1. Allfather was birthed during the early stages in 1996, in Victoria, BC, Canada. At first, a three piece made up by Justin Hagberg playing guitar, Craig Stewart on drums and Paul Jacobsen doing vocals. This collection created an unreleased demo entitled “Render to the Unlight” (1996). After a while this era faded and Paul Jacobsen took up the duty of playing drums. With the addition of Cam Pipes on bass, Allfather began a new epoch and formed their first independently released recording entitled “Wrath of the Bloodthirsty” (1998); an exploratory six song collection that combined visionary philosophy and raw brutality.
The need to unleash Allfather to the masses soon came and an independent vocalist was needed to do so, allowing kinsman Chad Klassen to take up the post. After playing a number of shows, another recording was completed to encourage label support. A five song promotional MCD (1999) was prepared and again independently released. Focus on ascension and war, dominated the theme of this new release. Another campaign of shows was unchained, to further Allfathers cause.
It was during this effort that a new bass player was introduced: Adam Angus, a strong comrade that would prove very worthy to join the ranks. Soon after this addition, another recording was created (recorded 2001) and Allfather agreed to be in the company of three other cults on a split CD released by Realms of Darkness Productions and Dark Horizon Records. Allfather contributed five songs to this compilation CD entitled “Lead us to War and Final Glory” (2002).
Soon after this recording Allfather parted ways with Realms of Darkness/Dark Horizon Records and began seeking new label support. It was during this time that Invictus Productions took interest in the Allfather horde. Allfather then proceeded to create another recording to be released on Invictus. Entitled “Weapon of Ascension” (2004), this is Allfathers first full length and it promises to be the best Allfather material to date. “Weapon of Ascention” is scheduled to be out in January on Invictus Productions.
Currently Allfather is writing new material and has incorporated a second guitarist into the fold, Jasper van der Veen (formerly of Fluisterwoud). The addition of another guitar player adds a whole new creative dimension to Allfather, and will prove a valuable asset for future song writing and touring.
2. Allfather are Neanderthal sludge/doom/hardcore from the Medway delta of the UK. A four piece band influenced by everyone from Iron Monkey, Electric Wizard, High on Fire, Sleep, Raging Speedhorn amoungst others. Formed in December 2013, their first EP is due to be released in early 2015 followed by follow up gigs in Kent and London.
Of Man and Valour
Allfather Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Shores of blood, death hand raised
Our honour shall be restored
Iron is the will of man and valour
Glorify away that which is mine
Vanquish those who would oppose my will
And with mist mighty furor would I purify our ilk
Bound by will of might endowed with battle-fed hunger
Before me my conquering path
I am the scourge that strength of will
The spirit of men shall live with proud, joyful hearts....
Sharpe as untainted steel, we will swath away through the rabble that spoils our volk
And so with the truimph of steel and a truimph of will
Joyful revenge will call us to happiness
The lyrics of the song "Of Man and Valour" by Allfather are powerful and emotive. The opening lines describe the aftermath of a great battle, where thousands have been slain and the shores are awash with blood. Despite this devastation, the singer looks ahead with determination, declaring that their honor will be restored. The will of man and their bravery in battle are likened to iron, reflecting their unbreakable strength and resilience. The lyrics go on to describe a fierce determination to vanquish their enemies and purify their people with great fury.
The singer's voice is filled with a sense of pride and purpose, as they describe themselves as a scourge who will lead their people to glory. They are fueled by a battle-fed hunger and driven by the spirit of their fellow men, who will live on with proud, joyful hearts. The final lines of the song depict a hopeful future where the strength of men will prevail, and their enemies will be vanquished. The powerfully descriptive language in these lyrics paints a vivid picture of a warrior's journey, and the glory, honor and the price one has to pay to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
Bloodshed before me thousands have laid to waste
I have seen countless wars and battles where many have lost their lives.
Shores of blood, death hand raised
I have witnessed violent conflicts and death, leaving the shores stained red with blood.
Our honour shall be restored
We shall regain our dignity and pride through our actions.
Iron is the will of man and valour
True strength of character and courage comes from the unwavering determination of individuals.
Glorify away that which is mine
I shall proudly celebrate and protect what belongs to me.
Vanquish those who would oppose my will
I will defeat any who try to stand in the way of my goals and desires.
And with mist mighty furor would I purify our ilk
With great passion and strength, I will lead and cleanse our community of any impurities.
Blood strong, flesh iron
We are physically strong and mentally resilient.
Bound by will of might endowed with battle-fed hunger
We are driven by our strong will and appetite for combat and victory.
Before me my conquering path
I am destined to conquer and succeed in my endeavors.
I am the scourge that strength of will
I am a force to be reckoned with, fueled by my inner strength.
The spirit of men shall live with proud, joyful hearts....
We shall thrive with a sense of pride and happiness in our hearts.
Sharpe as untainted steel, we will swath away through the rabble that spoils our volk
We are well-equipped and determined to overcome any opposition that threatens to harm our community.
And so with the truimph of steel and a truimph of will
By combining our physical and mental strength, we shall emerge victorious.
Joyful revenge will call us to happiness
Achieving our desired revenge will bring us great joy and happiness.
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.