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. Kymeraās 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 albumās release was preceded by a short tour of Europe. On the bandās return to Australia they toured with British band Dragonforce.
Black Majestyās 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 āIn Your Honourā in 2010. The release was promoted with several shows around Australia as well as a headlining slot at Indonesiaās Bla Bla Bla Festival. 2012 the band announced a European tour to support the release of their new album Stargazer in July.
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Black Majesty Lyrics
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She comes out at night
One more lonely heart
She had to fight
When all she wants
Is out of reach
Lights that shimmer call
Nights young she walks
Memories will all fade
What remains is rage
The trials of life are lessons learnt
And that is what you follow
It's taken you from years to tears
Hold on just can't let go
Living on rage
He's on the run
One more life to take
He surely would
When all he wants
Is out of reach
There's no more taking
While walking the mile
The lyrics of Black Majesty's song "Follow" depicts the struggles of two individuals trying to escape their painful realities. The first verse talks about a woman who puts on a faƧade of elegance ("dressed in her lace") and ventures out at night to escape her loneliness. She seems to have fought the battles of love and relationships, but to no avail. Despite her yearning for something more ("all she wants is out of reach"), she is drawn by the allure of the glittering lights and walks through the night.
The second verse introduces a man who is living on the edge of the society. He is hunted by his past and running from the present. The lyrics suggest that he has taken lives before and would not hesitate to do it again. He, too, is trying to escape his reality ("all he wants is out of reach"), but in his case, he is driven by his own rage. The chorus of the song suggests that both characters have learned lessons from their struggles, as these are the only things that they can follow. They cannot let go of their past, and the trials they have faced have given them strength, purpose, and resilience to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Dressed in her lace
She dresses up in lace attire.
She comes out at night
She goes out only during the night.
One more lonely heart
She is yet another person who is alone.
She had to fight
She struggled to achieve something.
When all she wants
Her desire is.
Is out of reach
Unattainable.
Lights that shimmer call
The sparkling lights attract her attention.
Nights young she walks
She takes a walk during the youthful night.
When there is no pain left to feel
When she has no more hurt in her heart to sense.
Memories will all fade
The recollection of events will disappear with time.
What remains is rage
Anger is the only thing that stays.
The trials of life are lessons learnt
Experiences in life teach us lessons.
And that is what you follow
That's what guides you through life.
It's taken you from years to tears
It made you move from happy years to tearful moments.
Hold on just can't let go
Don't leave go, keep holding on.
Living on rage
Living with a lot of anger inside.
He's on the run
He's running away.
One more life to take
He's close to taking one more life.
He surely would
He doesn't have any doubt that he would take a life.
When all he wants
His desire is.
Is out of reach
He can't have it.
There's no more taking
There wonāt be any more taking of lives.
While walking the mile
On his way to somewhere.
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Northgate
This is a very interesting reaction video. I remember listening to the debut album when it came out and kinda brushed it under the carpet, cause at the time there was so much better stuff being released. I've rediscovered them with their 2015 release Cross of Thorns, which I quite liked. But I definitely agree with Michaels sentiment that it's good, but there is very little outstanding songs.
On "Cross of Thorns" it's the same patterns, the first 2 songs (Phoenix, Anneliese) are amazing and then it drifts into "good". They have a badass band name and great album arts and the music is good, just not good enough to stick out. Strangely enough Something's Going On was also the song that I was gravitating to on the newest album. I can't really explain why. But the newest album is definitely worse for me than Cross of Thorns.
Now to a hopefully interesting part. Here are some cool Australian Power Metal Bands:
Dragonsclaw - Angels in White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkanM4Bw230 (This is pure gem)
Crimsonfire - Eternal Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdhOwEMNvNA
Ilium - Littoria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq0d8zxRnDs
And some classical Heavy Metal:
Pegazus - Road Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxHVleVA8OM
Cheers
- Florian
Rodney Payne
Vanishing Point, Eyefear, Lord are great"Power metal" bands from Australia, we have a great metal scene with all forms of metal covered.
Among my favorites are
-Deathcore band Thy Art Is Murder
-Pagan/Viking band Valhalore
-Airborne ( basically ACDC next generation but heavier and great driving music)
Destroyer 666(Aussie Black Metal based in Germany now)
NeOblivescaris( Progressive metal)
Honestly there's too many to name.
As well as this (Black Majesty) and those power metal bands I named.
Aussie Metal!š¤š¤
Vince M
The opening to "Forever Damned" reminds me of "No Return" by Avantasia. Another great band!
Northgate
This is a very interesting reaction video. I remember listening to the debut album when it came out and kinda brushed it under the carpet, cause at the time there was so much better stuff being released. I've rediscovered them with their 2015 release Cross of Thorns, which I quite liked. But I definitely agree with Michaels sentiment that it's good, but there is very little outstanding songs.
On "Cross of Thorns" it's the same patterns, the first 2 songs (Phoenix, Anneliese) are amazing and then it drifts into "good". They have a badass band name and great album arts and the music is good, just not good enough to stick out. Strangely enough Something's Going On was also the song that I was gravitating to on the newest album. I can't really explain why. But the newest album is definitely worse for me than Cross of Thorns.
Now to a hopefully interesting part. Here are some cool Australian Power Metal Bands:
Dragonsclaw - Angels in White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkanM4Bw230 (This is pure gem)
Crimsonfire - Eternal Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdhOwEMNvNA
Ilium - Littoria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq0d8zxRnDs
And some classical Heavy Metal:
Pegazus - Road Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxHVleVA8OM
Cheers
- Florian
sopwithsnoopy
Lord is also a great Aussie power metal band. Not sure how active they are these days.
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Seen them a few times in Australia opening up for international acts etc. Heck, I think I was at the official launch party for one of their albums......
Giovani Mendes
Fantastic band!
METALLION
The singer John has an Italian background .John gets the nick name "GIO" from his first name in Italian, it's short for Giovanni ..but also he is known to be a huge Ronnie James Dio fan aswell..
Very cool reaction review .
Randall Adams
Dont know this band but will check it out with ya you two are my fav metal heads keep up good work hail USA
Rodney Payne
Vanishing Point, Eyefear, Lord are great"Power metal" bands from Australia, we have a great metal scene with all forms of metal covered.
Among my favorites are
-Deathcore band Thy Art Is Murder
-Pagan/Viking band Valhalore
-Airborne ( basically ACDC next generation but heavier and great driving music)
Destroyer 666(Aussie Black Metal based in Germany now)
NeOblivescaris( Progressive metal)
Honestly there's too many to name.
As well as this (Black Majesty) and those power metal bands I named.
Aussie Metal!š¤š¤
Metal Academix
Oh, thank you for naming NeOblivescaris, this was the band I was thinking about in the video - their bass player is Daniele from Ancient Bards (an Italian band),, who is an amazing guitarist! Must check out the other bands, too. Great list! - Anamaria
sopwithsnoopy
I think the singer looks and sounds alot like Zach Stevens (Savatage, Circle II Circle, TSO), moreso than Dio.