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In 1984, Bobby Franklin (vocals), John Ruth (guitar), Chuck Jones (guitar), Jeff Boydston (bass) and Bill Jones (drums) recorder their self-titled EP. Nowadays, "Medieval Steel" EP is a legendary release, mentioned as a great influence by many Heavy Metal bands.
After that, and with the same line-up, Medieval Steel dominated the stages from Memphis to New York, but after a while, when they were dealing with Megaforce Records, the band changed the name to Fire Choir and followed a different music direction. Even if there were recording sessions, nothing was official released and Bobby Franklin left Fire Choir to reform again Medieval Steel with Scott Jones on guitars. Songs like "Eyes Of Fire", "To Kill A King" and "Tears In The Rain", were composed that time (1985). During 1986, the band part ways with Megaforce because the development stage was very slow. After that, the line-up changed and Steve Crocker became the new bassist and Chris Cook the new drummer. With this line-up, the band stayed together until 1992 when they dissolved. All that time they kept playing live but the beginning of the 90s was a very difficult period for Heavy Metal bands in United States and Medieval Steel separate Ways.
In 2004 (20 years after the debut EP) while the band found about their underground status overseas, decided to move on again. "The Dungeon Tapes" CD was released by the band in 2005 and consists of the 1984 EP plus "Tears In The Rain" and "Lost In The City" from a demo session recorded in 1987 and new recordings of the songs "To Kill A King", "Ghost From The Battlefield", "Eyes Of Fire" from 2004. After that, silence. Until the end of 2011, when Bobby Franklin reformed Medieval Steel and in 2013 they recorded the album "Dark Castle"...
Medieval Steel
Medieval Steel Lyrics
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There is a land where life and death are ruled by steel
Out of this land five conquering heroes arose to make their stand
Throughout their journey they staked their claim that they were the
warlords by the name Medieval Steel.
There was a time long ago
When men fought for steel
And easy to make the kill
Twenty years in the gallows
One slave began to rise
He fights a thousand battles
With hatred in his eyes
Medieval steel cuts you like a knife
The warriors on the battlefield
Laying down their lives
For steel
Then came the day he was set free
Free to roam this land
Iron will in is his heart and his sword in his hand
He began to take command
Over the mountain through the glen
Came the king and his marching men
To fight the fight and to kill the slave
When the fight was over he was dead
The lyrics of Medieval Steel by Medieval Steel describe a fictitious land where life and death are determined by the sword. In this land, five heroes rise up to claim leadership and are known as the warlords of Medieval Steel. The lyrics highlight the values of strength and power, and the ability to fight for what one believes in. The song also depicts the story of a slave who, after being released from the gallows, takes command of his life and battles against those who once oppressed him. The lyrics describe the brutality of war, and how those who fight are willing to lay down their lives for their cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Beyond the sands of time within the realm of the mind
There is a distant realm, beyond the limits of time, within the human mind.
There is a land where life and death are ruled by steel
This is a land where people believe that steel determines life and death.
Out of this land five conquering heroes arose to make their stand
Five powerful heroes rose up from this land to establish their supremacy.
Throughout their journey they staked their claim that they were the warlords by the name Medieval Steel.
As they journeyed, they proved themselves to be the most powerful warlords, calling themselves Medieval Steel.
There was a time long ago
In the distant past, a different way of life prevailed.
When men fought for steel
Men waged battles and sacrificed everything for the sake of steel.
The sword was worth more than gold
Swords were considered more valuable than gold.
And easy to make the kill
Killing with swords was an uncomplicated task.
Twenty years in the gallows
For twenty years, a slave remained imprisoned, waiting for his freedom.
One slave began to rise
A slave began to become more active.
He fights a thousand battles
The slave fought many battles.
With hatred in his eyes
The slave was filled with intense hatred.
Medieval steel cuts you like a knife
Medieval steel is so sharp that it can cut through anything.
The warriors on the battlefield
The fighters on the battlefield,
Laying down their lives for steel
Sacrificing their lives for the sake of steel.
Then came the day he was set free
The day he was set free finally arrived.
Free to roam this land
Liberated and free to travel throughout the land.
Iron will in is his heart and his sword in his hand
The slave had incredible determination and held a sword tightly.
He began to take command
He began to assert his authority.
Over the mountain through the glen
He travelled over mountains and through valleys.
Came the king and his marching men
The king and his army marched forward.
To fight the fight and to kill the slave
They were preparing to engage in battle and kill the slave.
When the fight was over he was dead
By the end of the battle, the slave had been killed.
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.