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)
Inquisition
Blind Guardian Lyrics
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Dona eis requiem
The lyrics "Pie Jesu domine" and "Dona eis requiem" are actually Latin phrases found in the traditional hymn "Dies Irae," which is a medieval poem about the Christian judgement day. "Pie Jesu domine" roughly translates to "Merciful Lord Jesus" and "Dona eis requiem" means "Grant them rest."
Blind Guardian's use of these phrases in their song "Inquisition" adds a religious and even ominous tone to the lyrics. The song itself seems to be about the brutal nature of the inquisition during the Middle Ages and how it was used to suppress and control the population. The chorus repeats the phrase "We'll be free" as a powerful call to action against the oppression of the inquisition.
The use of Latin phrases adds to the overall theme and feeling of the song, as well as providing a historical and cultural reference to the time period being referenced. It also shows Blind Guardian's attention to detail and research in crafting their lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Pie Jesu domine
Merciful Jesus, Lord, have mercy
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANS JUERGEN KUERSCH, ANDRE OLBRICH, MARCUS SIEPEN, THOMAS STAUCH
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