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!
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Enslaved
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics
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Can't believe the world is only rules by power (alone)
Can't believe that everyone humbles before repression
But I'm very sure; we're damned for downfall.
Children of damnation, slaved until death
The mankind is the living end of the world
A spreading and ailing sickness.
If you don't want to suffer, start hating
The lyrics of Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song Enslaved are a powerful condemnation of the state of the world. The first two lines express disbelief that the world is a place of lies and ruled solely by those in power. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which highlights the way that people are enslaved to systems of repression and domination. The chorus is particularly poignant with its declaration that humanity is the "living end of the world," a sickness that is spreading and ailing. The line "children of damnation, slaved until death" is particularly emotive, as it speaks to the way that people are trapped in cycles of oppression and inequality from birth until their final moments.
The song is a call to action for listeners, urging them to start hating the things that are enslaving them, lest they suffer a similar fate. The lyrics suggest that there is a way out, but it requires people to wake up to the reality of their situation and actively work to change it. The overall message of the song is one of despair, but also a glimmer of hope that things can be different if people are willing to take action.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't believe the world is a place for lies
I find it hard to accept that the world is full of falsehoods and deceit.
Can't believe the world is only rules by power (alone)
I can't fathom that the world is run solely by those who hold authority and control.
Can't believe that everyone humbles before repression
It's incredulous that everyone surrenders to oppression and yields to the pressure imposed on them.
But I'm very sure; we're damned for downfall.
Despite my doubts, I'm certain that we're destined for ruin and failure.
Children of damnation, slaved until death
We are cursed to labor endlessly and remain enslaved until our very last breath.
The mankind is the living end of the world
Humanity's existence is the harbinger of apocalyptic destruction and chaos.
A spreading and ailing sickness.
It's like a virulent and debilitating illness that plagues us all.
If you don't want to suffer, start hating
To avoid suffering, you must begin to hate the very things that cause your distress.
Looking for a way out you'll perish.
If you seek an escape from this torment, you'll meet your end.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPH BOEHME, DANIEL TAEUMEL, MARK SZAKUL, VOLKMAR WEBER
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