Eluveitie use both traditional Swiss and Celtic instruments alongside electric guitars and drums. Their music is known to be inspired by Gothenburg’s melodic death metal Scene and their lyrics are written in a mix of English and Gaulish. The name of the band comes from a graffito on a vessel from Mantua (ca. 300 BC). The inscription in Etruscan letters reads eluveitie, which has been interpreted as the Etruscan form of the Celtic (h)elvetios (“the Helvetian”), presumably referring to a man of Helvetian descent living in Mantua.
On 14 October 2017, the band announced via social media that they were working on a new album, and were to due to start recording after their Maximum Evocation tour. The band also revealed that they had recorded a single in advance of the tour, at Tommy Vetterli's New Sound Studio, entitled "Rebirth". The single was released on 27 October 2017, along with a music video produced by Wolfgang Wolman and Oliver Sommer. "Rebirth" marked the first non-acoustic record produced by the new line-up. On the band's official Instagram account, it was announced the new album is called Ategnatos. It was released on 5 April 2019. On 2 June 2022, the band released a brand new single "Aidus" along with a music video. On 5 July, the band announced that Michalina Malisz left the band on good terms
Current members:
Chrigel Glanzmann – vocals, mandola, whistles, pipes, gaita, acoustic guitar, bodhrán, harp
Alain Ackermann – drums
Jonas Wolf – rhythm guitar
Fabienne Erni – vocals, celtic harp, mandola
Kay Brem – bass guitar
Rafael Salzmann – lead guitar
Nicole Ansperger – violin
Matteo Sisti - bagpipes, whistles
Fabienne Erni - clean vocals, celtic harp
Official Site: http://www.eluveitie.ch
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eluveitie
Lyrics: http://lyricwiki.org/Eluveitie
King
Eluveitie Lyrics
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Sovereign and servant
Holder of divine
Regality bestowed
In the Omphalos grove
My kingship
The song of the Gods
Thou shalt know me by my fruits
The signs and wonders at our feet
Which the flight of the crows revealed
I am the crown of Gallia
I am the oak in the nemeton
I am the servant of Antumnos' children
I am the will of our Gods
Ambicatus is my name
My chosen set forth to conquer
Kindling beacons
My kingdom prospered and grew
Thou shalt know me by my fruits
From the Hercynan forests
To beyond the skyscraping Alps
To which the flight of the crows led us
I am the crown of Gallia
I am the oak in the nemeton
I am the servant of Antumnos' children
I am the will of our Gods
I am the crown of Gallia
I am the oak in the nemeton
I am the servant of Antumnos' children
I am the will of our Gods
Ambicatus is my name
The song "King" by Eluveitie is a tribute to the ancient high king of Gallia, Ambicatus. The singer proclaims himself to be the sovereign and servant of the Gods, who has been bestowed with divine regality in the Omphalos grove. He is the embodiment of the will of the Gods and the crown of Gallia. The chorus of the song repeats the four phrases that identify the singer as the oak in the nemeton (sacred grove), the servant of Antumnos' children (the underworld), and the will of the Gods.
Ambicatus led his chosen people to conquer neighboring lands, and as a result, his kingdom prospered and grew. The singer reminds the listeners that they will know him by his fruits, the abundance in which they grew and the signs and wonders revealed by the flight of the crows. The lyrics refer to the Hercynan forests and the skyscraping Alps, which indicates the vast extent of Ambicatus' reign.
The song "King" speaks of the ancient Gaulish concept of divine kingship, where the king was regarded as a mediator between the Gods and the people. The lyrics also mention the sacred grove, which was a central feature of Celtic religion. The singer assumes the identity of Ambicatus and equates himself with the will of the Gods. The chorus repeats the four phrases that signify the singer as the embodiment of the natural world and the divine order.
Line by Line Meaning
I, high king
I am the ruler of my people and hold a high position of power and authority.
Sovereign and servant
While I am the king, I am also bound to serve my people and fulfill their needs.
Holder of divine
As the king, I possess the divine right to my throne and hold a sacred position in my society.
Regality bestowed
The title of king has been granted to me and with it, I uphold the traditions and values of my people.
