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
Resound the Horn: Odin's Hail
DoomSword Lyrics
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Omen of the end
Fury and pride at Odin's command
Just the mountains can dare to stand,
Hordes of the gods
Almighty force
Foreign invader surely won't prevail
The army that cried loud Odin's hail.
I shall suffer to live
To condign my poor soul
In your mighty hands
I long for that moment my life
I shall give and if I die in this battle...
Let hammer commence!
Black mist now protect us
From unfaithful eyes,
The attack to the cross
And it's god will surely succeed,
Steel at my side, banners up high,
Ancient words from the Gods
I pronounce the Viking war-cry:
Odin's hail, it doesn't matter how
Much I shall suffer to live
To condign my poor soul
In your mighty hands
I long for the moment my life
I shall give and if I die in this battle...
Let Battle commence!
"This is the dan for which I was born,
I blow my last breath into the horn,
To the halls of Valhalla
I know finally
My last words are
Odin's hail! "
The lyrics of DoomSword's song Resound the Horn: Odin's Hail are packed with imagery and symbolism that speak of a fierce battle fought in the name of Odin. The first few lines of the song set the scene for a battle that marks the end of an era. The black host that descends is a symbol of doom, and the fury and pride at Odin's command imply that the warriors are fighting not only for themselves but also for their god. The mountains that can dare to stand serve as a metaphor for the strength and resilience that these warriors possess.
The Hordes of the gods are an almighty force that no foreign invader can defeat. The army cried loud Odin's hail, and it is clear that they are fighting for Odin and are willing to give their lives for him. The next few lines speak of the warrior's willingness to suffer and die in battle and to place their souls in Odin's hands. The Viking war-cry "Odin's hail" is a poignant reminder that the warriors' loyalty lies with Odin and that they are ready to fight to the death in his name.
The song's final lines are particularly poignant, as the warrior blows his last breath into the horn, knowing that he will finally make it to Valhalla. The "dan for which I was born" speaks of the warrior's destiny, and the final words "Odin's hail" epitomize the warrior's loyalty and devotion to his god.
Line by Line Meaning
A black host descends
An ominous presence approaches
Omen of the end
A sign of impending doom
Fury and pride at Odin's command
A fierce and righteous army follows Odin's orders
Just the mountains can dare to stand
The force is so great that only the mountains can resist it
Hordes of the gods
Divine beings lead the charge
Almighty force
An unstoppable power
Foreign invader surely won't prevail
An outsider will not be victorious
The army that cried loud Odin's hail.
The warriors shout the battle-cry of Odin
It doesn't matter how much
No amount of suffering
I shall suffer to live
Will keep me from fulfilling my duty
To condign my poor soul
To redeem myself
In your mighty hands
Under your divine guidance
I long for that moment my life
I eagerly await the time
I shall give and if I die in this battle...
I am willing to sacrifice everything, even my life
Let hammer commence!
Let the battle begin!
Black mist now protect us
A veil of darkness shields us
From unfaithful eyes,
Hiding us from enemies
The attack to the cross
Charging towards the symbol of a foreign god
And it's god will surely succeed,
Their deity will not save them
Steel at my side, banners up high,
Armed and ready to fight, flags waving high
Ancient words from the Gods
Prayers from the divine
I pronounce the Viking war-cry:
I shout the battle-cry of the Norse warriors
Odin's hail, it doesn't matter how
I will hail to Odin, regardless of
Much I shall suffer to live
What I must endure to survive
To condign my poor soul
To redeem my unworthy spirit
In your mighty hands
Phrased identically as before, meaning unchanged
I long for the moment my life
Phrased identically as before, meaning unchanged
I shall give and if I die in this battle...
Phrased identically as before, meaning unchanged
Let Battle commence!
Phrased identically as before, meaning unchanged
"This is the dan for which I was born,
This is the destiny I was created for,
I blow my last breath into the horn,
I sound the signal for my final battle,
To the halls of Valhalla
I will ascend to the great afterlife hall of Norse heroes,
I know finally
I have at last realized
My last words are
My ultimate statement is
Odin's hail! "
Odin, hear my final salute!"
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.