The Bulgarian Symphonic Progressive Black Metal band CLAYMORE i… Read Full Bio ↴BAND BIO
The Bulgarian Symphonic Progressive Black Metal band CLAYMORE is formed in the summer of 1999 in the city of Ruse.
Founding members are Kamen (bass), Martin (guitar). Choosing the keyboard was complex and after three months of auditions we chose Tsvetelin (keyboards) - He became one of the pillars of Claymore. After a number of changes over the years, the current staff is: Martin - guitar; Kamen - drums; Tsvetelin - keyboards, Emil – vocals & bass;
CLAYMORE quickly became popular among Bulgarian fans with unique and pure style of melodic death/black metal combining aggression and melody in one, with influences from other styles like progressive, heavy, thrash, death, black metal, grind, as well as a good amount of classical music.
Their first ever performance was in September 1999 to start a long tour in many cities across Bulgaria, captivating audiences everywhere. This earned them a place at the biggest Bulgarian Underground Music Festival (Bourgas 2000). But this was just the beginning.
At the end of 2000 CLAYMORE recorded their first demo tracks, quickly followed by a demo CD called "Warriors of Claymore", which was posted on many web magazines and played on radio shows in Bulgaria and abroad.
During 2002 CLAYMORE worked hard on the sound quality for the recording of the actual demo "Released" consisting of 5 songs. These songs represent their style and part of their live shows.
CLAYMORE 's remarkable popularity and success earned them a places in:
• "Trash till Death",
• "Heatework festival",
• "Heart Rock festival",
• "Chaos fest",
• "Massacre Fest",
• "Legacy Open Air Fest",
• "Barock Fest",
• "Nightmare Fest",
• "Ost festival",
• "Sea Black Festival",
• ”Urpin Fest”etc., where they played alongside with well known international
bands like Destruction,Dimmu Borgir , Primordial , Mystic Circle , Napalm Death , Sinister , Lord Belial , Graveworm , Eastern Front , Exumer , Negura Bunget , Izegrim , Spoil Engine , Zombie INC , etc.
CLAYMORE recorded their first full-lenght album "Prolonged Active Antagonism" and took part in "Black Curse Over Europe" tour in 2008. The album is out on D.O.P. (Bulgaria). Official mp3 distributors are Forces of Satan (Norway), Toxicity Records – Vodafone Live (Bulgaria).
They want to spread their music among the Underground circles all over the world. That actually happens - completion of the second album "Vengeance is Near" led to a deal with the Japanese label Red Rivet Records great step in the progress of the band . Included is the song "Centuries of chaos part II" compilation magazine TERRORIZER issue 247
After much effort, the band realized another dream: In 2014, CLAYMORE make his first European tour “Vengenace is Near” which passes through Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria. The second tour “Between Two Worlds” (2015) covers more countries - Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany. Both events are made possible with the help of the Municipal Foundation "Ruse-city free spirit."
Interview from “DECIBEL”
Because every day another band records another song. Because 83% of those songs are unlistenable and you can’t be bothered to sift through the dreck. Because metal is about not giving a shit and waking your own personal storm. Because music is universal, expression is boundless, and even indie labels (whatever that means these days) don’t know everything, Decibel brings you Throw Me a Frickin’ Label Hack. - See more at:
http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/throw-me-a-frickin-label-hack-bulgarias-claymore/#sthash.jJIDymLJ.dpuf
Interview and Review from “METAL HAMMER BG” Issue 14
“Bulgarian underground alive. And kicking! Here are examples ...”
“Instead of fighting for the attention of the listener, strings, piano and symphonic parties supplemented in perfect harmony. In this respect, Claymore presented as experienced musicians, and deserve to be proud of the professionalism and attention to detail are evident in the compositions. Plenty of sounds and motifs add a new dimension to the songs, to which anyone with more imagination will not reach.”
