the greatest black metal song ever composed. I know, Anthems is entry level for true BM fans, but holy shit. This is just that good. 11 years after first hearing it, still just that great.
none that you all Mentions are Progressive.Most are out of business!!...I wonder why none will ever compare be to IHSAHN..Some of the list below are just Famous for the American Commercial Advertisement....If IHSAHN was AMERICAN,he will be already have his name carved in a Star in Hollywood by now......I love IHSAHN the great Majestic Genious!
P.S. also,some of this Norwegians live in those Cold Mountains,alone in darkness.Just the time in their hands to wonder int heir mind....Ihsahn count his story of "EMPEROR"..Which for years he wonder and put so much music composition together to make a "UNITY" sound like he mentioned in his last book/album of "Prometheus".Also, i wonder,why didn't he named his Band "SORCEROR",instead of "Emperor"..His style and just the way of music just Magnificent and Majestic in creativity.Just my 2 cents
I noticed alot of the Americans musicians Problems;it's that fame they get and the drugs that kills their talent,writing and musicianship..I mean don't get me wrong Europeans also consumed drugs,but In America from Actors to Famous people just Drugs destroyed them.Like Jim Morrison,Jimmy Hendrix,even Elvis Presley=DRUGS MY FRIEND has killed most of the great talent in America for years and years...If i were to create a band,my number one announcement will be" SAY NO TO DRUGS"...
I think the bands you posted are too soft for anything in Norway.Like Kamelot i read most of their Fans and Tours are from Europe.Last Gig was Made in Norway,their Singer that left Roy a Norwegian blood...Again,solid all american??....Antyhing in the 80' was From Sanctuary to "Nevermore" just awesome 80's sound to early 90's.Americans had a good grasp in Metal,BUT DIDN'T PROGRESSED!!-Now it's Pretty dead in AMERICA.Most of the good sound effects and pushing boundaries Like "EMPEROR" did.
I think the bands you posted are too soft for anything in Norway.Like Kamelot i read most of their Fans and Tours are from Europe.Last Gig was Made in Norway,their Singer that left Roy a Norwegian blood...Again,solid all american??....Antyhing in the 80' was From Sanctuary to "Nevermore" just awesome 80's sound to early 90's.Americans had a good grasp in Metal,BUT DIDN'T PROGRESSED!!-Now it's Pretty dead in AMERICA.Most of the good sound effects and pushing boundaries Like "EMPEROR" did.
If i Think hard enough and give a hint of one American Metal Composer and made his solo albums,I could think of is GLENN DANZIG..Which i think he's OK.The Only Albums i found interesting were the first 3 albums of DANZIG...Other then that.Nothing.Maybe the guy from "System of a Down", named Serge something.But i heard his solo was bad..
@demonastorm1983 Considering you are a couple years younger than me, then you must remember some of the great metal that America has. Jag Panzer, Kamelot, Nevermore....just to name a couple. How about Monstrosity? Leave it alone and learn to play if you want better metal in the US. That's what my philosophy is.
Mention ONE good Metal band that either the composer made a Collection or his own ideas put together as a Band.I will use an example.BATHORY.One band or composer similar to Quorthon from BATHORY or Like Rob "DARKEN" Fudali of GRAVELAND from Poland...AMERICA has NOT ONE single Man composer that his/her Music we could compare to the LEAST like this 2 EPIC LEGENDS....Most American Musicians Become famous and drug addicts..Be it Trash,Grindcore,and Death metal-NO TRUE LEGENDS.Maybe SLAYER.
I'm from L.A.,CA and fed-up witht he Music Industry and everything that they thry to shoved down our throat any tupid Rappers or Hip-Hop that comes to the spot light...The Metal scene is Dead In America.I grew up as a Teen in the 90's and i saw the last of Metal.From Metallica to Pantera.Also,from the Rise and Fall of KORN to Lamb Of God,SlipKnot..Just their Music not put well in Sight.Their lyrics are cheesy.That mostly American dislike Metal all together thanks to the sorry bands we have....
Im so sorry you so called americans but the truth is.... every worth of listening metal band is from skandinavia. Im from skandinavia and proud of it...dont take this comment too hard, but this is the truth!!!
