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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Regret
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics
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Perceive the chasm but with pride
I take a ride to unknown heights
Where lightnings tear me apart.
When my kingdom's gone
I'll harvest all I never knew
Lungs will choke a silent cry
Grief demands an injured soul
Deny the despair with my hate
Falling down to unknown depths
Face to face with my inner ghoul.
When my kingdom's gone
I'll harvest all I never knew
Lungs will choke a silent cry
Yom - regret - I can't deny.
Bewilderment - fight for me
Is there a truth without some lies
Dew drops down - my hour comes
Hellhound set me free.
The lyrics to Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song "Regret" speak about the struggle of dealing with regret and the harsh realities of life. The first verse speaks of the need for a gentle heart in the face of dread and the importance of acknowledging the vast chasm that separates us from the unknown heights we strive to reach. The next line, "Where lightnings tear me apart" speaks to the destructive power of these unknown heights and how they can tear apart our very being.
The second verse continues in this vein, but with a focus on grief and despair. The anger and hate that accompany these emotions are a way of denying the despair that threatens to consume us. However, the descent into the unknown depths will always bring us face to face with our inner demons.
The chorus speaks of "harvesting all I never knew" when one's "kingdom's gone." This can be interpreted as a final reckoning with oneself, facing all of the things that were never known or dealt with in life. The final line, "Yom - regret - I can't deny" emphasizes the central theme of the song - the inescapability of regret.
The final stanza speaks of the search for truth amongst the lies, with "bewilderment - fight for me" indicating the difficulty in finding truth in a world full of falsehoods. The line "Hellhound set me free" is a metaphor for release and escape, perhaps from the burden of regret that has weighed down the singer throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Dread demands a gentle heart
Fear can only be defeated when one is calm and composed
Perceive the chasm but with pride
Be aware of the dangers, but do not let them overpower your confidence
I take a ride to unknown heights
I am brave enough to explore uncharted territories
Where lightnings tear me apart
Even though the storm might be intense, I will not back down
When my kingdom's gone
When everything I hold dear is lost
I'll harvest all I never knew
I will try to learn and gain something from my losses
Lungs will choke a silent cry
I will suffer, but I will not let my emotions take control
Yom - regret - I can't deny
I will regret my failures, but I cannot change the past
Grief demands an injured soul
Sadness can only be felt by those who have suffered
Deny the despair with my hate
I will use my anger to fight off hopelessness
Falling down to unknown depths
I am willing to take risks even if it means facing my fears
Face to face with my inner ghoul
I will confront my demons and not let them control me
Bewilderment - fight for me
Even though I might not fully understand, I will keep pushing forward
Is there a truth without some lies
Can anything be completely honest and pure?
Dew drops down - my hour comes
New opportunities arise in the morning
Hellhound set me free
I am ready to conquer my fears and challenges
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL TAEUMEL, MARK SZAKUL, VOLKMAR WEBER
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