The roots of the band's style sink deep into the sound of legendary 80s American and European bands such as Manilla Road, Omen, Cirith Ungol, Brocas Helm, Manowar, Jag Panzer and Heavy Load. The band's name was in fact taken from the lyrics to Heavy Load's song 'Singing Swords' ('I loved the battleroar').Their third album 'To Death and Beyond' was released in 2008 and received excellent reviews worldwide. Battleroar is also known for being a good live band and they have played all over Europe, including Spain, Italy, Ireland, Belgium and Germany.
In 2009 the band parted ways with guitar player Manolis Karazeris and vocalist Marco Concoreggi. They were temporarily replaced by Stelios Sovolos on guitar and John Papanikolaou (ex Innerwish) on vocals. This line-up played some shows in Holland and Greece.
In September 2010 the band announced that Antreas Sotiropoulos (Everdome, Wolfcry) is the permanent new guitar player.
Currently the band is working on new music and rehearsing every week, while searching thoroughly for a new singer that fits with the band.
For more information, visit the official Battleroar facebook page or visit the official band website.
2) There is also a Hungarian Black Pagan Band called Battleroar.
Berzerker
Battleroar Lyrics
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The thought of blood becomes desire
All is lost, out of my sight
I start to tremble, from lust for fight
Oh, inside my dreams, the things I've seen, they pull me within
I'm calling Tyr, to come ashore
Finally I can see the red mist
And the axe starts to live in my fist
On an endless war, I heard a roar
Through frost and ice, from a distant shore
Now there is no meaning upon the earth
And my salvation will come through death
But my fury will go on
Until Valhalla becomes my home
Oh, warriors stood there, with skins of bear
Letting their screams into the air
I have seen men attack, on certain death
and mutilated warriors keep fight to their last breath
But only now I can understand
The ultimate wrath that makes them stand
Oh, now they let me see, all that they can see
In front of a frozen sea ...
... Beyond the realms of pain I stand
The song "Berzerker" by Battleroar is an infectious heavy metal ballad that depicts an incredible tale of a warrior's lust for blood and his journey towards redemption. The song begins with the shaman dancing around the fire, and the warrior's desire for blood takes over his being. The warrior trembles with the urge to fight and calls upon the god Tyr to give him strength as he prepares for battle. In his dreams, he sees a distant land where the warriors roar, and he longs to go there and feel the thrill of victory.
As the story unfolds, the warrior is willing to risk everything for the sake of eternal glory. He is willing to walk the path of ultimate sacrifice to find his salvation. His fury will not subside until he finds his home, which is Valhalla. In this quest for eternal glory, the warrior sees the ultimate truth of all that is and what it means to be a berserker.
The song is a tribute to the berserker, a historical Norse warrior known for his strength, bravery, and lack of fear. The berserker would often go into battle without any armor, and he would fight with nothing but a sword, shield, and his own strength. The song gives the listener a glimpse into the berserker's world, where he fights for his glory, his people, and his own self.
Line by Line Meaning
The shaman dances around the fire
The ritualistic figure moves rhythmically about the flames
The thought of blood becomes desire
The idea of shedding blood becomes an intense craving
All is lost, out of my sight
Everything is gone, vanished from view
I start to tremble, from lust for fight
I begin to shake with a strong desire to engage in combat
Oh, inside my dreams, the things I've seen, they pull me within
Images from my dreams draw me in and captivate my mind
I'm calling Tyr, to come ashore
I summon the Norse god of war and justice to arrive on land
To turn my voice into a mighty roar
To transform my voice into a powerful sound
Finally I can see the red mist
Finally, I perceive a red haze that signifies my bloodlust
And the axe starts to live in my fist
And the weapon I hold appears to come to life in my hand
On an endless war, I heard a roar
In the midst of an interminable conflict, I heard a loud sound
Through frost and ice, from a distant shore
Across frigid and icy waters, originating from a faraway land
Now there is no meaning upon the earth
Now there is no discernible purpose to life on this planet
And my salvation will come through death
I will find deliverance only through death
But my fury will go on
However, my rage will continue unabated
Until Valhalla becomes my home
Until I enter the afterlife realm of the chosen warriors of Odin
Oh, warriors stood there, with skins of bear
Oh, there were combatants present, clad in bear hides
Letting their screams into the air
Releasing their vocal exhortations into the open space
I have seen men attack, on certain death
I have witnessed men rush toward an inevitable demise
and mutilated warriors keep fight to their last breath
And warriors gravely wounded continue to battle until their dying gasp
But only now I can understand
But only at this moment can I comprehend
The ultimate wrath that makes them stand
The consummate fury that compels them to remain steadfast
Oh, now they let me see, all that they can see
Oh, now they permit me to perceive what they are observing
In front of a frozen sea ...
Before a sea that has solidified into ice ...
... Beyond the realms of pain I stand
... I exist beyond the domains of torment and agony
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
theomen74
We Want the Doge's Return!!!
Roger
wow
Ben
For some reason battleroar deleted this from their album :( or itunes idk but its annoying af
ManFromTheCaves82
''Who dies first?''..