ealdulf. None have really delved into it though to the
extent which Ildra have here on “Edelland”. It’s a welcome variation
from the usual ancestral European pagan and celtic beliefs and a window
into a history that seldom gets any attention at all in the metal scene.
The music itself is a lot more black metal focused than Forefather though, there is a significant mid-period Graveland influence throughout the structure of the material here, and not to forget also a large “Hammerheart” influence to proceedings as well. This is none more obvious than in the vast meandering instrumental passages to many of the songs; the dense surging riffing and the booming coarse vocals driven by the warlike pounding on the drums give the music a real presence of triumph. On top of this there is also that weathered organic sound constantly existent throughout, augmented frequently by some rather illustrious work on the acoustic guitar.
The first proper track, ‘Kingdom After Kingdom’ bursts in with aplomb, like some ancient British war hymn laced with the undulating riffs and thunderous drumming. The vocalist could just as well be the commander barking orders to his men. The accented delivery of the Old English lyrics certainly adds a certain grit to the overall spirit of things. The same could pretty much be said for the rest of the metal tracks here, and the frequent marriage of acoustic and electric guitar passages is incredible, and keeps everything sounding sharp. On top of this “Edelland” is also woven with frequent tact lead work, which can be difficult to achieve in black metal. Few bands can pull it off as well as this.
Most of the songs contain extensive brooding instrumental sections which accentuate that earthen, triumphant atmosphere to such an extent it’s pouring out your ear holes. And on the subject if instrumentals, this album has quite a few breaking up the main songs so to speak, and for once on a black metal album they complement the overall multi dimensional atmosphere perfectly, stirring that already present tempestuous air further. They pretty much sound like some arcane war tune with their acoustic melodies and menacing drum work.
Some of the rhythms do have a tendency to repeat themselves at times, you’ll be thinking “Did I not hear that riff before?” but thankfully this is only a minor gripe as it doesn’t occur too often to be a major problem. “Edelland” is an extremely mature and accomplished piece of work. It brings a certain degree of welcome inspiration and freshness to an area of black metal which is sorely missing something like this of late. Fans of Winterfylleth and Graveland need this, because while Graveland have released some seminal albums, they also have the habit at times of sounding very contrived, especially these days, “Edelland” can easily stand on its own two feet against the best of the genre. And to be totally honest on this evidence, Ildra aren’t light years away from making a “Thousand Swords” themselves. This will be a tough one to match not just by IIldra themselves, but by anyone aiming to ply their trade in this area.
The music itself is a lot more black metal focused than Forefather though, there is a significant mid-period Graveland influence throughout the structure of the material here, and not to forget also a large “Hammerheart” influence to proceedings as well. This is none more obvious than in the vast meandering instrumental passages to many of the songs; the dense surging riffing and the booming coarse vocals driven by the warlike pounding on the drums give the music a real presence of triumph. On top of this there is also that weathered organic sound constantly existent throughout, augmented frequently by some rather illustrious work on the acoustic guitar.
The first proper track, ‘Kingdom After Kingdom’ bursts in with aplomb, like some ancient British war hymn laced with the undulating riffs and thunderous drumming. The vocalist could just as well be the commander barking orders to his men. The accented delivery of the Old English lyrics certainly adds a certain grit to the overall spirit of things. The same could pretty much be said for the rest of the metal tracks here, and the frequent marriage of acoustic and electric guitar passages is incredible, and keeps everything sounding sharp. On top of this “Edelland” is also woven with frequent tact lead work, which can be difficult to achieve in black metal. Few bands can pull it off as well as this.
Most of the songs contain extensive brooding instrumental sections which accentuate that earthen, triumphant atmosphere to such an extent it’s pouring out your ear holes. And on the subject if instrumentals, this album has quite a few breaking up the main songs so to speak, and for once on a black metal album they complement the overall multi dimensional atmosphere perfectly, stirring that already present tempestuous air further. They pretty much sound like some arcane war tune with their acoustic melodies and menacing drum work.
