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1) Immortal is a black metal band from Bergen, Norway, founded in 1991 by frontman and guitarist Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) and guitarist Demonaz Doom Occulta (Harald Nævdal). The pair worked with various drummers (including Grim, Armagedda and Hellhammer), and were later joined by current drummer Horgh (Reidar Horghagen) in 1996.
In March 2015, long-serving member Abbath announced his departure from the group following a dispute with the other members of the band, and he went on to form a new band under his name called Abbath. It was initially reported that following Abbath's departure, the band would split up. However, In August 2015, Demonaz and Horgh said that the band would continue without Abbath. Demonaz would return to playing guitar with the band for the first time since 1997, and would also do vocals as well.
Immortal arose from two short-lived bands, Old Funeral and Amputation, which were formed by Abbath and others in 1988. Immortal's original lineup consisted of ex-members from both of these bands. Old Funeral was founded by Abbath and Tore (Tore Bratseth), then went through a string of guitarists (including Demonaz, Varg Vikernes and Jørn Inge Tunsberg) until disbanding in 1992. Abbath, Demonaz, and Jørn formed Amputation, which released two demos with Demonaz on guitar and vocals, Jørn on guitars, and Padden on drums, before disbanding in 1990.
Members of Old Funeral and Amputation formed Immortal in 1991, with Abbath on bass and lead vocals, Demonaz on guitar, and Armagedda on drums. The music on their early demo recordings was death metal, with lyrics influenced by Morbid Angel and Possessed. The band then became influenced by Euronymous and bands like Bathory and Celtic Frost. They released their self-titled EP in 1991, which saw a stylistic change to black metal. This was followed by their debut album Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism in 1992. Immortal's early full-length releases were in traditional black metal style, but their most acclaimed album, At the Heart of Winter, marks the period when the band began to experiment with a complex fusion of black metal and German thrash metal, resulting in the sound of Immortal's later works.
In 1995, the band released two video clips directed by British artist David Palser, entitled Masters of Nebulah Frost, through Osmose Productions. They featured many bizarrely-shot images of frozen landscapes and vast forests with the band performing two songs from the album Battles in the North, "Grim and Frostbitten Kingdoms" and "Blashyrkh (Mighty Ravendark)", on a Norwegian mountainside. The video for "Grim and Frostbitten Kingdoms" features Mayhem drummer, Hellhammer (Jan Axel Blomberg). These clips have become the template for many other bands producing such works, similarly to how "The Call of the Wintermoon" is also highly influential.
The members of Immortal were involved in a legal battle with each other over the rights to the Immortal trademark. They were also due to submit a new album to the Nuclear Blast label, though little information regarding the album and its release had been disclosed. It is confirmed, however, by Abbath that the album had been completed with the aid of various musicians.
In March 2015, Abbath left Immortal as a result of this conflict and an inability to move forward. Abbath is to continue as a musician with a solo band under his name.
On 8 January 2018, the band posted Via Facebook an update on Immortal's upcoming 9th Full-length, stating "We have put a massive amount of energy into this, and wanted to deliver our absolutely best. It has been a pleasure to finish the studio process and most of all being stoked about the final result. Peter Tägtgren has done an outstanding job in producing and mixing it. We now look forward to have it released, and are excited to share our 9th full length with you all." the release date of the album is scheduled for sometime in 2018, releasing under Nuclear Blast Records. The album will feature original member Demonaz on vocals and for the first time in 20 years, he will also play guitar. Demonaz has been the main contributor for the bands lyricism since an injury he had suffered, prevented him from continuing to play guitar for the band since 1998. The last album which had featured Demonaz on Guitar was 1997 album Blizzard Beasts. This will be the first Immortal album to not feature Abbath in the lineup.
On 18 April 2018, the tracklisting and title of the new album was revealed to be Northern Chaos Gods and was given a release date of 6 July 2018.
