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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Licked by the Tongues of Pride
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics
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Emptied by the masters fire
By-pass required - a burning shell
Access denied - exit hell
Turn around, face the lecher
Close the skin and bear the anger
Infiltrate your enemies
Licked by the tongues of pride
I shall forever walk inside
Kissed by the lips of insanity
I shall die eternally.
Surround the icons, burn 'em down
And magnetize emperor's crown
Devour the dust of bible - lines
Live 1000 years in suicide mines
Kingdom's painted bitter black
Fear the serpent in your neck
Summon the golden wine of sun
Drink the sky when time has come
Licked by the tongues of pride
I shall forever walk inside
Kissed by the lips of insanity
I shall die eternally.
The lyrics to Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's "Licked by the Tongues of Pride" speak of a person who has been consumed by their desires and has been left empty by the fire of their master. They are trapped in a burning shell with no way out, denied access to an escape from their own personal hell. The lyrics encourage the listener to turn around, face their lecherous desires, and bear the anger that comes with it. They should infiltrate their enemies' minds and cause them pain, while also enjoying the luxuries of their own desires.
In addition to the themes of desire, the lyrics also speak of rebellion against established icons and structures. The listener is encouraged to burn down the icons, magnetize the emperor's crown, and devour the dust of bible lines. They are told to live 1000 years in suicide mines and to fear the serpent in their necks. However, there is also a sense of hope in the lyrics, as they reference summoning the golden wine of the sun and drinking the sky when the time has come.
Overall, the lyrics to "Licked by the Tongues of Pride" speak to the struggles of being consumed by one's own desires and the power of rebellion against established systems. There is a sense of both darkness and hope contained within the lyrics, encouraging the listener to embrace their desires while also fighting against established power structures.
Line by Line Meaning
Penetrated by desire
Overpowered by lust
Emptied by the masters fire
Weakened by the trials of life
By-pass required - a burning shell
Need to find a new path forward, feeling trapped and burnt out
Access denied - exit hell
Unable to escape a difficult situation
Turn around, face the lecher
Confront those who seek to take advantage
Close the skin and bear the anger
Put up a tough exterior and endure the pain
Infiltrate your enemies
Get close to those who oppose you
Give 'em pain and luxuries
Make your enemies suffer, but also tempt them with rewards
Licked by the tongues of pride
Caressed by the flattery of ego
I shall forever walk inside
My inner demons will always follow me
Kissed by the lips of insanity
Driven mad by my own thoughts and emotions
I shall die eternally
My torment will never truly end
Surround the icons, burn 'em down
Destroy traditional societal norms and beliefs
And magnetize emperor's crown
Seek power and control
Devour the dust of bible - lines
Reject religious dogma
Live 1000 years in suicide mines
Endure prolonged suffering
Kingdom's painted bitter black
The world is a dark and unforgiving place
Fear the serpent in your neck
Be aware of the danger within yourself
Summon the golden wine of sun
Find enlightenment and inner peace
Drink the sky when time has come
Take in the beauty of the world while you still can
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL TAEUMEL, MARK SZAKUL, VOLKMAR WEBER
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