Some of the rhythms do have a tendency to repeat themselves at times, you’ll be thinking “Did I not hear that riff before?” but thankfully this is only a minor gripe as it doesn’t occur too often to be a major problem. “Edelland” is an extremely mature and accomplished piece of work. It brings a certain degree of welcome inspiration and freshness to an area of black metal which is sorely missing something like this of late. Fans of Winterfylleth and Graveland need this, because while Graveland have released some seminal albums, they also have the habit at times of sounding very contrived, especially these days, “Edelland” can easily stand on its own two feet against the best of the genre. And to be totally honest on this evidence, Ildra aren’t light years away from making a “Thousand Swords” themselves. This will be a tough one to match not just by IIldra themselves, but by anyone aiming to ply their trade in this area.
http://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Ildra/E%C3%B0elland/297725/Memnarch
Δευτέρα 31 Δεκεμβρίου 2012
Τρίτη 18 Δεκεμβρίου 2012
Resound the Horn- Doomsword
A black host descends
Omen of the end
Fury and pride at Odin's command
Just the mountains can dare to stand,
Hordes of the gods
Almighty force
Foreign invader surely won't prevail
The army that cried loud Odin's hail.
It doesn't matter how much
I shall suffer to live
To condign my poor soul
In your mighty hands
I long for that moment my life
I shall give and if I die in this battle...
Let hammer commence !
Black mist now protect us
From unfaithful eyes,
The attack to the cross
And it's god will surely succeed,
Steel at my side, banners up high,
Ancient words from the Gods
I pronounce the Viking war-cry:
Odin's hail, it doesn't matter how
Much I shall suffer to live
To condign my poor soul
In your mighty hands
I long for the moment my life
I shall give and if i die in this battle...
Let Battle commence!
"This is the dan for which I was born,
I blow my last breath into the horn,
To the halls of Valhalla
I know finally
My last words are
Odin's hail!"
ALL HAIL THE ALMIGHTY FATHER ODIN!
Omen of the end
Fury and pride at Odin's command
Just the mountains can dare to stand,
Hordes of the gods
Almighty force
Foreign invader surely won't prevail
The army that cried loud Odin's hail.
It doesn't matter how much
I shall suffer to live
To condign my poor soul
In your mighty hands
I long for that moment my life
I shall give and if I die in this battle...
Let hammer commence !
Black mist now protect us
From unfaithful eyes,
The attack to the cross
And it's god will surely succeed,
Steel at my side, banners up high,
Ancient words from the Gods
I pronounce the Viking war-cry:
Odin's hail, it doesn't matter how
Much I shall suffer to live
To condign my poor soul
In your mighty hands
I long for the moment my life
I shall give and if i die in this battle...
Let Battle commence!
"This is the dan for which I was born,
I blow my last breath into the horn,
To the halls of Valhalla
I know finally
My last words are
Odin's hail!"
ALL HAIL THE ALMIGHTY FATHER ODIN!
Σάββατο 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2012
Korpiklaani
While other folk metal bands began with metal before adding folk music, Korpiklaani started with folk music before turning metal.
The roots of Korpiklaani can be traced back to a Sami folk music group under the name of Shamaani Duo, an “in house restaurant band” created by Jonne Järvelä in 1993.
An album of folk music (Hunka Lunka) was released under this name before Järvelä relocated and formed a new band Shaman.
The folk metal act Shaman was based on the folk music of Shamaani Duo.
Two albums were released in 1999 and 2001 before Shaman changed their name to Korpiklaani. The change in name was accompanied by a change in the music. The traditional yoik vocals and the use of the Sámi language were dropped while the synthesizer was replaced with real folk instruments.