Immortal's lyrics are based on an overall theme, a realm called "Blashyrkh", which is said to be "demon-and-battle-filled". The idea for Blashyrkh came about from Demonaz and Abbath's feelings of isolation living in Bergen. They created Blashyrkh to mirror those feelings, basing it on Norway, including "winter landscapes", "the woods, the mountains, the darkness, the fog", and "glacial valleys". When writing lyrics, the band Immortal's lyricist Demonaz often takes long walks in the Norwegian countryside near his hometown of Bergen for inspiration. Unlike many early black metal bands, Immortal does not have satanic-themed lyrics. However, on the band's first album, there were a few satanic references but without any lyrics attacking religion.
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2) A Dutch goth rock band from the late '80s, see e.g. their verified Spotify profile with several releases:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NLYWhkv6D3xLqxPc4bfoD
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3) There is also a rapper with the same name.
4) Immortal was a thrash metal band that would disband and go on to form Circle of Dust
All Shall Fall
Immortal Lyrics
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For the cause of a battle once strong
Faster than the wind we rode
To where our blackened hordes dawned
Armed in the fires of combat
The end will come fast on this day
Stronger than the gods we fought
Besiege the thrones of reverence
Gods of all fiery fate
Besiege the thrones of reverence
Warriors crowned on this day
Oh triumph
The dark tales of wrath, bred on steel
An allegiance of great tyranny at the hand of darkness
A force to rule above all so that those who with pride
Lust and will eager to stride
Rise those who despise the weak
Spare none and ride proudly on the winds of death
All defeated by our call, all defeated by the wars
Under the hovering thunders of darkness
All shall fall, all shall fall
All shall fall, all shall fall
Storm forth through battle of fury
All giant warriors be
Blacker than the winds of death
Stronghold and fear blind the weak
Brought at the borders of chaos
For the cause of a battle once strong
Faster than the wind we rode
To where our blackened hordes dawned
Besiege the thrones of reverence
Gods of all fiery fate
Besiege the thrones of reverence
Warriors crowned on this day
The lyrics to Immortal's song "All Shall Fall" are a call to battle, to storm the borders of chaos and fight for the cause of a once strong battle. The lyrics evoke a sense of urgency and intensity, as the singer describes riding faster than the wind alongside their blackened hordes to face their enemies. The warriors are armed in the fires of combat and fight with a strength stronger than the gods themselves. The entire battle is a triumph for the dark prophecies, as the warriors besiege the thrones of reverence and become the victorious warriors of the day.
The lyrics describe a force of great tyranny, bred on steel and brought forth to rule above all. The warriors are united in their goal to rise above those who are weak, spare none, and ride proudly on the winds of death. The wars they fight are marked by the defeat of all their enemies, under the hovering thunders of darkness. The repeated refrain, "All shall fall", reinforces the power and inevitability of their victory.
The overall effect of the lyrics is to create a dark and intense atmosphere of battle, where the warriors are fighting for a cause that is greater than themselves. The lyrics evoke themes of power, triumph, and darkness, and are meant to inspire a sense of awe and wonder in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Storming the borders of chaos
We are charging into the fray of unpredictable conflict.
For the cause of a battle once strong
We are fighting for a purpose that once had meaning and significance.
Faster than the wind we rode
We charged forward with great speed and determination.
To where our blackened hordes dawned
We arrived at the location where our dark and powerful armies waited.
Armed in the fires of combat
We are prepared for battle with intense training and experience.
The end will come fast on this day
The conclusion of this conflict will be swift and brutal.
Stronger than the gods we fought
Our strength and skill surpass that of even the divine beings we face.
Triumphant for the dark prophecies
Our victory will fulfill the ominous predictions made by the forces of darkness.
Besiege the thrones of reverence
We are attacking and laying siege to the seats of power and respect.
Gods of all fiery fate
We are fighting against all deities with an inclination towards destruction.
Warriors crowned on this day
We are the champions of this conflict, victorious in claiming the throne.
Oh triumph
We celebrate and revel in our glorious win.
The dark tales of wrath, bred on steel
Our cruel and violent stories are rooted in warfare and the use of weapons.
An allegiance of great tyranny at the hand of darkness
Our loyalty is to the oppressive forces of evil.
