Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (German for "The Horsemen of the Apocalypse") ar… Read Full Bio ↴Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (German for "The Horsemen of the Apocalypse") are a Metal band founded in 1995 in Thuringia, Germany and are signed to the Nuclear Blast label.

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

Unter Der Asche
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Lyrics

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Scheue nicht Gefahr noch Leiden
Lebe nicht von vergangenen Herrlichkeiten
Liegt auch Stolz in der Erinnerung
Das Alte wird nicht wieder jung.

...die dich hassen
die sich allein auf ihre Macht verlassen
willst do ihnen dienen und verlieren

leiden oder triumphieren.

Unter der Asche

Und bricht dein Herz noch tausendmal entzwei
Denk daran, jeder Schmerz der geht einmal vorbei
Bedrückt dich Einsamkeit in stiller Not
Erhalte Dir den Lebensmut.

Träume nicht zum letzten Mal
Denn aus Freiheit wird Stacheldraht

Betrüge die Verlogenheit
Entreiße der Vergangenheit die Vergänglichkeit.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's song, Unter Der Asche, suggest that one should not fear danger or sufferings and should move on from past glories. The lyrics persuade the listener not to live in the glory days of the past as pride only exists in memory, and one cannot turn back time to relive those days. The song advises not to depend solely on the people who hate us and rely on their power to succeed. One should not serve them and lose but choose to either suffer or triumph over them.

Line by Line Meaning

Scheue nicht Gefahr noch Leiden
Do not fear danger and suffering.

Lebe nicht von vergangenen Herrlichkeiten
Do not live on past glories.

Liegt auch Stolz in der Erinnerung
Pride can also be found in memories.

Das Alte wird nicht wieder jung.
The old cannot be made young again.

...die dich hassen
...those who hate you

die sich allein auf ihre Macht verlassen
Who rely solely on their power.

willst do ihnen dienen und verlieren
Do you want to serve them and lose

leiden oder triumphieren.
Suffer or triumph.

Unter der Asche
Under the ashes

Und bricht dein Herz noch tausendmal entzwei
Even if your heart breaks a thousand times

Denk daran, jeder Schmerz der geht einmal vorbei
Remember, every pain passes.