Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (German for "The Horsemen of the Apocalypse") ar… Read Full Bio ↴Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (German for "The Horsemen of the Apocalypse") are a Metal band founded in 1995 in Thuringia, Germany and are signed to the Nuclear Blast label.

They incorporate Black-, Death-, Thrash- and Power Metal, as well as Rock and Folklore in their music.

Their original style (featured on their releases up to and including "Allegro Barbaro") consists of death metal blended with melodic compositions establishing a more epic mood than usual in traditional death metal. Folk metal influences were added in later albums, while the death metal influence has declined, resulting in less chaotic composition (often centered around a verse and chorus with a bridge and solo), more constant tempo, longer songs and some clean vocals, resulting in a more polished and accessible sound.

Concerts projected for 2007, commencing at the Antwerp Hof Ter Loo venue on April 27th, were announced as the 'Earthshaker Roadshock' tour in union with After Forever, Tarot, Finntroll, Machine Men and All Ends.

In 2008 followed their album "Licht" and their latest album, "Moral & Wahnsinn", was released in 2011!

Official website: http://www.reitermania.de

Die Schönheit Der Sklaverei
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics

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Die Gewalt in meinem Kopf bricht mir den Verstand
Kann dem Gefühl nicht standhalten das mich übermannt
Will verbrennen zerstören niederreißen
Was einst vertraut wird unbekannt.
Rasendes Blut in steinernem Herzen
Zum Leben im Dunkel verbannt

Warum sehnt ihr Euch nach mir

Meine Kraft ist eure Gier
Ihr nähret mich mit süßem Schmerz
Der Tod ist Euer Lohn dafür

Welch Glück ein Sklave zu sein
Meine liebsten Feinde
Auf unserer goldenen Galeere
Auf dem Weg in die ewige Dunkelheit.

Die Schönheit dieser Erden
Sie wird rauchend Asche werden

Was man für ewig je gehalten wird vergehen.
Eure Gier ist meine Kraft in einem leichten Traum dahingerafft.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song "Die Schönheit Der Sklaverei" speak of the violence and chaos in the singer's mind, which he cannot control. He speaks of his desire to destroy and tear down all that was once familiar, and the raging blood in his heart that condemns him to a life in darkness. Despite this, there are those who seek him out, drawn by his power and willing to feed him with their pain and suffering. He describes them as his "loved enemies" and sees himself as a slave to their desires. In this way, he finds a sense of happiness and fulfillment in his role as their tormentor.

The song is a powerful critique of the human condition and the lust for power and control that drives many people's actions. The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of these things is ultimately futile, as all that is beautiful and precious in the world will eventually turn to ash and be forgotten. The singer finds solace in his own darkness and in the knowledge that he holds sway over others, but this comfort is ultimately hollow and fleeting.

Line by Line Meaning

Die Gewalt in meinem Kopf bricht mir den Verstand
The overwhelming force in my mind is causing me to lose my sanity

Kann dem Gefühl nicht standhalten das mich übermannt
I cannot resist the feeling that overwhelms me

Will verbrennen zerstören niederreißen
I want to burn, destroy, and tear down everything familiar

Was einst vertraut wird unbekannt.
What was once familiar will become unknown

Rasendes Blut in steinernem Herzen
My blood boils within my stony heart

Zum Leben im Dunkel verbannt
Condemned to live in darkness

Warum sehnt ihr Euch nach mir
Why do you desire me?

Meine Kraft ist eure Gier
My strength is your greed

Ihr nähret mich mit süßem Schmerz
You nourish me with bittersweet pain

Der Tod ist Euer Lohn dafür
Death is your reward for it

Welch Glück ein Sklave zu sein
What fortune it is to be a slave