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.
New Horizons
Black Majesty Lyrics
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silence broken by screams
breathe in your first breath
into damnation
open your eyes and see the world
what have you seen that I have not seen?
imagination expands
in the darkness there's madness confusion
in time you may learn to understand
if you listen you may reach new horizons
so now it begins
walking a tightrope watch out you may fall
life's easy it seems
you must learn to stand before you walk
now walk
lucid in your thoughts
you begin to fall
now hiding behind locked doors
surrounding whispers holding you in fear
with open eyes now you see the world
now that you've seen what I've always seen
imagination recedes
your mind is a desolate wasteland of madness
The opening verse of Black Majesty's "New Horizons" is addressing the journey of life, from birth to death. The lyrics describe the act of being born and the very first breath, which is framed as being the beginning of damnation. The imagery is bleak, suggesting that the world is a place of chaos and confusion. The singer asks what the newborn has seen that they have not seen themselves, implying that life has already taken a toll on them, and they have lost some of their wide-eyed wonder. The verse ends on a note of hope, with the idea that imagination can expand and take one to new horizons.
The second verse addresses the process of growing up and discovering the truth about the world. It discusses the stresses of life and the fear of falling or failing. Life is not presented as being easy, and the singer urges the listener to learn to stand before they start to walk. This is an idea that can be applied to many aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional goals. The song's hook, repeated throughout, suggests that if one listens and pays attention to the world, new horizons can be reached.
The final verse is a sobering one, describing the end result of life's journey. The once-lucid thoughts are now falling apart, and the mind is consumed with madness. The whispers that once held fear are now surrounding the singer, and the world is a desolate wasteland. The song ends on a note of sadness and resignation, with the singer suggesting that this is the inevitable end to our journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Softly immersed into this world
Gradually entering a world with a calm demeanor.
silence broken by screams
The peaceful silence is disrupted by screams.
breathe in your first breath
Taking one's first breath after being born.
into damnation
The beginning of a journey towards doom.
open your eyes and see the world
Looking at the world with an open mind.
what have you seen that I have not seen?
Asking whether the experiences of others match one's own.
imagination expands
The mind opens up to new possibilities.
in the darkness there's madness confusion
The darkness can be overwhelming and cause confusion.
that is all I recall
The only thing remembered from the past is the darkness.
in time you may learn to understand
Understanding comes with time and experience.
if you listen you may reach new horizons
Being open to new ideas can lead to new experiences.
so now it begins
A new journey is starting.
walking a tightrope watch out you may fall
Starting an uncertain journey and being cautious not to fall.
life's easy it seems
Life may seem easy at first, but it's not.
you must learn to stand before you walk
In order to succeed, one must first take baby steps.
now walk
It's time to take the first step forward.
lucid in your thoughts
Being clear-headed and focused on the task at hand.
you begin to fall
Losing control and falling apart.
now hiding behind locked doors
Retreating and shutting oneself away from the world.
surrounding whispers holding you in fear
Being scared and intimidated by the voices surrounding you.
with open eyes now you see the world
Seeing the world more clearly with open eyes.
now that you've seen what I've always seen
Experiencing what others have already experienced.
imagination recedes
The mind's creativity dwindles.
your mind is a desolate wasteland of madness
The mind is now a barren and crazy place.
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
schnarre0
Wrong lyrics written here, but the song is still awesome!