Ansur's debut album, "Axiom", was recorded in their own studio in 2005. This album is cold and eerie, with heavy black metal influences and intricate progressive structures. The band was signed by Samoth (of Emperor) to his label Nocturnal Art Productions. "Axiom" was released by NAP/Candlelight Records 18th of September 2006.
Ansur's sophomore album is called "Warring Factions". This unique album draws influences from varied metal genres as well as 70's progressive rock, in the bands own special way. "Warring Factions" was released 21st of April 2008 on Nocturnal Art/Candlelight, to much applause from the metal press. Now occupied with live playing and writing, the band develops ever closer to their own unmistakable sound.
In 2011 the band decided to leave the Ansur name behind and continue under a new name Leixis that would focus much more on the progressive side of Ansur rather then the extreme metal side.
"There will be a lot of musical changes, but the most significant will be the change from screaming vocals to clean vocals, and the change from a extreme-based metal style to a more progressive rock-ish expression (though you guys still may have a some difficulties describing it genre-wise)." As quoted by the Band. The Band also stated that they expect to their debut in 2012.
Leixis started a new website (leixis.com) and a Facebook page, but it seems it was a stillborn project and nothing else has happened as of January 2018. Also the original Ansur website (ansursite.com) is not working anymore.
Desert Messiah
Ansur Lyrics
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But the sudden wide, reputable desert...
Thats the astounding!
After leaving the crash-site,
the expedition recovered even more mystical findings
Oversized tracks of footprints,
and rags of fabrics totally unknown to this world
were spread in a straight vertical line,
This is a newborn desert, and someone is here already
This is where He emerged...
-Who are you wanderer?
The insight of your own kinds defeat an irony
I am the formula, made and brought above your figment
Also what, you were thought to abhor
See me as the conduct!
I have elongated in the desert for thousands of years
as a nematode in the soil, awaiting this very moment!
-This enigma you bring up on us... Towards what does it lead?
A turning point, the prehistorical truth, adhered to all religious beliefs!
There are evidence
A companionship is what I require
All of you will collect the "shrewd" fragments of clues
that will unmask and then portent the expression; God!
Because I am that example!
Not world dominant
neither the architect of stars
But I represent heaven, just as much as hell!
The lyrics of Ansur's song Desert Messiah describe the discovery of a new and mysterious desert, where a strange and powerful being has emerged. The song presents a narrative of a group of explorers who stumble upon this desert and encounter the being, who claims to be a formula made and brought above the human imagination. The being invites the explorers to join him in uncovering the prehistorical truth and deciphering clues that will lead them to understand God.
The lyrics are full of enigmatic and metaphorical language that creates a sense of mystery and intrigue. The sinking of the seas and the emergence of the desert are presented as unbelievable events that are shrouded in myth and legend. The oversize tracks of footprints and unknown fabrics create a sense of disbelief and wonder. The being that the explorers encounter is presented as a messiah figure, representing both heaven and hell and claiming to hold the key to understanding the mysteries of the universe.
The song seems to be exploring the concept of faith and belief, and questioning the nature of truth and knowledge. It suggests that there are deeper truths to be uncovered beyond the surface of things, and that faith can lead us to a greater understanding of God and ourselves. The song's use of metaphor and imagery creates a sense of awe and wonder, drawing the listener into a world of mystery and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Unbelievable enough, the seas sunk
The sinking of the seas is unimaginable
But the sudden wide, reputable desert...
However, the expansive and well-known desert is surprising
Thats the astounding!
This is truly astonishing!
After leaving the crash-site,
Following their departure from the wreck
the expedition recovered even more mystical findings
The journey revealed even more mysterious artifacts
Oversized tracks of footprints,
Giant footprints were discovered
and rags of fabrics totally unknown to this world
Unknown fabric was also found
were spread in a straight vertical line,
These items were arranged in a vertical line
leading higher and higher
Ascending to greater heights
This is a newborn desert, and someone is here already
Although it's a new desert, somebody is already present
This is where He emerged...
This is where the person (He) came from
-Who are you wanderer?
Who might you be, traveler?
The insight of your own kinds defeat an irony
The knowledge of your own species is contrary to a particular situation
I am the formula, made and brought above your figment
I am the solution or creation that exceeds your imagination
Also what, you were thought to abhor
Furthermore, you were believed to detest me
See me as the conduct!
View me as the guide or facilitator
I have elongated in the desert for thousands of years
I've existed in the desert for thousands of years
as a nematode in the soil, awaiting this very moment!
As a worm in the ground, awaiting this precise moment!
-This enigma you bring up on us... Towards what does it lead?
The puzzle you've presented to us... where does it lead?
A turning point, the prehistorical truth, adhered to all religious beliefs!
A pivotal moment, the historical reality that all religions follow!
There are evidence
There is proof
A companionship is what I require
I require a partnership
All of you will collect the "shrewd" fragments of clues
You all shall collect the cunning pieces of evidence
that will unmask and then portent the expression; God!
Which will reveal and predict the manifestation; God!
Because I am that example!
For I am that paradigm!
Not world dominant
I'm not the ruler of the world
neither the architect of stars
nor the builder of the stars
But I represent heaven, just as much as hell!
But I embody both paradise and hell equally!
Contributed by Samuel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.