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
Geopfert
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics
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Verlorene Kinder, I'm Unmut allein
Den Dingen nachtrachtend, denen sie längst entsagt
Die Würde einfordernd, ... welch Verrat.
Geopfert für den Sieg
Zerschunden ist die Brust
Die Helden I'm Krieg
Der Wahrheit, dem Gott, die Unschuld geraubt
Dem Teufel das eigene Kind anvertraut
Den Schatten gehuldigt wie dem eigenen Weib
Die Rinde verbrannt am hölzernen Leib.
Geopfert für den Sieg
Zerschunden ist die Brust
Die Helden I'm Krieg
Die Sklaven der Lust
Auf Wasser gegangen, den Himmel zerteilt
Die Liebe verteufelt, dem Wahnsinn enteilt
Den Tod bestellt und den Tod aufgemalt
Das Ende beschworen........... und bitter bezahlt.
The lyrics to Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song Geopfert describe a group of lost children who are begging, whining, and screaming for things they've long given up on. In their quest for these things, they demand dignity and respect, even if it means betrayal. The first verse shows the desperation and hunger within these children, despite having let go of their aspirations. This gives the impression that the children have been subjected to a great deal of suffering and hardship.
The second verse embellishes on the theme, using more vivid imagery to describe the darkness that has consumed their souls. They have lost their innocence, faith, and truth, and have been sold to the devil, who is their master. This indicates that the children may be victims of a systemic abuse or an indoctrination. They have also worshipped their own shadows and burnt themselves on their wooden bodies.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Geopfert für den Sieg," which translates to "Sacrificed for the victory," emphasizing that these children have been used as pawns in a larger plan. The brutal war has left them with scars on their chests and enslaved them to their vices. The song talks about how these innocent children must be sacrificed in the name of winning this never-ending war, and how it is a tragedy to lose the precious lives when they could have had a different fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Wie Hunde, sie betteln und winseln und schreien
Those lost children beg, whine, and scream, feeling alone and desperate like dogs.
Verlorene Kinder, I'm Unmut allein
These lost children roam alone in displeasure.
Den Dingen nachtrachtend, denen sie längst entsagt
They have given up on the things they yearned for but still crave them.
Die Würde einfordernd, ... welch Verrat.
Seeking respect from others who betrayed and abandoned them.
Geopfert für den Sieg
Sacrificed for victory.
Zerschunden ist die Brust
Chests torn and battered.
Die Helden I'm Krieg
Those heroes of war.
Die Sklaven der Lust
Yet slaves to pleasure.
Der Wahrheit, dem Gott, die Unschuld geraubt
Stolen the truth, God, and innocence.
Dem Teufel das eigene Kind anvertraut
Entrusted their own child to the devil.
Den Schatten gehuldigt wie dem eigenen Weib
Honored the shadow like their own wife.
Die Rinde verbrannt am hölzernen Leib.
Burning the bark on wood-like skin.
Auf Wasser gegangen, den Himmel zerteilt
Walking on water, parting the sky.
Die Liebe verteufelt, dem Wahnsinn enteilt
Cursing love, escaping from madness.
Den Tod bestellt und den Tod aufgemalt
Ordering and depicting death.
Das Ende beschworen........... und bitter bezahlt.
Conjuring the end, and paying the bitter price.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL TAEUMEL, MARK SZAKUL, VOLKMAR WEBER
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