Review from "Beowolf"
"Their sound reminds me of something I would listen to if I wanted to watch the battle between the Orcs and all the other human like species in THE LORD OF THE RINGS" - See more at: http://www.beowolfproductions.com/Claymore-VengeanceIsNear.html
Review form Metal Center Poland webzine
“Claymore is a band coming from Bulgaria Ruse. The band likes to synfonic rhythms, dark as morning coffee metal. Claymore is one of those bands that takes us on an epic journey...” - See more at:
http://www.beowolfproductions.com/Claymore-VengeanceIsNear.html
Review form Lords of Metal webzine
“Claymore is very good at what they do. I even sense a bit of evil in the music, which is a plus. Claymore plays some extremely symphonic and progressive black metal. It sounds like a cross between later Therion, Rhapsody and Dimmu Borgir. The very bombastic, very well composed and very well produced music makes this into a very professional album. Yet Claymore lacks the same thing for me. I miss the crucial element, that thing what makes black metal so unique. Nevertheless I would recommend this album to all lovers of symphonic metal, for this is too good to be ignored. ” - See more at:
http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/en/reviews/view/id/27523
Fighting
Claymore Lyrics
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When you wanna be your true self everything will make it right
I believe it
The dream will take me high and let me free
What is on my mind no one can stop me,
Try to laugh at me nothing can stop me,
I'm ready to fight
People said you should be stable over
But I can't stop the scream from my heart when I stop to walk on.
No one can stop me,
Try to laugh at me
Nothing can stop me,
I'm ready to fight
I just want to know who I am
Even the pain on the way someday
I overcome the fear in my soul
People said you should be stable over
A lifetime step by step follow the line
But I can't stop the scream from my heart when I stop to walk on.
No one can stop me,
Try to laugh at me
Nothing can stop me,
I'm ready to fight
I just want to know who I am
Even the pain on the way someday I overcome
The fear in my soul
I try to go my way
Never say never and never forget
Remember how it began
The lyrics of Claymore’s song “Fighting” capture the theme of perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines express trust in oneself, believing that being true to oneself will set everything right. The singer believes that their dream will take them high and set them free, and nothing can stop them. The lyrics suggest that it’s important to follow one’s heart, despite what others may say. The line “I can’t stop the scream from my heart” is a powerful assertion that the singer won’t be silenced or constrained by society’s expectations.
The chorus of “Fighting” emphasizes the determination and resilience of the singer. They are ready to fight and won’t let anyone or anything stand in their way. The lyrics repeat the message that nothing can stop them, even if people try to belittle them. The final verse expresses the desire to know oneself, despite the pain and fear that come along the way. The singer is not afraid to face their fears and has the strength to overcome them.
Overall, “Fighting” is a song that encourages listeners to be true to themselves and never give up on their dreams. It’s a reminder that everyone faces challenges, but it’s possible to overcome them with perseverance and self-belief.
Line by Line Meaning
I trust you
I have faith in myself and my abilities.
When you wanna be your true self everything will make it right
When I am true to myself, everything in my life will fall into place.
I believe it
I have complete confidence in my dreams and aspirations.
The dream will take me high and let me free
My dreams will empower me and give me the freedom to be myself.
What is on my mind no one can stop me,
I am unstoppable when it comes to pursuing what I truly want.
Try to laugh at me nothing can stop me,
Even if people mock me or make fun of my goals, it will not deter me from reaching them.
I'm ready to fight
I am prepared to face any obstacle and fight for what I believe in.
People said you should be stable over
Society expects me to be consistent and conform to certain standards throughout my lifetime.
A lifetime step by step follow the line
I am expected to follow a set path in life, making incremental progress towards success.
But I can't stop the scream from my heart when I stop to walk on.
Despite societal expectations, I cannot ignore the passionate desires of my heart.
No one can stop me,
Nothing and no one can prevent me from pursuing my dreams.
Try to laugh at me
Even if people try to dismiss my goals as foolish or unrealistic, I will not be deterred.
I just want to know who I am
My ultimate goal is to discover and embrace my true self.
Even the pain on the way someday
I accept that there will be struggles and pain on my journey towards my goals.