@McGrimald1 thats funny because... scandinavian bands suck and all sound the same, i listened to this childish bullshit so long ago, when i actually thought dragons and facepaint was cool. emperor is still fucking amazing tho
This song behind meaning is just the Fallacy Of Men and their Repetitive Mistakes!!..I love Emperor,similar to Metallica's "master of Puppets",Emperor did this song refering to Men the same old slave of themselves and never ending mistakes............This song is still my song of songs.No AMERICAN BAND COMES TO EMPEROR
@lordvladislas typical american elitist. there are lots of great american metal bands but that doesn't mean that every metal band outside america is influenced by the american bands.
@chiaromontestephen not tryin to argue with you bro, just tryin to defend against you "typical european elitist". most american metalheads are modest and respect the talent of europe. its people like yourself that appear as an "elitist". besides your the one who initiated with the comment "...No AMERICAN BAND COMES TO
@lordvladislas i'm not from europe. i'm from america unfortunately. this country is going to shit day by day. and i never typed the comment "no american band comes to emperor. demonastorm 1983 typed that.
Trym does a great job of accompanying this song with his ride playing. But certain parts just really stand out. Such as, after Ihsahn says, "Hear my call!" at 6:46.
it's a shame band like cradle of filth and dimmu borgir get more recognition than emperor. emperor is deeper and mre complex, they are definatly more talented.
@bfarrellmcbeth but if they would have got more recognition, maybe they would have been more commercial? The music of Emperor doesn`t depend on its recognition but on it´s intensity. Emperor truly have an undeplaceable part in the sophisticated black metal heaven (or hell)
Deep Green, Dark Chaos Blinded I run down these paths By heart I know them They lead to the searing cliffs Stout they stand above the water's edge Lifeless And this is my foundation Cold stone Formed only by winds and time How invulnerable Lifeless Ahh... I have longed to be at one with this Yet, the waters call my name
"Suddenly, his mournful cries were stunned. Out of the cold mist came three enthralling ships. Sails torn by many a storm, and the bows adorned by the most fierce gargoyles he'd ever laid eyes upon. Yet, the crew they bore... Three times twelve in numbers. They stood motionless, wrapped in grey, worn gowns. And from behind their shadowed faces the seductive chanting. Bidding him on board. Without hesitation, he accepted. And away they sailed..."
paras musa tulee pohjoisesta
Corrosive1 21 hours ago
Brutal and beautiful
Fearcandy64 1 week ago
pyhä!
ksenobite 2 weeks ago
epico saludos desde colombia
lizdeymetal 3 weeks ago
2:00 Matrix.
DarkHorizon91394 3 weeks ago
umbelievable
Corrosive1 4 weeks ago
3 best Emperor songs: Towards the Pantheon, With Strength I Burn and Empty.
pichodas 1 month ago
Absolute MASTERPIECE
eldemasiado 1 month ago
For once I wish to see
The entity behind the voice
The face of this seduction
The beauty of my pain
\m/ \m/
ArthurKnoqOut 2 months ago
release chains...and come for me
genesicosmica 2 months ago
release chains..and come for me.......
genesicosmica 2 months ago
yall want real rock and roll go listen to classic rock dudes
pindabone 2 months ago in playlist metaalenzo
@pindabone yes...but this is black metal :)
ArthurKnoqOut 2 months ago
@pindabone haha, go eat a bag of baby dicks.
TheMrAbaddon 1 month ago
what da fuck is this for fuck it screwed my brains for a few seconds damn this aint music this is a fart
pindabone 2 months ago in playlist metaalenzo
@pindabone You're obviously in the wrong place, click this link, it may help you
watch?v=kffacxfA7G4&ob=av2e
hexmedi 2 months ago
I really like this song
Greetings from Colombia!
ccamilotorres 2 months ago
the greatest black metal song ever composed. I know, Anthems is entry level for true BM fans, but holy shit. This is just that good. 11 years after first hearing it, still just that great.
