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.
Thus Spake the Nightspirit
Emperor Lyrics
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And gaze into this realm
That I reveal
See where eternities are born
Close your eyes
Behold the powers of the broken seal
See the liars bound in thorns
And you shall fall
Weakness suffocates your will
Dare
Yet never fail
Wisdom guides the one
The strong who can defy
Death
So I speak
Though, am I heard...?
Wasting visions on a world of blinded fools
Still I scorn
The vacant contradiction of life
If only to bewilder
The final truth shall speak my name
Thus spake the night spirit
Night spirit
Spirit
Embrace my soul
The lyrics of Emperor’s song Thus Spake the Nightspirit speak of a mysterious and otherworldly realm that can only be accessed through closing one’s eyes and opening oneself up to the powers that lie beyond this physical world. The song invokes feelings of fear, power, and the inevitable truth of death. It urges listeners to embrace their own strength and wisdom in order to overcome weakness, and ultimately, to transcend this life and achieve a kind of immortality. The Nightspirit itself is the embodiment of this realm and the source of power that is available to those who are brave enough to seek it out.
Throughout the song, Emperor challenges the conventions of this physical world and critiques what he sees as the empty and meaningless contradictions of life. He scorns those who are blind to the truth of their own existence and aspires to reach a final truth that will be spoken through his own name. This not only represents a yearning for immortality, but also a desire to make a lasting impact on the world.
The lyrics of Thus Spake the Nightspirit carry a powerful message that is both existential and spiritual. Its themes of fear, power, and transcendence speak to the human experience in a profound way, and the music itself creates an otherworldly atmosphere that is both haunting and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes
Shut off your external senses
And gaze into this realm
Look inwards and explore your consciousness
That I reveal
Discover the unknown, hidden within you
See where eternities are born
Find the boundless, timeless potential within your soul
Close your eyes
Disconnect from the external world again
Behold the powers of the broken seal
Experience the freedom of breaking free from your self-imposed limitations
See the liars bound in thorns
Observe the pain that those who deceive others and themselves bring onto themselves
Fear
Being afraid of the unknown
And you shall fall
Will cause you to fail
Weakness suffocates your will
Vulnerability will deprive you of your determination
Dare
Be brave and take action
Yet never fail
Persist and keep going
Wisdom guides the one
A person who possesses wisdom is able to navigate through any obstacle
The strong who can defy
They are strong in character and resistant to adversity
Death
The concept of mortality and the impermanence of life
So I speak
I express myself
Though, am I heard...?
However, does anyone truly listen and understand me?
Wasting visions on a world of blinded fools
Sharing my ideas with those who are not open-minded and cannot comprehend them
Still I scorn
Despite the lack of understanding or appreciation
The vacant contradiction of life
Life appears hollow and void of meaning
If only to bewilder
Even if it causes confusion
The final truth shall speak my name
The ultimate truth will recognize and acknowledge me
Thus spake the night spirit
The voice of the dark unknown has spoken
Night spirit
The mysterious force present in darkness
Spirit
The essence of life and consciousness
Embrace my soul
Accept and absorb my being
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Fetus Kicker
Close your eyes
And gaze into this realm
That I reveal
See where eternities are born
Close your eyes
Behold the powers of the broken seal
See the liars bound in thorns
Fear
And you shall fall
Weakness suffocates your will
Dare
Yet never fail
Wisdom guides the one
The strong who can defy
Death
So I speak
Though, am I heard?
Wasting visions on a world of blinded fools
Still I scorn
The vacant contradiction of life
If only to bewilder
The final truth shall speak my name
Thus spake the nightspirit
Nightspirit
Spirit
Embrace my soul
Rens
Mamma mia che pezzo
Dirkei
This comment is staying pinned even though I thought you said cheese pizza, not "what a piece" aha
Fetus Kicker
Close your eyes
And gaze into this realm
That I reveal
See where eternities are born
Close your eyes
Behold the powers of the broken seal
See the liars bound in thorns
Fear
And you shall fall
Weakness suffocates your will
Dare
Yet never fail
Wisdom guides the one
The strong who can defy
Death
So I speak
Though, am I heard?
Wasting visions on a world of blinded fools
Still I scorn
The vacant contradiction of life
If only to bewilder
The final truth shall speak my name
Thus spake the nightspirit
Nightspirit
Spirit
Embrace my soul
Dirkei
You forgot to edit out the first bit
Fetus Kicker
@Dirkei oh fuck
Daan
Haven't been into Black Metal for years, but this album still does it every time for me: excellent drums, brilliant synths, magnificent guitar riffs. THE black metal masterpiece of alltime in my opinion. A real gift of the black gods called Emperor.
Romario Salas
Daan hard to argue against that mate. This album is eternal. It was a monument carved out to endure
kurtosisblakeinfini
Hasn't listened to bm in years but still views this as the bm masterpiece.
David Schnare
This and Storm.of the lights bane by Dissection
Kimmo Laine
Emperor is just so good. You don't need to be BM TRU to enjoy it.