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.
Journey To The Soul
Black Majesty Lyrics
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You have never seen and never heard
Surrounding shadows entwined life
Try to exceed
Beyond the boundaries of the mind
To softly infiltrate your world
Now looking back life's distant
And dissolved
To reveal your own light
There's a journey that we'll take
That explains where we belong
It was written in the scriptures
Of your soul
One more journey left to take
All that way, was never lost
You've extended and have found yourself
A journey to the soul
Softly hazed
Still your memories are in shades
Uplifting then retreating to their
Darkest point
So close the door
It's only an illusion
You'll cross the bridge
And then destroy the other side
Illusion dreams
Are masters of the dark
Baptized by religion
The taking of the light
Now looking back
There's no distance anywhere
You've searched and found
And revealed your own light
The lyrics of Black Majesty's song "Journey to the Soul" deal with the idea of self-discovery and the search for meaning in one's life. The singer encourages the listener not to walk alone and to try to exceed the boundaries of their mind to reveal their own inner light. The surrounding shadows of life are seen as entwining and distracting, but the journey to the soul ultimately reveals a path that explains where we belong.
The first verse speaks of looking back on life and finding it distant and dissolved, while still searching for something to reveal one's own light. The chorus brings the idea of a journey that was written in the scriptures of the soul, suggesting that this path has always been present within us. The second verse highlights the struggle to uncover this path, with memories that are sometimes uplifting and sometimes dark, and illusions that must be overcome.
The song ultimately suggests that the journey to the soul is a deeply personal one, but that it is the key to finding meaning and purpose in life. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but the idea of self-discovery and finding one's own path is a common theme in many musical genres.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't walk alone
It's dangerous to journey alone
You have never seen and never heard
There are things beyond our understanding
Surrounding shadows entwined life
The unknown can be scary and confusing
Try to exceed
Push yourself beyond your limits
Beyond the boundaries of the mind
Explore the depths of your consciousness
To softly infiltrate your world
To gently influence your thoughts and perceptions
Now looking back life's distant
Reflecting on the past creates distance and perspective
And dissolved
The past is no longer tangible
Still search to find
There is always more to discover about oneself
To reveal your own light
To uncover one's own unique purpose and potential
There's a journey that we'll take
Life is a journey with unexpected twists and turns
That explains where we belong
The journey helps us find our place in the world
It was written in the scriptures
Destiny and purpose are predetermined
Of your soul
The deep essence of oneself
One more journey left to take
There is always more to explore and learn
All that way, was never lost
Every experience contributes to the journey
You've extended and have found yourself
The journey leads to self-discovery and growth
A journey to the soul
The ultimate purpose of the journey is to understand oneself
Softly hazed
Memories can be vague and unclear
Still your memories are in shades
Memories can be colored by emotion and personal bias
Uplifting then retreating to their
Memories have the power to uplift or haunt us
Darkest point
Memories can be dark and painful
So close the door
Let go of the past and move forward
It's only an illusion
The past is no longer tangible
You'll cross the bridge
To move on, one must face the unknown
And then destroy the other side
Once one has faced the unknown, there's no going back
Illusion dreams
Fears and doubts can cloud our perception
Are masters of the dark
Negative thoughts have the power to control and scare us
Baptized by religion
Religion can offer guidance and structure
The taking of the light
Religion can also be oppressive and limiting
Now looking back
Reflecting on the past helps us understand ourselves
There's no distance anywhere
The past feels close and present
You've searched and found
The journey has led to self-discovery
And revealed your own light
The journey has uncovered one's unique potential
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.