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.
Wrath of the Tyrant
Emperor Lyrics
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As the moon pass the shadows
It was a grim tale
First therein from the earthly womb
(Gaze at the view [?]) through the empty air
When the night lose control
The rage of fires are dead
Carrying the deaths of his fallen warrior
Deep inside of me, in his grave
Walk upon this earth tonight
Carrying the staff of gold swords
A grand sign of evil will
They arise, death and destruction
To a time (when) the angel cries
Open your eyes again now, he's here
He is the master of fear/death
He is the wind, He is the storm
He is the woods, He is the roots
Nobody will escape the wrath of the tyrant
Forever the beast shall wander the earth
The lyrics of Emperor's song "Wrath of the Tyrant" throw light on the story of a ruler who held great power and was feared by all. The wolves, in the beginning, are barking loudly on a summer night as the moon passes the shadows, indicating that something unsettling or ominous is about to happen. The singer then sets the scene of a grim tale starting from the beginning when the ruler was first born.
The next stanza talks about the opening of gates, and how the fires of rage have died down, leaving only the memories of the fallen warriors. The singer then speaks of carrying the death of these warriors deep inside himself, in their graves. He then walks upon this earth tonight, carrying the staff of gold swords, which is a grand sign of the evil that will come.
The chorus reveals the coming of death and destruction; the appearance of death will be so terrible that even the angels shall cry. The tyrant is the master of fear and death, he is the wind, he is the storm, he is the woods, and he is the roots. Nobody will escape the wrath of the tyrant, and forever the beast shall wander the earth. The song ends on a bleak note, foretelling the casualties and chaos that will come.
Line by Line Meaning
The wolves bark with wind - in summertime
The howling of wolves echoes as the wind blows through the summer landscape
As the moon pass the shadows
During the dark of night, the moon casts eerie shadows across the land
It was a grim tale
The story being told is not one of joy or happiness, but rather one of darkness and despair
First therein from the earthly womb
The first to emerge from the depths of the earth, as if awoken from a long slumber
(Gaze at the view [?]) through the empty air
Look out over the barren landscape, staring through the emptiness that surrounds it
When the night lose control
When the darkness takes hold and spreads its influence, with no one to stop it
Wide the gates are put open here
The gates to the underworld swing wide open, unleashing a torrent of evil
The rage of fires are dead
The fury of flames has been extinguished, leaving only ash and ruin in its wake
Carrying the deaths of his fallen warrior
Bearing the burden of the loss of those who fought and died alongside him
Deep inside of me, in his grave
The memory of his fallen comrade is forever etched in his heart, even as they lay buried in the earth
Walk upon this earth tonight
Roaming the earth in the cover of darkness, free to do as he pleases
Carrying the staff of gold swords
Holding a mighty weapon, a symbol of his power and ability to conquer
A grand sign of evil will
A clear indication of the presence of malevolent forces, threatening to tear the world asunder
They arise, death and destruction
Out of the shadows come creatures whose very existence spells doom and destruction for all who stand in their way
To a time (when) the angel cries
A dark moment in history, marked by the wailing of angels whose divine cries go unheard
Open your eyes again now, he's here
Awaken from your slumber and see the terror that surrounds you, for the enemy has arrived
He is the master of fear/death
A being whose power and authority strike fear in the hearts of all who cross his path
He is the wind, He is the storm
A force of nature, wielding the elements themselves to accomplish his sinister goals
He is the woods, He is the roots
A part of nature that lurks in the shadows, unseen and elusive
Nobody will escape the wrath of the tyrant
The tyrant's fury will be unleashed on all who oppose him, with no hope of escape from his wrath
Forever the beast shall wander the earth
A monstrous being condemned to wander the earth, spreading terror and destruction wherever it goes
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