In 2006, the band released its debut album, A Storm To Come, through General Schallplatten. It features seven original tracks, as well as cover versions of Metallica's Battery and Stora Rövardansen from the movie Ronja Rövardotter.
In 2008 the band released its second album, Hero which got re-released once in 2008 and then again in 2010. That latter features 10 tracks and was distributed through GUN Records.
In 2010 the band changed its record label to Napalm Records and then released their third album, Tribe of Force which features a total of 13 tracks.
In 2011, they released their fourth, Break The Silence which features 13 tracks including 3 bonus tracks. Break The Silence was also released trough Napalm Records.
In 2014 they released their 5th studio album, Dawn of the Brave which features 13 tracks. There is a very special Earbook-Edition, a 30x30 cm book with Bonus-CD and a DVD of the Wacken Gig 2011, available exclusively from their label Napalm Records.
Current members:
Philip Dennis Schunke - lead male vocal
Inga Scharf - lead female vocal
Stefan Schmidt - lower "rakkatakka" vocals and "wahwah solo guitar" vocals
Ross Thompson - higher "rakkatakka" vocals
Ingo Sterzinger - lowest "dandan" voice chords
Bastian Emig - drums
Former member:
Dennis Strillinger - drums
www.vancanto.de
Betrayed
Van Canto Lyrics
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Shades of gray they becloud my emotion
Sad and weak I will stay here inside these walls
Move on to new horizons
This ain’t enough for me
I am the good king’s daughter
So I know there is more to see
Sismond:
Am I God? I don’t know, but I’m trying
Won’t mislead them, but show them the proper way
I’ll bring them new horizons
And seasons to my will
We all can live forever
And my previsions are fulfilled
She was born with royal blood
And vengeance in her hands
She was born to rule but destiny had other plans
And then she was on the brink of death,
When something grew inside
Whispering words of a new heart promised a better life
We’ve all been betrayed
Annelia:
So few moments of this fading happiness
Not enough to lessen my suffering
Annelia & Sismond:
We fly to new horizons
They will do as we tell
We are higher creatures
We can turn heaven into hell
Annelia:
I was born with royal blood, and vengeance in my hands
I was born to rule but destiny had other plans
And then I was on the brink of death,
When something grew inside
Whispering words of a new heart promised a better life
So my heart beats twice for sadness deep inside
Darkness falls and comes to light
Written fate then will open a gate
To find a better life
Annelia:
I was born with royal blood, and vengeance in my hands
I was born to rule but destiny had other plans
And then I was on the brink of death,
when something grew inside
Whispering words of a new heart promised a better life
Sismond:
We’ve all been betrayed
Annelia:
I was on the brink of death,
When something grew inside
Whispering words of a new heart promised a better life
Sismond:
We’ve all been betrayed
We’ve all been betrayed
We’ve all been betrayed
We’ve all been betrayed
We’ve all been betrayed
We’ve all been betrayed
The song "Betrayed" by Van Canto is a song about the struggles that two individuals, Annelia and Sismond, are experiencing. For Annelia, the shades of gray in her life have clouded her emotions, leaving her feeling sad and weak inside the walls she has created for herself. Despite being the good king’s daughter, she feels there is more to see and desires to move on to new horizons. On the other hand, Sismond is struggling to find purpose in life and is questioning his faith in God. He desires to do good and bring new horizons to those around him, but is unsure if he has the power to do so. Both individuals have experienced betrayal in their lives, but they refuse to let it define them.
The first verse focuses on Annelia's struggles to find happiness and fulfillment in life despite her royal lineage. She feels trapped and confined within the walls of her own existence, unable to fully enjoy the fading moments of happiness she experiences. However, both Annelia and Sismond find hope in creating their own destiny and soaring to new horizons, where they can thrive and lead others to do the same. The chorus of the song emphasizes this desire for change and empowerment, as they declare that they are higher creatures and can turn heaven into hell.
The second verse details Annelia's past, where she was born to rule and seek vengeance but was denied her destiny by fate. However, something grew inside of her when she was on the brink of death, promising a better life. The final section of the song repeats the message of betrayal, reminding us that it is an experience that we all have faced at some point in our lives.
Overall, the message of the song is one of resilience, empowerment, and hope. The struggles faced by Annelia and Sismond are relatable and universal, making the song a powerful anthem for anyone facing their own difficulties in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Shades of gray they becloud my emotion
My feelings are clouded by uncertainty and complexity
Sad and weak I will stay here inside these walls
I am feeling low and powerless and I will remain confined within these boundaries
Move on to new horizons
I want to explore and discover new opportunities
This ain’t enough for me
I want more than what I currently have or experience
I am the good king’s daughter
I have a noble and regal lineage
So I know there is more to see
I am convinced that there are greater things to discover and experience
Am I God? I don’t know, but I’m trying
I am not sure if I have god-like abilities, but I strive to do what is right
Won’t mislead them, but show them the proper way
I will guide and lead others in the right direction without deceiving them
I’ll bring them new horizons
I will help them discover new opportunities and experiences
And seasons to my will
I have the power to control and influence the course of events
We all can live forever
We all have the potential to live a long and fulfilling life
And my previsions are fulfilled
My predictions and expectations are coming true
She was born with royal blood
She comes from a royal family
And vengeance in her hands
She has a desire for revenge
She was born to rule but destiny had other plans
Her fate was not to become a ruler despite her noble lineage
And then she was on the brink of death,
She was close to dying
When something grew inside
She felt a change occurring within her
Whispering words of a new heart promised a better life
A voice spoke to her and promised a new and improved life
We fly to new horizons
We travel to new opportunities and experiences
They will do as we tell
Others will follow our lead and direction
We are higher creatures
We are superior beings
We can turn heaven into hell
We have the power to cause great destruction and harm
So few moments of this fading happiness
I only experience brief moments of fleeting joy
Not enough to lessen my suffering
These moments of happiness are not sufficient to alleviate my pain
So my heart beats twice for sadness deep inside
I feel a profound sense of sadness and despair
Darkness falls and comes to light
Troubled times will pass, and a new dawn will come
Written fate then will open a gate
My destiny will reveal a new path for me
To find a better life
To discover a new and improved existence
We’ve all been betrayed
We have all experienced deceit and disloyalty
Contributed by Grace K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
peggedfreud
Awesome, but betrayeD!