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.
Ghost Story
Brocas Helm Lyrics
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Silence broken dark and deep
Return me
to a time of innocence
When a man could live by metal
His honor and his blade
Something never seen
Then the world comes in and
you start to scream
something like a ghost story
a ghost story
They walk the halls of endless night
Without the past, without the light
Windows to nothing in their eyes
I look at them and freeze inside
Death is walking with his bride
Bones are scattered in the tide
Nothings wrong, nothings right
Insanity is king
Then the world falls in and
you start to scream
something like a ghost story
a ghost story
Where is the exit
Where is the door
Why do I think
I been here before
I heard the music
In my sleep
Silence came
Then dark and deep
Then the world comes in and
you start to scream
something like a ghost story
a ghost story
The lyrics of Brocas Helm's song "Ghost Story" describe a terrifying dream or nightmare. The singer hears eerie music in his sleep, which is then replaced by silence. In this silence, he longs to return to a time of innocence when a man's life could be defined by his loyalty to metal and his honor. But this nostalgic reverie is quickly interrupted by the "world," which seems to be a symbol for the harsh reality of the present. The singer screams as though in terror, and we get the impression that what follows is his vision of the world he has awoken to.
This world is one of darkness and terror. The halls are endless, and those who walk them are without memory or light. They seem to be ghosts, half-dead beings with "windows to nothing in their eyes." Death himself is here, joined in a macabre union with his bride. And everywhere there are bones, evidence of the brutal and senseless violence that has consumed the land. In this netherworld, nothing is right or wrong, and insanity reigns supreme. The singer is lost and disoriented, wondering where the exit or the door might be. But there is no escape from the madness that surrounds him.
"Ghost Story" is a song that speaks to the fear and disillusionment of modern life, where violence and chaos are constant companions. It also seemingly reflects the cultural landscape of the 1980s when the song was released, particularly with the rise of heavy metal and the fear of nuclear war. This theme of nostalgia for the past and the fear of what the present and future may hold is a popular one in heavy metal music.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard the music in my sleep
The memory of a time long gone resurfaces in the singer's mind.
Silence broken dark and deep
The memory is awakened in a sudden and disturbing way.
Return me to a time of innocence
The singer wishes to relive the time when things were simpler and happier.
When a man could live by metal
A time when a man's honor and strength were measured by his sword.
His honor and his blade
A man's honor and sword were the most important things to him.
Something never seen
The time was extraordinary and unique, unlike anything today.
Something like a dream
This memory seems almost unreal, like a dream.
Then the world comes in and you start to scream
The present reality comes crashing down, causing the singer to feel overwhelmed and panicked.
Something like a ghost story, a ghost story
The memory feels haunting and eerie, like a ghost story.
They walk the halls of endless night
The memory now takes the form of a dark and unsettling image.
Without the past, without the light
Those in the memory have no sense of direction or purpose.
Windows to nothing in their eyes
The people in the memory seem lost and hopeless, as if they have no soul behind their eyes.
I look at them and freeze inside
The singer is frightened and disturbed by what he sees.
Death is walking with his bride
The presence of Death suggests that the memory takes place during a time of great danger and chaos.
Bones are scattered in the tide
The scene is gruesome and violent, with casualties scattered everywhere.
Nothings wrong, nothings right
The world of the memory seems lawless and chaotic, with no order or justice.
Insanity is king
The memory portrays a world where madness reigns.
Where is the exit, where is the door
The singer wants to escape the burden of this memory.
Why do I think I been here before
The memory feels both familiar and uncomfortable, like a recurring nightmare.
Then the world comes in and you start to scream
Again, the singer is overwhelmed and scared by the memory.
Something like a ghost story, a ghost story
This memory feels haunting and unsettling, as if it came from a ghost story.
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.