The band started out playing death metal. They changed their style after their first demo tape Introduction in 1992, became a classical/medieval/metal band and produced two albums dealing with the seer Michel de Notredame in the dark days of The Black Plague in Europe. The album And Thou Shalt Trust... The Seer marked their breakthrough in 1997. After their second album Awaking The Centuries, they toured through Mexico twice. They are quite famous and well known in South America, almost more so than in Germany. In 2004 they released their third album Eppur si muove; the theme of which is about the life of the famous Italian scholar Galileo Galilei.
Just before their album Awaking The Centuries the band had its highest number of musicians at 21. Currently the ensemble consists of 16 musicians. All their songs are written by vocalist and guitarist Asis Nasseri.
An album named Grimm was announced for release by the end of 2012, although still hadn't been released by 2023.
Current Musicians:
Asis Nasseri - Vocals, Guitar (1991-)
Luz Marsen - Drums, Kettledrums (1991-)
Fiffi Fuhrmann - Tenor, Crumhorn, Bassoon (1994-)
Hans Wolf - Piano, Harpsichord, Keyboards, Organ (1994-)
Steffi Hertz - Viola (1994-)
Michael Stapf - Violin, Piccolo (1994, 2000-)
Claudio Quarta - Guitar (2000-)
Veronika Kramheller - Soprano (2003-)
Susanne Ehlers - Soprano (2004-)
Tom - Tenor
Johannes Schleiermacher - Cello (2004-)
Ivica Percinlie - Contrabass (2004-)
Michael Schumm - Timpani, Bells, Classical percussion (2004-)
Giacomo Astorri - Bass (Infernal Angels)
Ingrid Nietzer - Piano, Harpsichord, Keyboards, Organ
Manuela Kraller - Soprano (Xandria, Nagor Mar)
Ally Storch-Hukriede - Violin (Ally the Fiddle)
Patricia Krug - Cello
Ferinda - Cello
Anna Batke - Flute
Catalina - Flute
Linda Antonetti - Oboe, Flute
Andreas Fuchs - French horn, Percussion
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Per Aspera Ad Astra
Haggard Lyrics
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An old dungeon hidden from all the light
Thirteen candles enlighten the dark
Shadows are playing their games on the wall
And a shimmering glow fills the arch
Now, as night steps aside, and a new dawn will break
Silently a new age of science awakes
Old theory that has been wrong
Power of the universe
Will take me to the place where I belong
Through the clauds of lies and fear
In silent moments it comes near:
In my deepest hour of darkness
They will shine.
(feel my scorn)
endlessly.
(The sword that killed the unicorn)
Splenderanno
Calisto, Europa!
Now, as night steps aside, and a new dawn will break
Silently a new age of science awakes
Splenderanno, per aspera ad astra
His theories and knowledge
Mean danger in these times
And those accused of heresy
Will not longer be alive
Hide, hide your secrets well
For in your darkest hour you should dwell
(Adesso sono qui)
An old table covered with parchments and rolls
The great one has children of four
Callisto, Europa, Ganymed e Io
The bright universe to adore
Old theory that has been wrong
Power of the universe
Will take me to the place where I belong
Through the clauds of lies and fear
In silent moments it comes near:
In my deepest hour of darkness
They will shine.
(feel my scorn)
endlessly.
(The sword that killed the unicorn)
Splenderanno
Calisto, Europa!
"Per Aspera Ad Astra" by Haggard is a song that tells the story of an old dungeon where an individual who is a follower of science hides. The dungeon is dark, but it is secluded from the rest of the world, and the only source of light is from thirteen candles. Shadows from the candles play a game on the wall while a shimmering glow fills the arch. The individual anticipates the break of dawn when a new age of science shall awaken silently. They anticipate no longer being "accused of heresy" while they hide their knowledge and secrets, knowing that they are dangerous in these times.
The song tells the story of a person who, despite their knowledge and understanding of the universe, is forced to live in hiding, awaiting the day that their theories, which were once thought to be wrong or heretical, will be proven, and they shall be vindicated. The lyrics ambiguously refer to Galileo Galilei or Giordano Bruno, both of whom were persecuted for their theories that contradicted the Catholic Church's teachings.
The lyrics describe the universe through the eyes of the scientist, using the moons of Jupiter, Callisto, Europa, Ganymede, and Io, as metaphors for scientific knowledge, exploration, and discovery. The song expresses the desire to see truth and knowledge shine and be celebrated, even in the face of adversity and persecution.
