1. A heavy … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists which use the name Crusader
1. A heavy metal band from Belgium
2. A hardcore band from Iowa, United States
3. A hard trance duo
4. A heavy metal band from Illinois, United States
1) Crusader is a heavy metal band from East Flanders, which originated in 1999 from what was left of a cover band that wanted to move on.
As early as 2000, the band released its debut album "This Mortal Flesh" which was distributed by Virgin. In 2004, "Fools" was released, distributed by LSP, Hellion and Karthago.
Both albums received lots of interest both in Belgium and abroad, and were followed by numerous concerts, supporting the odd international act (Saxon, Tankard, Blaze Bayley, SkyClad).
Both albums have often been tagged as "underground, indie, eighties heavy metal", with highly recognizable riffs and choruses. The fact that this is indeed a 21st century heavy metal band, however, is proven by the amount of different influences that make up the overall atmosphere and sound of the band, which render the band familiar, yet original.
The third and current release "SkinClad" moves away, lyrically and conceptually, from the often fantastic and historical context of former Crusader creations. "SkinClad" aims to prove that pure emotions felt in the hearts of everyday human beings can be as pure, triumphant, heroic and dramatic as those told of in ancient tales.
The future will see Crusader standing behind "SkinClad" in the same vein as they have been doing for the last years: delivering exhilerating live performances that will make you smile, swallow and shake your fist in anger. Or you'll shake it just because you're a crazy heavy metal maniac who likes a good 'bang once in a while.
2) Heavy metallic hardcore in the vein of early Hatebreed, All Out War, & First Blood. Formed in 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa from the remnants of local band Victim or Victory, ex Too Pure To Die members, as well as Joe Ellis of For The Fallen Dreams/Legend. Solid live show and consistently killing shows, keep your eyes peeled and catch a show when you can.
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3) Crusader is also an alias used by the hard trance duo Alphazone, under which they released the single My House Is Your House 2006.
4) Crusader is also a traditional heavy metal band that has released an EP in 2011 named "Rise of the Templars" and an LP in 2013 titled "Onward into Battle".
King Of Kings
Crusader Lyrics
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[Adaptations by Crusader]
In this time
When brother poisons brother
To secure his grip on the throne
Kings believe lies told by others
Since long their hearts have turned to stone
Do we look to anyone who bothers
Before this kingdom will be torn apart
Do we pray to the holy mother
To find us a king who is pure of heart
Stop the clansmen fighting
We are king of kings
A mighty warrior, pure of heart
King of kings
The legends write my name in blood
King of kings
The land will soon be free
Don't fall for monks
And their sermons
Empty words do not sooth the pain
Nor do they fill our hungry bellies
Or provide shelter from the rain
Now the king... is slowly dying
Greedy lords rape the land like a whore
Loyal servants are mourning, crying
While they drink the spit from the floor
People survive... on bread and water
In the court they're drunk from the feast
The king has died and his son succeeds him
The line of tyrants provides another beast
The song "King of Kings" by Crusader is a powerful commentary on the politics and corruption of monarchy. The opening lines set the stage for a world where brothers betray each other for power, and kings trust others who spread lies. The imagery of their hearts turning to stone paints a bleak picture of a world where greed and power reign supreme. The question is asked if anyone will step up to save this kingdom from tearing itself apart, and whether the holy mother can guide people to find a leader who is pure of heart.
The chorus of the song calls for unity in the face of chaos, with a rallying cry to "stop the clansmen fighting." The king of kings is hailed as a mighty warrior who is pure of heart and whose name will be written in blood. The land will soon be free, free from the tyranny and corruption that has held it down for so long.
The final verse takes a darker turn, as the singer warns against falling for the lies of monks who offer empty words but no real comfort. The king is dying, and the land is being pillaged by greedy lords. Loyal servants are left to mourn while surrounded by a court of drunken revelers. When the king finally dies, he is succeeded by another tyrant, perpetuating the cycle of corruption and oppression.
Overall, "King of Kings" is a powerful commentary on the corrupting effects of power and the need for true leadership in a world full of lies and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
In this time
In the current time period
When brother poisons brother
When family members betray each other
To secure his grip on the throne
In order to maintain power as the ruler
Kings believe lies told by others
The rulers put trust in deceitful people who tell them falsehoods
Since long their hearts have turned to stone
For a long period, these leaders have become corrupt and heartless
Do we look to anyone who bothers
Is there anyone who cares enough to help us
Before this kingdom will be torn apart
Before the nation falls into chaos
Do we pray to the holy mother
Do we seek divine intervention
To find us a king who is pure of heart
To find a just ruler who has good intentions
Stop the clansmen fighting
Put an end to the warring factions
We are king of kings
Our leader is the ultimate ruler
A mighty warrior, pure of heart
A strong and valiant leader with honest intentions
The legends write my name in blood
My name will be remembered with great significance
The land will soon be free
Freedom will soon be achieved
Don't fall for monks
Don't be deceived by religious figures
And their sermons
And their teachings
Empty words do not sooth the pain
Hollow promises do not ease the suffering
Nor do they fill our hungry bellies
Nor do they provide us with food
Or provide shelter from the rain
Or protect us from the elements
Now the king... is slowly dying
The current ruler is in poor health and near death
Greedy lords rape the land like a whore
The selfish nobles exploit the nation's resources shamelessly
Loyal servants are mourning, crying
Loyal supporters of the king are grieving
While they drink the spit from the floor
While the aristocrats live in luxury, the commoners suffer
People survive... on bread and water
The people can only subsist on the bare minimum
In the court they're drunk from the feast
The elites are intoxicated with wealth and power
The king has died and his son succeeds him
The old ruler has passed away and his heir takes over
The line of tyrants provides another beast
The pattern of oppressive rulers continues with a new despotic leader
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Nictator42
So the mamluks will actually have a reason to form Egypt finally? Hopefully the AI will actually take this decision so that the middle east doesn't look identical every game now
@CommunistLlama
They still have to survive that long tho
@Dr3dinn
So true, it was never worth it to lose the mamluks special abilities
@Aquilusify
Very excited for this, about time for all three of the big boys. Shame that Hisn Kayfa won’t be receiving any new stuff tho. Would love to reform the Ayyubids with them.
@godzilla9619
Please have Hellisim secretly hidden in the game like Norse
@proage5139
I think it was hinted at the patches that they would.
@elijahsbrigade6194
They explicitly said there would be no Hellenism in the Byzantine diary
@victorconway444
@@elijahsbrigade6194sad
@zelkovas
@@proage5139 it wasn't. Don't fall for Ludi's clickbait. In the case of Nordic religion, it wasn't mentioned at all during the Developer Diaries for Lions of the North, that's why it was a surprise and a hidden feature. This time, for King of Kings, they made their point very clear that it Hellenism will not be a thing.
@AbstractTraitorHero
Just import a ck2/ck3 game with Hellenism in it unironically.