THE SPLENDOUR OF A THOUSAND SWORDS GLEAMING BENEAT Bal Sagoth

THE SPLENDOUR OF A THOUSAND SWORDS GLEAMING BENEATH THE BLAZON OF THE HYPERBOREAN EMPIRE ALTARUS: Gaze deep into the mists with your spirit-eyes, Xerxes... look far, and tell me what you see.

The Splendour Of A Thousand Swords Gleaming Bal Sagoth

Gaze deep into the mists with your spirit eyes, Xerxes look far and tell me what you see I see a land far to the north a vast empire of dark endless moors and snow crowned mountains a land of brooding

STARFIRE BURNING UPON THE ICE-VEILED THRONE OF ULT Bal Sagoth

They spoke of a prophecy foretold, an ancient and glorious legacy, A quest for the realm of legendry lost to man since before even the Star-Lords descended...

Starfire Burning Upon The Ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Rule Bal Sagoth

They spoke of a prophecy foretold, an ancient and glorious legacy, A quest for the realm of legendry lost to man since before even the Star Lords descended Now, only I survive, my blood spilling to the

INTO THE SILENT CHAMBERS OF THE SAPPHIREAN THRONE Bal Sagoth

INTO THE SILENT CHAMBERS OF THE SAPPHIREAN THRONE (Sagas from the antediluvian Scrolls)Black winds whispering 'cross the fens, In eldritch coils (jewelled and gleaming) spires entwined Enraptured

RETURN TO THE PRAESIDIUM OF YS Bal Sagoth

RETURN TO THE PRAESIDIUM OF YS I was spawned deep beneath the Pre-Cambrian sea, the scion of a far distant sun... I have traversed the endless stars, and journeyed to a myriad galaxies...

A BLACK MOON BROODS OVER LEUMRIA Bal Sagoth

As a black moon broods over Lemuria, Ebon witchfire enshrouds the gleaming citadels, Sinistrous shadows rise from the vaults of the dreaming elder gods, Ophidian eyes glimmer through the icy whispering

Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria Bal Sagoth

over Lemuria Ebon witchfire enshrouds the gleaming citadels Sinistrous shadows rise from the vaults of the dreaming elder gods Ophidian eyes glimmer through the icy whispering moon mist Shimmers of black

BLOOD SLAKES THE SAND AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS Bal Sagoth

The Ninth Legion has been put to the sword! The war-Chief of Queen Boudicca: Onwards to Camulodunum... wet your swords! Redden the earth with Roman blood! I remember the carnage at Camulodunum...

ENTHRONED IN THE TEMPLE OF THE SERPENT KINGS Bal Sagoth

ENTHRONED IN THE TEMPLE OF THE SERPENT KINGS Ancient cromlech carved of ice,Etched against a glimmering sky, Beneath the pale moonlight, the witch enthralling, (like the sublime) scent of black lotus

AND LO, WHEN THE IMPERIUM MARCHES AGAINST GUL-KOTH Bal Sagoth

Recent months had seen the forces of the Imperium display a staggering degree of tactical mastery and battle prowess, contemptuously crushing the Vyrgothian armies in a series of great battles, 'til at

The Thirteen Cryptical Prophecies Of Mu Bal Sagoth

And now, I gaze once more upon the orb azure! I have given proud Atlantis to the sea, shattered ancient Lemuria beneath my fist, and razed the arrogant spires of Ys to gleaming rubble...

And Lo, When The Imperium Marches Against Gul-Kothoth Bal Sagoth

armies in a series of great battles, 'til at last, following the slaughterous Rout of the Fields of Kai Vorg, The Empire's finest fighting force, the fame d and far feared Legion of the Ebon Tiger, stood

THE RAVENING Bal Sagoth

THE RAVENING Black Legions ravening for blood,Dark Lords hearken to my call, Warriors rise forth from the earth, Battle-spells empower me, The Throne of Kings, the summoning,Marble halls sunk 'neath

Ravening Bal Sagoth

Black Legions ravening for blood Dark Lords hearken to my call Warriors rise forth from the earth Battle spells empower me The Throne of Kings, the summoning Marble halls sunk 'neath the waves Storm wolves

To De-Thrown The Witch Queen Of Mytos K'Unn Bal Sagoth

her troops with great sorceries, she had s een all opposition fall before the ravening swords of her forces since the first bloody campaign the invasion of the ancient and noble realm of Delania The aftermath

Spellcraft And Moonfire (Beyond The Citadel Of Frosts) Bal Sagoth

Black stone summoning the eternal power of the winter moon Fen witch revel in ancient spellcraft Beneath a horned and waning moon Enchantress, heather bride a' dreaming The beckoning gloom enthralls me

SPELLCRAFT & MOONFIRE (BEYOND THE CITADEL OF FROST Bal Sagoth

SPELLCRAFT & MOONFIRE (BEYOND THE CITADEL OF FROSTS) Black stone summoning the eternal power of the winter moon...

Callisto Rising Bal Sagoth

Callisto Rising Zuranthus: Earthbound, a star falls to my tongue. Come to me, Hyperion's child... come to me, spawn of Titan.

WHEN RIDES THE SCION OF THE STORMS Bal Sagoth

WHEN RIDES THE SCION OF THE STORMS Dover, England: September 1594 (the recollections of a war-weary mariner) Hearken boy; for I would tell thee a tale before we set sail for the Bay of Biscay on the

AS THE VORTEX ILLUMINES THE CRYSTALLINE WALLS OF K Bal Sagoth

Its splendid walls of shimmering crystal could be seen from a hundred leagues distant, kissed by the golden rays of the sun, or caressed by the ethereal fingers of a midnight moon.

