In 2011 Josef Klumb announced on the Von Thronstahl website that since Autumn 2010 the band is no more, but said also that there is still the possibility of a comeback someday.
The group openly distributes radical views through their music, appearances and essays, which they combine with imagery such as runes and the sigil of the black sun on album covers and during live performances.
Official website: http://www.vonthronstahl.de
Bells
Von Thronstahl Lyrics
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Oh victorious way
To the sound of the bells
On a glorious day
All the scum washed away, washed away, washed away
All the dirt washed away, washed away, washed away
Hör' die Glocken, sie künden vom Ende der Nacht
*Contains elements of AC/DC's "Hells Bells"
The lyrics in Von Thronstahl's song "Bells" is packed with significant meanings that can be interpreted in many different ways. It seems to celebrate a glorious triumph where all the filth and dirt have been washed away, and purity is restored. The opening lines, "To the sound of the bells, oh victorious way, to the sound of the bells, on a glorious day," suggest that the song represents a powerful and noteworthy moment of victory, perhaps in a battle, both literal and figurative. The sound of the bells is evocative of celebration and rejoicing, and for Von Thronstahl, it seems to signal the end of one era and the beginning of a new one.
The lyrics continue by emphasizing the cleansing power of the bells. "All the scum washed away, washed away, washed away, all the dirt washed away, washed away, washed away." This imagery appears to represent a clean slate, an opportunity for moving forward without any baggage of the past. It could be seen as an empowering moment of transformation, where the mistakes and wrongdoings of the past are forgotten, and the journey ahead is paved with renewed hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
To the sound of the bells
The triumphant path is guided by the harmonious chime of bells
Oh victorious way
The path chosen is leading towards triumph
On a glorious day
The day is full of glory and honor
All the scum washed away, washed away, washed away
All the filth and wickedness is being cleansed, washed away to oblivion
All the dirt washed away, washed away, washed away
All the impurities and sins are being purged, washed away towards redemption
Hör' die Glocken, sie künden von siegreicher Schlacht
Listen to the bells, they herald tales of victorious battles
Hör' die Glocken, sie künden vom Ende der Nacht
Listen to the bells, they promise the end of darkness
Contributed by Elizabeth F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.