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)
Battle of Sudden Flame
Blind Guardian Lyrics
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Suddely everything's gone
For all Noldor
From now on my life
Is my gift to you
Just lead my fate
To the victory
Of elves
"Battle of Sudden Flame" is a song by Blind Guardian that seems to be set in a fantasy world, where a character is talking to a lord or a leader of sorts. The character declares their loyalty and readiness to fight, as everything they had before has disappeared suddenly. They are willing to give their life to their cause, which is to lead their group of Noldor elves to victory. The Noldor are a fictional group of high elves created by J.R.R. Tolkien in his legendarium, and they are known for their beauty, wisdom, and skill in craftsmanship.
The song is emotional and powerful, as the character is willing to sacrifice themselves for their people and their cause. They are putting their trust in the lord and hoping for victory. The lyrics suggest that the battle they are about to face will not be an easy one, but they are willing to face it head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh lord here I stand
I am in your presence, oh great ruler.
Suddenly everything's gone
All that I had once held dear has been taken from me without warning.
For all Noldor
This is a battle for all of our elvish kind.
From now on my life
I pledge to you my life, starting from this moment.
Is my gift to you
My life is now yours to lead, guide and dispose of as you see fit for our cause.
Just lead my fate
I surrender my destiny and future to your control and guidance.
To the victory
So that we may triumph over our enemies and claim victory.
Of elves
So that we may preserve the pride and honour of our elvish kind, and ensure a prosperous future for all those who follow in our footsteps.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HANS JUERGEN KUERSCH, ANDRE OLBRICH
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Caesarez
I love how Hansi portraits the desperation in Fingolfin voice at "Suddenly everything's gone" line. It gives chills to my spines.
Ignoto
Signore sono qui
Improvvisamente ogni cosa è andata
Per tutti i Noldor
Da ora in poi la mia vita
È il mio regalo a te
Guida solo il mio destino
Alla vittoria
Degli elfi
Akame Ga Crack
Lead my fate to victory!
zeynep bulut
nostalji...
Jordan Douglas
Barahir, of the House of Beor
Opus Eponymous
Anyone know of any other bands that sing about lord of the rings and not just one song but an album or two maybe even the bands whole discography is inspired by tolkien.
Jacob Cautela
Battlelore
Sleepy1988
Opus Eponymous pretty much anything by summoning, but they play black metal, so it sounds very different than Blind Guardian.