In the Omphalos grove
I have been crowned in a sacred grove, imbuing my reign with spiritual significance.
My kingship
My rule over my people is divinely ordained and unquestionable.
The song of the Gods
I am inspired by the divine and my rule is guided by their will.
Thou shalt know me by my fruits
The success and prosperity of my kingdom demonstrate my worthiness as a ruler.
The abundance in which we grew
Through my leadership, my kingdom has flourished and grown rich in resources and prosperity.
The signs and wonders at our feet
My people have witnessed incredible feats and achievements under my rule.
Which the flight of the crows revealed
The birds of wisdom have signaled to me, affirming the truth of my rule and its success.
I am the crown of Gallia
My leadership represents and symbolizes the glory and unity of my nation.
I am the oak in the nemeton
I embody the strength and rootedness of my people and their spiritual traditions.
I am the servant of Antumnos' children
I am committed to serving and protecting the interests and well-being of my people.
I am the will of our Gods
As the king, I am the earthly embodiment of the divine will and its guidance for our people.
Ambicatus is my name
I hold the title of Ambicatus, symbolizing my rightful place as the chosen leader of my people.
My chosen set forth to conquer
Under my command, my armies have marched out to claim new lands and expand our kingdom.
Kindling beacons
I have lit signal fires to guide and rally my troops in their conquests.
My kingdom prospered and grew
Through our military expansion and increased trade, my kingdom has become stronger and more prosperous.
From the Hercynan forests
My armies have ventured deep into the forested regions of our kingdom in search of new lands and resources.
To beyond the skyscraping Alps
We have crossed the highest mountains in our kingdom, making our rule and influence extend beyond our borders.
To which the flight of the crows led us
We have been guided by the wisdom of the birds, leading us to new conquests and territory.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANNA MARIA MURPHY, CHRISTIAN GLANZMANN, IVO DANIEL HENZI
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I, high king
Sovereign and servant
Holder of divine
Regality bestowed
In the Omphalos grove
My kingship
The song of the Gods
Thou shalt know me by my fruits
The abundance in which we grew
The signs and wonders at our feet
Which the flight of the crows revealed
I am the crown of Gallia
I am the oak in the nemeton
I am the servant of Antumnos' children
I am the will of our Gods
Ambicatus is my name
My chosen set forth to conquer
Kindling beacons
My kingdom prospered and grew
Thou shalt know me by my fruits
From the Hercynan forests
To beyond the skyscraping Alps
To which the flight of the crows led us
I am the crown of Gallia
I am the oak in the nemeton
I am the servant of Antumnos' children
I am the will of our Gods...
@chhandokguha3039
"King"
I, high king
Sovereign and servant
Holder of divine
Regality bestowed
In the Omphalos grove
My kingship
The song of the gods
Thou shalt know me by my fruits
The abundance in which we grew
The signs and wonders at our feet
Which the flight of the crows revealed
I am the crown of Gallia
I am the oak in the nemeton
I am the servant of Antumnos’ children
I am the will of our gods
Ambicatus is my name
My chosen set forth to conquer
Kindling beacons
My kingdom prospered and grew
Thou shalt know me by my fruits
From the Hercynan forests
To beyond the sky-scraping Alps
To which the flight of the crows led us
I am the crown of Gallia
I am the oak in the nemeton
I am the servant of Antumnos’ children
I am the will of our gods
I am the crown of Gallia
I am the oak in the nemeton
I am the servant of Antumnos’ children
I am the will of our gods
Ambicatus is my name
@Morz44
"What do you do?"
"I play in a metal band"
"oh cool, what instrument?"
"The flute."
@Neakmxx
The hurdy gurdy.
@enmanac8736
+Morz44 Or the violin :')
@MrDmD2013
+Morz44 lol
@UpsilonPsycho
+Morz44 You seriously made my day xD
@jamesmccrea4871
Or mandolin, or harp, or bag pipes (although in the US I suppose Korn kinda introduced that to people who don't know this type of metal...)
@gimmedaalbatross
The instrumental solo is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed. Chrigal's whistle is pretty chilling.
@ArfianPian-th8yj
🤟🤟🤟
@davek89666
Flute I think
@fernanda4118
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