In spite of their sworn allegiance to metal orthodoxy, Countess have never shied from innovation. In 1994 they created the first black metal song with Dutch lyrics (Bloed In De Sneeuw), in 1995 the first black metal love ballad (Blood On My Lips) and in 1997 were the first band to take a rocking approach to the genre (Hell's Rock & Roll).
Over the course of 29 years and 15 full-length albums, Countess' sound has evolved from the raw black metal of the early releases towards a more traditional heavy metal-influenced style. The band's most recent offering, Fires Of Destiny in 2016, being a powerful example of a seamless integration of heavy and black metal elements.
In 2014 the band returned to the stage after a long period of not having played live. Since then, Countess have performed impressive shows at numerous prestigious metal festivals in their own country, Belgium, Germany, Denmark and Finland.
Countess currently consists of Mortüüm (drums), Orlok (vocals, bass), Valgard (guitars) and Häxa (keyboards). The band's latest full-length album Banners of Blood was released on February 11, 2021.
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Forgotten
Countess Lyrics
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But the flame of hate
Still burns inside
I cannot pass the Gate
Trapped in this void
The gods set me free
To avenge the forgotten
Invincible sword by Hephæstus forged placed in my hands
On the eight-legged steed of Woden himself I will roam the lands
Return from the depths to fight the world, I will spare none
Those who denied me, lied and deceived soon will be gone
[Chorus:]
I was forgotten
Now feel my wrath
Blood of my enemies
Drenches my path
Pools of blood will shower from my blade, steel doth prevail
Slay their servants take their daughters and wives, like a fierce gale
Cowards and traitors meet their just fate, fall by my sword
My holy quest leaves me to rule, undead overlord
[Chorus]
I'll wipe out the traces left in my world by the crucified fool
I'll light again torches of old when the moon's full
Shrines of my forefathers long since forgotten I will restore
I'll lead my people back again to the ancient lore
[Chorus]
In the song "Forgotten" by Countess, the singer speaks from the perspective of someone who has been forgotten by the world but still feels an intense anger and a burning desire for revenge. They are trapped in a void, unable to move on, but they have been given the opportunity to avenge themselves and others who have been forgotten. They are armed with an invincible sword and riding on the horse of a god, and they vow to spare no one who denied them, lied to them, or deceived them. They will slay their enemies, take their loved ones, and rule as an undead overlord.
The lyrics of "Forgotten" are filled with imagery and references to mythology and folklore. The sword the singer wields is said to be forged by Hephæstus, the Greek god of blacksmiths and craftsmen, and the horse they ride is said to be that of Woden, also known as Odin, the chief god in Norse mythology. The singer also speaks of wiping out the traces left by the "crucified fool," a possible reference to Jesus Christ or Christianity, and restoring the ancient lore of their forefathers.
Overall, the song "Forgotten" is a powerful expression of anger and vengeance fueled by a sense of being ignored or forgotten by the world. The singer feels empowered by their newfound strength and vows to take revenge on those who have wronged them.
Line by Line Meaning
My grave feels cold
I feel alone and isolated in death
But the flame of hate
Yet, my anger and resentment are still present
Still burns inside
I cannot let go of my anger
I cannot pass the Gate
I am stuck in limbo without resolution
Trapped in this void
I am lost and hopeless
The gods set me free
But now I have a chance for revenge
To avenge the forgotten
To take revenge for those who have been overlooked
To avenge them and me
And also for myself, I need justice
Invincible sword by Hephæstus forged placed in my hands
I have a powerful weapon to carry out my mission
On the eight-legged steed of Woden himself I will roam the lands
I am now unstoppable, travelling far and wide to accomplish my goals
Return from the depths to fight the world, I will spare none
I will stop at nothing in order to get revenge
Those who denied me, lied and deceived soon will be gone
I will make sure that my enemies pay for their sins
I was forgotten
I was ignored and left to rot
Now feel my wrath
But now they will feel my anger
Blood of my enemies
My enemies will bleed
Drenches my path
Their blood will be spilled along my way
Pools of blood will shower from my blade, steel doth prevail
My weapon will do the talking, and death will be the result
Slay their servants take their daughters and wives, like a fierce gale
I will not stop at killing just my enemies, but their loved ones too
Cowards and traitors meet their just fate, fall by my sword
Anyone who has wronged me or stood in my way will face my wrath
My holy quest leaves me to rule, undead overlord
My revenge will leave me in charge, even in death
I'll wipe out the traces left in my world by the crucified fool
I will eradicate any remnants of the one who wronged me
I'll light again torches of old when the moon's full
I will bring back the old ways of my ancestors when the time is right
Shrines of my forefathers long since forgotten I will restore
I will restore the legacies of those who came before me
I'll lead my people back again to the ancient lore
And I will guide my people to remember and honour our heritage
I was forgotten
But now, I will leave a legacy that will not be forgotten
Now feel my wrath
For I am the Countess, and I will get what I deserve
Blood of my enemies
As their blood stains the ground, so too will their sins be remembered
Drenches my path
For I will leave a trail of death and destruction in my wake
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