At this time, Jake was playing with a death-metal band called "Vapid" who had an incredibly talented drummer called Gustav. Since Jake and Freddy already knew him, and also knew that he would do a great job behind the drums, Gustav was asked to be the drummer of the band. Even though it wasn´t really his bag, he accepted since he thought it would be a fun thing to do.Another guitarist was also necessary so another friend called Erik,(also a member of "Vapid" ) was asked to be a part of the band. He also accepted.The guys were also searching for a bassist but they couldn´t find any so the only solution was for Freddy to take the bass as well. He had never played this instrument before, only the guitar, but after a few rehersals, this turned out quite well anyway.
From the beginning, the idea was for Nostradameus to play just for fun, and was only going to participate in two rock-competitions in their home town. But in one of theese competitions, there was a man in the jury called Magnus Lundbäck, who immediately fell in love with the music of Nostradameus. He also was the chief of a label called Gain productions, and when the gig was over, he asked the very surprised guys if they had a demo. Since they didn't, he offered them to use his studio to record one, and after a few weeks of songwriting and other preparations ( Nostradameus only had one original song at this time ), they entered the studio on the 5-6 of December -98. The result was a real killer and the guys were really satisfied with it so on the 7th, the demo was sent away, but only to five labels, all german. The answer came two weeks later, from AFM-records who offered a contract at once and after some discussion, Nostradameus decided to sign with the label and did so in April -99.
During the spring and summer -99, the band was busy with writing and preparing new songs for the forthcoming album and in November -99, Nostradameus entered the studio again to record what was going to be the "Words of Nostradameus" album. The result of this recording turned out to be so good that the label decided to use the Finnvox studio in Helsinki to do the final mix of the album. This was, once again, a dream coming true to the band and even though they had to wait for about five months for a time in Finnvox ( it´s very hard to get a time with Mikko Karmila in this studio ) they decided that it was absolutely worth it. And it really was! The final product became so much better than the guys ever would have dreamed of.
Unfortunately, at this point of time, another problem had come up. Both Gustav and Erik had deciced to leave the band. They felt that it took too much time. Well, there was not so much to say about it. After all the band was just supposed to be "a fun thing" from the beginning and was now on its way to become something much bigger than that. So, without any hard feelings, Freddy and Jake started to search for some new members during the summer 2000. The first one they got in contact with was Michael Åberg. A very talented guitarist who played together with Magnus Rosén (Hammerfall) and Michael von Knorring (ex. Yngwie Malmsteen) in a cover band called M.M.M. Freddy just happened to be to be at the pub where they were playing one night and asked Michael if he´d like to try as the guitarist of Nostradameus once they had a new drummer. He said yes an the guys decided to stay in touch. Shortly after, Jake saw a note on the wall in a musicstore in Gothenburg about a hardrock/metal drummer who was looking for a band. So he wrote down the number and later on that evening, after having shared a couple of beers with Freddy, they decided to call this guy, Jesse. He seemed very enthusiastic and a few weeks later, the four guys started to reherse on the material. It turned out quite OK and since they both fitted so good as persons in the band, Jake and Freddy decided to take them in as permanent members in the autumn 2000. At this point of time it was decided that they had to get a bassist in the band also. It was no problem for Freddy to do both the bass and the vocals in the studio but it never was such a good idea when playing live shows. Jesse then came with the idea to contact an old friend of his, Thomas, who had a lot of experience from other bands where he´d played the bass. So they tried him and after the first gig with the new line-up, on November 15, Thomas was also a permanent member of the band.
In January -01 the band, now consisting of 5 members, started to concentrate on some new material for an upcoming second release. All the materiel was already written since Freddy and Jake have had plenty of time during the spring and summer -00 while the band didn´t have any more members. So the recording of the second cd, "The prophet of evil"-album was sceduled already for May the same year. So in the beginning of that month, the guys once again entered "Gain production"´s studio.Once the recording was done, it was again time to visit Mr. Karmila in "Finnvox" and as usual, he did a great job so the "Prophet..."-album was released in August -01. Less than a year after the debut.The new album received quite good reviews, eventhough they were not excellent...
