1) SIEGFRIED was born from t… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists with this name:
1) SIEGFRIED was born from the lyrical concept of Bruder Cle alias Hagen in 1998. Later that year he teamed up with Daniel Bachmaier alias Ortwin (ex-Sarcasm Syndrome), who eversince composes and arranges all the music for SIEGFRIED. 1999 the two of them were joined by the well-known singer Sandra Schleret (ex-DREAMS OF SANITY), whose strong and passionate voice added a new dimension to the sound of SIEGFRIED, which can be best described as bombastic metal hymns! SIEGFRIED's music combines power (SIEG) and melody (FRIED) with dark and provoking lyrics, that circle not only around the Nibelungs, but also illustrate historical events in colourful paintings full of romance and carnage.
The following year they recorded their first demo-CD called "Fafnir" which was released as a stunning self-produced promotional 10"-gatefold-edition, strictly limited to 100 copies (60 of them signed and numbered) followed by a tapeversion published from IRRLICHTER RECORDS (also limited 200 copies). The reactions on both music and artwork were simply overwhelming and in November 2000 SIEGFRIED signed a record deal with NAPALM Records. During the summer of 2001 the debut-album "Drachenherz" was recorded in the Mirror-Productions-Studio in Innsbruck produced by Roland Wurzer (DARKWELL, ANGRY ANGELS), who also helped them out on bassguitar. Moritz Neuner (DARKWELL, ABIGOR) on drums and Werner Bialek (SUBACID) taking over the clear vocals completed the band. The album was released on November 12th 2001.
During 2002 Ortwin and Hagen worked on the new material for their 2nd album "Eisenwinter" (Iron Winter). Songs like Die Treuewacht‚ Eisenwinter or‚ Winterblut take you by the hand and lead you over historic battlefields in grim winterfrost. The bombastic, heroic and powerful metal anthems tell tales of blood and iron, fidelity and honour! All in all the album is a big step forward - musically and productionwise. In addition to that SIEGFRIED could finally find a steady keyboarder, Hannes Krause, and are now ready to deliver their stuff live. On the 25th of july 2003 SIEGFRIED will give their live-debut on the Skeleton Bash-Festival in the Hafen in Innsbruck
2) Japanese heavy metal band, formed in 1995. They released their first full-length studio album "Remains" in 2002.
3) SiegFried is a Polish rock band from Bytom.
Die Rabenschlacht
Siegfried Lyrics
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...Nebel fällt ein, ein Wolf kreuzt den Rhein,
eine Klinge blinkt im Fackelschein.
Auf pechschwarzen Rappen, den Drachen im Wappen,
herab von den Bergen, kriecht das Verderben.
Es künden die Sagen von jener Art Plagen,
Die Rabenschlacht, die Rabenschlacht, der Nebel hat den Tod gebracht!
Die Rabenschlacht, die Rabenschlacht, der Nebel hat den Tod gebracht!
Wer die Götzen verehrt, dem bleibt Gnade verwehrt.
Mit Feuer und Schwert zu Christen bekehrt.
Der Ritter entfacht in tosender Schlacht
die christliche Macht in all ihrer Pracht.
Kein Flehen und Klagen, auch wenn sie uns schlagen.
Es fallen Altäre, doch nie Mut und Ehre.
Die Türen verriegelt, das Schicksal besiegelt.
Wir sterben wie Krieger, doch SIEGFRIED kehrt wieder.
Die Rabenschlacht, die Rabenschlacht, die Christen haben uns umgebracht!
Die Rabenschlacht, die Rabenschlacht, die Christen haben uns umgebracht!
Low there do I see my father.
Low there do I see my mother, my sisters and my brothers.
Low there do I see the line of my people back to the beginning.
Low they do call to me, they bit me take my place among them in the halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live forever.
The lyrics of Siegfried's song Die Rabenschlacht describe a battle known as the Raven Battle, in which a Christian army defeats a pagan army. The song begins by describing the mist that falls as a wolf crosses a river, and a blade flashes in the light of torches. The next verse describes the arrival of the pagan army on black horses with a dragon on their coats of arms. They are described as bringers of destruction, but also hiding their gruesome deaths in the mist.
The following verse describes the Christian army, led by a knight who is ready to convert pagans to Christianity by force if necessary. They fight fiercely, even though altars are being destroyed. The final verse speaks of the aftermath of the battle, with the pagan army defeated, and the singer witnessing the battle from the point of view of a fallen soldier. The following lines mentioned are a reference to a poem called "Hávamál," which is part of the Poetic Edda. These lines speak of the soldier's ancestors calling him to join them in Valhalla, a hall in Norse mythology where those who die in battle go to live with the gods.
Overall, the song seems to reflect the viewpoint of the pagan army, with a sense of sadness and perhaps inevitability that their way of life and beliefs are being stamped out by Christianity. The description of the battle is vivid, but there is also a sense of honor and bravery in the fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
Nebel fällt ein, ein Wolf kreuzt den Rhein, eine Klinge blinkt im Fackelschein.
As the fog settles in, a lone wolf crosses the Rhine, and a blade gleams in the flickering light of torches.
Auf pechschwarzen Rappen, den Drachen im Wappen, herab von den Bergen, kriecht das Verderben.
On jet-black steeds, bearing the emblem of a dragon, the forces of destruction crawl down from the mountains.
Es künden die Sagen von jener Art Plagen, doch Nebel verbergen das grausame Sterben.
Legends warn of this kind of devastation, but the fog conceals the gruesome deaths.
Die Rabenschlacht, die Rabenschlacht, der Nebel hat den Tod gebracht!
The battle of the ravens, the battle of the ravens, the fog has brought death!
Wer die Götzen verehrt, dem bleibt Gnade verwehrt. Mit Feuer und Schwert zu Christen bekehrt.
Those who worship idols will not be shown mercy. They will be converted to Christians by fire and sword.
Der Ritter entfacht in tosender Schlacht die christliche Macht in all ihrer Pracht.
The knight ignites the Christian power in all its glory amidst the raging battle.
Kein Flehen und Klagen, auch wenn sie uns schlagen. Es fallen Altäre, doch nie Mut und Ehre.
No pleading or begging, even when they strike us down. Altars may fall, but never our courage and honor.
Die Türen verriegelt, das Schicksal besiegelt. Wir sterben wie Krieger, doch SIEGFRIED kehrt wieder.
The doors are locked, fate is sealed. We die as warriors, but SIEGFRIED will return.
Die Rabenschlacht, die Rabenschlacht, die Christen haben uns umgebracht!
The battle of the ravens, the battle of the ravens, the Christians have killed us!
Low there do I see my father.
Low there do I see my mother, my sisters and my brothers.
Low there do I see the line of my people back to the beginning.
Low they do call to me, they bit me take my place among them in the halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live forever.
This stanza is not a part of Siegfried's song 'Die Rabenschlacht' and is not relevant to the requested output.
Contributed by Mateo L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MorkokroM
This band with some better production and new male vocalists, would be fuckin' perfect. According to Encyclopaedia Metallum (lol), Siegfried plays (or played, their current status is "Unknown") Symphonic/Power Metal. To be fuckin' honest, I have no clue either.
Alysson Holanda
Find The treasure.