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.
Calm Before the Storm
Battleroar Lyrics
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Before the shadows will swallow the sun
One last glance and I'll be gone
One last song upon my sword
Before the war,
Before this vision of beauty be gone
Suddendly silence falls
Your mind is blank, but you
Follow the beat of your heart
Echoes of fear will call
Out to your very soul
Leaving you lost
Lost in the eye of the storm
Strong winds run cold
Across the hilltops
Through long manes of gold
One last day and we'll be gone
One last stand before we fall
After the storm
After the shadows have captured the sun
Down on the valley's end
We die with sword in hand
Feeding the fire
That slowly devours the soul
Victories lost and found
Upon a bloodstained ground
High on the mound
Where torches eternally glow
The lyrics of Battleroar's "Calm Before the Storm" convey a sense of foreboding and melancholy as the singer contemplates the coming war and his own mortality just before the battle. The first verse sets the tone with the image of the shadows swallowing the sun, indicating an impending darkness and chaos. The second verse describes the silence and fear that descend just before the charge, as the soldiers try to brace themselves for the onslaught. The chorus emphasizes the confusion and disorientation of the moment, as the winds run cold and the fighters cling to their last hope.
The third verse shifts the narrative to the aftermath of the battle, where the fallen soldiers are mourned and remembered. The image of dying with sword in hand suggests a valiant and heroic end, but the reality of feeding the fire that devours the soul underscores the ultimate futility of war. The final two lines talk about the victories and losses that mark the battlefield, and the torches that eternally glow on the high mound of the dead suggest a haunting and unsettling legacy. Overall, the lyrics offer a poignant meditation on the transience of life and the tragedy of war.
Line by Line Meaning
Before the storm
Just before the beginning of a tumultuous event
Before the shadows will swallow the sun
Before the darkness takes over and things become unclear
One last glance and I'll be gone
Taking one final look before leaving
One last song upon my sword
Striking a poetic pose before facing imminent danger
Before the war,
Just before a large scale conflict
Before this vision of beauty be gone
Before the loveliness of the world is lost forever
Suddendly silence falls
A pause occurs, everything goes quiet
And just before the charge
Right before the fighters go into action
Your mind is blank, but you
Your thoughts are empty, but you still act
Follow the beat of your heart
You are following your instincts
Echoes of fear will call
The sounds of trepidation will surround you
Out to your very soul
Touching the core of your being
Leaving you lost
You feel disoriented
Lost in the eye of the storm
You are caught in the midst of the violent conflict
Strong winds run cold
Wintry gusts of wind that are biting and sharp
Across the hilltops
Over the summits of the hills
Through long manes of gold
Passing the lengthy locks of blond hair
One last day and we'll be gone
The fighters know they are not long for this world
One last stand before we fall
Making a final effort before being defeated
After the storm
Following a tumultuous event
After the shadows have captured the sun
When the darkness has fully taken hold
Down on the valley's end
In the low-lying area far away
We die with sword in hand
Losing their life while holding their weapon
Feeding the fire
Giving energy to the passion behind the fight
That slowly devours the soul
Acting against one's mentality in a draining way
Victories lost and found
Moments of both successes and failures
Upon a bloodstained ground
On a field that is coated in red
High on the mound
At the top of the hill
Where torches eternally glow
A spot that is endlessly illuminated
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