At the early 2008 their third album "Heading Northe" stormed the metal scene, which came up with a less fierce but even more melodic style. Another live release from the Wacken Open Air 2007 is expected to come out soon.
Current band lineup:
(Vocals/Guitar): Lars Ramcke
(Guitar): Alex Guth
(Bass): Yenz Leonhardt
(Drums): Falko Reshöft
Ragnarök
Stormwarrior Lyrics
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Fimbulwinter now hath come
Oh signs of fate the ravens know
Dark greed will take the brother's breathe
I see kinships struck by deathe
Hear the howlings of the wolf asound
Axe- and sworde-age
Winde- and wolfe-age
The serpent rais'd its heade
Ragnarök
See the earthe go up in flames
Ragnarök
The greate serpent writhes in rage
The doom of gods now hath come
The falle of the sun
The gates of Hel devour the deade
At the twilighte of the gods
I see darke crowds of Muspelheim
Ride across the fielde, their swordes aflame
Loudly the Gjallarhorn atones
Valhalla's gates stande open wide
Helm Bearer's sons prepare to strike
The final war, the spear is throwne
Stars now vanish
Sun turns blacke
Rising steam
Oh Midgard stands aflame
Ragnarök
See the earthe go up in flames
Ragnarök
The greate serpent writhes in rage
The doom of gods now hath come
The falle of the sun
The gates of Hel devour the deade
At the twilighte of the gods
[Solo]
Stars now vanish
Sun turns blacke
Rising steam
Oh Midg?rd stands aflame
Ragnarök
See the earthe go up in flames
Ragnarök
The greate serpent writhes in rage
The doom of gods now hath come
The falle of the sun
The gates of Hel devour the deade
At the twilighte of the gods
The lyrics to Stormwarrior's song "Ragnarök" describe the Norse mythology term for the end of the world in a very vivid and descriptive manner. The song begins by painting a picture of the inevitable doom that is coming. The golden era is long gone, and Fimbulwinter, the three-year winter, has arrived. Even the ravens, known as symbols of fate, can sense the impending danger. The lyrics go on to describe the destruction that will occur - kinships will be struck down, and the howling of wolves can be heard.
The chorus of the song references Ragnarök, which is the Norse word for "the final destiny of the gods." The earth will go up in flames, and the great serpent will writhe in anger. The gates of Hel, or the underworld, will devour the dead, and the sun will fall. The concept of the "twilighte of the gods" is referenced, signifying the end of the world as it was formerly known. The second verse of the song mentions Muspelheim, a land of fire that is home to the fire giants. In Norse mythology, the giants played a significant role in this catastrophic event. The lyrics describe the loud sounding of the Gjallarhorn, a mythical horn that is supposed to herald Ragnarök. The song concludes with a final reference to the destruction that's to come.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ragnarök" are powerful and evocative, like many Norse mythology tales. The details of the apocalypse presented in this song are graphic and intense. The chaos and destruction of the world are vividly described, leaving the listener with a sense of doom and finality.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the golden era hath gone
The singer acknowledges that a time of harmony and prosperity has passed.
Fimbulwinter now hath come
The harsh, relentless and devastating winter has arrived.
Oh signs of fate the ravens know
The singer observes that the birds of fate can predict the tragic events to come.
Dark greed will take the brother's breathe
The intense desire for power and wealth will lead to deadly conflict among kin.
I see kinships struck by deathe
The artist predicts that families and clans will fall apart due to the destructive forces of the upcoming war.
Hear the howlings of the wolf asound
The singer can hear the anguished cries of those who suffer due to the destructive forces.
Axe- and sworde-age Shieldes are cleft Winde- and wolfe-age The serpent rais'd its heade
The weapons of war are utilized, vast destruction rains down from above, and a great evil emerges from the shadows.
Ragnarök See the earthe go up in flames Ragnarök The greate serpent writhes in rage The doom of gods now hath come The falle of the sun The gates of Hel devour the deade At the twilighte of the gods
The apocalypse is here, the earth is burning, The world serpent wreaks havoc, Gods fall, The dead are consumed by the underworld, The end has come.
I see darke crowds of Muspelheim Ride across the fielde, their swordes aflame Loudly the Gjallarhorn atones Valhalla's gates stande open wide Helm Bearer's sons prepare to strike The final war, the spear is throwne
The armies of Muspelheim are charging across the field, their swords ablaze. The horn sounds, the gates of Valhalla open, and the warriors prepare for the ultimate battle. The spear is thrown, signaling the start of the end.
Stars now vanish Sun turns blacke Rising steam Oh Midgard stands aflame
The sky is darkened, the sun disappears, and the earth is consumed by flames, smoke and ash.
Ragnarök See the earthe go up in flames Ragnarök The greate serpent writhes in rage The doom of gods now hath come The falle of the sun The gates of Hel devour the deade At the twilighte of the gods
The apocalypse is here, the earth is burning, The world serpent wreaks havoc, Gods fall, The dead are consumed by the underworld, The end has come.
[Solo]
Musical interlude without lyrics.
Stars now vanish Sun turns blacke Rising steam Oh Midg?rd stands aflame
The sky is darkened, the sun disappears, and the earth is consumed by flames, smoke and ash.
Ragnarök See the earthe go up in flames Ragnarök The greate serpent writhes in rage The doom of gods now hath come The falle of the sun The gates of Hel devour the deade At the twilighte of the gods
The apocalypse is here, the earth is burning, The world serpent wreaks havoc, Gods fall, The dead are consumed by the underworld, The end has come.
Contributed by Jason A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.