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
Heavy Metal
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics
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The energy it is giving you
Brothers united in mind
Cause Metal is our law.
HEAVY METAL is our law
HEAVY METAL we are proud and standing tall / we'll never fall
HEAVY METAL is what we feel
HEAVY METAL harder than steel
Our hearts are as pure as the silence of a night
We are brothers of METAL united in fight
Cause METAL is our law
Listen to your hearts they don't defraud you
This shall be our fighting song
Even the world is black and hope gets lost
We'll stand together until the end of time
Our life belongs to Heavy Metal
Our fight applies to its enemies
We'll fight for our right
To live like we want.
The Die Apokalyptischen Reiter song "Heavy Metal" is a powerful and passionate declaration of metalhead unity and pride. The opening lines, "Can you feel the power of this song, the energy it is giving you," seem to be a direct challenge to the listener to embrace the energy and spirit of heavy metal music. The chorus, "HEAVY METAL is our law, HEAVY METAL we are proud and standing tall / we'll never fall," reinforces the idea of metal music as a way of life and a binding force for those who share its passion, even in the face of adversity.
The lyrics also speak to the fierce loyalty and dedication of metalheads, as well as the sense of community that comes with being part of the metal scene. Lines like "Proud 'n Free like will of steel, our hearts are as pure as the silence of a night" reinforce the idea of being true to oneself and standing up for what you believe in, no matter what. The final lines, "Our life belongs to Heavy Metal, our fight applies to its enemies / we'll fight for our right to live like we want," encapsulate the rebellious, anti-authoritarian spirit of metal music.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you feel the power of this song
Do you sense the intensity and strength behind the music?
The energy it is giving you
It is providing you with a high level of vigour and vitality
Brothers united in mind
We are a group of like-minded individuals bound together through our music
Cause Metal is our law.
Heavy Metal is our way of life, it guides and defines us
HEAVY METAL is our law
The Heavy Metal genre is our moral code and belief system
HEAVY METAL we are proud and standing tall / we'll never fall
We take pride in our Heavy Metal culture and will never collapse
HEAVY METAL is what we feel
We have an emotional connection with Heavy Metal music
HEAVY METAL harder than steel
The power of Heavy Metal is stronger and more durable than any material object
Proud 'n Free like will of steel
We are filled with great self-esteem and liberty just like the strongest of metals
Our hearts are as pure as the silence of a night
Our hearts are untainted and serene, like stillness of a night
We are brothers of METAL united in fight
As Metal fans, we are all brethren bound and bonded against the struggle
Cause METAL is our law
Heavy Metal is an integral part of our lives and society
Listen to your hearts they don't defraud you
Trust your heart to know what is truthful since it won't deceive you
This shall be our fighting song
This song shall represent and fuel our fighting spirit
Even the world is black and hope gets lost
In moments of dullness and loss of motivation, we don't lose faith and commit ourselves to each other
We'll stand together until the end of time
We will remain united and committed to each other till the end of time
Our life belongs to Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal defines our existence and our sense of purpose
Our fight applies to its enemies
We are ready to take the fight to the detractors and opposers of Heavy Metal
We'll fight for our right
We will not hesitate to defend our right to live the Heavy Metal lifestyle
To live like we want.
We deserve to live our lives as per our want and choices
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPH BOEHME, DANIEL TAEUMEL, MARK SZAKUL, VOLKMAR WEBER
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