After the foundation in 1993, Adorned Brood … Read Full Bio ↴The History 1993 - 2006
After the foundation in 1993, Adorned Brood recorded two demo tapes on their own. A little German label called “Folter Records” got interested in the musical mixture of Heavy Metal, magic clean sounds and folk influences. Therefore the talented band got the chance to record their first studio album “Hiltia” in 1996. The feedback on the first album was awesome, and soon they recorded an new masterpiece, called Wigand 1998. Because of its limitations to 1000 pieces each, today both albums are rare to find and fans pay up to 90,00 Euros in Internet auctions.
Disagreements with record labels and line up changes were dominating the following years, but also forged the band together in their will to carry on.
Finally, under „Moonstorm Records“ Adorned Brood grew up to one of Germany’s most famous undergroand pagan metal acts. With their third album “Asgard” (2000), Adorned Brood released a milestone in the german pagan underground scene. With rising success, a cooperation with Lead singer Erik Hecht from Subway to Sally led to a together recorded song on Adorned Broods fourth album “Erdenkraft” in 2002.
The hard work for both albums was rewarded with good critics, high ratings and interviews in nearly all important metal magazines.
With support gigs on tour with “Subway to Sally” or on Festivals like “Summer Breeze Open Air”, “Partysan”, “Wave Gotik Treffen” or “Feuertanz Festival”, Adorned Brood convinced the metal fans with their unique folk-pagan style, pushing songs and often praised live performance.
Now, Adorned Brood is concentrated on pre-productions for the fifth album, which again will represent the continuously musical growing and developing of Adorned Brood.
Asgard
Adorned Brood Lyrics
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as many gods there in this land.
- Asgard, land of the gods -
I saw the path to him, there's no turning back.
My entrance in this world was beautiful.
[Ref.1]
Walhalla the holy land.
Hall of the proud warriors.
Place of Wotan's throne.
Am I good enough?
Ruled by the one-eyed, old man.
Murderers and scum will go to hel.
A woman who rules her reich by herself.
As the loneliest majesty.
Her face, half woman half beast.
[Ref.2]
Helheim the unholy land.
A hall of pain.
Far away from light.
No turning back.
Where ever lasting darkness rules.
[Ref.3]
Asgard, the land of the gods.
Hall of the proud warrior.
Place of Wotan's home
Am I good enough?
Ruled by the one-eyed old man.
My power becomes bigger and bigger.
Magic lives in me.
- Forever and ever -
Don't you ever forget what's been told,
or die...
- Die by my hand -
The lyrics to Adorned Brood's song "Asgard" describe a world where magic is present and gods are plentiful. Asgard, the land of the gods, is portrayed as a holy land inhabited by the proud warriors of Walhalla. The singer of the song has seen the path to Asgard and is now unable to turn back. The entrance into this world was beautiful, implying that it is a place of wonder and awe.
The chorus is split into two parts, one describing the holy land of Walhalla and the other the unholy land of Helheim. Walhalla is a place of pride and power, ruled by Wotan, the one-eyed old man. Only the worthy may enter the hall of the proud warriors. Helheim, on the other hand, is a place of pain and darkness, ruled by a monster queen. The contrast between the two lands highlights the duality of the world the singer has entered.
The final verse shows the rise of the singer's power within this world. Magic lives within them and their strength grows. The song ends with a warning not to forget what has been told, or suffer death by the singer's hand. The lyrics describe a vivid world of magic, gods, and power, and the struggle for dominance between light and darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Magic is in the air. As many miracles,
The air is filled with magic and miracles abound in this land.
as many gods there in this land.
This land has numerous gods, each with their own unique powers and abilities.
Asgard, land of the gods -
Asgard is the land of the mighty gods, a place of great power and majesty.
I saw the path to him, there's no turning back.
I have seen the path that leads to the mighty god Wotan, and I am determined to follow it, no matter what happens.
My entrance in this world was beautiful.
My arrival in this world was marked by great beauty and wonder, as if the gods were smiling upon me.
Walhalla the holy land.
Walhalla is a sacred and holy land, a place of great reverence and respect among the gods and mortals alike.
Hall of the proud warriors.
The hall of Walhalla is where the proud and mighty warriors of old gather to bask in the glory of the gods.
Place of Wotan's throne.
The throne of the mighty god Wotan resides in Walhalla, a symbol of his power and authority over all.
Am I good enough?
I question whether I am worthy of the great honor of being accepted into Walhalla, and whether I can truly live up to its lofty ideals.
Ruled by the one-eyed, old man.
Wotan, the mighty god of Walhalla, is an old and one-eyed man who governs over everything that happens within its borders.
Murderers and scum will go to hel.
Those who commit terrible acts of violence and wickedness will be sent to the dark and forbidding land of Hel, where they will suffer eternal torment and punishment.
A woman who rules her reich by herself.
A powerful and majestic woman rules over her own kingdom with grace and strength, showing that even in a land filled with gods and warriors, a powerful leader can come from any background or lineage.
As the loneliest majesty.
Even though she is a powerful and mighty ruler, she often feels lonely and isolated due to the pressures and responsibilities that come with such a position.
Her face, half woman half beast.
The woman ruler has a face that is partly beautiful and partly beastly, symbolizing the duality of her nature and the inherent contradictions within her personality.
Helheim the unholy land.
Helheim is an unholy and dark land, filled with the souls of the wicked and the damned who are forever tormented by their own sins and wickedness.
A hall of pain.
Those who are sent to Helheim will be subjected to endless pain and torture, as punishment for their wicked deeds and twisted souls.
Far away from light.
Helheim is a place of deep darkness and shadows, far removed from the light and power of the gods and of Walhalla itself.
No turning back.
Once one has been sent to Helheim, there is no hope of returning to the world of the living or of the gods. They are trapped there for all eternity.
Where ever lasting darkness rules.
Darkness and pain reign supreme in Helheim, and those who are sent there are doomed to suffer endlessly in its shadowy depths.
My power becomes bigger and bigger.
As I progress on my journey to discover the power of the gods, I feel my own strength growing day by day, as if I am becoming more and more like them.
Magic lives in me.
I feel the power of magic coursing through my veins, filling me with the energy and vitality of the gods themselves.
- Forever and ever -
The power of the gods and their magic seems to last forever, stretching out into an endless horizon of possibility and potential.
Don't you ever forget what's been told,
I urge others not to forget the lessons and teachings of the gods, for they contain within them the keys to true power and enlightenment.
or die...
I warn that those who forget the lessons of the gods or who defy their power and authority are doomed to a fate worse than death, as they will surely fall beneath the might of the gods themselves.
- Die by my hand -
I stand ready to defend the power and authority of the gods, and am willing to do whatever it takes to uphold their laws and ideals, even if it means taking up arms against those who would defy them.
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Iván
15 years without listening to this piece of music, I had forgotten its existence. Again I surrender to its nostalgic and sweet melody.
dhuntb00
One of the most criminally underrated albums of all time. Ahead of it's time, every instrument is interesting, and the song writing is top notch. It blows most newer folk metal out of the water.
Евгений Никифоров
Асгард лучший альбом! Под эту музыку я занимался саморазвитием и из никого вырос до владельца собственного ресторана! 👍💪
Gift From God
can't believe it's been 20 years since I heard this! the nostalgia trip is bliss! thank you 😍
Deyw
Why is this so underrated?And why isn't this on spotify?
guamuchiru
yeah Why isn't this on spotify!
karlbooklover
yeah, why!
DethronerX
Yes, why the fuck??
Maria Potashnykova
And still...why isn't this on spotify?
olivia oz
Seriously, why isn't this on Spotify