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.
Holy Killers
Black Majesty Lyrics
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While marching through the night
With mind lost in prayers
In blood they thrust the light
They're fighting in the name of god
Devoted to their cause
Their courage must be proven
Slay the evil followers
They will ride
They are following holy beliefs
On sacred land they ride
And send the souls to damnation
But there are still so many battles
And many deaths until triumph
Let divine light shine through
Devours
Hold the book of reasons
All the evil preachers burn
Holy killers
They use the book of god a reason
To send the lost souls to damnation
Holy killers
They'll free the sacred land of all
The preachers
Holy killers
They ride off winds of light
To be saved
Still they wander through
The darkness of their life
Should have let it go
When the light came haunting you
Should have let it go
Let it live without no fear
The lyrics to Black Majesty's song Holy Killers depict a group of soldiers, who are fighting in the name of God and on sacred land, with the aim of eradicating the evil forces. The soldiers are shown as being devoted to their cause and are ready to slay the evil followers, all while being lost in prayers. Even though they face numerous battles and deaths in their journey towards triumph, they remain resolute in their belief that divine light will eventually shine through and guide their way. The soldiers wield the book of God as their reason and use it to condemn the lost souls to damnation, hence earning them the label of 'holy killers'.
The song highlights the themes of religious fanaticism and blind faith, which can often lead to violence and destruction. Through its powerful lyrics, the song also emphasizes the importance of questioning our beliefs and not succumbing to blind faith that can cloud our judgments and lead us astray. Despite the violent imagery, the song carries a deeper message about the need for clarity and reason to guide our actions and ensure that we don't lose sight of our moral compass.
Line by Line Meaning
They're on their way to massacre
The killers are headed towards a scene of terrible bloodshed.
While marching through the night
The killers are moving forward in the darkness.
With mind lost in prayers
Their minds have been consumed by prayers and religious fervor.
In blood they thrust the light
They believe that by spilling blood, they are serving the will of God and spreading his message.
They're fighting in the name of god
The holy killers believe that they are carrying out a divine mission.
Devoted to their cause
Their commitment to this religious mission is unwavering.
Their courage must be proven
The holy killers believe that they must demonstrate their bravery and faith through violence and bloodshed.
Slay the evil followers
Their targets are those who they believe are in opposition to their religious beliefs.
Proudly under their flags
They are proud of their religious affiliation and fight under its banner.
They will ride
The holy killers are charging forward, preparing to do battle.
They are following holy beliefs
All of their actions are dictated by their religious beliefs.
On sacred land they ride
They are fighting on holy ground.
And send the souls to damnation
The holy killers believe that those who oppose them are destined for eternal damnation.
But there are still so many battles
There are many more violent conflicts to come.
And many deaths until triumph
The holy killers will continue to kill until they feel victorious.
Let divine light shine through
They are calling to God, asking for his assistance and guidance.
Devours
God is supposed to be an all-consuming force in their lives.
Hold the book of reasons
They carry a religious text that they believe justifies their violent actions.
All the evil preachers burn
They will attack and destroy any religious leaders who they perceive as a threat to their beliefs.
Holy killers
These individuals are killers who believe that they are doing God's work.
They use the book of god a reason
The religious text that they carry justifies their violent actions.
To send the lost souls to damnation
They believe that their victims are not following God's teachings and are destined for eternal punishment.
They'll free the sacred land of all
Their ultimate goal is to remove anyone who is opposed to their religious beliefs.
The preachers
Religious leaders who do not share their beliefs are the primary targets of the holy killers.
They ride off winds of light
They believe that they are being carried to their holy mission on divine winds.
To be saved
Their ultimate goal is to achieve salvation after death.
Still they wander through
Even after achieving their mission, they will continue to seek their religious goals.
The darkness of their life
Their violent and single-minded religious devotion has left them empty and alone.
Should have let it go
Perhaps they should have moved on from their violent and all-consuming religious mission.
When the light came haunting you
If they had recognized the light of God within themselves, they may have not turned to violence.
Let it live without no fear
If they had allowed their faith to exist without violence and fear, they may have found peace and fulfillment in their religious beliefs.
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.