nicktaxidermy 3 months ago
very good
Gebrechlichkeit1 3 months ago
It isn't like in the nightside eclipse but this is good song too
Gebrechlichkeit1 3 months ago
none that you all Mentions are Progressive.Most are out of business!!...I wonder why none will ever compare be to IHSAHN..Some of the list below are just Famous for the American Commercial Advertisement....If IHSAHN was AMERICAN,he will be already have his name carved in a Star in Hollywood by now......I love IHSAHN the great Majestic Genious!
demonastorm1983 3 months ago
Best part of this song starts at 4:50! I love how they play from that part.
jk796 5 months ago
P.S. also,some of this Norwegians live in those Cold Mountains,alone in darkness.Just the time in their hands to wonder int heir mind....Ihsahn count his story of "EMPEROR"..Which for years he wonder and put so much music composition together to make a "UNITY" sound like he mentioned in his last book/album of "Prometheus".Also, i wonder,why didn't he named his Band "SORCEROR",instead of "Emperor"..His style and just the way of music just Magnificent and Majestic in creativity.Just my 2 cents
demonastorm1983 5 months ago
I noticed alot of the Americans musicians Problems;it's that fame they get and the drugs that kills their talent,writing and musicianship..I mean don't get me wrong Europeans also consumed drugs,but In America from Actors to Famous people just Drugs destroyed them.Like Jim Morrison,Jimmy Hendrix,even Elvis Presley=DRUGS MY FRIEND has killed most of the great talent in America for years and years...If i were to create a band,my number one announcement will be" SAY NO TO DRUGS"...
demonastorm1983 5 months ago
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I think the bands you posted are too soft for anything in Norway.Like Kamelot i read most of their Fans and Tours are from Europe.Last Gig was Made in Norway,their Singer that left Roy a Norwegian blood...Again,solid all american??....Antyhing in the 80' was From Sanctuary to "Nevermore" just awesome 80's sound to early 90's.Americans had a good grasp in Metal,BUT DIDN'T PROGRESSED!!-Now it's Pretty dead in AMERICA.Most of the good sound effects and pushing boundaries Like "EMPEROR" did.
demonastorm1983 5 months ago
I think the bands you posted are too soft for anything in Norway.Like Kamelot i read most of their Fans and Tours are from Europe.Last Gig was Made in Norway,their Singer that left Roy a Norwegian blood...Again,solid all american??....Antyhing in the 80' was From Sanctuary to "Nevermore" just awesome 80's sound to early 90's.Americans had a good grasp in Metal,BUT DIDN'T PROGRESSED!!-Now it's Pretty dead in AMERICA.Most of the good sound effects and pushing boundaries Like "EMPEROR" did.
demonastorm1983 5 months ago
If i Think hard enough and give a hint of one American Metal Composer and made his solo albums,I could think of is GLENN DANZIG..Which i think he's OK.The Only Albums i found interesting were the first 3 albums of DANZIG...Other then that.Nothing.Maybe the guy from "System of a Down", named Serge something.But i heard his solo was bad..
demonastorm1983 5 months ago
@demonastorm1983 Considering you are a couple years younger than me, then you must remember some of the great metal that America has. Jag Panzer, Kamelot, Nevermore....just to name a couple. How about Monstrosity? Leave it alone and learn to play if you want better metal in the US. That's what my philosophy is.
Frostcrown1 5 months ago
Mention ONE good Metal band that either the composer made a Collection or his own ideas put together as a Band.I will use an example.BATHORY.One band or composer similar to Quorthon from BATHORY or Like Rob "DARKEN" Fudali of GRAVELAND from Poland...AMERICA has NOT ONE single Man composer that his/her Music we could compare to the LEAST like this 2 EPIC LEGENDS....Most American Musicians Become famous and drug addicts..Be it Trash,Grindcore,and Death metal-NO TRUE LEGENDS.Maybe SLAYER.
demonastorm1983 5 months ago
@demonastorm1983 Dio?
DieByMyHand1 4 months ago
@demonastorm1983 Xasthur.
