The project's most critically acclaimed release is The Work Which Transforms God, a concept album which - in spite of being mostly instrumental with none of the lyrics made public - is meant to challenge the listener's prejudices and preconceptions about reality, life and various metaphysical subjects. The Work Which Transforms God has been almost unanimously praised in reviews and was named by Terrorizer Magazine as its number one album of 2003.
Blut aus Nord have dissociated themselves from nationalism, proclaiming a kinship with "environmentalist black metal" bands such as Wolves in the Throne Room.
Major releases from Blut aus Nord include
- Ultima Thulée 1995 (melodic black metal)
- Memoria Vetusta I: Fathers of The Icy Age 1996 (melodic black metal)
- The Mystical Beast Of Rebellion 2001 (black metal)
- The Work Which Transforms God 2003 (Industrial/ambient/black metal)
- Thematic Emanation of Archetypal Multiplicity (EP) (industrial metal, ambient, electronic)
- Metamorphosis of Realistic Theories 2006 (industrial, black metal, avant-garde)
- Odinist - The Destruction of Reason by Illumination 2007 (black metal)
- Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue With The Stars 2009 (avant-garde, melodic black metal)
- What Once Was... Liber I (EP) (black/death metal, avant-garde)
- 777 - Sect(s) 2011 (avant-garde, industrial, black metal)
- 777 - The Desanctification 2011 (avant-garde, industrial, black metal)
- What Once Was... Liber II 2012 (EP) (black/death metal, avant-garde)
- 777 - Cosmosophy 2012 (avant-garde, industrial metal)
- What Once Was... Liber III 2013 (EP) (black/death metal, avant-garde)
- Debemur Morti 2014 (EP) (industrial, black metal)
- Triunity 2014 (split with P.H.O.B.O.S.) (industrial, black metal)
- Memoria Vetusta III: Saturnian Poetry - 2014 (avant-garde, melodic black metal)
- Codex obscura nomina - 2016 (split with Ævangelist) (industrial, black metal)
- Deus salutis meæ - 2017 (industrial, black metal)
- Hallucinogen (avant-garde, melodic black metal, progressive metal)
Fathers of the Icy Age
Blut aus Nord Lyrics
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Fathers! We saw your tears of gold
Messengers in the night! We saw your drawing
in the sky
Wolves! We heard your song beyond the mountains
We eternally danced on the ruins, in a land of wisdom
In the name of stars
In the name of all the seas
In the name of all storms
We praised the magical knowledge
We were on the wat of blood and fire
With a sea of corpses in the valley
In memory of our tribe we were alive
Proud sons of ancient nation
Proud sons of sacred song in the wind
Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told
"Fathers of the icy age"
...In remembrance...
The lyrics of Blut aus Nord's song "Fathers of the Icy Age" is a tribute to the ancient civilization that existed before us. The song is a conversation between the singer and the fathers of the icy age - a tributary acknowledgment of their existence and paying homage to their legacy. The first line, "Fathers! From your mighty world", is a clear reference to the mighty world of the fathers, referring to the ancient civilization. The next line, "Fathers! We saw your tears of gold", is poignant and creates an image of the sorrowful father who cried to see what they had left behind. The lines "Messengers in the night! We saw your drawing in the sky" and "Wolves! We heard your song beyond the mountains" paint a picture of an ancient existence that could communicate through the sky and the mountains.
The second stanza, "We eternally danced on the ruins, in a land of wisdom," is a tribute to the legacy of the ancient civilization, whose wisdom still influences us today. The singer acknowledges the power of the forests, stars, seas, and storms that the fathers of the icy age respected. The stanza, "We praised the magical knowledge" is another example of the homage paid to the knowledge and wisdom of the fathers. The final stanza talks about the aftermath of a battle, the sacrifice of lives for the tribe, and the continuation of their legacy in the proud sons of the ancient nation. The references to the "sacred song in the wind" and "mirror of ice" are euphemisms for the passing of time, where the memories of the fathers live on, and the living take pride in their legacy, accepting their rightful place in human history.
Line by Line Meaning
Fathers! From your mighty world
Addressing the creators of their world and all its wonders
Fathers! We saw your tears of gold
Acknowledging the beauty and value of the natural world, with the 'tears of gold' representing the sun and other celestial bodies
Messengers in the night! We saw your drawing
in the sky
Recognizing the power and significance of natural phenomena like the stars and constellations
Wolves! We heard your song beyond the mountains
Appreciating the harmony and interconnectedness of all living things, even those as wild and untamed as wolves
We eternally danced on the ruins, in a land of wisdom
Finding joy and meaning in the ruins of past civilizations, and recognizing the value of learning from history
In the name of forests
Honoring the natural world and the importance of maintaining balanced ecosystems, starting with the forests
In the name of stars
Paying tribute to celestial bodies and the vastness of the universe
In the name of all the seas
Acknowledging the power and importance of the world's oceans for sustaining life
In the name of all storms
Recognizing the natural force and unpredictability of storms, which can bring both destruction and renewal
We praised the magical knowledge
Valuing the wisdom and knowledge of ancient cultures and their connection to nature
We were on the wat of blood and fire
With a sea of corpses in the valley
Describing the brutality and violence of war, but also the resilience and determination of those who survive it
In memory of our tribe we were alive
Proud sons of ancient nation
Honoring their ancestors and the legacy of their people
Proud sons of sacred song in the wind
Proud sons behind a mirror of ice who told
"Fathers of the icy age"
Celebrating their own heritage and traditions, which connect them to the power and majesty of the natural world
...In remembrance...
Closing with a solemn acknowledgement of the past and those who came before them
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mycubiclepenguin868
1. Slaughterday (The Heathen Blood Of Ours) - 0:00
2. On the Path of Wolf... towards Dwarfhill - 6:49
3. Sons Of Wisdom, Master Of Elements - 12:35
4. The Forsaken Voices Of The Ghostwood's Shadowy Realm - 18:42
5. The Territory Of Witches / Guardians Of The Dark Lake - 24:43
6. Day Of Revenge (The Impure Blood Of Theirs) - 32:55
7. Fathers Of The Icy Age - 38:11
You're welcome ;)
@robertg305
This really might make a case for my favorite album ever
@Tony_Williams_Right_Hand
Same
@adrielhplayer4095
Slaughterday is one of the masterpieces of Black metal
@dennishornung2648
real french classic!