Παρασκευή 30 Νοεμβρίου 2012
Draugnim - Will Dawn Rise Again
Whites herald wept and drew its final sigh
Shed crimson crest as season begins to bend
Frail bite of embers light, in dying warmth to hide
And pretend... will dawn rise again
Homeward
Pristine paths of north
March pilgrims of sword
No trails left by beast or man
Chaste shining hoarfrost
Seek eyes the paling hearth
Before stars shroud the sun
Garnered light must shine a hundred nights
Through dark torment, in hope of spring nascent
Dreams of blind, dreams of sun, under veiling white
And pretend... will dawn rise again
Northwind
Of shallow bays it sings
Yet freezing hail it brings
With silver deathcold wings
Severes the crust of fjord
Let life of guiding torch
Outlast the fading dawn
Gone, the light withdrawn and skies adorned
Now flecked and torn with black vulture spawn
Like wolves that hunt the swan
They chase the fleeing dawn
So curses whispered end as godless sleep descends
Will dawn rise again
Shed crimson crest as season begins to bend
Frail bite of embers light, in dying warmth to hide
And pretend... will dawn rise again
Homeward
Pristine paths of north
March pilgrims of sword
No trails left by beast or man
Chaste shining hoarfrost
Seek eyes the paling hearth
Before stars shroud the sun
Garnered light must shine a hundred nights
Through dark torment, in hope of spring nascent
Dreams of blind, dreams of sun, under veiling white
And pretend... will dawn rise again
Northwind
Of shallow bays it sings
Yet freezing hail it brings
With silver deathcold wings
Severes the crust of fjord
Let life of guiding torch
Outlast the fading dawn
Gone, the light withdrawn and skies adorned
Now flecked and torn with black vulture spawn
Like wolves that hunt the swan
They chase the fleeing dawn
So curses whispered end as godless sleep descends
Will dawn rise again
Τετάρτη 28 Νοεμβρίου 2012
kampfar - Hymne
Kampfar is a pagan folk/black metal band from Fredrikstad, Norway.
According to vocalist Dolk, their name is an ancient Norse battle cry
which means Odin or Wotan
Δευτέρα 26 Νοεμβρίου 2012
Τρίτη 20 Νοεμβρίου 2012
Turisas - To Holmgard and Beyond
http://www.turisas.com/
Far beyond the sea and distant lands
Came men with thirty ships
Had wanted to reach the Neva by night
But the weather was not on their side
And as the wind grew stronger and stronger
The rain ran down our cheeks
The bow was turned towards Gardar
The sail flew up again
That's where the winds will us guide
For fame and for gold
Set sail for those lands unknown
Osmo and Dalk, Kyy, Kokko and Ulf
Were glad to be off the oars
Turo had eaten too much again
Now hanging himself overboard
The Tostensson twins were excited as always
Adventure was their game
Myself, Hakon the Bastard
was out to find my name
Holmgard and beyond
That's where the winds will us guide
For fame and for gold
Set sail for those lands unknown
Who is "I" without a past?
A river without a source?
An event without a cause?
Threads of different lengths
Some longer, some shorter
So many of them spun together
The crones keep on weaving
The algorithm of our lives
Cause and effect, the fates of men
We know the way to Aldeigju
Upstream the river Alode
You take us to the portage
And further [South]
Long is the way to the unknown
Long are the rivers in the East
Far lies the land that Ingvar
And his men desire to reach
Many dangers lie ahead
Some of us may never return
Rather sold as a slave to the Saracens
Than chained to your bed, chained by your life!
Holmgard and beyond
That's where the winds will us guide
For fame and for gold
Set sail for those lands unknown
Came men with thirty ships
Had wanted to reach the Neva by night
But the weather was not on their side
And as the wind grew stronger and stronger
The rain ran down our cheeks
The bow was turned towards Gardar
The sail flew up again
That's where the winds will us guide
For fame and for gold
Set sail for those lands unknown
Osmo and Dalk, Kyy, Kokko and Ulf
Were glad to be off the oars
Turo had eaten too much again
Now hanging himself overboard
The Tostensson twins were excited as always
Adventure was their game
Myself, Hakon the Bastard
was out to find my name
Holmgard and beyond
That's where the winds will us guide
For fame and for gold
Set sail for those lands unknown
Who is "I" without a past?
A river without a source?
An event without a cause?
Threads of different lengths
Some longer, some shorter
So many of them spun together
The crones keep on weaving
The algorithm of our lives
Cause and effect, the fates of men
We know the way to Aldeigju
Upstream the river Alode
You take us to the portage
And further [South]
Long is the way to the unknown
Long are the rivers in the East
Far lies the land that Ingvar
And his men desire to reach
Many dangers lie ahead
Some of us may never return
Rather sold as a slave to the Saracens
Than chained to your bed, chained by your life!
Holmgard and beyond
That's where the winds will us guide
For fame and for gold
Set sail for those lands unknown
Κυριακή 18 Νοεμβρίου 2012
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