DaysOfFoehn 4 months ago
@demonastorm1983
try maybe Chuck Schuldiner from Death? one of the most famous composers in ALL of metal?
wexenhex 4 months ago
I'm from L.A.,CA and fed-up witht he Music Industry and everything that they thry to shoved down our throat any tupid Rappers or Hip-Hop that comes to the spot light...The Metal scene is Dead In America.I grew up as a Teen in the 90's and i saw the last of Metal.From Metallica to Pantera.Also,from the Rise and Fall of KORN to Lamb Of God,SlipKnot..Just their Music not put well in Sight.Their lyrics are cheesy.That mostly American dislike Metal all together thanks to the sorry bands we have....
demonastorm1983 5 months ago
Im so sorry you so called americans but the truth is.... every worth of listening metal band is from skandinavia. Im from skandinavia and proud of it...dont take this comment too hard, but this is the truth!!!
McGrimald1 6 months ago
@McGrimald1 thats funny because... scandinavian bands suck and all sound the same, i listened to this childish bullshit so long ago, when i actually thought dragons and facepaint was cool. emperor is still fucking amazing tho
vinnydeebeats 5 months ago
@vinnydeebeats I think the only one who suck here is u and your comments, retard!
McGrimald1 5 months ago
@McGrimald1 dont get mad at me cause everyone from your country either kills themselves or their family.
vinnydeebeats 5 months ago
@McGrimald1 it is we suck in the us
LucifarGigartu 5 months ago
American metal has no links with the Scandinavian Black metal scene as far as i can remember
midgard02 6 months ago
a man is like a cheese.
BabaHangedOS 8 months ago
This song behind meaning is just the Fallacy Of Men and their Repetitive Mistakes!!..I love Emperor,similar to Metallica's "master of Puppets",Emperor did this song refering to Men the same old slave of themselves and never ending mistakes............This song is still my song of songs.No AMERICAN BAND COMES TO EMPEROR
demonastorm1983 9 months ago
@demonastorm1983 master of puppets is about being addicted to coke "chop your breakfast on a mirror" pretty clear message there
neverdeth49 9 months ago
@demonastorm1983 Emperor is badass, but with out the American metal movement Emperor probably would not exist. give credit where it is due.
lordvladislas 8 months ago
@lordvladislas typical american elitist. there are lots of great american metal bands but that doesn't mean that every metal band outside america is influenced by the american bands.
chiaromontestephen 6 months ago
@chiaromontestephen not tryin to argue with you bro, just tryin to defend against you "typical european elitist". most american metalheads are modest and respect the talent of europe. its people like yourself that appear as an "elitist". besides your the one who initiated with the comment "...No AMERICAN BAND COMES TO
EMPEROR" come on now.
lordvladislas 6 months ago
@lordvladislas i'm not from europe. i'm from america unfortunately. this country is going to shit day by day. and i never typed the comment "no american band comes to emperor. demonastorm 1983 typed that.
chiaromontestephen 6 months ago
@lordvladislas my bad dude
lordvladislas 6 months ago
@lordvladislas your crazy
MorbidAngel2011 6 months ago
chi è l'idiota che ha messo non mi piace?
alex020961 11 months ago 10
@alex020961 sicuramente un ignorante
ThePaulHawks 1 month ago
great lyrics, great music, awesome vocals...EEEPPPPIIIIICCCCCC SONG horns up to EMPEROR
filthyhornsg 1 year ago 2
po ponad 10ciu latach od ostatniego słuchania tej płyty Emperor zabrał mnie znowu w miejsca w które zabierał zawsze wtedy gdy zakładałem słuchawki...
I niech wilki znowu zaczną wyć!!!
piltza 1 year ago
Amazing song by them, simply amazing!
NorwegianWinter 1 year ago
I love this Song. It´s Epic!!!
242Vader 1 year ago
Fucking amazing song.
AK4769er 1 year ago
One of all great emperor songs... there is no song that failed in their whole career"""
DerCarolus 1 year ago
this is a really great video/slide-show for a(N)other shredding EmperoR song. Emperor is Dead, Long Live the Emperor!!!!
lokust9ine 1 year ago
Trym does a great job of accompanying this song with his ride playing. But certain parts just really stand out. Such as, after Ihsahn says, "Hear my call!" at 6:46.
NewKingdomRise 1 year ago
Was Vintersorg featured in this song or just sounds like him???