I overcome the fear in my soul
I am strong enough to conquer any fear that may arise within me.
I try to go my way
I will remain dedicated to my path and not be swayed by external influences.
Never say never and never forget
I will not give up on my dreams and I will always remember why I started in the first place.
Remember how it began
I will stay grounded and remember my initial motivation for pursuing my goals.
Writer(s): Claymore
Contributed by Keira K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Devin Gendron
Looking at this, I always seemed more apt to count the highland pattern claymore as more an oversized long sword than as a greatsword. Many of these techniques seem more a hybrid between the two.
Highland Broadsword
The difference is especially the flat and broad profile of the scottish greatsword. But yes, it is a kind of a hybrid, when it comes to twohander vs twohander, many things are similar possible like german or italian longsword or english longsword. In battle versus various weapons, it is similar to Montante, Spadone. Just in the practical approach this makes most sense according to the little we know about its use in history.
👑 KING DAVID 👑
Claymore actually means Greatsword in Gaelic.
Mighty Lad
Working with my own Claymore as a quarantine project, great to see its application.
Keep up the great content lads.
Highland Broadsword
Thanks a lot
The Aprentice
Been doing vr for exercise. Been playing a sword fighting game and wanted to learn the proper techniques with a claymore. Love these kind of vids as well!
Thicc Bois Incorporated
For everyone here that’s a little confused as to where the Claymore fits in the Longsword to Greatsword ratio, it’s what would be called a Warsword. Or, for a more lengthy term, Greatsword of War. They weren’t exactly like your Average Zweihander with a Flamberge blade, just, very hefty Longswords that filled a similar role as it’s larger counterpart.
Fantastic video, by the way!
Taylor Ahern
There was a clan battle back in 1544 up in the Scottish Highlands, fought between several hundred members of this MacDonald-Cameron alliance vs a slightly smaller contingent of Graham's & Fraser's, as that particularly hellacious & blood drenched engagement took place along with shores of a Highland Loch.
It was known as "The Battle of the Shirts," & it went down as one of the bloodiest & nastiest battles that ever broke out in the history of Scottish clans, as each side sought to exterminate the other with extreme ferocity & this sense of hyper tribal pride all while displaying the type of swordfighting prowess & finesse that was probably quite similar to that featured above.
At the end of the day, after all the cleaved & slashed & pierced bodies had piled up, only 3 men from one side & 5 from the other, all badly wounded, managed to walk away. The carnage was unreal, the fighting exceptionally savage, passions were at a fever pitch, the war cries were dreadful & nerve testing, & the ground splashed in rivers of blood.
Scottish Highland warfare of that era was often taken to a higher, far nastier & merciless level than that which was common on the fields of mainland Europe. For such primitive internecine tribal warfare that broke out over territorial disputes, stolen cattle or ancient grudges whose primeval roiling often boiled over was pretty endemic up in the Scottish Highlands & over in Ireland for centuries, often brutal & viciously intense, while in the rest of Europe post 1400 it became extremely rare (the Balkan lands & that border region between Swabia & Switzerland excepted, yet even most of the tribal combat that broke out in those disputed zones was largely less pitiless, viscerally inspired & long lasting, as rival Irish & Scottish clans often had a severe fetish & infatuation with wiping each other out, with no quarter or mercy expected to be asked or given from both opposing combatants!).
The skin of more primitive people is usually very thin while the blood often boils over with little provocation, generally speaking. Anyways, what a fantastic & fascinating demonstration above (inspirational!)👍👍
adult deleted
primitive? some are norsemen. and normans were granted land in scotland for going into battle. the native celts would have been battle-hardened as well. they interbred and made the merciless scots. they were highly sought after for their breeding that made them into intimidating warriors.
the clan system was broken up after the rebellion. they were not primitive by any means. my sept is still alive, my clan is coming back together, and it's very clear we all share the same culture, even after hundreds of years.
that was a very entertaining read, though, thank you.
Taylor Ahern
@adult deleted 💯❤👍