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.
Dark Rider
Brocas Helm Lyrics
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As the faintest stars were born
In a month of summers ending
Earth's peace was shattered by a storm
Came a rider helmed with lightning
Racing down the skies
Magic weapon in his hands
Lifting high his blade of music
To the world again he comes
Scarlet-eyed and masked in metal
Summoned by the battle drums
The sky is filled with screaming music
Anthem to a dream of hell
Lashing men to killing madness
The song of war will cast it's spell
In a twilight blue and shadowed
As the faintest stars were born
In a month of summers ending
Earth's peace was shattered by a storm
Warrior of both past and future
Let your magic sing
Chimes of peace or battle thunder
Which message do you bring?
Thunder rider, cloaked in darkness
The past burns in your eyes
On the quest for ancient treasure
Do you know where it lies?
Dark horseman
Caped in shadow
Sliding down the wind
Stranger to this place and time
Where will you begin?
The lyrics of Brocas Helm's "Dark Rider" describe a mystical and almost otherworldly figure - a rider helmed with lightning, who appears in the twilight as the faintest stars are born. This figure, who is both a warrior of the past and future, brandishes a magic weapon in his hands and his eyes betray madness. He lifts his blade of music, summoning himself to the world once again, scarlet-eyed and masked in metal, at the behest of the battle drums. The sky is filled with screaming music, the anthem to a dream of hell, that lures men into a killing madness, and the song of war will cast its spell.
The lyrics also suggest that the dark horseman may be on a quest for ancient treasure, but his ultimate message is unclear. He may bring the chimes of peace or the thunder of battle, and his past burns in his eyes as he slides down the wind, a stranger to this place and time. The lyrics paint a vivid and enigmatic picture of the dark rider, who seems to represent both chaos and conquest, music and madness. Overall, the song seems to be about the power of music, the pull of war and conquest, and the riddles of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
In a twilight blue and shadowed
Describing the setting, at dusk with shadows all around.
As the faintest stars were born
The beginning of something new, the quiet and calm nature of twilight.
In a month of summers ending
The end of a time of warmth and brightness, indicating a change or transition.
Earth's peace was shattered by a storm
The calm and peaceful nature of an otherwise quiet setting disrupted by the arrival of something ominous.
Came a rider helmed with lightning
A powerful figure, with lightning symbolizing their strength and importance.
Racing down the skies
Moving quickly and with great purpose.
Magic weapon in his hands
A powerful tool or ability that the rider possesses.
And madness in his eyes
Suggesting an intense, possibly dangerous, energy or intention from the rider.
Lifting high his blade of music
Using music or rhythm as a powerful weapon.
To the world again he comes
Returning to make an impact or to influence events in some way.
Scarlet-eyed and masked in metal
A figure of great intensity, with their eyes conveying a sense of danger, and their armor symbolizing their strength.
Summoned by the battle drums
Called to action by the sounds of war, suggesting a purpose or mission.
The sky is filled with screaming music
Describing the chaotic, frenzied energy of conflict, with music symbolizing the violence and chaos of battle.
Anthem to a dream of hell
Suggesting that what once was a peaceful and calm setting has become a site of conflict, strife, and danger.
Lashing men to killing madness
Indicating the power of the rider's music to influence and distort the sense of judgment or morality of those around him.
The song of war will cast its spell
Describing the power and influence wielded by the rider and his music, and the destructive force it can have.
Warrior of both past and future
A figure who has a connection to both the past and the future, suggesting a sense of mystique or power.
Let your magic sing
Encouraging the rider to use their powers, suggesting their influence is important.
Chimes of peace or battle thunder
Suggesting the rider holds the power to impact events and experiences, either for peaceful or violent purposes.
Which message do you bring?
Asking the rider to reveal the nature of their intentions, and to declare their true purpose and goals.
Thunder rider, cloaked in darkness
A powerful figure, with the darkness suggesting a sense of enigma or mystique.
The past burns in your eyes
Suggesting the rider has a connection to the past, and that this connection is a source of great power and energy.
On the quest for ancient treasure
Describing the rider as a figure on a mission, with a sense of purpose and a quest for something important or valuable.
Do you know where it lies?
Questioning the rider's knowledge of their quest or purpose, and whether they truly know where they are going or what they are seeking.
Dark horseman
A powerful and enigmatic figure, symbolizing the mysterious and dangerous nature of the rider.
Caped in shadow
Covered in darkness, symbolizing the power and influence wielded by the rider.
Sliding down the wind
Moving quickly and with intention, suggesting the rider is an unstoppable force.
Stranger to this place and time
Suggesting the rider is not of this world, or that they are on a different plane or level of existence than the people or beings around them.
Where will you begin?
Asking the rider to reveal their plans or intentions, and to suggest what they will do next in their quest or endeavors.
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