Guitar player Ezpharess comments: "We're taking one step back to our early black metal roots with "The Bloody Path Of God" We used keyboards again, to provide the haunted atmosphere songs like "Doomsday Prophecy", "Riders Of The Apocalypse", "The Forgotten" or "Unholy Terror" deserve. Also singer Beelzebub is screaming again, and doesn't use the death-metal-alike growls of "Open The Gates Of Hell" anymore."
"The Bloody Path Of God" features 12 Tracks and the last one is a Celtic Frost cover of the all time classic "Circle of the Tyrants". The Album was recorded September – December 2005 with producer Alex Koch at his new "State Of The Art" Studio in Ludwighafen. Going backwards to their roots musically, they are making a big step forward sound-wise and against the sensibly flat kept sounds of the early 90´s classical Black Metal albums, guitar and drum got the voluminous sound they deserve.
Vocalist and bass player Beelzebub comments: "We wanted a sound like this since over ten years, finally we found a producer who was able to create it." Even though he had left the band as an active member in autumn of 2005, for the recordings Koch changed his engineer seat once more against his old drum stool, stepped back into his moniker as "Necrodemon" and played the drums himself. His successor will soon be presented for the first shows, till then the line-up stays reduced to the max – guitarist Ezpharess and vocalist/bass player Beelzebub performing the ultimate "infernal duo".
As being undoubtedly one of the most active touring bands in Europe - right from the start in 1992 Mystic Circle continuously toured with bands like Dimmu Borgir, Marduk, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Gorgoroth, Old Man's Child and Immortal - in other words with every well-known band in the death/black metal genre – for sure first live appearances are confirmed for 2006 as well. Mystic Circle will perform this years Wacken and With Full Force Open Air and there is more to follow…
Despite years of effort, Mystic Circle are often the center of jokes regarding the German Black Metal scene (or metal in general). Even Naragaroth (whom also is constantly ridiculed) has made it his staple to poke fun at how over the top Graf acted during the height of Mystic Circle (posing with dogs, painting himself red and using prosthetic devil horns, and hanging from Gargoyles in modern city settings).
They split up in 2008.
Dragonslayer
Mystic Circle Lyrics
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he walked through the night
and in the light of the moon
he shines like a warrior
he walked till the break of dawn
and above his head
the dragonstone was ahead
dark and threatening
on his way he saw a wagon
with a farmers family
he told the man full of pugnacity
what's in his mind
that he wants to free the land
from the plague and pain
and from the smell of sulfur
the fire and the dead
[Farmer:]
"Take the horse that came yesterday it's former owner is dead
as you he would kill Fafnir but he wasn't an opponent
he dies in the flames of hell no scream were heard that night
the Lindworm is undefeated and someday he will destroy us".
with the dead behind he rides through a former happy land
now destruction and fear in his eyes
darkest feelings in his mind, then he saw a ravine where
all his live would end or glory will begin.
the dragonslayer
then he saw the head of the dragon looking in his eyes
bones of soldiers who had died in the battle of dead
it's mouth was opened wide and the fire burned to take his soul
but with Notrum the magic sword he will fight until his dead.
and then the battle began
Siegfried fought hard like a dog of the war
and with the last strenght he had
the sword runs into the dragons heard
[Fafnir:]
"From which tribe you come, who'd painted my hard red
the dark steel is in me and burns my soul
your sword was stronger, I'm defeated
it's live must Fafnir leave now and forever".
As the dragon lived no more
Siegfried felt it's blood
it was like a second skin
where no steel came through
so he put his body in the sea of blood
but a lime-tree leaf felt on his back
on that little place on the back
he wasn't safe
against the steel of the enemies
he must face in future life
there was silence in the land
and he put his weapons on
to tell his father what he'd done and to get his respect.
After a while he left Xanten
visit other foreign lands
and he came to a realm called Nibelungen
he heard from big treasures there
which were safed by dwarfs and giants
but his mind reached out for the Nibelungenhord
The song "Dragonslayer" by Mystic Circle tells the story of Siegfried, a warrior who sets out to kill a dragon known as Fafnir and save his land from destruction. Siegfried's armor, sword and shield light up like a warrior in the moonlight as he walks through the night, in search of the dragonstone that lies ahead. On his way, he encounters a farmer's family and shares his desire to free the land from the plague, pain, smell of sulphur, fire and death.
Despite the farmer's warning that Fafnir is undefeated, Siegfried proceeds and ultimately faces the dragon in battle. Although the dragon almost succeeds in taking his soul with its fiery breath, Siegfried fights back with his magic sword, Notrum, and emerges victorious. The dragon surrenders, and Siegfried emerges as a hero, his body covered in the dragon's blood, which has become like a second skin for him.
The song depicts the courage, bravery, and fighting spirit of the singer against a formidable opponent. It also highlights the costs of battle and the aftermath of victory, with Siegfried's need to face future enemies and his struggle for acceptance and respect from his father.
