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.
Swordbrothers
Battleroar Lyrics
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As a blank figure I stand, In front of my destiny's tale
And I see a divine impaler, reaching for my soul's vein
"Come my messiah I await thee
For my time has come to finally meet
My Swordbrother"
It's a shame to die without blood on my hands
So I bear my sword to the ground and I prayed
On cold winds of hatred I ride
From the darkest depths of hell I march
The great horns of battle call me again
An ancient oath I swore in the past
A bond of a sacred promise
Souls shine like steel, across the rainbow
In front of the golden hall, I stand still
And before tears drop down from my eyes,
I grab your hand to get you back, my Swordbrother
Bonded by honour and blood we are one,
Brothers in battle and death
Warriors in armours of shining chromed steel
Strong and immortal we soar
Ride on my warriors fight proud victorious
Onwards to battle to slay and kill
The lyrics of Battleroar's "Swordbrothers" describe the singer, who has lived many years and now stands as a "blank figure" in front of his "destiny's tale." He sees a "divine impaler" reaching for his soul's vein, and eagerly awaits his messiah to meet his fate. The lyrics express the singer's desire to die with blood on his hands, and he prays with his sword to the ground. The second verse paints a picture of the singer riding on cold winds of hatred and marching from the darkest depths of hell as he answers the great horns of battle. He recalls the ancient oath he swore in the past, and describes a bond of sacred promise with his Swordbrother. The lyrics conclude with a call to arms for his fellow warriors, to ride on to battle and emerge victorious as they slay and kill.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, that so many years have passed
After many years, I find myself standing here as someone who has no clear path to follow.
As a blank figure I stand, In front of my destiny's tale
I am a mere shadow, waiting for my fate to unfold before me.
And I see a divine impaler, reaching for my soul's vein
I see an otherworldly force trying to take hold of my very essence.
"Come my messiah I await thee
"I am eagerly waiting for my savior to come and lead me.
For my time has come to finally meet
For it is time for me to embrace my destiny.
My Swordbrother"
My trusted and loyal companion in battle.
A past full of pictures and greatness on my back
I carry with me the memories of my past achievements and battles won.
It's a shame to die without blood on my hands
I would rather die in battle than live without having spilled the blood of my enemies.
So I bear my sword to the ground and I prayed
I kneel down and offer a prayer before the start of the battle, asking for strength and guidance.
On cold winds of hatred I ride
I march towards the enemy's side, fueled by my anger and hatred towards them.
From the darkest depths of hell I march
I am ready to descend into the very pits of hell to defeat my enemies.
The great horns of battle call me again
The sound of battle beckons me once more, and I am ready to answer its call.
An ancient oath I swore in the past
I swore a sacred oath to uphold my honor and loyalty to my comrades-in-arms many years ago.
A bond of a sacred promise
It is a bond that cannot be broken, as it is a promise made with utmost sincerity and conviction.
Souls shine like steel, across the rainbow
The souls of warriors shine as brightly as their steel swords, spanning across the entire spectrum of colors like a rainbow.
In front of the golden hall, I stand still
I stand before the golden hall, ready to receive the gifts of the gods for my valor and bravery in battle.
And before tears drop down from my eyes,
I shed tears of sadness at the thought of losing my dear friend and companion in battle.
I grab your hand to get you back, my Swordbrother
I reach out to my Swordbrother, hoping to bring him back from the brink of death and revive our bond once again.
Bonded by honour and blood we are one,
We are united not just by our loyalty to each other, but also by the blood shed in battles fought together.
Brothers in battle and death
We are not just brothers-in-arms, but also brothers in the face of death.
Warriors in armours of shining chromed steel
We are warriors clad in armor made of the strongest and most durable steel, shining as brightly as our undying spirit.
Strong and immortal we soar
We are strong and powerful, capable of soaring to great heights even in the face of impossible challenges.
Ride on my warriors fight proud victorious
Let us ride into the battlefield with pride, fighting with all we have to emerge victorious.
Onwards to battle to slay and kill
We charge towards the enemy lines with the intent of slaying them all in glorious battle.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Th3Mp5M4n
Almost impossible to find this album anywhere! Shops nearly don't sell it, web looks empty...oh c'mon! They're so epic!!!
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A pounding True Metal classic to ring open most splendorous of records! A milestone it was for the Hellenic Epic Metal scene at that time and fondly remembered in these parts it still is...
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really Nice Music!
Conteúdo Historial
masterpiece
Manolo Petya
fucking awesome band
Mike Mullins
HAIL TO HELLAS!
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irthe i wra na 3anadw to ironclad...
Scoros The Artisan
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Enrique Rull
His best album so far! Now are boring...