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
Northern Lights
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics
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Fly away to a land
Where dreams are true
These lyrics from Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song Northern Lights describe the idea of escaping reality and finding solace in a dreamlike state. The singer urges the listener to close their eyes and imagine flying away to a place where dreams come true, where one can escape the hardships of everyday life. This can be interpreted both figuratively and literally, as the Northern Lights themselves are a symbol of dreams come true and a mythical, otherworldly experience.
The song as a whole has a very mystical and ethereal feel, with its slow, melodic build and soft, almost hypnotic vocals. The lyrics evoke feelings of wonder and awe, painting a picture of a place that is both beautiful and slightly dangerous. There is a sense of longing and yearning for something just out of reach, something that is always tantalizingly close but just beyond our grasp.
Overall, "Northern Lights" is a song about escapism, the power of imagination, and the beauty of the natural world. It encourages listeners to let go of their worries and fears and embrace the mystery and magic of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes
Shut your eyes and focus on what comes next
Fly away to a land
Mentally escape to a place that exists only in your mind
Where dreams are true
A place where fantasies are realized and hopes are fulfilled
Contributed by Jacob W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.