Line by Line Meaning
With his armour sword and shield
The singer is fully prepared for battle
he walked through the night
The singer advances toward their objective
and in the light of the moon
The singer's journey takes place in a dark, mystical setting
he shines like a warrior
The artist's confidence and bravery are evident
he walked till the break of dawn
The artist pushes forward tirelessly
and above his head
The singer sees a sign of what's ahead
the dragonstone was ahead
The objective, symbolized by the dragonstone, is in sight
dark and threatening
The objective is ominous and dangerous
on his way he saw a wagon
The artist encounters a group of people
with a farmers family
The group consists of a family of farmers
he told the man full of pugnacity
The singer speaks with confidence and determination
what's in his mind
The artist shares their goal with the group
that he wants to free the land
The singer seeks to liberate the area from oppression
from the plague and pain
The area is suffering from disease and hardship
and from the smell of sulfur
The area is plagued by fire and brimstone
the fire and the dead
The situation is one of destruction and death
"Take the horse that came yesterday it's former owner is dead
The farmer offers the artist a horse
as you he would kill Fafnir but he wasn't an opponent
The previous owner of the horse also sought to defeat Fafnir, but was not successful
he dies in the flames of hell no scream were heard that night
The previous owner of the horse perished in a gruesome manner
the Lindworm is undefeated and someday he will destroy us".
The farmer warns the artist of the danger they face
with the dead behind he rides through a former happy land
The artist travels through a once-thriving area now ravaged by war
now destruction and fear in his eyes
The artist sees the devastation around them
darkest feelings in his mind, then he saw a ravine where
The singer's thoughts are troubled, but they find a new location to explore
all his live would end or glory will begin.
The artist faces the potential for great danger, but also for great success
then he saw the head of the dragon looking in his eyes
The singer sees their foe up close
bones of soldiers who had died in the battle of dead
The aftermath of the dragon's destruction is evident
it's mouth was opened wide and the fire burned to take his soul
The dragon attacks the singer with ferocity
but with Notrum the magic sword he will fight until his dead.
The artist is determined to fight with magic and bravery
and then the battle began
The fight between the artist and the dragon commences
Siegfried fought hard like a dog of the war
The singer engages in a fierce battle
and with the last strenght he had
The singer fights with all they have left
the sword runs into the dragons heart
The artist successfully defeats the dragon with their magic sword
"From which tribe you come, who'd painted my hard red
The dragon speaks to the artist before dying
the dark steel is in me and burns my soul
The dragon acknowledges their defeat and futility
your sword was stronger, I'm defeated
The dragon concedes defeat to the singer
it's live must Fafnir leave now and forever".
The dragon departs from life
As the dragon lived no more
The dragon is now dead
Siegfried felt it's blood
The singer experiences the effects of vanquishing their foe
it was like a second skin
The dragon's blood clings to the singer like a protective layer
where no steel came through
The dragon's blood serves as a shield against weapons
so he put his body in the sea of blood
The artist covers themselves in the dragon's blood
but a lime-tree leaf felt on his back
A small but significant event occurs
on that little place on the back
The singer's back is the focus of attention
he wasn't safe
The artist is vulnerable despite their victory
against the steel of the enemies
The artist must remain vigilant against future foes
he must face in future life
The artist recognizes the need to continue their quest
there was silence in the land
The effects of the dragon's defeat are felt by all
and he put his weapons on
The artist disarms themselves
to tell his father what he'd done and to get his respect.
The singer seeks acknowledgement from a significant figure in their life
After a while he left Xanten
The singer continues on their journey
visit other foreign lands
The singer explores uncharted territory
and he came to a realm called Nibelungen
The artist discovers a new location with mystical treasures
he heard from big treasures there
The artist learns of valuable items nearby
which were safed by dwarfs and giants
The treasures are kept under close watch by powerful guards
but his mind reached out for the Nibelungenhord
The singer is drawn to the greatest treasure of all
Contributed by Henry S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hidratos
one of the first songs of metal that made it into my ear and remains there since then
@basstard8159
True...same goes to me! 🤘😎🤘🇲🇾
@metalaxi
The first Black Metal-song I have ever heard and I have to admit that I was shocked :). Never heard something like this before and didn't understand it. But it grew on me. Still got the CD and still love it.
@Sobieski_IV_Emperor_Gods_mercy
Ein Mann führt, bei Gottes Gnade.
@Sobieski_IV_Emperor_Gods_mercy
🇵🇱 PROUD
@Paganisma
Before many, many years ago I buy this album to cassette is totally masterpiece ! The best black metal is German because is raw and pure !
@AndersDestium
thanks for posting, one of my favorites from this great band!
@wwaldii
da draaaaagggonslayyyyaaaaaaaaaa
@Sobieski_IV_Emperor_Gods_mercy
Familie "Taras Kompanischenko"
Olesco! Sobieski!
To dobrze
@LORDERNIS
que de bons souvenirs, j'adore!