Line by Line Meaning
(Adesso sono qui)
I am here now
An old dungeon hidden from all the light
I am in an old, dark dungeon
Thirteen candles enlighten the dark
There are thirteen candles that light up the darkness
Shadows are playing their games on the wall
The shadows on the wall are moving and shifting
And a shimmering glow fills the arch
The arch is filled with a glowing light
Now, as night steps aside, and a new dawn will break
It is now morning and a new day is beginning
Silently a new age of science awakes
A new era of science is beginning quietly
Old theory that has been wrong
The old theory was incorrect
Power of the universe
The power of the universe
Will take me to the place where I belong
The universe will lead me to where I am meant to be
Through the clauds of lies and fear
Despite the lies and fears
In silent moments it comes near:
In quiet moments, I feel its presence
In my deepest hour of darkness
During my darkest moments
They will shine.
My supporters will shine brightly
(feel my scorn)
I feel anger towards those who have wronged me
endlessly.
My supporters will always stand by me
(The sword that killed the unicorn)
I am comparing my struggles to the mythical story of the unicorn being killed by a sword
Splenderanno
They will shine
Calisto, Europa!
Refers to Callisto and Europa, two of Jupiter's moons, showing a love for astronomy and the universe
His theories and knowledge
The main character's theories and knowledge
Mean danger in these times
These ideas are dangerous in the current times
And those accused of heresy
Anyone accused of questioning the popular theories
Will not longer be alive
Will be punished, potentially with death
Hide, hide your secrets well
Keep your ideas and theories a secret
For in your darkest hour you should dwell
In your worst moments, keep your ideas to yourself
An old table covered with parchments and rolls
There is an old table covered in papers and scrolls
The great one has children of four
The person being referred to has four children
Callisto, Europa, Ganymed e Io
Refers to Callisto, Europa, Ganymede, and Io, the four largest moons of Jupiter
The bright universe to adore
To admire and worship the beauty of the universe
Splenderanno, per aspera ad astra
They (my supporters) will shine, through hardships to the stars
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ivana.medina3126
Lyrics Now!:
Adesso sono qui
An old dungeon hidden from all the light
Thirteen candles enlighten the dark
Shadows are playing their games on the wall
And a shimmering glow fills the arch
Now, as night steps aside and a new dawn will break
Silently a new age of science awakes
Old theory that has been wrong
Power of the universe
Will take me to the place where I belong
Through the clouds of lies and fear
In silent moments it comes near
In my deepest hour of darkness
They will shine (feel my scorn)
Endlessly
Splenderanno (the sword that killed the unicorn)
Calisto, Europa
(Adesso sono qui)
Now, as night steps aside and a new dawn will break
Silently a new age of science awakes
Splenderanno
Per aspera ad astra
His theories and knowledge
Mean danger in these times
And those accused of heresy
Will not longer be alive
Hide, hide your secrets well
For in your darkest hour you should dwell
Old table covered with parchments and rolls
The great one has children of four
Callisto, Europa, Ganymed e Io
The bright universe to adore
Old theory that has been wrong
Power of the universe
Will take me to the place where I belong
Through the clouds of lies and fear
In silent moments it comes near
In my deepest hour of darkness
They will shine (feel my scorn)
Endlessly
Splenderanno (the sword that killed the unicorn)
Calisto, Europa
@CJ-pi1dk
Good taste in music got me here.
@MakeaChangeKillYourself
+Efecan Ç exactly.
@BruceBebe
👍
@umitkocmus9026
belki birkaç yabancı vardır diye ingilizce yorum yazan adam gibi adam
@ozan6266
Türkler Haggard'ı baya bir seviyip dinliyor anladığım kadarıyla. Bütün şarkılarının altı Türk kaynıyor. Görünce mutlu oluyorum 😊
@herrmannelig524
Haggard sevmeyen vurduruyordur.
@aksuvari
ilk dinlediğimde 99 falandı.
@spiderwomen4198
@@herrmannelig524 Kxjxkkxkkxkxkkkxkkxk
@ardaaslantekin7182
Apayrı bir seviye
@entelektuel.yolculuk
@@ardaaslantekin7182ahaha yok bee, sadece bu şarkıları çok çok iyi, o kadar. Awaken Centuries de epey iyi, o kadar ama. Senfonik metalde önde gelen bir grup değil bu.