MightyGarogh 1 year ago
Meaning of the song?
TheRitzyRedneck 1 year ago
I can't decide which song I like better, this one or The Loss and Curse of Reverence. They are all good.
xese4lifex 1 year ago
@xese4lifex
Exactly my problem :-)
ZeepoogZeepoog 10 months ago
emperor matrix lol
hatecrewsix2 1 year ago 2
0:58 i have that album. it was amazing.
darthmaul627 1 year ago
it's a shame band like cradle of filth and dimmu borgir get more recognition than emperor. emperor is deeper and mre complex, they are definatly more talented.
bfarrellmcbeth 1 year ago
@bfarrellmcbeth but if they would have got more recognition, maybe they would have been more commercial? The music of Emperor doesn`t depend on its recognition but on it´s intensity. Emperor truly have an undeplaceable part in the sophisticated black metal heaven (or hell)
DerCarolus 1 year ago 2
brings back memories! one of the first songs that got me into the extreme stuff...thanks to the friend who put it on a comp tape for me ;)
malewhoreslag 1 year ago
The Emperor is dead long live the Emperor!!!!!!!!!!
Minas92Morgul 1 year ago
A true classic from the Norwegian gods... LONG LIVE EMPEROR!!!
DeathTragedy666 1 year ago
SLAVES ARE THOSE OF THIS WORLD!!!
schmulkubiak 1 year ago
This truly is the epitome of what Emperor is! ;)
Kofeiiniturpa 1 year ago 6
For once i wish to see the entity behind the voice,the face of this seduction,the beauty of my pain...
Apovlito 2 years ago
emperor is genius
noone will top them
muse87877 2 years ago
this was like, one of my first metal songs
sociopathicregret 2 years ago
What a fucking masterpiece!
jesuschrist52 2 years ago 4
One correction: the lyric is "I scatter the ashes of destiny," not dignity. Not to be an arrogant douche; that is just my favorite line in the song.
bloody6mortician 2 years ago 5
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Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk = best album in the history of mankind
lowdev7 2 years ago 3
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lowdev7 2 years ago
This song captures the spirit of Existentialism/Absurdism.
pugnaciousboxer2 2 years ago 5
thyselvez 2 years ago 2
For once I wish to see
The entity behind the voice
The face of this seduction
The beauty of my pain
Am I blessed or am I cursed by thy presence?...
What is my crime?... What is my deed?...
Is this life my redemption? Shall I repent or proceed?
I hate my flesh
Its dimension poisoned my soul with doubt
It made me question the essence of... the "I"
thyselvez 2 years ago 2
Slaves are those of this world
Given freedom to lay chains upon the Master
The wolf is no longer free
Release the chains and come for me
thyselvez 2 years ago 2
[The Elder:]
"Suddenly, his mournful cries were stunned. Out of the cold mist came three enthralling ships. Sails torn by many a storm, and the bows adorned by the most fierce gargoyles he'd ever laid eyes upon. Yet, the crew they bore... Three times twelve in numbers. They stood motionless, wrapped in grey, worn gowns. And from behind their shadowed faces the seductive chanting. Bidding him on board. Without hesitation, he accepted. And away they sailed..."
thyselvez 2 years ago 2
Upon these seas
Wherein I drowned so many times
I scatter the ashes of dignity
Still my flames are in hunger
With fire in my heart
Shall I greet the shores ahead
Though, I know not what will burn
Desire... Ahh... In the distance
I hear the waves wash over solid ground
And in this moment I am struck blind
thyselvez 2 years ago
Grant me sight so I can see
That which lies ahead of me
Cursed be my mortal eyes
For dying in the realm of death
Hear my call...
I return to the soaring cliffs
They truly shine of strength
Even though, I nothing learned
With strength I burn...
thyselvez 2 years ago 4
i completely love this one, its my favorit emperor song too.
joerne 2 years ago 3
Maybe not the best Emperor's song... but beautiful!
SerMordred 2 years ago 25
@SerMordred No, it's one of their best alright. Hail Emperor!
WinterKingdomWolves 1 year ago
the best song from emperor
and also one of my favourite songs^^
Kharn1914 2 years ago 44