Musicwise the band's grandeur metal is influenced by bands like Rhapsody of Fire, Stratovarius, Helloween and Sonata Arctica. Powerful riffs and hook-lines team up with finely crafted songwriting and brilliant melodies, but their most significant mark is singer Thomas Strübler's multi-octave voice which is dividing the band from their likes.
The first album "A Dark Enchanted Crystal Night" came out in 2006 and was well received by fans and media. Germany's Rock Hard gave 8/10 points and quoted: "From songs to production to the cover everything fits here. A very well done debut for a young and promising band!"
Now Crystallion is ready to present their second album "Hattin" on Dockyard 1 in May 2008, that was recorded and produced by Seref Alexander Badir at Helion Media Studios in Munich and mastered by Rene Berthiaume (Equilibrium).
"Hattin" again is a concept album based on the Templar Myth. The Battle of Hattin took place on July 4th, 1187 and was the biggest military defeat of the crusaders. They lost large parts of the Crusader states to the Muslims, including the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
The news of the defeat in the Battle of Hattin and the loss of Jerusalem lead to the 3rd Crusade, but finally the defeat was the beginning of the end. The Christian authority in the Holy Land was forced into the defensive and the downfall couldn't be stopped anymore. With the loss of the last remaining town and the stronghold of Akkon in 1291 the "Outremer" vanished. Only the Kingdom of Cypress and Little Armenia remained under Christian authority.
Line Up:
Martin Herzinger – Drum
Florian Ramsauer – Guitar
Thomas Strübler – Vocals
Manuel Schallinger – Keys
Patrick Juhász – Guitar
Stefan Gimpl - Bass Guitar
A Cry In the Night
Crystallion Lyrics
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Compounding the unknown
No doubt, the madman must be dead
Wherever he may roam
Watch out, what evil do you hide
Behind your masquerade
Welcome, the ball opens tonight
Join the armies of Arthur
We will answer the call
Soldiers stand for departure
Bring the Frenchmen to fall
A cry in the night, comes straight from the heart
So far from the light that scares off the dark
A cry in the night, a voice in the black
There's nowhere to hide, we're under attack
A cry in the night
Madness, Napoleon's back again
He tries to rule the world
Face them, at Ligny it will end
Our voices can be heard
Join the armies of Arthur
We will answer the call
Soldiers stand for departure
Bring the Frenchmen to fall
A cry in the night, comes straight from the heart
So far from the light that scares off the dark
A cry in the night, a voice in the black
There's nowhere to hide, we're under attack
A cry in the night
The lyrics of "A Cry in the Night" by Crystallion are about facing unknown danger and fighting against an overwhelming force. The song starts off by describing a dark fate that lies ahead and the need to eliminate a madman who must be stopped wherever he may be. The lyrics then reveal the hidden evil that masquerades behind a welcoming ball, emphasizing the theme of deception and the need to be cautious of one's surroundings. The chorus is an anthem that speaks to the heart of the struggle. It's a voice that cries out against the darkness and the dangers it brings, echoing the theme of resistance and strength.
The lyrics go on to reference Napoleon, thus revealing the historical context of the song. With lines like "Join the armies of Arthur" and "bring the Frenchmen to fall", the song is clearly set during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) in Europe. The chorus is repeated again, followed by the call to fight against Napoleon's invasion. The lyrics end on a note of triumph over the enemy, with a final call to action against the threat.
Overall, "A Cry in the Night" is a powerful message of resistance and standing up to overwhelming obstacles. The song touches on themes like deception, caution, courage, determination, and the power of the human voice.
Line by Line Meaning
Headless, a dark fate lies ahead
The future is uncertain and ominous
Compounding the unknown
Making the uncertainty worse
No doubt, the madman must be dead
The villain must be stopped at all costs
Wherever he may roam
No matter where he goes, he must be stopped
Watch out, what evil do you hide
Be cautious of hidden evil
Behind your masquerade
Behind your facade or false identity
Welcome, the ball opens tonight
The event is starting
And still it's not too late
There is still time to act
Join the armies of Arthur
Join forces to fight against the enemy
We will answer the call
We will respond to the summons to fight
Soldiers stand for departure
The soldiers prepare to go to battle
Bring the Frenchmen to fall
Defeat the enemy
A cry in the night, comes straight from the heart
The plea is heartfelt
So far from the light that scares off the dark
The situation is dire and hopeless
A cry in the night, a voice in the black
The cry resounds in the darkness
There's nowhere to hide, we're under attack
We are under siege and in danger
Madness, Napoleon's back again
The enemy has returned
He tries to rule the world
The enemy seeks dominance
Face them, at Ligny it will end
The battle will end at Ligny
Our voices can be heard
Our cries for help can be heard
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.