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
Rausch
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics
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Geist weitet sich in Herrlichkeit
Klar zu erfassen alle die Dinge von unendlicher Schönheit
Sanft gebettet I'm Wunsch der Seele
Erobere ich den Gipfel der Ekstase.
The lyrics of the Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song Rausch paint a picture of a mind escaping into unwelcoming mountains while the spirit expands in glory. The singer is able to clearly grasp all aspects of infinite beauty while lying gently in the desire of the soul. The song seems to be invoking a sense of euphoria that can only be experienced at the peak of ecstasy.
The first two lines of the lyrics can be seen as a representation of the mind's attempt to escape from the mundane reality of everyday life. The act of fleeing into an unwelcoming environment such as a mountain range is symbolic of the lengths that one might go to break free from reality. The third line seems to suggest that when the spirit is free from any constraints, it can fully comprehend the infinite beauty of the world around it. The singer then brings everything full circle with the last line by talking about reaching the peak of ecstasy. This line is representative of the ultimate escape from reality and the spiritual journey that one embarks upon to attain it.
Line by Line Meaning
Gedanken flüchten in unwegsame Gebirge
My thoughts escape to difficult mountains
Geist weitet sich in Herrlichkeit
My mind expands in glory
Klar zu erfassen alle die Dinge von unendlicher Schönheit
Everything of infinite beauty is clear to grasp
Sanft gebettet I'm Wunsch der Seele
Gently nestled in the desire of my soul
Erobere ich den Gipfel der Ekstase.
I conquer the pinnacle of ecstasy.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL TAEUMEL, MARK SZAKUL, VOLKMAR WEBER
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