Their first three albums ('In a Time of Blood and Fire', 'Tales of Mystery and Imagination' and 'The Sacred Talisman') feature the former vocalist Anders Zackrisson, while the newer albums are sung by Johnny Lindkvist. Also the musical style has changed a bit during the years; some demo's were something more like death metal, but then the three first cd releases pure melodic power metal, and on "Afterlife" they took a bit heavier approach with influences of true heavy metal like Masterplan and Dream evil and even some thrash metal riffs, though the melodic choruses were kept right in the core of the songs.
They have released a few more albums since, with the latest ones being 'Grand Illusion' that came in 2005 and '8th Sin' that came out in 2007. The band keeps on fighting on and remains one of Scandinavia's best known power metal bands.
On June 21st, 2008 it was announced that guitarist Nils Norberg has left the band. On May 9th, 2010, Chris Rörland joined Nocturnal Rites. A video of him playing and Fredrik Mannberg talking a bit about him can be seen here.
End of the World
Nocturnal Rites Lyrics
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There's no chance to be saved from the fate
There's no future for life, but the fire still burns
And the world ill soon reach its end.
All eyes of this world shall witness
The coming of the propheey.
Stand the chance, stand in faith.
It's the end, it's the end of the world
Heaven's falling down
The sun will turn black and then heaven shall fall
An earthquake is shaking the ground.
Open the seals and the secret unfolds
As we witness the fall of the earth
The sun loosing shape and heaven starts falling.
There's no chance to be saved from this fate.
The lyrics to Nocturnal Rites' "End Of The World" describe a prophesied event of the end of the world, where the powers that be are too strong to be saved. The lyrics use apocalyptic imagery of the sun turning black, earthquakes shaking the ground, and the opening of seals to convey the inevitability of the world's demise. Despite the bleak outlook, the lyrics appeal to the idea of standing in faith and having a chance, even in the face of this cataclysmic event.
The song's use of apocalyptic imagery is reminiscent of many religious texts and mythologies that account for the end of the world. It speaks to a universal human fear of mortality and the unknown, giving voice to the idea that the end of the world is out of our control, but that we can face it with dignity and faith. The lyrics also employ a sense of urgency, using bold declarative statements that heighten the emotions and create a sense of tension.
In conclusion, "End of the World" by Nocturnal Rites speaks to the power of human faith in times of crisis, even when the outcome is inevitable. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of moments, we can find the strength to face our fears and stand strong.
Line by Line Meaning
The propheey tells of the powers so strong
The prophecy warns us of the immense power that will bring about the end of the world.
There's no chance to be saved from the fate
The inevitable fate of the world cannot be avoided.
There's no future for life, but the fire still burns
Although there is no future, the passion for life still exists.
And the world ill soon reach its end.
The end of the world is coming soon.
All eyes of this world shall witness
Everyone in the world will witness this event.
The coming of the propheey.
The prophecy will come to fruition.
Stand the chance, stand in faith.
In the face of destruction, we must persevere with faith in our hearts.
It's the end, it's the end of the world
This is truly the end of the world.
Heaven's falling down
Even heaven is shaking and falling down.
The sun will turn black and then heaven shall fall
The sun will darken, and then even heaven will collapse.
An earthquake is shaking the ground.
The ground is being shaken by an earthquake.
Open the seals and the secret unfolds
If we dig deeper, we'll uncover hidden truths.
As we witness the fall of the earth
We are watching as the world collapses.
The sun loosing shape and heaven starts falling.
The sun is changing and even heaven is crumbling.
There's no chance to be saved from this fate.
It is impossible to escape the fate of the end of the world.
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Written by: GARY MOORE
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