Heretofore, the band has released a promo CD called "Ray of Time" (2004), and their first full length album, "Horns of Silence" (2007). They might be compared to Elvenking by some, especially considering the fact that Elvenking's singer, Damnagoras, appears as a guest singer on a few tracks of the debut album.
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Battlecry
Spellblast Lyrics
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And cindered are the clouds over far horizon
Whirlwinds of dust like waves
Are smashing against us
I can feel the savage earth shutting off my steps
Some shadows in circle are riding
Some of them from high are soaring
Sended by Oden now are here for me
Sharpen is the wind, hard the soil
And frozen is the surrounding air, is tiring to breath
Cold snow from the sky slowly is falling down
The echoes of the war are bouncing in my head
Warm blood is carving a path over my skin
His bitter irony taste is filling my mouth
Leaned against a tree my sight is fading away
No time for tears death is coming
Take my soul and lead me to Valhalla
Where my ancestors are waiting
Among my brothers a proud einherjar
Ready to fight in the final war
The lyrics of "Battlecry" by Spellblast are rich in imagery and emotion. The song is a powerful depiction of a battle scene, with the singer describing the chaos and destruction around them. The first stanza sets the scene by describing the sky as "painted by raging flames" and the clouds as "cindered." The singer also notes the "whirlwinds of dust" that are "smashing against us." The description of the "savage earth shutting off [their] steps" conveys a sense of being overwhelmed by the forces of nature and the brutality of the battle.
The second stanza introduces the idea of supernatural forces at work, with "shadows in circle" and "white wolves mounted by black ravens." This imagery is associated with Oden, the god of war, who is said to have sent these creatures. The description of the environment intensifies in this stanza, with the wind being "sharpen" and the air "frozen." The singer notes the "echoes of the war" bouncing in their head, further emphasizing the chaos and noise of the battle.
The final stanza takes a personal turn, with the singer describing the physical and emotional toll of the battle on their own body and spirit. The description of "warm blood carving a path over [their] skin" is visceral and vivid. The bitter taste in their mouth and the fading of their sight create a sense of impending doom. The final lines express a desire for a heroic death, with the singer asking to be taken to Valhalla, where their ancestors and fellow warriors await. The reference to the "final war" suggests that the singer is willing to die for the greater cause of defending their people and their way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky is painted by raging flames
The sky is filled with the red and orange colors of a burning fire, representing destruction and chaos
And cindered are the clouds over far horizon
Even the distant clouds have been burnt and destroyed by the flames of the battle, creating a desolate and hopeless atmosphere
Whirlwinds of dust like waves
The winds are so strong and erratic, that they resemble the movements of waves in the ocean
Are smashing against us
The winds are so powerful that they are hitting the warriors hard, pushing them back and making it difficult to move forward
I can feel the savage earth shutting off my steps
The ground beneath the warrior's feet is unstable and violent, making it hard to keep balance and move forward
Some shadows in circle are riding
Enemies are approaching the warrior's posse, circling around them and preparing to attack
Some of them from high are soaring
Some of their enemies are watching them from above, surveying and strategizing from a higher vantage point
White wolves mounted by Black ravens
The enemies have brought forth fierce animals, such as white wolves and black ravens as part of their arsenal
Sent by Oden now are here for me
Odin, the god of war, has sent these dangerous creatures to battle against the warrior
Sharpen is the wind, hard the soil
The winds have become sharper, more dangerous, and the soil is now dry and hard, making it difficult to move around
And frozen is the surrounding air, is tiring to breath
The air has become very cold, making it hard for the warrior to breathe and keep warm
Cold snow from the sky slowly is falling down
Snow has started to fall from the sky, making it harder to see and move around in the battlefield
The echoes of the war are bouncing in my head
The loud noises of the war have become trapped in the warrior's head, making it difficult to concentrate and focus on the fight
Warm blood is carving a path over my skin
The warrior has been injured and blood is flowing out of their wounds, feeling warm and sticky on their skin
His bitter irony taste is filling my mouth
The sensation of blood in the warrior's mouth is filling them with irony, as they had no idea the fight would end up injuring them so badly
Leaned against a tree my sight is fading away
Unable to keep standing, the warrior leans against a tree and feels their sight fading, indicating that they might soon pass away
No time for tears death is coming
With death looming, the warrior knows they can't afford to waste any time on crying or sadness, and must remain brave and strong until the end
Take my soul and lead me to Valhalla
The warrior is calling for Odin to take their soul to Valhalla, the warrior's heaven, as they believe they have fought bravely and honorably in the battle
Where my ancestors are waiting
The warrior's ancestors, who had fought and died before them, are waiting in Valhalla to welcome them
Among my brothers a proud einherjar
The warrior will be joining the ranks of the einherjar, other brave warriors who had died in battle and were chosen by Odin to continue fighting in Valhalla
Ready to fight in the final war
The warrior is preparing to continue their fighting in Valhalla, where they will be known for their bravery and honor in battle, and they will be fighting in a final war to defeat their enemies once and for all
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.