Metalstorm
Manilla Road Lyrics


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From the grave comes the storm
Fire and ice, and battle horns.
Through the night a dark star burns
Titans fight, the King returns.
Demons eyes spread fear in pain
Throughout the minds of those too sane
To realize this is no game,
Drinking the lies in Heaven's name.
Spear of tin, forged by Muse
Majik mound of Crom.
Some they learn, some they burn
In the wake of Metalstorm.
From the veils blows the storm.
Lightning strikes from the sword.
Warriors ride upon the wind.
All Hallows Night, the hunt begins.
Lord of Flies doth spread the plage
Throughout the lives of those to blame.
For all the lies in Heaven's name
The Lords of Light shall rise again.
Holy Grail, Silver sails,
Court of Avalon.




Some they learn, some they burn
In the wake of Metalstorm.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Manilla Road's "Metalstorm" introduce an epic sound, as if something great and powerful is about to happen. The storm is not only physical but metaphorical, a symbol of change and transformation. The combination of fire and ice, two opposite forces, reflects the evolving nature of metal music, which combines various elements to generate a new sound. As the night progresses, a sense of impending doom arises, as titans engage in a fierce battle. It is as if the end of the world is coming, and only the bravest and strongest can survive.


The next lines describe how the demons' eyes spread fear and pain, highlighting the psychological impact of metal music on those who listen to it. The lyrics suggest that those who are too "sane" to embrace the power of metal are missing out on something great. The "lies in Heaven's name" might refer to religious and moral paradigms, which are often challenged by metal music. The "Spear of tin, forged by Muse" and the "Majik mound of Crom" are mysterious symbols that add to the mystical vibe of the song. Finally, the last two stanzas describe a hunt and a battle, referring to the eternal struggle between good and evil. The Lord of Flies spreads a disease, punishing those who have sinned, while the Lords of Light rise again, offering hope to those who follow their path.


Line by Line Meaning

From the grave comes the storm
The storm originates from the dead and represents a destructive force.


Fire and ice, and battle horns.
The storm is composed of opposing elements and heralds war.


Through the night a dark star burns
Amidst the destruction, a powerful entity emerges from the darkness.


Titans fight, the King returns.
The storm signifies a great battle between mighty forces and the return of a powerful ruler.


Demons eyes spread fear in pain
The demonic presence amplifies feelings of dread and agony.


Throughout the minds of those too sane
Even those deemed rational are affected by the storm's supernatural influence.


To realize this is no game,
The storm is a serious threat that cannot be taken lightly.


Drinking the lies in Heaven's name.
Deception is pervasive and even religious ideas are corrupted by it.


Spear of tin, forged by Muse
A weapon with supernatural qualities is created by an inspired creator.


Majik mound of Crom.
A place imbued with potent magical energy provides the setting for a crucial event.


Some they learn, some they burn
Some individuals emerge stronger from the experience, while others are destroyed by it.


In the wake of Metalstorm.
The storm is a transformative force whose effects persist long after it has passed.


From the veils blows the storm.
The storm appears suddenly and unexpectedly from an obscured source.


Lightning strikes from the sword.
The storm is accompanied by powerful electrical discharges and weaponry.


Warriors ride upon the wind.
The storm is a call to arms for valiant fighters.


All Hallows Night, the hunt begins.
The storm occurs on a special night and marks the beginning of a hunt for worthy prey.


Lord of Flies doth spread the plage
A malevolent entity inflicts a deadly contagion on those it targets.


Throughout the lives of those to blame.
The contagion is a punishment for the misdeeds of specific individuals.


For all the lies in Heaven's name
Religious hypocrisy is a major factor in the storm's origin and impact.


The Lords of Light shall rise again.
Despite the chaos and devastation of the storm, the forces of good will eventually triumph.


Holy Grail, Silver sails,
Ethereal objects with great spiritual significance feature in the storm's narrative.


Court of Avalon.
A mythical, otherworldly location associated with magic and legend is a key location in the story.




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From the grave comes the storm
fire and ice, and battle horns.
Through the night a dark star burns
Titans fight, the King returns.

Demons eyes spread fear in pain
Throughout the minds of those too sane
To realize this is no game,
Drinking the lies in Heaven's name.

Spear of Tiw, forged by Muse
Majik mound of Crom.
Some they learn, some they burn
In the wake of Metalstorm.

From the veils blows the storm.
Lightning strikes from the sword.
Warriors ride upon the wind.
All Hallows Night, the hunt begins.

Lord of Flies doth spread the plage
Throughout the lives of those to blame.
For all the lies in Heaven's name
The Lords of Light shall rise again.

Holy Grail, Silver sails,
Court of Avalon.
Some they learn, some they burn
In the wake of Metalstorm.



All comments from YouTube:

Manilla Road Official

Hey Thrash Zone Radio. This is Shark (really I run this site) and I just wanted to say thanks for your support. But I must correct you and let you know that the real name of the song is Metalström which is the same meaning as metal storm but in German. I actually titled the song Metalström and if you look on the original release by Black Dragon Records you will see this is true. Although they did not use the 2 dots above the o . I guess some thought it was a misspelling. And the album was recorded in 1984. It may not of hit some of it's release territories until 1985 but it was first out in 1984. Not trying to bang on you just trying to set the record straight. Thanks so much for supporting Manilla Road and the epic metal genre.
Up The Hammers & Down The Nails
Shark

Herbert Pe

finally

Daniel Seraphim

I miss you so, master! You're the best!

SuperSoundtracks

@BeePunkt HaaPunkt Ström in swedish, strøm in norwegian.
Let's take the word maelstrom. In norwegian this would be malstrøm, meaning grinding current.
However, I feel that metalström is a cool amalgamation of words that suits the song perfectly.

Manny Ruiz

Es un ciclon de metal Alemán.

Descansa en paz, querido Mark Shelton. Damn reaper.

BeePunkt HaaPunkt

Wow, thats cool BUT sorry i have to correct u saying: " [...] which is the same meaning as metal storm but in German".
I am german actually and this is incorrect since "...ström" is not german. in german storm = Sturm: thundertstorm= GewitterstUrm, hail storm= Hagel Sturm; metalstorm = Metal Sturm what we dont say in german. We alos say metalstorm since we adapted it from english.
ström refers to nordic languages tho. norwegian and swedish.

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metal hawk

RIP Shark, you were one of the coolest guys in metal music and a really educated person(both musically and generally)! Epic metal died with you...

metal hawk

@kakolykia i said epic metal died, not metal in general! But actually you are right, it can't die, i was just devastated by Shark's death!!

kakolykia

Metal never dies

Manilla Road Official

Well you are pretty much correct actually because sturm is the pure German word for storm. Ström is Swedish in origin but also used in the German language as well or at least understood as storm and used that way at times but the title was used in the sense of Maelström. I believe the pure Swedish definition would be many forms of flood or whirlpool or overflow. Rampaging waters type of thing. My grandfather was pure German and he used the word ström and my drummer understands all of this as well. It's sort of like if people agree on whether Germans are related to the Vikings or not. In my family it was always that the Germans were related to the Vikings. My Swedish grandmother used to tell us that everyone from France and North of France in Europe had the Viking blood in them after the quests of the Vikings. I know several Germans that would argue that this is not true but at the same time a recognized belief by others. In all actuality it is a make believe or made up word anyway meaning a storm of metal music which there is no actual word for so I just created my own through fun with words. So in truth it is not even a real word. And here is where it gets confusing: the word maelstrom is actually a French/English word if I am not mistaken. But I am prone to making errors now that age is taking it's toll on me. Ha Ha.
Up The Hammers
Shark

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