Vidsyn combines a mixture of both modern and old black metal where the lyrics reflects the Norwegian nature with snow and frost.
At the first live gig Nattsjel had two session players with him; Hr. Holm who played drums for Swedish Gates of Isthar and Azagtoth. And Hr. Skjærstad who is a guitar player, stepped in as bass player. We only played covers.
Vidvandre joined as a full time member Feb. 2001 but was never really active in the band because of injury in a car accident. We came to an understanding that he should quit the band.
Evral (Explicit Karma, Wyruz) joined as a full-time member on drums but only did one live gig with Vidsyn.
Michtian (Explicit Karma) joined months after filling the second guitar also attended one gig.
Evral and Michtian got fired from the band due to long distance, few rehearsals and their commitment to their other bands.
Nattsjel went to Space Valley Studio to record the first demo entitled "On Frostbitten Path Beneath" which became the debut demo from Vidsyn. It shows the level of quality Vidsyn holds. This is why famous artists like Hellhammer and Nocturno Culto wished to contribute on the demo when they where asked.
Battlefield
Vidsyn Lyrics
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And howling northern wind
Through blinding darkness
And horizon of ice
Through houndred corpses
And haunting cries
Through battlefield realm
And rivers of blood
Battle will be won
In this night we stand strong
Through fields of sorrow
And the smell of death
Through days of battle
And endless slaughter
Through nights of pain
And counting corpses
Through battlefield realm
And rivers of blood
Battle will be won
In this night we stand strong
In this night
I stride forth
Longing for another time
"Battlefield" by Vidsyn portrays the brutal reality of war, depicting the harsh environment in which a battle is taking place. The lyrics convey the soldiers' struggle through knee-deep snow, howling winds, blinding darkness, and a horizon of ice. The lyrics also describe the aftermath of the battle with hundreds of corpses, haunting cries, and rivers of blood. The soldiers continue to endure the battle despite the sorrow, smell of death, endless slaughter, nights of pain, and counting corpses. The final line, "In this night I stride forth longing for another time", suggests that despite the hardship and atrocities of war, the soldiers continue to press forward with the hope of a better future.
The song emphasizes the effects of war on individuals and the environment. The opening line of the song establishes the environment, with the reference to "knee-deep snow and howling northern wind." The use of sensory language (such as "smell of death" and "rivers of blood") creates a vivid depiction of the surrounding landscape. The singer's proclamation "battle will be won" suggests victory is near, despite the overwhelming obstacles the soldiers have encountered. Overall, "Battlefield" illuminates the emotional and physical toll of war.
Line by Line Meaning
Through knee deep snow
Despite the difficulty and challenge of having to navigate through thick snow that reaches up to the knee level, we will keep pushing forward.
And howling northern wind
Despite the biting cold of the howling northern wind, we will move ahead towards our goal.
Through blinding darkness
Despite the darkness that surrounds us, we will continue to seek out the light of hope and strive for victory.
And horizon of ice
Despite the seemingly endless frozen wasteland and the obstacles that lie ahead, we will march forward with courage and determination.
Through houndred corpses
Despite the great loss of life and the corpses of our fallen comrades that we must pass by, we will keep moving forward undaunted.
And haunting cries
Despite the haunting cries of our wounded companions and the fear that grips us, we will continue on with the battle.
Through battlefield realm
Despite the chaos and destruction that surrounds us, we are determined to fight until the end and emerge victorious.
And rivers of blood
Despite the gruesome sight of the rivers of blood on the battlefield, we will hold our ground and fight with all our might.
Battle will be won
We firmly believe that with our unwavering strength and determination, victory will be ours.
In this night we stand strong
As the darkness deepens around us, we draw strength from our collective courage and stand firm in our resolve to emerge victorious.
Through fields of sorrow
We march forward through the fields of sadness and pain, knowing that our sacrifices will pave the way for a better future.
And the smell of death
The stench of death fills our nostrils, but we keep moving forward, driven by our unwavering commitment to triumph.
Through days of battle
We remain steadfast and resolute through the challenges and hardships that come with days of unrelenting battle.
And endless slaughter
The endless slaughter that we witness only strengthens our resolve to fight harder to end the war and bring peace to our land.
Through nights of pain
The pain we feel as we fight through the long, dark nights only serves to strengthen our unity and determination to win the war.
And counting corpses
We are deeply affected by the loss of our comrades in arms, but we continue to fight in their memory, knowing that their sacrifice was not in vain.
In this night
As we face the darkness and uncertainty of our current situation, we also hold the hope and belief that we will emerge victorious.
I stride forth
As I move forward with purpose and determination, I am driven by my unwavering commitment to win the battle and secure a better future for my loved ones.
Longing for another time
Despite the harsh reality of war, I long for a time when peace and tranquility, rather than conflict and suffering, ruled the land.
Contributed by Alexandra K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.