1. a Norwegi… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands/artists with the alias "Emperor".
1. a Norwegian-based black metal band (as shown on the picture)
2. UK-based Drum & Bass producer/DJ
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1) Emperor is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1991, regarded as highly influential by critics and emerging black metal bands. The group split up in 2001, but reunited from 2005 to 2007 for a few festival dates and brief US tours, and again reunited in 2013 to 2014. Emperor reformed for the third time in 2016. The group was founded by Ihsahn (guitar/vocal) and Samoth (then, drums).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_(band)
Studio albums
In the Nightside Eclipse (1994)
Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997)
IX Equilibrium (1999)
Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise (2001)
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2) Emperor, real name Conor Corrigan, is a drum 'n' bass and dubstep DJ from Halifax, UK. Emperor has proven himself with some heavyweight releases on Critical, Symmetry, Inspected, Neosignal, Ammunition, VISION, Blackout Music NL, and some exquisite Dubstep gems on the Caliber label. Emperor teamed-up with Mefjus, and unleashed their unstoppable "Hello World EP" which sky-rocketed them to the heights of the Drum & Bass scene, with the acclaimed 'Void Main Void' and 'Disrupted'. He has also made official remixes for artists like Black Sun Empire, IMANU, and Annix. His side project is MONUMAN.
The Acclamation of Bonds
Emperor Lyrics
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Ravens caw in reverence
Anthems to the Welkin at dusk
In celebration of the few
The kin
Beyond flesh
Beyond words
Beyond gods
As gods received
I float among them
On wings once broken
Now gleaming black
I share their song
Of words unspoken
Cries of the past
In times of fiendish tempest
Bloodlust turns against the coil
Hungry for the fall
I greet the pit
Blind Savage
Cursing Life
Yet, at the moment of my final step
The hands and golden chains are given
Bidding me that which can not be deprived
The bonds of trust and unity
Till the end
Brethren and sisters of my circle
I acclaim thee all
When guiding stars are clouded and deranged
Fear not to take my hand
The bonds of trust and unity
As gods received
'Til the end
The song "The Acclamation of Bonds" by Emperor is a deeply philosophical and poetic version of black metal, which delves into the themes of unity, divinity, and the complexities of the human experience. The song starts off by painting a picture of ravens cawing in reverence, singing anthems to the Welkin at dusk, a beautiful but mournful celebration of the few. The lyrics describe those that are beyond flesh and words, those of the core, beyond even gods. The singer floats among them, on wings that were once broken, now gleaming black. The song is a journey through time, a reflection on the past, and growing to embrace the bonds of trust and unity.
The singer shares their song, words that are unspoken, the cries of the past, and in times of fiendish tempest, bloodlust turns against the coil, hungry for the fall. They greet the pit, blind savage, cursing life. Yet, at the moment of their final step, the hands and golden chains are given, bidding them that which cannot be deprived - the bonds of trust and unity until the end. To brethren and sisters of their circle, they acclaim thee all. When guiding stars are clouded and deranged, fear not to take their hand, as the bonds transcend even that of gods.
The song, with its rich symbolism and references, is a masterpiece of intelligent and thoughtful black metal. It speaks of the stark realities of the human experience, of our fleeting time and our imperfect nature, and offers a poignant reflection on the importance of unity, love, and mutual support.
Line by Line Meaning
Ravens caw in reverence
The birds caw loudly as a sign of respect
Anthems to the Welkin at dusk
Songs to the sky at sunset
In celebration of the few
Honoring a select group of people
Beyond flesh
More than just physical bodies
Beyond words
More than can be expressed in language
Those of the core
The essential part of something
Beyond gods
Above the level of deities
As gods received
Received like a divine blessing
I float among them
Moving freely with this group
On wings once broken
After overcoming past difficulties
Now gleaming black
I am now strong and powerful
I share their song
I join in their chorus
Of words unspoken
Without needing to say anything aloud
Cries of the past
Sorrowful memories
In times of fiendish tempest
During times of evil disturbance
Bloodlust turns against the coil
Desire for violence turns against the instigator
Hungry for the fall
Eager to see the downfall of an enemy
I greet the pit
I welcome the end
Blind Savage
Uncontrolled animalistic behavior
Cursing Life
Angry at existence itself
Yet, at the moment of my final step
Despite my despair
The hands and golden chains are given
I am offered a binding agreement
Bidding me that which can not be deprived
Offering something that cannot be taken away
The bonds of trust and unity
The commitment of loyalty and cooperation
Till the end
Until the very end of our existence
Brethren and sisters of my circle
My allies and compatriots
I acclaim thee all
I enthusiastically praise them all
When guiding stars are clouded and deranged
When circumstances are uncertain and confusing
Fear not to take my hand
Have no fear in joining forces with me
As gods received
Like a divine blessing
'Til the end
Until the very end of our existence
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Esteban Steven .Goode Hill
One of my favorite Emperor tracks... so fucking unbelievably epic and majestic.
Timmy Jenkins
I started listening to Emperor when I was like 14. No one I knew at the time had any clue who they were. I mean we all listened to metal but nothing like this. It’s funny because it took me a long time to really appreciate them and now at 35 I absolutely love them. I compare a lot of other music to them and shit just falls short. Thank god for Emperor.
Dirkei
Yep, the same applies to me, but I got into them 14 years ago, haha. Nowadays, I constantly come back to listen to them and am still blown away by their master craftmanship
Ross Lowen
I only started listening to them 2 years ago aged 35 and now they are one of my favorite bands. Some of the songs are incredible
PLATOON72
Most probably their best album, and the best Black Metal album ever.
Massive Moon
Maybe not the best, but it's clearly top3
Matthewlav 13
@Massive Moon what are your contenders?
Massive Moon
@Matthewlav 13 Hard to say, Dissection - Storm of the lights bane is top1 for me, but it's a matter of taste. Windir - Arntor, Burzum - Filosofem are solid contenders aswell, but Anthem still would be #2 for me
Archie Farrer
I love the for whom the bell tolls reference
Esteban Steven .Goode Hill
+Archie Farrer Yep it works