Blind Guardian is a part of the German heavy metal scene that emerged in the mid-1980s. The band was formed in 1984 as Lucifer's Heritage by Kürsch (then also bassist), Olbrich, other guitarist Markus Dörk, and drummer Thomas Stauch. Dörk and Stauch both left the following year and were replaced by Christof Theißen and Hans-Peter Frey, respectively, who left as well before the end of the year. In 1987, Siepen joined, and Stauch returned; under this lineup, which lasted 18 years (the longest in the band's history), the band changed their name to Blind Guardian and released their first album, Battalions of Fear, in 1988. They have since released ten more studio albums, including an orchestral album that was released under the name Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra.
Over the releases, Blind Guardian established themselves as a notably successful band and as pioneers of the power metal movement. In 1996, Kürsch stopped acting as the band's bassist to focus on vocals. Various session members replaced him, mainly Oliver Holzwarth. However, in 2005, Stauch left the band, disapproving of Blind Guardian's transition into a more complex progressive sound with a heavy use of backing vocals, and was replaced by Ehmke.
Most of Blind Guardian's albums were well received by fans and critics alike: Somewhere Far Beyond (1992), Imaginations from the Other Side (1995), and Nightfall in Middle-Earth (1998), are especially seen as influential works. The music is mostly composed by Kürsch and Olbrich together, and the lyrics, written by Kürsch, are mostly inspired by the fiction of fantasy authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien, Michael Moorcock, Stephen King, George R. R. Martin, and Robert Jordan, as well as traditional legends and epics. Over the years, a theme has developed which personifies the band members as traveling storytellers, leading fans to refer to the band affectionately as "The Bards." Blind Guardian has been referred to in one article as one of power metal "big four" bands, along with Helloween, Sabaton, and DragonForce.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Guardian
Discography
Battalions of Fear (1988)
Follow the Blind (1989)
Tales from the Twilight World (1990)
Somewhere Far Beyond (1992)
Imaginations from the Other Side (1995)
Nightfall in Middle-Earth (1998)
A Night at the Opera (2002)
A Twist in the Myth (2006)
At the Edge of Time (2010)
Beyond the Red Mirror (2015)
Legacy of the Dark Lands (2019)
The God Machine (2022)
Battalions of Fear
Blind Guardian Lyrics
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That happens in the state
By a mortal distance that I can't believe
Self destructive infernal
To save us from the breed
But I know that it is all a lie
Star wars begin now
To bring back the death of the night
No mercy he's knowing
How strong he must show us
For the last film you all get a part
Be by my side
Or you've to die
Believe what I do is the right
Soon Armageddon
Last hours are running now
The final solution begins
The words of a madman
No children to tell them
For what they'll not see in the light
Choose by your voice
He kills and destroys
At the end you must die for the night
In earlier chess games
We're playing the part of a soldier
But now we are not qualified
To save our own life
The traps are all placed by command
They are ready to strike
We live and we'll die
By the lies to believe
Try to escape from this suicide dreams
Or past time will come back again
Hiroshima is a joke to that what will come
At the end of the game we all die
Die now
Battalions of fear
They search and they scream
For the American dreams
Battalions of fear
The way of R.R.
To show he is the star
Battalions
Star wars
With hands full of blood
He talks about peace
With snake poisoning tongue
He's praying
El Salvador and Vietnam
You soon fast forget
But you satisfy on Afghanistan
You've been the master
You kill with a laughter
Your screams of peace are wrong and loud
Cause so we are and here we are
We scream and shout!
Your laughing about all the fools
Scream and shout!
With power of evil they stand
The song "Battalions of Fear" by Blind Guardian is about the destruction and chaos caused by war. The lyrics describe the horrors of war, the lies told by leaders to justify their actions, and the devastating consequences that affect innocent lives. The lyrics convey a message about the destructive nature of war and how it only results in death and suffering.
