1) Black Maj… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands sharing the name Black Majesty
1) Black Majesty is a black metal band hailing from Trondheim (Norway). Black Majesty has released two demos in 2007 and an EP called "Seventh King of Edom" in 2009.
2) A melodic power metal band from Melbourne, Australia.
So far they have released five LPs: Sands of Time (2003), Silent Company (2005), Tomorrowland (2007), In Your Honour (2010) and Stargazer (2012).
The band was formed in 2001 under the name Kymera and with various members already well known on the local metal and heavy rock scene. Guitarist Steve Janevski was drawn from Cyclone Tracy, a long-running heavy rock/hair metal outfit. Bass player Cory Betts was also a member of Pegazus, another well-known Melbourne power metal band that had toured Europe in 1998, although he did not join that band until early 1999. Kymera’s other guitarist Hanny Mohammed had recorded an album with a band called Catwitch who had been featured on a television documentary. With drummer Pavel Konvalinka and singer John Cavaliere the band was complete. During a brief flirtation with the name Arkaya, the band began recording material, but Betts left and the group renamed itself Black Majesty.
The Sands of Time album was recorded in 2002 and prefaced by a three-track promo disc that won them a contract with German label Limb Music. Bass tracks were recorded by both Betts and Evan Harris, and Cavaliere duetted with Silvio Massaro from Vanishing Point and Danny Cecati from Eyefear on two tracks. Joe Fata replaced Betts in the interim, but left before the album was released in 2003, and since then Black Majesty has not had a permanent bass player.
Mark Kelson of Melbourne doom band The Eternal and Harris have featured as touring members. During the sessions Konvalinka recording his drum tracks in Germany with Piet Sielck of Iron Savior and the album’s release was preceded by a short tour of Europe. On the band’s return to Australia they toured with British band Dragonforce.
Black Majesty’s third album Tomorrowland was released on 1 June 2007, with European tour dates to follow, including the world-renowned Wacken Open Air festival. Black Majesty continued to gain exposure by supporting metal icons such as Saxon, before releasing their follow-up album “In Your Honour” in 2010. The release was promoted with several shows around Australia as well as a headlining slot at Indonesia’s Bla Bla Bla Festival. 2012 the band announced a European tour to support the release of their new album Stargazer in July.
End of Time
Black Majesty Lyrics
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Immerse themselves deep in my soul
I breathe the air that brings me down
Standing firm on this solid ground
My belief is spinning 'round
Learnt behavior slowly fading out
I tried to make believe
So now I run
Where the spirit takes me further than my will
That's where I rest
Only then to think of circumstances
I run again
Just to free myself from mind and spirit
I'll never stop
Just keep running from now until the end of time
Try to find my sanctuary
This solitude my masquerade
They will regain my final day
Feels like sifting through the sand
The more you move the less you find
This cannot be my final stride in life
The lyrics to Black Majesty's song "End of Time" paint a picture of a person who is trying to escape their memories and beliefs to find redemption in the unknown. The lyrics indicate that the person is reflecting on their past and trying to find a way to cope with the challenges they have faced in life. The opening lines, "Don't recall my memories, immerse themselves deep in my soul" highlight the struggle of trying to forget painful experiences and how they seem to linger and affect a person's present state of mind. The person is trying to stay grounded in reality, but their beliefs are spinning around, implying that they may be questioning their faith or personal values.
The lyrics also suggest that the person is searching for a spiritual awakening, trying to find a place of peace and tranquility. "Where the spirit takes me further than my will, that's where I rest" implies that the person is giving in to their inner spirit to find a sense of calm. Running is also a recurring theme throughout the song and is symbolic of the person's attempt to escape from their thoughts and find freedom. The lyrics suggest that the person will never stop running until the end of time, indicating that escape may not be possible.
Overall, the lyrics of "End of Time" delve into the human experience of trying to find meaning and redemption in life. The song suggests that painful memories can dictate our present state of mind, and it's challenging to escape them. However, the lyrics also offer hope that we can find refuge if we give in to our inner spirit and keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't recall my memories
I am avoiding thinking about my past experiences.
Immerse themselves deep in my soul
My memories are stored in my subconscious and continue to affect me.
I breathe the air that brings me down
I am affected by the environment around me and it is bringing me down.
Standing firm on this solid ground
I am grounded and steadfast in my beliefs.
My belief is spinning 'round
I am questioning my beliefs and they are changing.
Learnt behavior slowly fading out
My learned behaviors are disappearing and I am changing as a person.
I tried to make believe
I tried to pretend that everything is okay.
So now I'm going to run
I am going to distance myself from my problems.
Where the spirit takes me further than my will
I am going to let go of control and allow my spirit to guide me.
That's where I rest
I find rest and peace when I let go of control.
Only then to think of circumstances
When I am at peace, I can think clearly about my situation.
I run again
I continue to distance myself from my problems and responsibilities.
Just to free myself from mind and spirit
I am trying to escape from my thoughts and emotions.
I'll never stop
I will continue to run and avoid my problems.
Just keep running from now until the end of time
I plan to keep avoiding my problems forever.
Try to find my sanctuary
I am trying to find a safe and peaceful place.
This solitude my masquerade
I am pretending to be okay with being alone, but I am really struggling.
They will regain my final day
My problems will catch up to me eventually, probably on my last day.
Feels like sifting through the sand
It feels like I am constantly searching for something that I can't find.
The more you move the less you find
The harder I try to fix my problems, the less progress I make.
This cannot be my final stride in life
I refuse to accept defeat and keep searching for a solution to my problems.
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SsoR DarB
Come a little closer
And let me feel your warmth
Feel your skin towards mine,
Feel the passion burn inside
We are all that matters
Let us hide here for a while
You and I, and leave our worries,
All that's bad behind
Cause tonight, you fulfilled my life
And tonight, I want to hold you so tight
So please don't leave without a sign
And please be here when sunlight
Breaks at dawn
When the night walks on home
And if you're scared of letting go
I will be waiting here forevermore,
Right until the end of time
I have dreamed about you
Through lonesome endless nights
You were there beside me, even
Though you're far away
Through a stormy ocean
Through the pitch-black depths of time
I have sailed afar and nothing's ever felt
Like home
But now your here, and fulfil my life
You're here tonight, I will hold on to you tight
Northerners
This was the best song of supreme majesty, who is listening here in 2020? 😎
Jim B
Right on...this is one of the best metal ballads I have EVER heard....and "By Your Side" from this same album isn't too far behind! I discovered these guys a couple years ago and bought this album mainly based on this song!
Beyond The Galaxy
2021
danzellott danzellott
hermosa balada power metal!!
Battum
Such a beautiful song :')
AriochStarr
Damn, that intro hits me every time.
JUAN MORAD
Awesome ballads!!!!!
arthemispower
oh Supreme Majestic Ballad!! Awesome and touching!!
arthemispower
God this is Absolutley Awesome!!!!
Drn Montemayor
such a feeling amazing song thanks for the upload