A force to rule above all so that those who with pride
We strive for power to reign over all, so that even the proud will bow to us.
Lust and will eager to stride
Our desire and determination drives us ever forward.
Rise those who despise the weak
We take pride in our strength and disdain those who are weaker.
Spare none and ride proudly on the winds of death
We show no mercy and ride bravely and recklessly towards death.
All defeated by our call, all defeated by the wars
Our enemies are conquered by our powerful commands and the conflicts we engage in.
Under the hovering thunders of darkness
These battles take place under the ominous and malevolent presence of darkness.
All shall fall, all shall fall
All opposition will meet their demise and succumb to our might.
Storm forth through battle of fury
We charge onwards into the raging throes of battle, consumed by anger and aggression.
All giant warriors be
All the powerful heroes of this conflict will become our victims.
Blacker than the winds of death
Our darkness is stronger and more pervasive than death itself.
Stronghold and fear blind the weak
Our fortitude and intimidation overwhelm those who are weak and vulnerable.
Brought at the borders of chaos
We are taken to the brink of madness and disorder.
For the cause of a battle once strong
We still fight for a once-relevant purpose, even if its importance has diminished.
Faster than the wind we rode
We continue to advance and push forward, moving even faster than we once did.
To where our blackened hordes dawned
We return to our loyal, powerful armies who have been strengthened by this conflict.
Besiege the thrones of reverence
We maintain our position of power and continue to lay siege to the places of authority and respect.
Gods of all fiery fate
We remain focused on defeating all deities who rely on destruction and chaos as a means of power.
Warriors crowned on this day
Our victory has cemented our status and ensured that we are the rulers and the champions of this battle.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARALD NAEVDAL, OLVE EIKEMO, REIDAR HORGHAGEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Storming the borders of chaos
For the cause of a battle once strong
Faster than the wind we rode
To where our blackened hordes dawned
Armed in the fires of combat
The end will come fast on this day
Stronger than the gods we fought
Triumphant for the dark prophecies
Besiege the thrones of reverence
Gods of all fiery fate
Besiege the thrones of reverence
Warriors crowned on this day
Oh triumph
The dark tales of wrath, bred on steel
An allegiance of great tyranny at the hand of darkness
A force to rule above all so that those who with pride
Lust and will eager to stride
Rise those who despise the weak
Spare none and ride proudly on the winds of death
All defeated by our call, all defeated by the wars
Under the hovering thunders of darkness
All shall fall, all shall fall
All shall fall, all shall fall
Storm forth through battle of fury
All giant warriors be
Blacker than the winds of death
Stronghold and fear blind the weak
Brought at the borders of chaos
For the cause of a battle once strong
Faster than the wind we rode
To where our blackened hordes dawned
Besiege the thrones of reverence
Gods of all fiery fate
Besiege the thrones of reverence
Warriors crowned on this day
@balazsperger509
99% of viewers searched for black metal and this was the first.
@majdats4610
Nightcore Blade meh
@JohnMcCain90
Nightcore Blade that's what happened to me
@cpufreak101
That's how I got here :/
@Denji2006
I came across this 7 years ago just looking for something heavier that wasn't total shit. There's no way I would've known about Immortal (or black metal) without the internet. Nobody I know, listens to this stuff and Immortal wasn't exactly topping any charts in Canada. Now I have all their albums, even have Abbath's solo album, awaiting his second album and awaiting Immortal's 9th album all because of this video during my search.
@dragonyoutuber1834
Nightcore Blade
That happened to me when i was a pop fan (1 year ago) and i watched it to see how is black metal
But now am a metalhead and i love metal
@arise8078
Immortal is the happiest black metal band ever
@V3ntilator
Then you have never seen the legendary Fenriz / Darkthrone also from Norway. Fenriz and Abbath is the two happiest black metallers.
@thrashmaniac3657
The reason I like and listen to this band, is because they are NOT black metal
@V3ntilator
@Thrash Maniac "Norwegian Black Metal" and Black Metal is not the same thing. Norwegian BM is slower and more melodic.