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.
Narsil
Battleroar Lyrics
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By the mines at the earth's core
A blade of fire was forged
That shone with the light of sun and moon
Banishing darkness and fear
By the second age's war
In the year 3441
That night, on the plain, were elves and men
And narsil, the sword of the king
All leaders fell, but Sauron's spirit fled
The remnants told the tale of the broken sword
The shards, preserved
Were kept in rivendell
Awaiting for the heir
Numenorean, eagle of the star
Chieftain of the dunedain
Elrond foretold
The sword wouldn't be reforged
Until the ring was found
And the shadow returned
Then the blade of elendil
Would return to minas tirith
The day has come, we're marching off to war
Up from the ashes, your light shall guide us
Flame of the west, soaring unstained
Unextinguishable sun of wisdom
Reforge the sword, as deadly as of old
Your seven stars shall gleam in battle
The lyrics of Battleroar's "Narsil" describe the history of a powerful sword forged during the first age of Middle-earth. This sword was created in the mines at the core of the earth and shone with the light of the sun and moon. The blade was instrumental in banishing darkness and fear from the land. During the second age, a last alliance was formed between elves and men to fight against evil. It was on this battlefield where the sword, known as Narsil, was wielded by the king. Though the king and leaders fell, Narsil remained as a symbol of their bravery and strength.
The shards of Narsil were preserved and kept in Rivendell until the day when the rightful heir to the throne of Gondor could claim their place as the sword's wielder. Elrond foretold that the sword would only be reforged when the One Ring was found and the shadow that threatened Middle-earth had returned. Finally, the Chieftain of the Dúnedain, Aragorn, united the free peoples of Middle-earth and reforged Narsil. The sword, now known as Andúril, was used by Aragorn in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields and helped to defeat Sauron once and for all.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the first age's course
During the entire time period of the first age
By the mines at the earth's core
Deep beneath the surface of the earth
A blade of fire was forged
A sword made out of flames
That shone with the light of sun and moon
Illuminated by the light of both celestial bodies
Banishing darkness and fear
Dispelling terror and obscurity
By the second age's war
During a conflict in the second age
In the year 3441
Specifically during the year 3441
A last alliance was formed
A final union was created
That night, on the plain, were elves and men
Elves and men were together on a field that night
And narsil, the sword of the king
Also present was the sword of the king, Narsil
All leaders fell, but Sauron's spirit fled
Every leader passed away, except for Sauron's spirit which escaped
The remnants told the tale of the broken sword
What remained bore the evidence of the shattered sword
The shards, preserved
The broken pieces, safeguarded
Were kept in rivendell
Were held in Rivendell
Awaiting for the heir
Waiting for the rightful recipient
Numenorean, eagle of the star
A descendant of Numenor and an exquisite eagle
Chieftain of the dunedain
Leader of the Dunedain
Elrond foretold
Elrond predicted
The sword wouldn't be reforged
The sword would not be reassembled
Until the ring was found
Unless the ring could be discovered
And the shadow returned
And if the shade returned
Then the blade of elendil
At that moment, the weapon of Elendil
Would return to minas tirith
Would be brought back to Minas Tirith
The day has come, we're marching off to war
Now is the time, we are departing for battle
Up from the ashes, your light shall guide us
From ruin, your light will usher us
Flame of the west, soaring unstained
Inextinguishable flame from the west, ascending untainted
Unextinguishable sun of wisdom
Unfading sun of enlightenment
Reforge the sword, as deadly as of old
Recreate the sword to be as deadly as it was in the past
Your seven stars shall gleam in battle
Your seven stars will radiate in war
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ManFromTheCaves82
Naarsil, the sword of the Kiiiiing ρε φλώροι!!Πάρτα στη μάπα έπος,τίποτα άλλο αυτή η μπαντάρα!
GEORGE MEINTANIS
να γιατι ακουμε metal!