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
Eruption
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics
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Fernab der Heimat trister Pracht
Ging hernach mich zu erschöpfen
An Sonne, Wind und fremden Götzen
Die kleine Bar am Felsenrande
Zog lichtwärts mich in ihren Banne
Fröhlichkeit drang an mein Ohr
Eruption
Sternenglanz traf auf mein Bestehen
Wollt im Augenblick nach Ewigkeit mich sehnen
Blut schoss süß durch meine Venen
Raum und Zeit entschwanden wie alles Flehen
Tanzend zerrann die Nacht im Fluge
Ekstase gab den Leibern keine Ruhe
Konntest dich nur schwer verstecken
Ach lass mich deine Wunden lecken
Ein Paradies in meiner Hand
Gelitt uns Morgenröte an den Strand
In den Sand schriebst du: Ich liebe dich!
Und rauntest: Es kostet nichts
The lyrics to Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song Eruption are quite introspective and take the listener through a journey of self-discovery, away from the familiarity of home and towards experiencing new things. The first two lines of the song introduce the singer who finds himself in an unfamiliar city and is looking to distance himself from the desolate beauty of his home. Searching for a way to rejuvenate himself, he decides to immerse himself in new experiences, away from his known world.
The next two lines depict him at a small bar by the cliffs, listening to the sounds of happiness and laughter and being drawn towards them. He peeks through the door and witnesses a stirring sight, described as an eruption. The chorus of the song, 'eruption', captures the intensity of the moment and the emotions it evokes.
The next verse sees the singer experiencing a moment of clarity, as if the stars align in front of him, and he finds himself yearning for eternity. The euphoric feeling is conveyed through the metaphorical description of blood rushing through his veins, and space and time losing their meaning. The night passes quickly as the people around him dance ceaselessly in a state of ecstasy. The singer finds himself drawn to someone in particular, shown in the lines 'Ach lass mich deine Wunden lecken', and they share a moment of happiness, described as a paradise in his hand. The song ends with a sweet moment of intimacy between the two, as they enjoy a beautiful sunrise by the beach.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich hing ab in dieser Stadt
I was hanging out in this city
Fernab der Heimat trister Pracht
Far away from the gloomy beauty of my homeland
Ging hernach mich zu erschöpfen
Went to exhaust myself afterwards
An Sonne, Wind und fremden Götzen
In the sun, wind, and foreign idols
Die kleine Bar am Felsenrande
The small bar on the cliff's edge
Zog lichtwärts mich in ihren Banne
Drew me towards it with its light
Fröhlichkeit drang an mein Ohr
Joy reached my ears
Erspähte einen Blick durchs Tor
Caught a glimpse through the gate
Eruption
Eruption
Sternenglanz traf auf mein Bestehen
Starlight met my existence
Wollt im Augenblick nach Ewigkeit mich sehnen
In that moment, I yearned for eternity
Blut schoss süß durch meine Venen
Sweet blood rushed through my veins
Raum und Zeit entschwanden wie alles Flehen
Space and time disappeared like all pleading
Tanzend zerrann die Nacht im Fluge
The night dissolved in flight while dancing
Ekstase gab den Leibern keine Ruhe
Ecstasy gave no rest to the bodies
Konntest dich nur schwer verstecken
You could only hide with difficulty
Ach lass mich deine Wunden lecken
Oh, let me lick your wounds
Ein Paradies in meiner Hand
A paradise in my hand
Gelitt uns Morgenröte an den Strand
Dawn suffered with us on the beach
In den Sand schriebst du: Ich liebe dich!
You wrote in the sand: I love you!
Und rauntest: Es kostet nichts
And whispered: It doesn't cost anything
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL TAEUMEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Matze FatCatCombat
Er singt von dem Tag, an dem <er> "Nicht-Ich" wurde und sein (erkennbarer) Weg in die Unendlichkeit begann.
Ich höre Ihre Lieder schon seit einigen Jahren, als
<mich> jedoch vor etwa einem Jahr ungestüm ein Blitz traf
und alles Leid erklärte,
hat sich bei <mir> viel getan und
mit jedem Tag vergesse ich mehr, wie es war "Ego-Beherrscht" gewesen zu sein!
(... nur kein rühmen, sonst kommtr es sofort wieder her! :D)
die eigentliche Frohe Botschaft bleibt mir nicht mehr verwehrt! :D
ArielAquarial
I love how he's smiling throughout the whole thing. He's awesome.
Caprise - Music
Their album All You need Is Love is one of the best metal albums ever, with the most amazing drum sound I’ve heard from any metal band
vikingmetaldragon
Yeah man, I like their newer stuff but holy fuck, the first few albums were pretty mind blowing great.
Simône Demone
True. An album that completes now, 20 years.
deathbymyside
Definitely their best release
Odin Grimbart
Correct!
FOBIGUERREROS
Me encanta Die Apokalyptischen Reiten, son unos grandes.
Ilijah Myron
Так!Нужно сделать это песней этого лета!
Алексей Попов 7489 лето смзх
@TheZhezh2012 со скелетоном лучше альбомы.
TheZhezh2012
@Алексей Попов 7489 лето смзх почему, классная песня же