Halgadom is a German mixed-style project, releasing both Neofolk and Pagan/… Read Full Bio ↴Halgadom is a German mixed-style project, releasing both Neofolk and Pagan/Black Metal material.

The project started as a solo venture of Frank Krämer during his time with Stahlgewitter and went through several changes in line-up, promotion, labels and (to a certain degree) musical style. The line-up has been relatively stable for the latest 3 releases.

Halgadom is considered controversial due to Frank’s involvement in Stahlgewitter and the participation of the former Absurd vocalist Sebastian on 2 of the early albums.

The only political reference ever to be found in a Halgadom song was in “Wotans Krieger” from the first (self-titled) release.

Although the Halgadom material has been scrutinized by the German authorities, no release has ever been banned for containing offensive (political) material.

The last studio album to date was “Wille:Tatkraft:Potential”, released in 2009.

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Runenkraft
Halgadom Lyrics

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1.
Thurisaz - eingeritzt
In unsre stählern’ Klingen
Voran treib uns in wildem Zorn
In diesem ew’gen Ringen
2.
Ansuz – Asenrune
Aus der die Weisheit spricht

Vernimm, oh Mittgart’s Streiter
Wie sie Dich ruft zur Pflicht
3.
Hagalaz – Du Mächtige
Ewiger Kristall
Mutter aller Runen
Formst Erde und das Al
4.
Algiz – Strom des Lebens
Als Schutzmal Dich erweist
Bist Pfad zu Göttersphären
Für den, der mit Dir reist
5.
Tiwas brennt auf unsrer Stirn
Gemalt mit unsrem Blut
Feurig loht sie in uns auf
Des Kriegsgott's Kampfeswut
6.
Ein Heil der Väter Boden
Für den wir gekämpft
Laßt laut erklingen: Othala!
Das niemand ihn uns nimmt
7.
Vom Firmament strahlt goldbekränzt
Das Sonnenrad hernieder
Und unsre Herzen sind erwacht
Beim Klang der alten Lieder
Von Runenkraft durchflutet
Aus tiefem Schlaf erwacht

Es bricht die Kraft der Runen
Hervor in neuer Pracht

Overall Meaning

The song "Runenkraft" by Halgadom is a powerful ode to the power of runes in Nordic culture. The lyrics describe the strength and importance of each rune, and how they can guide and protect warriors in times of battle. The first verse speaks of Thurisaz, the rune of strength, etched into the blades of their swords. The singer calls for the power of this rune to drive them forward in their eternal struggle.

In the second verse, Ansuz, the rune of wisdom, is invoked. The singer urges the warriors to listen to the voice of this powerful rune, which calls them to their duty. In the third verse, Hagalaz, the mother of all runes, is hailed as the powerful crystal that shapes the Earth and all living things. The fourth verse speaks of Algiz, the rune of protection, that can safeguard warriors on their journey to the realm of the gods.

The fifth verse depicts Tiwas, the force behind the fiery passion of war, burning brightly in the blood of those who fight. The sixth verse pays tribute to the land of their ancestors, for which they have fought, and calls upon the power of the final rune, Othala, to ensure that no one can take it from them. The seventh and final verse speaks of the power of the runes awakening their hearts and minds, filling them with the ancient wisdom of their people, and giving them new strength and vitality.

Line by Line Meaning

1
Thurisaz - the rune of giants, carved on our steel blades. It drives us forward in wild rage to fight in this eternal struggle.

2
Ansuz - the rune of the Aesir, from which wisdom speaks. Oh warriors of Midgard, hear how it calls you to duty.

3
Hagalaz - you mighty one, eternal crystal, mother of all runes. You shape the earth and everything else.

4
Algiz - the stream of life, a protective talisman that guides those who travel with it to the realm of the gods.

5
Tiwas burns on our foreheads, painted with our blood. It ignites the fiery battle fury of the god of war within us.

6
A hail to the ancestral land we have fought for. Let us shout out loud: Othala! So that no one can take it from us.

7
The sun wheel, crowned with gold, radiates from the firmament. Our hearts awaken at the sound of ancient songs. Flooded with the power of runes, we awake from a deep sleep. The strength of the runes bursts forth in new glory.

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