Discography:
1. DoomSword (1999)
2. Resound the Horn (2002)
3. Let Battle Commence (2003)
4. My Name Will Live On (2007)
5. The Eternal Battle (2011)
Current line-up:
Deathmaster - Vocals
Matteo "The Autarch" Carnio - Guitars
Gianluca "The Ancient" Silvi - Guitars
Christian "Nidhoggr" Grillo - Bass
WrathLord - Drums
Gergovia
DoomSword Lyrics
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46 centurions slain on Gergovia's hill
700 skulls to celebrate the gods
As they bless the name of Vercingetorix
The eagle spreading his wings
Has darkened our sun
Our forage destroyed,
Legions invincible march of Gaul
One by one tribes are paying the toll
I heard of a hero who would stop all of this
And reign over Gaul as a king
I heard of a man who will triumph over Rome
Vercingetorix
Caesar entrenched camp outside their fort
And captured a high hill from where he laid siege
Centurions advanced
To ensure the Gauls have surrended
Legions invincible launch the attack
One by one tribes pay the toll
Oblivious of what's hidden within the walls
Gergovia the glorious had a new king
Hailing their leader the Gauls shouted loud: Vercingetorix
Caesar roared as the legions charged
Ordering to retreat - recedite!
Blinded by blood thirst his army attacked
and ignored his command
Crying for victory marching to death
Hailing \\"Caesar, Caesar!\\" to their last breath
The DoomSword song Gergovia is a tale of the battle that took place on Gergovia's hill, wherein the Gauls, led by Vercingetorix, fought against the Roman empire led by Julius Caesar. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the carnage and destruction that took place during the battle. The Gauls were fiercely protecting their land, and their crops and forage were being destroyed by the Roman legions. Despite being outnumbered, the Gauls put up a valiant fight, and Vercingetorix emerged as the victor, becoming the new king of Gaul.
The lyrics speak of the bravery and heroism of the Gauls, who fought with all their might and did not surrender to the Roman legions. The reference to the "700 skulls" being offered to the gods indicates the violent nature of the battle, and the number "7 times a hundred Roman souls" represents the magnitude of the loss suffered by the Romans. The mention of the eagle spreading its wings represents the Roman empire's might that was overshadowing the sun, the source of life for the Gauls. The song ends with Caesar's army crying for victory, marching to their death, completely disregarding his command to retreat.
The song is a testament to the bravery and courage of the Gauls and Vercingetorix, who fought to protect their land and people from being overrun by the Roman empire. The battle of Gergovia was significant as it was the only major battle that Caesar lost during his conquest of Gaul. The song captures the essence of the battle and highlights the heroism of the Gauls.
Line by Line Meaning
7 times a hundred roman souls
700 Roman soldiers have lost their lives
46 centurions slain on Gergovia's hill
46 high-ranking Roman officers were killed in the Battle of Gergovia
700 skulls to celebrate the gods
The Gauls sacrificed the heads of 700 Roman soldiers to their gods
As they bless the name of Vercingetorix
The Gauls praise their leader Vercingetorix for his victory over the Romans
The eagle spreading his wings
The Roman army is on the move
Has darkened our sun
The Romans are a threat to the Gauls' way of life
Our forage destroyed,
The Romans have destroyed the Gauls' crops and food supply
Our crop is watered in blood
The Gauls are willing to fight and die for their land
Legions invincible march of Gaul
The Roman army moves forward with confidence and strength
One by one tribes are paying the toll
The Romans are defeating the Gauls' allies and weakening their forces
I heard of a hero who would stop all of this
There is a legend of a Gaulish hero who will defeat the Romans and bring peace to the land
And reign over Gaul as a king
This hero will become the new leader of the Gauls
I heard of a man who will triumph over Rome
This hero will lead the Gauls to victory over the Romans
Vercingetorix
This hero is Vercingetorix, the current leader of the Gauls
Caesar entrenched camp outside their fort
Julius Caesar's troops set up camp outside the Gauls' fortress
And captured a high hill from where he laid siege
The Romans took control of a strategically important hill from which they could attack the Gauls
Centurions advanced
The Roman officers moved forward to assess the Gauls' strength
To ensure the Gauls have surrendered
The Romans wanted to confirm that the Gauls had given up their fight
Legions invincible launch the attack
The Romans begin their assault on the Gauls
Oblivious of what's hidden within the walls
The Romans are unaware of the Gauls' secret weapon
Gergovia the glorious had a new king
Vercingetorix emerges victorious and is now the new king of the Gauls
Hailing their leader the Gauls shouted loud: Vercingetorix
The Gauls celebrate Vercingetorix as their new ruler and hero
Caesar roared as the legions charged
Julius Caesar commanded his troops to attack the Gauls with force
Ordering to retreat - recedite!
Suddenly, Caesar ordered his troops to retreat
Blinded by blood thirst his army attacked
The Roman soldiers disregarded their orders and continued to fight
and ignored his command
The Romans did not listen to Caesar's order to retreat
Crying for victory marching to death
The Romans fought fiercely for the hope of victory, even though it might mean death
Hailing "Caesar, Caesar!" to their last breath
The Roman soldiers continued to praise Julius Caesar, even as they were dying in battle
Contributed by Cole I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.