After releasing a demo in 1995, their first release was the self-titled EP Kampfar, by Season of Mist in 1996 followed by full length Mellom skogkledde aaser by Malicious Records in 1997. Being a studio band, without spending time on live shows or tours and with no intentions to slow down they released another EP Norse in 1998, and full length Fra underverdenen in 1999 both on Hammerheart Records. Then there were 7 years of studio silence although they began to play their first live shows in 2004.
Signing to Napalm records, they released three full length albums on that label: Kvass (2006), Heimgang (2008), & Mare (2011). All were well received by critics and listeners alike. Thus completed their contract with Napalm.
Their next releases were two singles leading up to their sixth full length album, 2014's Djevelmakt released by Indie Recordings.
Members:
Dolk - Vocals (also drums from '94-'03) (Mock, ex-Gruesome)
Ask (as II13) - Drums, Vocals (ex-Graven Image, ex-Mondvolland, others)
Jon - Bass (Fester, ex-Carpathian Full Moon, ex-Gruesome, many others)
Ole Hartvigsen - Guitars, (ex-Utumno now called Emancer, Mistur)
Ex-members:
Thomas Andreassen - Guitars (also bass from '94-'03)
Gloria Ablaze
Kampfar Lyrics
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The horns are burning behind the highest fire
Fire the rise of the shadow titan
Thrown into the lake of fire
Gathered in the glory they ride
Behind the burning shades it shall rise
I claim fire behind the shade of shadows
Beyond the fires of the highest horns
There in fire behind the shades of shadows
Fire for false messiahs and false prophets
Fire son of hate son of glory fire
Tormented day and night fire
Forever and ever
I claim fire behind the shades of shadows
Where's my king where's my glory
Glory be superior son of hate
I reach for glory glory be
There in fire behind the shades of shadows
"Gloria Ablaze" by Kampfar is a song that explores themes of fire, shadow, and glory. The lyrics evoke a vivid imagery of a fiery realm, where the horns are burning and fire dominates the landscape. The mention of the shadow titan suggests a powerful and menacing figure rising from the flames.
The song speaks of a lake of fire, where the gathering of individuals results in glory. It seems to imply that greatness and triumph can be attained through enduring the flames and embracing the shadows. The singer claims fire behind the shade of shadows, suggesting a deep connection to the darkness and the power it holds.
The lyrics further touch upon the idea of false messiahs and prophets, implying that fire is meant to purify and expose the deceitful. The son of hate and son of glory, portrayed as tormented day and night, symbolizes the eternal nature of this fiery judgment and retribution.
The mention of seeking a king and glory indicates a longing for power and recognition, perhaps driven by ambition or a desire for greatness. The repeated reference to fire behind the shades of shadows reinforces the idea that true strength and glory can only be found in the depths of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
In the shades of fire fire
Amidst the intense flames and chaos
The horns are burning behind the highest fire
Even the powerful beings are consumed by the all-encompassing flames
Fire the rise of the shadow titan
The destructive force of fire heralds the emergence of a powerful and dark entity
Thrown into the lake of fire
Cast into the depths of an infernal torment
Gathered in the glory they ride
United in their pursuit of dominance and power
Behind the burning shades it shall rise
Hidden within the fiery chaos, it will ascend
I claim fire behind the shade of shadows
I possess the destructive force that lurks within darkness
There in fire at the gates, beyond
Immersed in flames, at the threshold of existence
Beyond the fires of the highest horns
Transcending the infernos created by the most powerful entities
There in fire behind the shades of shadows
Existing within the flames, concealed by darkness
Fire for false messiahs and false prophets
Fire meant to punish those who deceive as saviors or prophets
Fire son of hate son of glory fire
Fire, offspring of hatred and prideful power
Tormented day and night fire
Tormenting without respite, burning endlessly
Forever and ever
For eternity, with no end in sight
Where's my king where's my glory
Inquire about the missing ruler and desired greatness
Glory be superior son of hate
Praise the superior being born from hatred
I reach for glory glory be
I strive to achieve greatness, may it be praised
There in fire behind the shades of shadows
Existing within the flames, concealed by darkness
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In the shades of fire
Fire
The horns are burning behind the highest fire
Fire
The rise of the shadow titan
Thrown
Into the lake of fire
Gathered
In the glory they ride
Behind the burning shades
It shall rise
I claim fire
Behind the shade of shadows
There in fire
At the gates, beyond
Beyond the fires of the highest horns
There in fire
Behind the shades of shadows
Fire
For false messiahs and false prophets
Fire
Son of hate
Son of glory
Fire
Tormented day and night
Fire
Forever and ever
I claim fire
Behind the shades of shadows
Where's my king
Where's my glory
Glory be
Superior son of hate
I reach for glory
Glory be
There in fire
Behind the shades of shadows
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