They released their debut album called Glow of Dawn in 2007. The album was not acclaimed for its innovation, but most reviewers thought it to be a good album with a bunch of quality songs.
Things were made difficult for the band though, when problems inside the group lead to a split soon after the release of the debut. The issues led to a trial over the right to continue using the band name 7thorns. The result was that Borup built a new line-up, while taking the old name Seven Thorns back. Among the "new" recruits was former singer Mik Holm, who also sang on the debut single.
In March 2009 a new single, Forest Majesty, saw the light of day and in 2010 the band relased their second album called Return to the Past. On both Forest Majesty and Return to the Past the vocal duties were handled by Swedish singer Erik Blomkvist. Mik Holm while writing most of the songs only appeared as backing vocalist. The band didn't totally avoid controversy this time around either as an unknown guitarist has clamied to be missing from the credits even if he did play some parts on it. To support the album they toured together with Circle II Circle during the summer 2011.
During the autumn 2012 the band toured Europe together with Human Zoo, Mortician and Lillian Axe. The lead vocals were handled by the young Swedish singer Gustav Blide. Apart from that the line-up was more stable than it had been in most of the band's history. At the same time they worked on the follow up to Return to the Past. During 2013 they played anumber of concerts together with acts as Raven, Artillery, Nitrogods and Messenger.
The follow up to Return to the Past was named II and was released in ther beginning of 2014. The name suggests that the Borup and the rest of the band sees Return to the Past as the band's true album debut, and thus disregarding Glow of Dawn with it's very different line-up.
The vocals on II were handled by Erik Blomquist, who were chosen because the songs were written with him in mind. The musical style on II continues in the neo-classical fast paced power metal as on Return to the Past with Blomquists voice giving the sound a rougher edge. Gustav Blide continued to sing the songs live with his more classic power metal feel.
Blide didn't last that long in the band, however, and after some time Swedish singer Björn Asking joined the band instead. Guitarist Christian Balslev Strøjer also left the band, leaving Gabriel Tuxen as the lone guitarist. With Asking on vocals the band released the album Symphony of Shadows in 2018. The album saw a change towards a slightly more progressive and darker sound.
The band performed at Copenhell 2017, and contined to build an audience in especially Germany.
The band’s former name should be 7thorns and NOT 7 Thorns, so get those tags right. ;-)
Seven Thorns
Seven Thorns Lyrics
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They brought their peaceful sons
So young of age
At the mercy of a ruthless fate
Praying for the land they leave behind
They stroll with distant eyes
Join the straight lines
But their fortitude grows when they see
Who's calling out their names
We are standing tall
And we'll make it
Proud to be the ones
Gaining the power of the Seven Thorns
Right since birth the tales gave them a sign
Told them of sacred sons
With powers divine
Destined to be saviours of mankind
Instantly they came to realize
Awe-struck by what's in sight
Some terrified
It's the greatest challenge of their lives
But their fortitude grows when they see
Who's calling out their names
We are standing tall
And we'll make it
Proud to be the ones
Gaining the power of the Seven Thorns
The lyrics to Seven Thorns’s self-titled song “Seven Thorns” reflects the journey of some peaceful sons who are sent to the core of all furious rage. At the mercy of a ruthless fate, the sons pray for the land they leave behind while joining the straight lines. The lyrics suggest that the young sons are unsure of what they must face ahead, but their fortitude grows when they see who’s calling out their names.
The lyrics continue by stating that the sons are standing tall and proud to be the ones gaining the power of the Seven Thorns. Right since their birth, the tales gave them a sign, which told them of sacred sons with powers divine destined to be the saviors of mankind. Instantly realizing their destiny, the sons become awe-struck by what is in their sight. Some of them are terrified as they face the greatest challenge of their lives, but their fortitude grows when they see who’s calling out their names.
Overall, the lyrics of “Seven Thorns” highlight an inner strength and power that grows within these young sons as they face their destiny head-on. Despite the challenges and fear they may experience, their fortitude and courage to complete their mission increase when they hear the calling that drives them to gain the power of the Seven Thorns.
Line by Line Meaning
To the core of all the furious rage
Amidst great chaos and anger, they ventured forward
They brought their peaceful sons
They brought their innocent children to a violent and uncertain world
So young of age
The children were very young and inexperienced
At the mercy of a ruthless fate
They were vulnerable and had no control over what could happen to them
Praying for the land they leave behind
They left behind their homeland and pray for its safety
They stroll with distant eyes
They move forward but are lost in thought and full of worry
Join the straight lines
They follow the path set before them, without any detours
Who is to foresee what they must face
No one can predict what challenges they will encounter
But their fortitude grows when they see
Their strength increases when they witness something inspiring
Who's calling out their names
Someone is encouraging and motivating them
We are standing tall
We are confident and resilient
And we'll make it
We will overcome any obstacle and succeed
Proud to be the ones
We are honored to be chosen to face this challenge
Gaining the power of the Seven Thorns
We are gaining strength and abilities to conquer the Seven Thorns, which may represent different trials or evils
Right since birth the tales gave them a sign
From birth, they were told they were special and destined for greatness according to myth
Told them of sacred sons
They were told of special children who were chosen by the divine
With powers divine
They were told these special children had supernatural abilities
Destined to be saviours of mankind
They were told they were born to save humanity from destruction
Instantly they came to realize
They immediately understood the gravity of their situation
Awe-struck by what's in sight
They were amazed and overwhelmed by what they saw and experienced
Some terrified
Some of them were frightened by the realization of what was to come
It's the greatest challenge of their lives
This journey is the most difficult thing they will ever do in their lifetime
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.