1. An occult black… Read Full Bio ↴Nightbringer is the name of more than one artist.
1. An occult black metal band formed in 1999 by Nox Corvus and Alcameth in Colorado (and joined by their third member, Ophis, a year later),
In 2000/2001, Nightbringer partook in a Horde of Darkenwood compilation CD with two songs and then recorded another two songs in 2002, “The Void” and “Mors Philosophorum”. These later two tracks were eventually used for the Nightbringer / Temple of Not “Rex Ex Ordine Throni” Split CD released on FMP in 2005, with the addition of two new songs recorded between 2003 and 2004 entitled, “The Dark and the Silence” and Nightbringer's “Vir Sapiens Dominabitur Astris”. Nightbringer's music on the Nightbringer / Temple of Not “Rex Ex Ordine Throni” Split CD has been described as "dark, scathing occult black metal of a higher caliber." Temple of Not is a project of Nightbringer's members and appears on the release with two lengthier tracks of amorphic black ambient. The Nightbringer / Temple of Not “Rex Ex Ordine Throni” split album was also released on gatefold double LP vinyl by Forever Plagued Records, U.S.A.
Nightbringer recorded their debut full-length "Death and the Black Work" late 2008. Nightbringer describe “Death and the Black Work” as a “major undertaking” and a “more complete vision of what we began with ‘Rex ex Ordine Throni'; descent into the corrosive waters of Lethe, falling into the two-fold death.”
The second full-length album titled "Apocalypse Sun" was released May 2010 featuring ten tracks which are comparatively shorter than on previous works.
2. Nightbringer is also a hardcore punk band from Ann Arbor, MI.
(http://www.myspace.com/keepupthefight)
Featuring ex-members of Ruination, Earthmover, and Life Set Struggle. Nightbringer seamlessly blend 70's metal bands such as Black Sabbath, Motörhead, Detroit Garage rock such as the MC5 with newer hardcore bands such as Cursed, Burning Love and The Holy Mountain.
As Wolves Amongst Ruins
Nightbringer Lyrics
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Oh, ye sons of Apollo crowned
Whose final rays depart
Safeguard thy Father's embers
In the sanctum of thy heart
And stand unbent
Unbroken in storms untamed
And let the winds
We are as wolves amongs ruins!
Oh, ye sons of Apollo horned
Whose inferno now shines in the Hell
Bear witness to the end
An Aeon's death-knell
Our final jubilation
shall be in the tolling of its bell!
Morse Triumphalis
We who arise within our fall
Oh, te sons of Apollo horned
Whose inferno now shines in the hell
Bear witness to the end
An Aeon's death-knell
As wolves among ruins
As wrathful gods amongst decay
Before the gates in hell
The sword of justine bequeathed to slay As wolves among ruins
As revenants of Father's past
Hearts darkened with the light
A black sun doth cast
" who is worthly of the name of man?
Who does not want to be tested and
does not look for a dangerous task?
For the strong man inaction is torture
There is only one sight able to command
the attention even of a god..." -Seneca
Stand unbent
Unbroken in stormns untamed
And let the winds
Stir yout embers to blazing-flames!
We are as wolves amongst ruins!
A cycle ends
Yet we stand in the night depraved
To salute the dawn
While flling to our graves
The lyrics of Nightbringer's song "As Wolves Amongst Ruins" seem to evoke a feeling of defiance and strength, as they proclaim themselves to be like wolves amongst ruins, undeterred even in the face of chaos and destruction. The song speaks to the sons of Apollo, encouraging them to safeguard their Father's embers in their hearts and to stand unbent and unbroken in the face of untamed storms. They are urged to let the winds stir their embers to blazing flames, and to be like wrathful gods amongst decay.
The song continues to speak of an Aeon's death-knell, and how the final jubilation of the sons of Apollo shall be in the tolling of its bell. They speak of rising within their fall, and being like revenants of Father's past. Their hearts may be darkened, but they cast a black sun, a symbol of endurance and strength. The lyrics end by quoting Seneca, speaking of the importance of being tested and not shying away from danger.
