Shortly after this release in April of 2008 we were joined by Kozel (ex-Mincing Fury)(cz) on bass, and the lineup was completed in July 2008 when we were re-joined by our first drummer Tyrith who both added a new level of atmosphere and intensity to our sound. Eternal Helcaraxe have performed a full live assault with such bands as Impiety, Shining, Spearhead, 1349, Anaal Nathrakh and Keep of Kalessin.
Kozel regrettably parted ways with EH and in August 2009 we were joined by Thule, which set in stone the new path. Since then have released a second MCD entitled “To Whatever End” and In March 2012 released our first full length album titled Against All Odds which has been released through AbyssRecords (US). Unfortunately due to personal reasons Thule decided to leave EH in January 2013.
In 2014 Eternal Helcaraxe released an official video for a brand new track titled “Flames In The Darkness”. This track is exclusive through “Elemental Nightmares”, a vinyl project which is available now.
A Re-release of the 2010 EP "To Whatever End", which features a re-master of the original recording and 4 brand new bonus tracks has been released through "Unlight Productions" and distributed through "Drakkar Productions" (FR). The original EP has also been released on cassette tape through “Sword Productions” (Portugal) and “Blood and Soil Productions” (Spain).
Right now the band is hard at work writing our second full length album “In Times of Desperation”. More on this as it develops. "Palest Kingdom", "To Whatever End" (CD & Cassette), "Against All Odds" & "To Whatever End - Reinforced" are available now! For all band updates, merch and other news check our blogs, or simply email us at eternalhelcaraxe@gmail.com
Praetorian also plays in Éadóchas.
http://www.myspace.com/eadochas
Tyrith plays and endorses "Czarcie Kopyto" Pedals, "ACS" custom in-ear monitors and "Serial Drummer" clothing.
http://www.czarciekopyto.com/
http://www.acscustom.com/ie/
http://www.serialdrummer.com/
Against All Odds
Eternal Helcaraxe Lyrics
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I have mended all those bridges burned.
I’m sorry I had to brake your heart,
But against all odds, you are in my arms.
I’ve beheaded every tyrant met,
I laughed right into the face of death.
And even when the gods looked the other way,
Through plains of snow, through the blinding hail,
I fought right through the fires of hell.
And even when all hope had completely faded,
Against all odds I somehow made it.
My limbs were tired, my heart was weak,
With out you here it hurt to breed.
But through all the things that I’ve been through,
You were my cure for every wound.
Leaving that morning broke my heart,
Letting you go ripped me apart.
We knew it was never gonna be easy,
But at least for now, you’re here with me.
It was so hard to stay so strong,
As childhood friends died in my arms.
I felt trapped in this hurricane,
Constantly pounded by title waves.
Nothing will stand between us again,
If I must I’ll face the four horsemen.
But through all the battle and the scares I’ve earned,
Against all odds I have returned, to you.
If I lost you I would give up where I stand,
Stay with me now give me a fighting chance.
I’ll keep trying, or else these songs I sing will mean nothing,
When I’ve done all I possibly can, I’ll find the strength to do it all again.
With aching limbs, and bloody fists, I’ll stand up and fight right back.
With a roaring heart inside my chest, there is still some fighting Irish left.
And with everything that was in our way, where so many better men have failed.
In one clear voice I’ll proudly say, bring your worst, I am not afraid.
The lyrics of "Against All Odds" by Eternal Helcaraxe are about fighting through difficult times and overcoming struggles against all odds, with the singer of the song talking directly to his love interest. The singer apologizes for breaking his lover's heart in the past but assures her that they are together now against all odds. He describes his journey and the challenges he had to face, from beheading tyrants to battling through the fires of hell. Despite facing death and feeling weak at times, the singer found his way back to his love, who served as his cure for every wound.
The song's message is one of resilience and determination, urging listeners to persevere through their own struggles and never give up. It also talks about the power of love and how it can provide strength and healing in the toughest of times. The use of vivid imagery, such as plains of snow and battling through fires of hell, adds to the intensity of the message, making it a powerful anthem for those who face challenges and do not give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello my love, I have returned,
I have come back to you after mending ways with the people I had disagreements with
I have mended all those bridges burned.
I have repaired all the damaged relationships that I had with others
I’m sorry I had to brake your heart,
I apologize for breaking your heart earlier
But against all odds, you are in my arms.
Despite all the difficulties, I am happy to have you in my embrace
I’ve beheaded every tyrant met,
I have defeated and overthrown all oppressive rulers that I have faced
I laughed right into the face of death.
I confronted death with a fearless attitude and laughed at it
And even when the gods looked the other way,
Even when luck seemed to be against me
Against all odds, I found my way.
I persevered and found success despite the unfavorable circumstances
Through plains of snow, through the blinding hail,
I went through harsh weather conditions such as heavy snow and hailstorms
I fought right through the fires of hell.
I battled through intense, hellish situations
And even when all hope had completely faded,
Even when it seemed like there was no hope of success
Against all odds I somehow made it.
Against all expectations, I emerged victorious
My limbs were tired, my heart was weak,
I was exhausted physically and emotionally
With out you here it hurt to breed.
Without you here, it was emotionally painful for me
But through all the things that I’ve been through,
Despite all the hardships I have faced
You were my cure for every wound.
You were my source of comfort and healing in difficult times
Leaving that morning broke my heart,
I was heartbroken when I had to leave that morning
Letting you go ripped me apart.
It was emotionally devastating for me to let you go
We knew it was never gonna be easy,
We were aware that our situation was never going to be simple
But at least for now, you’re here with me.
But for now, I am glad that I have you by my side
It was so hard to stay so strong,
It was difficult to maintain my resilience
As childhood friends died in my arms.
I had to witness the tragic deaths of my close childhood friends
I felt trapped in this hurricane,
I felt like I was caught up in the middle of a destructive storm or disaster
Constantly pounded by title waves.
I constantly faced overwhelming challenges and obstacles
Nothing will stand between us again,
There will be no more barriers or obstacles that can separate us
If I must I’ll face the four horsemen.
I am willing to confront and defeat any powerful adversary
But through all the battle and the scares I’ve earned,
Despite all the battles and the scars that I have accumulated
Against all odds I have returned, to you.
I have made a triumphant return to be with you
If I lost you I would give up where I stand,
If I lost you, I would be left with no motivation to proceed with my life
Stay with me now give me a fighting chance.
Stay with me now to give me a chance to fight for our relationship
I’ll keep trying, or else these songs I sing will mean nothing,
I will continue to put in the effort to prove my love or else all my words would be meaningless
When I’ve done all I possibly can, I’ll find the strength to do it all again.
Once I have exhausted all my options, I will find the inner strength to pick myself up and start again
With aching limbs, and bloody fists, I’ll stand up and fight right back.
Even though I am hurt and injured, I will not give up and will fight back
With a roaring heart inside my chest, there is still some fighting Irish left.
Despite the challenges, I still have the drive and spirit to continue fighting
And with everything that was in our way, where so many better men have failed.
Despite the many obstacles on our path, I managed to succeed where more accomplished people have failed
In one clear voice I’ll proudly say, bring your worst, I am not afraid.
I will boldly face any challenge and will not be intimidated by it
Contributed by Anna J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.