After a lot of shopping for a new label and little interest, they decided to create and release the "Black Death" LP themselves. For 5 years they worked hard in their Caverns of Thunder basement-studio.
After that, Brocas Helm made a couple of (unreleased) demos, mostly to get a label-deal so they could do a high-quality cd release. Meanwhile, although labels have showed some interest but not enough to actually sign Brocas Helm, Brocas Helm released the "Skullfucker" single.
Brocas Helm later released a live album, "Black Death in Athens", and a new opus, "Defender of the Crown".
In 2011 Brocas Helm announced their breakup at the German Keep It True festival. However, in May 2012 they performed at Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Joiliet, Illinois.
Beneath a Haunted Moon
Brocas Helm Lyrics
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Our blades have sung a thirsty tune
The castle sleeps now silent indeed
A corpse beneath a haunted moon
And we, we ride like thunder
I and my lady of crystal hair
Laden with fire jewels
Of the wizard and his lady
We smoke on the wind, my love
Woman frost-haired, diamond eyed
Soaring like a wave beside me
Pale as the deadly steed you ride
And we, we ride like thunder
I and my lady of crystal hair
Laden with fire jewels
Mortal or demon, you'd best beware
Of the wizard and his lady
The sky is so clear tonight
The stars are explosions of light
As from your beast I lift you, lady
To take you with me on a closer flight
The song "Beneath a Haunted Moon" by Brocas Helm is a epic tale of knights, wizards and monsters. The lyrics paint a picture of a castle sleeping peacefully until the arrival of the main characters, the wizard and his lady of crystal hair. The fountain sprays blood, indicating there has been a battle, and the imagery of blades singing a thirsty tune suggests the knights are enjoying their victory. The corpse beneath the haunted moon creates an eerie sense of foreboding, as the lyrics describe a land filled with danger and dark magic.
The chorus is where the main characters come alive, riding "like thunder" on their deadly steeds, with the Lady of Crystal Hair adorned with fire jewels, making them instantly recognisable to mortals and demons alike. They are a force to be reckoned with, and the lyrics are a warning to anyone who would dare to cross them. The wizard and his lady are unstoppable and mysterious, moving through the night like smoke on the wind.
As the song progresses, the sky is described as clear, filled with exploding stars. The Lady of Crystal Hair is lifted onto her steed by the wizard, and they take off into the night, creating a sense of adventure and daring. The entire song is filled with vivid imagery and fantastical symbolism, creating a world that is both dark and mysterious, but at the same time filled with the excitement of adventure and magic.
Line by Line Meaning
The fountain sprays blood this night
Tonight is filled with violence and bloodshed. There is a fountain that is spraying blood.
Our blades have sung a thirsty tune
We have been wielding our swords all night and they are eager for more. They are thirsty for blood.
The castle sleeps now silent indeed
The castle is quiet now as everyone is asleep. It is completely silent.
A corpse beneath a haunted moon
There is a dead body lying beneath the moon that seems to be haunted.
And we, we ride like thunder
We are riding our horses with great speed and force, like a thunderstorm.
I and my lady of crystal hair
Here the writer is referring to himself and his companion, who has hair like crystal.
Laden with fire jewels
They are carrying precious jewels that are bright and fiery in color.
Mortal or demon, you'd best beware
Everyone, whether mortal or demon, should be aware of their presence.
Of the wizard and his lady
The writer is being referred to as a wizard, and his companion is being referred to as his lady.
We smoke on the wind, my love
The writer is saying that his and his companion's presence is like smoke, carried by the wind.
Woman frost-haired, diamond eyed
The writer is describing his companion as having hair as white as frost and eyes as bright as diamonds.
Soaring like a wave beside me
They are riding their horses with great speed and force, like waves in the ocean.
Pale as the deadly steed you ride
The writer is referring to the horse his companion is riding, saying that it is pale and deadly looking.
The sky is so clear tonight
The sky is completely clear on this night.
The stars are explosions of light
The stars are very bright and seem to be exploding with light.
As from your beast I lift you, lady
The writer is lifting his companion from the horse she is riding.
To take you with me on a closer flight
He is taking her with him to fly closer to something.
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dibble
damn epic. this track reminds me of judas priest (which can only be a good thing)
metal hawk
but at least here we can listen to some bass guitar, while in Priest we never hear it...;)