There are 2 bands by the name Heimdall.

1.) The story of Heimdall st… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands by the name Heimdall.

1.) The story of Heimdall starts in 1994 when Fabio Calluori (guitars) and Nicolas Calluori (drums) decide to form a heavy metal band. After some changes of line-up, the bass player Giovanni Canu, the guitarist Carmelo Claps and the singer Claudio Gallo join Heimdall which start an intense live activity. With this line-up, the band records the homonymous demo in 1997 that receives great reviews by the specialized press and gives it the opportunity to sign a record-deal with Elevate Records. In May 1998 "Lord of the Sky", the first cd of the band, is released. It is a concept-album based on the story of the Nordic god Heimdall, Lord of the sky and Guardian of the mighty bridge Bifrost which links the world of the mortals with the one of the gods. "Lord of the Sky" has immediately a great success from the public and from the press - it is Top-album on many magazines. Besides, it is licensed and published by Dreamchaser in Japan. In the meanwhile, Sergio Duccilli (keyboards) joins the band, giving a more symphonic and majestic aspect to Heimdall sound. The great success of "Lord of the Sky" takes Heimdall to start an intense live activity, playing many gigs and taking part in many festivals with bands like Sentenced, Labyrinth, 69 Eyes and so on. At the beginning of '99, Nicolas leaves the band for personal problems and Ottavio Amato becomes the new drummer. With him, Heimdall go on tour together with Labyrinth, having a great success. After the acclaimed debut album "Lord of the Sky", Heimdall record the follow-up "The Temple of Theil", published by Elevate Records in September 1999. The Japanese edition, released always by Dreamchaser on August 25, 1999, contains two bonus tracks: "Breaking the Law", cover of the Judas Priest classic-song and the unplugged version of "The Challenge" from the debut cd. The album shows a great improvement in the song writing and, although still based on flashy guitars, epic tunes, glorious vocals and choruses, presents a really more personal and 'rich' touch than on the debut album. The cover is painted by Eric Philippe already known for his artworks for Riot, Stratovarious and Rhapsody. "The Temple of Theil" receives very good responses but after four months from its publication Claudio Gallo leaves the band. So Heimdall begin searching for a new singer and, in 2001, they meet Giacomo Mercaldo. With him, the band completes the composition of the songs for the new album After three years from "The Temple of Theil", Heimdall are out with the 3rd album, titled 'The Almighty', with a new record deal (Scarlet Records) and a new, vital & inspired song-writing. 'The Almighty' shows once more the great potential of this band that is able to catch the true power of metal-guitar riffs and mix it with refined keyboards arrangements, epic choirs and intense vocal lines. Recorded at the beginning of 2002, "The Almighty" sees the return of Nicolas on drums and is published in July in Japan and in September in the rest of the world. After a tour and some concerts with bands like Shaman, Vicious Rumors and Destruction, Heimdall start the composition of the new tracks. Before entering the studio to give life the fourth album, Nicolas leaves and Enrico, Giovanni's brother, joins the band. Between December and February, Heimdall record the new album. The title chosen for it is "Hard As Iron". Heimdall style with this new album turns to be even more compact and new songs are more aggressive if compared with previous ones, with lots of heavy riffs added to the classic epic surrounding. "Hard As Iron" is out on 10 May 04 for Scarlet Records and in April 04 in Japan for Soundholic Records.

2.) A swedish nationell/viking-rock band from the town of Gävle who was most active in the middle of the 90s. Allthough the band is no more, since one of the members died in a carcrash in 2003. The recordlabel Sniper Records released the Norrlands Befrielsearmé compilation in memory of the two people who died in the crash.

Cold
Heimdall Lyrics

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Where are you, my angel?
It's cold in this dead world
Where are your dark long hair?
Where have you fallen?
You fallen?

[Chorus:]
Among dark paths and tombs I roam

Why haven't you returned?
Again - my soul longs for her home
But tonight it's still cold

Where are you, my angel?
I've lost my way
For you I raise this song
I watched you flying
I'm bleeding

[Chorus:]
Among dark paths and tombs I roam
Why haven't you returned?

Again - my soul longs for her home
But tonight it's so cold

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Heimdall's song "Cold" evoke a sense of loss and longing for a loved one who has departed. The singer is searching for their angel, who has seemingly disappeared from their lives, leaving them alone in a cold and dead world. The imagery of dark paths and tombs underscores the sense of desolation and despair that the singer feels.

The repetition of the question "Where are you, my angel?" highlights the singer's sense of confusion and sadness as they try to make sense of their loss. The line "For you I raise this song" represents a kind of musical lamentation that is common in many cultures as a way of expressing grief and sorrow.

The chorus of the song reinforces the central theme of loss and longing. The use of the word "again" suggests that the singer has experienced this pain before, and that it is a recurring theme in their life. The phrase "my soul longs for her home" is especially poignant, as it implies that the singer is not only searching for their lost love, but also for a sense of belonging and comfort that they once had.

Overall, Heimdall's "Cold" is a powerful meditation on the pain of separation and the yearning for connection that is part of the human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Where are you, my angel?
The singer is looking for someone whom they refer to as their angel.

It's cold in this dead world
The environment surrounding the singer is bleak, hopeless and without life.

Where are your dark long hair?
The singer is searching for an individual with a specific look that comprises dark and long hair.

Where have you fallen?
The singer believes this person is not present and may have fallen, meaning they could be gone or not accessible.

You fallen?
The singer is seeking confirmation that the person they are searching for has indeed fallen or is absent.

Among dark paths and tombs I roam
The person singing imagines themselves walking among a cemetery or any other solemn and dead space.

Why haven't you returned?
The singer is questioning why the person they are searching for hasn’t come back yet.

Again - my soul longs for her home
The singer's soul is restless, longing for this person's presence, and wonders why they are not here.

But tonight it's still cold
Despite their longing, the singer is aware of the emptiness and coldness that surrounds them in the present.

I've lost my way
The singer indicates that they are lost or disoriented, suggesting the absence of the person they are seeking has hindered their hope.

For you I raise this song
The singer dedicates this song to the person they are looking for.

I watched you flying
The singer recalls observing a memory of this person flying, which can imply freedom or escape.

I'm bleeding
The person singing is hurting or suffering on account of the absence of the person they are looking for.

But tonight it's so cold
Once again, the singer is aware of the emptiness of the present moment and how cold it feels.

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