But despite this fact, the guys finally got the opportunity to hit the roads for the first time for a major european tour as an opener for their labelmates Edguy. The only problem was that Jesse at this point of time, due to personal reasons, decided to leave the band. So a new drummer once again had to be recruited. Thomas came up with an idea of a friend of his that might be worth testing. This guy was Esko Salow and he, already from the start, made a tremendously stong impression on the rest of the band, so after the gig in Wacken, he was also a permanent member of the band. The tour lasted from the 2nd of November to the 8th of December and was a huge succes for all the parties involved. The ticketsales and the reactions of the audience was way much better than anyone dared to hope for before it started.
Since things, to this point, had gone quite fast (2 albums released in just 12 months) the guys felt a bit worried when the tour started since they almost didn´t have any new ideas for the future. But propably because of the very inspiring atmosphere, with the reactions of the fans during the gigs, the creativity was on top when they returned back home so in less than 2 months, enough material for a 3rd album was written. So in February -02, the guys once again hit the rehearsing room to prepare and arrange the new material.
The recording of what was going to be "The third prophecy"-album started in the summertime -02. This time, the guys decided to use a different studio than on the previous albums. First of all to get some new impressions, but also since the new materiel was a bit different, quite much more raw and heavy, than the previous ones. The recording was made in the KEG-house studio, situated on one of the islands outside Gothenburg, almost "at home" for Freddy and Jake. It was done in a very harmonic atmosphere and most of the time was used finding the right feeling in the recordings, something the guys didn´t put that much attention to on the previous albums when the main goal was to make tecnically perfect performances on each instrument. The result, however, was something quite extraordinary.
In September, the album was mixed, not in Finnvox this time, but in Studio Fredman in Gothenburg by Fredrik Nordström. The main reason was to acheive a little bit "rawer" sound, more a la "Heavy-metal" compared to the ordinary "perfect, but a bit soft"-sound that´s quite common in the Power-metal scene today. Of course, Fredrik sure didn´t disappoint anyone.
Since Nostradameus had some really nice experiences from the european tour with Edguy, the longing for another tour to promote the new album now grew stronger every day, and in the late autumn -02 the guys finally got the confirmation for another journey across Europe. This time together with HammerFall and their labelmates Masterplan...
Randall Flagg
Nostradameus Lyrics
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Our name is legion - For many I am
Magical spawn from unholy womb
Flashing with red eyes I haunt in the night
Heart cold
Ice cold
Senseless
I have been a visionary
I have been the black man in your dreams
I gather the evil ones - Live in sin
I am evil, Satan's spawn
I'm a demon, I am all
Whisper my name silently - Randall Flagg
I've been 'Delain', I where there in vain
Goddamn you, young prince, I will avenge
In the west of the states, in America's heart
I ruled with joy, terrorized enslaved fools
Heart cold
Ice cold
Senseless
Eternally old
I have been a visionary
I have been the black man in your dreams
I gather the evil ones, live in sin
I am evil, Satan's spawn
I'm a demon, I am all
Whisper my name silently - Randall Flagg
Randall Flagg - Born in lust
Randall Flagg - Turns to dust
Randall Flagg - Born in sin
Randall Flagg - Come on in
I have been a visionary
I have been the black man in your dreams
I gather the evil ones, live in sin
I am evil, Satan's spawn
I'm a demon, I am all
Whisper my name silently - Randall Flagg
I have been a visionary
I have been the black man in your dreams
I gather the evil ones - Randall Flagg
I am evil, Satan's spawn
I'm a demon, I am all
Whisper my name silently - Randall Flagg
The lyrics of Nostradameus's song "Randall Flagg" depict a demonic being who claims to have existed for centuries, coming from below to haunt and terrorize in the night. The being describes itself as a spawn from an unholy womb, with red eyes flashing. It proclaims to have been a visionary and the black man in people's dreams. The lyrics also make reference to a place called 'Delain' and a young prince, whom the being intends to avenge. The song describes the being's rule in America's heart, where it terrorized and enslaved those it ruled over.
The lyrics of "Randall Flagg" suggest that the being is evil and a spawn of Satan, and it is all demons. The chilling repetition of "Heart cold, Ice cold, Senseless, Eternally old" hints at the being's agelessness and sense of detachment from human emotions. The lyrics implore the listener to whisper the name Randall Flagg silently; perhaps in fear of invoking the being's power or drawing its attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Centuries ago I came from below
I am an ancient, demonic being who came from the depths of the underworld many centuries ago.
Our name is legion - For many I am
There are many manifestations of evil that I represent, making me a powerful and influential force.
Magical spawn from unholy womb
I am a supernatural being created by sinister forces, born from the corruption and depravity of the underworld.