The singer expresses disbelief at the events unfolding in the state, describing them as self-destructive and infernal. He knows that the supposed salvation promised by leaders is a lie and that it will only lead to more destruction. The star wars referenced in the song are symbolic of the conflicts that continue to plague humanity. The singer pleads with others to join him in fighting against war and choosing the right path before it is too late.
The song is a powerful commentary on the devastating effects of war and the need for peace in the world. Blind Guardian's musical style, which is a blend of heavy metal and progressive rock, adds to the intense tone and emotional impact of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't believe the things I see
I am witnessing unbelievable events
That happens in the state
These events are taking place in my country
By a mortal distance that I can't believe
These events are so horrible that I can't believe they're happening so close to me
Self destructive infernal
These events are caused by self-destructive behavior
To save us from the breed
Someone is claiming to save us from a dangerous group of people
But I know that it is all a lie
I don't believe this claim is true
Star wars begin now
There is a conflict starting
His bombs come exploding
The conflict has escalated and there are bombs being used
To bring back the death of the night
The conflict is getting more intense and violent, bringing darkness and death
No mercy he's knowing
The person leading the conflict is showing no mercy
How strong he must show us
The person leading the conflict wants to demonstrate their strength
For the last film you all get a part
Everyone is a part of this conflict whether they want to be or not
Be by my side
Stand with me in this conflict
Or you've to die
If you don't stand with me, you will die
Believe what I do is the right
Trust that my actions are justified
Soon Armageddon
The world is ending
Last hours are running now
Time is running out
The final solution begins
The end is near
The words of a madman
The leader of this conflict is acting insane
No children to tell them
The innocent are suffering and won't be able to share their stories
For what they'll not see in the light
There are things happening in the dark that won't be revealed
Choose by your voice
Make a decision based on your own beliefs
He kills and destroys
There is destruction and murder happening
At the end you must die for the night
In the end, there will be consequences and death
In earlier chess games
In the past, we were involved in war games
We're playing the part of a soldier
We were trained to be soldiers
But now we are not qualified
We are not prepared for this new conflict
To save our own life
We are fighting to survive
The traps are all placed by command
There are traps set up by the enemy
They are ready to strike
They are just waiting for the right moment to attack
We live and we'll die
We will live and die in this conflict
By the lies to believe
We have been deceived
Try to escape from this suicide dreams
We should try to find a way to escape this deadly situation
Or past time will come back again
If we don't escape, history will repeat itself
Hiroshima is a joke to that what will come
The destruction that is coming will be worse than Hiroshima
At the end of the game we all die
This conflict will have deadly consequences for all involved
Battalions of fear
There is an army of scared and violent people
They search and they scream
They are actively looking for victims and are making a lot of noise
For the American dreams
They are fighting for their idea of what America should be
The way of R.R.
This is the way that the leader of their army operates
To show he is the star
The leader of their army wants to be seen as a hero
With hands full of blood
The leader of this conflict is responsible for a lot of death
He talks about peace
Despite the bloodshed, the leader is trying to make it seem like he is after peace
With snake poisoning tongue
The leader is being deceitful and manipulative
He's praying
The leader is putting on a show of devotion
El Salvador and Vietnam
These are examples of conflicts that have been forgotten
You soon fast forget
People forget about these conflicts quickly
But you satisfy on Afghanistan
People are still fighting in Afghanistan and taking satisfaction from it
You've been the master
The person leading the conflict is in control
You kill with a laughter
There is a sense of enjoyment in the violence
Your screams of peace are wrong and loud
The calls for peace are insincere and obnoxious
Cause so we are and here we are
We are in this situation because of our actions and decisions
We scream and shout!
We are angry and frustrated
Your laughing about all the fools
The leader is taking pleasure in his ability to manipulate others
Scream and shout!
We are demanding change and an end to the violence
With power of evil they stand
The enemies are standing strong with violent intent
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE OLBRICH, HANS JUERGEN KUERSCH
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