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.
Sands of Time
Black Majesty Lyrics
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Sent you out to sea
The remaining memories of home
Left on the shores of your land
If the tears of the dying
You were shedding in vain
Let there be no regrets if this journey awaits you
Take them back to the sea where they belong
The sands of time lay dormant
They lay there - waiting for you
There are whispering voices
That are guiding your path
Will you choose the one that you know that is right?
Don't let confusion take over
Now as time seems to falter
All your reasons will fade
Is it worth giving your life
in finding the final prize?
Should you bleed for the sign?
Drive them back to the sea where they belong
See the sands of time they lay dormant
They've been waiting - for you to arrive
The sands of time they have been dormant they're waiting for you
You've been shown the right path to follow
Now hide it well
Don't let no one find the way
There's a light in the distance
Gather strength so you'll reach it
Now you run
Run and find the final sign
Find the sands of time
Send him a sign
There are mystical secrets before you
Will they arise, your visions divine?
You have bled for the sign
Now throw them back to the sea where they belong
See the sands of time
They have been dormant
They have waited so patiently
Now that you've reached the final prize
What will you do with the sands of time?
The lyrics of Black Majesty's song, Sands of Time, speak about embarking on a journey, leaving memories and home behind, and the consequent experiences of seeking the ultimate prize. The opening lines of the song speak of the winds filling the sails and sending the ship out to sea, while the memories are left behind on the shores of the land. The lines depict the simultaneous dual emotion of the excitement of the new journey and the compelling pain of leaving home behind.
The lyrics then move on to the hardships of the journey, with lines like 'If the tears of the dying, You were shedding in vain' highlighting the struggle and challenges that come with the path towards the ultimate goal. However, the lyrics emphasize the importance of not regretting the journey, no matter the outcome. The song also speaks about the importance of following the right path, choosing the right voice and not letting confusion take over. The lines, 'All your reasons will fade, Is it worth giving your life, in finding the final prize?' reflect upon the significance of the ultimate goal and the level of dedication required to achieve it.
In conclusion, Sands of Time is a deep inciteful song that speaks about the search for ultimate truth and the significance of the journey in achieving it. The lyrics urge the listener to put their heart, mind, and soul into the pursuit of their goal while simultaneously reflecting upon the hardships as well as rewards that come with the same.
Line by Line Meaning
When the wind filled your sails
As the strong gusts lifted your sails
Sent you out to sea
You were driven away from land
The remaining memories of home
What you cherished from your homeland
Left on the shores of your land
Were left behind as you embarked on this journey
If the tears of the dying
Were those shed by the dying
You were shedding in vain
If they were futile and pointless
Let there be no regrets if this journey awaits you
Do not have any remorse for this expedition
Would you bleed for the sign?
Are you willing to draw blood for the symbol?
Take them back to the sea where they belong
Consign them to the ocean, where they truly belong
The sands of time lay dormant
The sands of time are currently inactive
They lay there - waiting for you
They are laying still, waiting for your arrival
There are whispering voices
Soft murmurs can be heard
That are guiding your path
They are directing your journey
Will you choose the one that you know that is right?
Will you pick the one that you are certain is correct?
Don't let confusion take over
Do not let perplexity cloud your mind
Now as time seems to falter
While the clock appears to be failing
All your reasons will fade
All your motivations will vanish
Is it worth giving your life in finding the final prize?
Is it worthwhile to sacrifice your life for the ultimate reward?
Should you bleed for the sign?
Is it necessary to shed blood for the symbol?
Drive them back to the sea where they belong
Force them to the ocean, their rightful abode
See the sands of time they lay dormant
Observe how the sands of time are inactive
They've been waiting - for you to arrive
They have been anticipating your arrival
You've been shown the right path to follow
You have been instructed on the correct route to take
Now hide it well
Now keep it a secret
Don't let no one find the way
Prevent anyone from discovering the path
There's a light in the distance
A gleam is visible far away
Gather strength so you'll reach it
Accumulate power so you can attain it
Now you run
Now you sprint
Run and find the final sign
Hurry and locate the ultimate symbol
Find the sands of time
Discover the sands of time
Send him a sign
Signal to him
There are mystical secrets before you
There are arcane enigmas in front of you
Will they arise, your visions divine?
Will your godly foresight come to fruition?
You have bled for the sign
You have shed blood for the symbol
Now throw them back to the sea where they belong
Throw them into the ocean, their rightful home
The sands of time
The sands that represent time
They have been dormant
They have been inactive
They have waited so patiently
They have waited with great patience
Now that you've reached the final prize
Now that you have achieved the ultimate reward
What will you do with the sands of time?
What will you do with the symbol of time?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HANNY MOHAMED, JOHN CAVALIERE, PAVAL KONVALINKA, STEVEN JANEVSKI
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Fabius Bile
Disturbingly underrated. Love you guys.
Slicker
@Jeff Dwyer It's cause they are Australian. Out of site , out of mind unfortunately :(
Jeff Dwyer
Agreed, the fact this band isn't huge is proof there is no justice in the world....\m/
Alfredo Calvo Rufanges
Uno de los mejores temas que he oido en mi vida. Lo que vino despues no estuvo a la altura de esta obra maestra
Julio Ocasio Albino
My favorite power metal song ever
smslle dog
awesome band. took me ages to find you aussie legends but you have definitely made a fan
Lets Get Scabs
What remains are only memories worth remembering. Thank you for this one.
Andy Modell
These guys are the best.
James Harding
Discovered this on a Pandora (yes, I’m that old) station years back — when I was a freshman in high school.
Still listening about to graduate college.
Wann Sofea
Aussie great stuff!🖤