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
Hundred Days
Crystallion Lyrics
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There's no chance for us to break these walls
On this battleground we fall
Plancenoit lost our foes are standing tall
We will never get out of this war alive - no surrender
They will never get out of this war alive
Bravest men followed the nation's call
What I did I did for France
I have failed there is no second chance
I will never make it to the new world's shores - I surrender
Captain lay me in chains I will flee no more
Send him off to the shores of the island afar
For those who have died
100 days of his tyranny come to an end
There's nowhere to hide
Rise up, we have beaten the French
A time of peace has just begun
Gone to the end of the world
Seems we've reached the end of it... all
The first stanza of Crystallion's "Hundred Days" presents a picture of defeat and hopelessness. The singer suggests that everything has fallen apart, and there's no way for them to overcome the walls that have been placed before them. He symbolically refers to a battleground where they are falling and their enemies are standing tall. In essence, the singer suggests that the war is lost, and they will never come out alive. The second stanza of the song suggests that they have no more soldiers left to fall, and the bravest men have all answered to the call of their nation. However, even though the singer did everything for France, he has failed, and there's no second chance.
The third stanza of the song suggests that the French captain should be taken to the shores of an island afar, and there's no hiding from the tyranny that has plagued them for 100 days. However, the fourth stanza presents a shift in tone as the singer indicates that they have beaten the French and a time of peace has just begun. They have gone to the end of the world, and it seems they've reached the end of it all. The song is a poignant reflection of the battle of Waterloo, which occurred on June 18, 1815. Even though the battle had taken place more than 200 years ago, the song manages to evoke a sense of loss, defeat, and resilience that is still relevant in contemporary times.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the end we've lost it all
We have come to the end of this war and have lost everything.
There's no chance for us to break these walls
There is no hope for us to overcome the obstacles in our way.
On this battleground we fall
We are defeated on this battlefield.
Plancenoit lost our foes are standing tall
Our enemies have won the battle of Plancenoit and are now in a position of strength.
We will never get out of this war alive - no surrender
We are committed to fighting in this war until the bitter end, even if it means death.
They will never get out of this war alive
Our enemies are also prepared to fight until the end and will not give up.
No more soldiers left to fall
We have lost all of our soldiers and cannot afford to lose any more.
Bravest men followed the nation's call
Our bravest soldiers answered the call of their country and fought in this war.
What I did I did for France
I fought in this war for the sake of France and its people.
I have failed there is no second chance
Despite my best efforts, I was not able to achieve victory, and there are no more opportunities to try again.
I will never make it to the new world's shores - I surrender
As a defeated soldier, I accept my fate and give up hope of leaving this place alive.
Captain lay me in chains I will flee no more
I am willing to accept my punishment as a prisoner of war and will not attempt to escape.
Send him off to the shores of the island afar
The defeated soldier will be sent to a distant island as punishment for his actions.
For those who have died
This is a tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives in the war.
100 days of his tyranny come to an end
The tyrannical rule of a leader is finally coming to an end after 100 days of oppression.
There's nowhere to hide
The leader responsible for this tyranny cannot escape justice and will face the consequences for his actions.
Rise up, we have beaten the French
After a long and difficult war, we have emerged victorious over our French enemies.
A time of peace has just begun
With the war over, we can now look forward to a period of peace and rebuilding.
Gone to the end of the world
We have reached the limit of what we are capable of achieving in this world.
Seems we've reached the end of it... all
It appears that we have come to the end of everything, with no more challenges or opportunities for growth.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
arthemispower
Amzing album!!!!!