This song appears to be a reflection on the cyclical nature of life and death, and the importance of enduring even in the face of chaos and destruction. It also seems to speak to the idea of legacy and the passing down of traditions and values from one generation to the next.
Line by Line Meaning
We are as wolves amongst ruins!
We are strong and fierce creatures surviving amidst destruction and decay.
Oh, ye sons of Apollo crowned
Addressing those who are enlightened by the knowledge and wisdom of Apollo.
Whose final rays depart
Whose teachings and guidance are now fading away.
Safeguard thy Father's embers
Protect the legacy and teachings of our forefathers.
In the sanctum of thy heart
Keep these teachings close to your soul.
And stand unbent
Remain firm and unyielding.
Unbroken in storms untamed
Endure any hardships that come your way.
And let the winds
Allow the challenges to strengthen you.
Stir your embers to blazing flames!
Ignite the passion within you and pursue your goals fiercely.
Oh, ye sons of Apollo horned
Addressing those who possess the power and strength of Apollo.
Whose inferno now shines in the Hell
Whose fiery power is now evident in the depths of darkness.
Bear witness to the end
Witness the final chapter of time.
An Aeon's death-knell
The end of an era.
Our final jubilation
Our ultimate celebration.
shall be in the tolling of its bell!
When the end finally arrives, we will find joy in it.
Morse Triumphalis
The Morse code of victory and triumph.
We who arise within our fall
We stand tall, even in our moment of defeat.
As wolves among ruins
Like fierce predators amidst destruction and decay.
As wrathful gods amongst decay
Like vengeful deities amidst decline and rot.
Before the gates in hell
Confronting the worst possible scenario.
The sword of justine bequeathed to slay
We are armed with the weapon of justice to defeat our enemies.
As wolves among ruins
We stand strong amidst destruction and decay.
As revenants of Father's past
As a reminder of our ancestors and their teachings.
Hearts darkened with the light
Our souls enriched with knowledge and wisdom, yet burdened with sorrow and pain.
A black sun doth cast
A dark and ominous future is looming over us.
" who is worthly of the name of man?
A quote by Seneca questioning the true nature of a man.
Who does not want to be tested and
A true man seeks challenges and opportunities to prove his worth.
does not look for a dangerous task?
A man does not shy away from danger.
For the strong man inaction is torture
A man who remains inactive and complacent suffers.
There is only one sight able to command
Only a truly remarkable feat can capture the attention of a god.
the attention even of a god..." -Seneca
A godly feat is only attainable by the bravest and strongest of men.
Stand unbent
Remain firm and unyielding.
Unbroken in storms untamed
Endure any hardships that come your way.
And let the winds
Allow the challenges to strengthen you.
Stir your embers to blazing-flames!
Ignite the passion within you and pursue your goals fiercely.
We are as wolves amongst ruins!
We are strong and fierce creatures surviving amidst destruction and decay.
A cycle ends
An era comes to a close.
Yet we stand in the night depraved
Despite the darkness and despair, we continue to endure.
To salute the dawn
To embrace the new beginning and welcome the light.
While flling to our graves
Even as we face our ultimate demise.
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kringtendo64
What a perfect start to this album.
Chris Walsh Custom Guitars
Absolute kings of USBM. Incredible again. The last three albums have been mindblowing.
Corranhorn122
This has really got me thinking that I should buy this album...
Starduster93
Yeah, you really should.. Or maybe have by now... Hope you didn't regret it, cause it is great stuff in fact.
Lil Tito
Will probably stay as the best of 2017.
Robert Smith
i like it. it has that "explosive" feel Emperor's I am the Black Wizards has
N. Afonso
True, but even more powerful, dark and intense than Emperor. Best BM band right now in my opinion.
N. Afonso
Utterly fantastic!!!
Ayman Magdy
that intro ...
MardukFIN
Awesome! Soon live @Steelfest, Hyvinkää, Finland!!!!