Flashing with red eyes I haunt in the night
I am an ominous presence, with glowing red eyes that strike fear into the hearts of those who see me lurking in the darkness.
Heart cold
I am devoid of compassion or empathy, acting only to serve my own twisted desires.
Ice cold
Just as my heart is icy and unfeeling, so too are my actions and motives towards others.
Senseless
I am unmoved by the suffering of others, seeking only to inflict torment and misfortune wherever I go.
Eternally old
Despite my supernatural powers, I am an ancient being whose sinful legacy spans countless lifetimes.
I have been a visionary
My demonic insight allows me to see things that others cannot, plotting and scheming for my own benefit.
I have been the black man in your dreams
I appear as a dark, foreboding figure in the nightmares of those who have dared to cross me, an embodiment of their deepest fears.
I gather the evil ones - Live in sin
I attract and manipulate those who delight in the vilest and most sinful acts, leading them to do my bidding and fulfilling my darkest desires.
I am evil, Satan's spawn
I am a being of pure malevolence, born of the devil himself and embodying the most depraved and wicked aspects of humanity.
I'm a demon, I am all
My demonic powers and influence are pervasive and all-encompassing, affecting every aspect of the world around me.
Whisper my name silently - Randall Flagg
My power is so great that even speaking my name aloud may draw my attention, so it is wise to invoke me only quietly and with great caution.
I've been 'Delain', I where there in vain
Although my schemes are often grand and far-reaching, they are also often futile and ultimately unsuccessful, like my plot to rule the land of Delain.
Goddamn you, young prince, I will avenge
If anyone should cross me or thwart my dark designs, I will stop at nothing to wreak havoc and destruction upon them, as I vowed to do to the young prince who defied me.
In the west of the states, in America's heart
My influence knows no bounds, reaching even to the heartland of America, where I once ruled with terror and malice.
I ruled with joy, terrorized enslaved fools
During my reign, I took pleasure in the misery and suffering of those subject to my tyranny, leaving them no hope for a better future.
Randall Flagg - Born in lust
I am the product of unbridled lust and carnality, a symbol of the darkest impulses of human nature.
Randall Flagg - Turns to dust
Despite my seemingly invincible power, I too will eventually be reduced to nothingness, just like any mortal.
Randall Flagg - Born in sin
My very being is a testament to humankind's most sinful and depraved desires, giving me immense power and influence over those who succumb to such dark desires.
Randall Flagg - Come on in
I am always seeking new followers and minions, inviting them to join me in my endless quest for power and control.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAKE FREDEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
REyRAMSTEINfan
Thanks to you I discover NOSTRADAMEUS, it's great *_*
Marketing Digital e Negocios
Great music! Great metal band!
Alex Benz
Lyrics:
Centuries ago I came from below
Our name is legion - For many I am
Magical spawn from unholy womb
Flashing with red eyes I haunt in the night
Heart cold
Ice cold
Senseless
Eternally old
I have been a visionary
I have been the black man in your dreams
I gather the evil ones - Live in sin
I am evil, Satan's spawn
I'm a demon, I am all
Whisper my name silently - Randall Flagg
I've been 'Delain', I where there in vain
Goddamn you, young prince, I will avenge
In the west of the states, in America's heart
I ruled with joy, terrorized enslaved fools
Heart cold
Ice cold
Senseless
Eternally old
I have been a visionary
I have been the black man in your dreams
I gather the evil ones, live in sin
I am evil, Satan's spawn
I'm a demon, I am all
Whisper my name silently - Randall Flagg
Randall Flagg - Born in lust
Randall Flagg - Turns to dust
Randall Flagg - Born in sin
Randall Flagg - Come on in
I have been a visionary
I have been the black man in your dreams
I gather the evil ones, live in sin
I am evil, Satan's spawn
I'm a demon, I am all
Whisper my name silently - Randall Flagg
I have been a visionary
I have been the black man in your dreams
I gather the evil ones - Randall Flagg
I am evil, Satan's spawn
I'm a demon, I am all
Whisper my name silently - Randall Flagg
AgentMurphy286
Thanks for the upload, I've been looking for this!
REyRAMSTEINfan
awesome!
Alets Maines
Randall Flagg, from Stephen King
random guy
I think to few realize this, he's also Walter O'Dim in "The Gunslinger Dark Tower series
alex cabeza acon
La Torre oscura os saluda.