As The Vortex Illumines The Crystalline Walls Of Kor-Avul-Thaa Bal Sagoth

Kor Avul Thaa finest jewel in the crown of a realm of sublime glory greatest city in the Middle Kingdoms, mayhap all the world Its splendid walls of shimmering crystal could be seen from a hundred leagues

SUMMONING THE GUARDIANS OF THE ASTRAL GATE Bal Sagoth

Many years ago, the mystic Orb of Summoning was seized by the mysterious Black Templars,a band of sombre, plunder seeking knights from the kingdoms to the east of the Great Sea.

The Voyagers Beneath The Mare Imbrium Bal Sagoth

The Voyagers Beneath The Mare Imbrium Words gleaned from the Crystal of Memory: From a time beyond time, we come. We, who once crested the waves of the great astral sea...

THWARTED BY THE DARK (BLADE OF THE VAMPYRE HUNTER) Bal Sagoth

most probably record me a fanatic... as for more years than I care to remember I have dedicated my life to the caseless pursuit and destruction of the loathsome undead.

In The Raven-Haunted Forests Of Darkenhold Bal Sagoth

The Words of the Forest King on the Eve of the Nexus I am the immortal King of the Deep Woods Servitor of the Old Gods of the Forest I hear the whispered words of the trees Such ancient secrets they sing

IN THE RAVEN-HAUNTED FORESTS OF DARKENHOLD, WHERE Bal Sagoth

IN THE RAVEN-HAUNTED FORESTS OF DARKENHOLD, WHERE SHADOWS REIGN AND THE HUES OF SUNLIGHT NEVER DANCE The Words of the Forest-King on the Eve of the Nexus: I am the immortal King of the Deep Woods,

The Empyreal Lexicon Bal Sagoth

The Empyreal Lexicon The Keeper of the Ninth Shard: So cold are the spaces between the stars... For blackened suns are the only legacy of worlds long dead. Zurra: The key word of Transcendence!

Journey To The Isle Of Mists Bal Sagoth

The great serpent prow of my ship, Wave Render, cleaves the nighted waters as we voyage across this dark, icy sea, towards the unknown Above the bright winter's moon emerges a veil of cloud to cast its

A TALE FROM THE DEEP WOODS Bal Sagoth

A TALE FROM THE DEEP WOODS The ravens are on the wing!

Black Dragons Soar Above The Mountain Of Shadows (Prologue) Bal Sagoth

And I stand enthralled and silent atop the ancient, shadowed mountain gazing in awe at the stygian, night cloaked sky as above me a wondrous flight of ebon dragons soar on vast wings blacker than the darkling

Shadows 'Neath The Black Pyramid Bal Sagoth

I hearken to the grisly murmer of nameless fiends Black jaws drooling blasphemy Beyond the witch song, darkly sweet The wyrm horn sounds cross Dagon's mere Shadow gate portal to the Black Pyramid yawns

The Scourge Of The Fourth Celestial Host Bal Sagoth

Gods of the stars... the Celestial Host! Norrin-Radd: Zenn-la! (My homeworld, denied me by the whims of Galan of Taa! I vow that another world shall not be taken from me while I live!)

Dreaming Of Utlantean Spires Bal Sagoth

All witches fly to me I have torn the veil of dreams Enraptured by the gleam of moon frost's caress My heart is held in icy thrall The horned moon's sweet enchantment The Topaz Throne is beckoning The

DREAMING OF ATLANTEAN SPIRES Bal Sagoth

DREAMING OF ATLANTEAN SPIRES All witches fly to me...I have torn the veil of dreams, Enraptured by (the gleam of) moon-frost's caress, My heart is held in icy thrall,The horned moon's sweet enchantment

BATTLE MAGIC Bal Sagoth

BATTLE MAGIC Sorcerers and shamans, weave your spells of war, Ensure our mighty sword-arms are the strongest and the quickest.

WITCH-STORM Bal Sagoth

The skyqueen of the dead rides forth, black storm-borne steeds, (their flanks anointed by) immortal blood, Hark to the striking of the winds, the moon burns black as slaughter reigns. Witch-Storm!

Witch Storm Bal Sagoth

Silvern skull, sable shroud, ebon tower, onyx crown Witchfire, black citadel, frost shrouded steel, moon veiled spell The skyqueen of the dead rides forth, black storm borne steeds their flanks anointed

Valley Of Silent Paths Bal Sagoth

As the twilight fades, so night casts its black mantle upon the world The road into darkness is long and its route perilous Who amongst us has fortitude enough to take the first steps towards enlightenment

At The Altar Of The Dreaming Gods (Epilogue) Bal Sagoth

Come, dark night deep night Sweep away the fading embers of the cruel sun Let me at last dream 'neath the moon's sweet light For the quest is over, and the long day's done

Thousand Swords Whispered

to see Years he stood still a tale of 1000 swords Waiting for someone to lift the weight away The last blade sacred a tale of 1000 swords to define if he's a master or a servant Years he stood still a

Silent Snow Parov Stelar

Bal Sagoth A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria Into The Silent Chambers Of The Sapphirean Throne (Sagas from the antediluvian Scrolls) Black winds whispering 'cross the fens, In eldritch coils (jewelled and

Valley Of The Damned Dragonforce

On a cold dark winter night hidden by the stormy light A battle rages for the right for what will become In the valley of the damned a warrior with sword in hand Travels fast across the land for freedom

Valley Of The Damned Dragonforce

(Verse1) On a cold dark winter night Hidden by a stormy light Battle rages for the right For what will become In the valley of the damned Warrior with sword in hand Travels fast across the land

Valley Of The Damned (Remastered 2009) Dragonforce

On a cold dark winter night hidden by the stormy light A battle rages for the right for what will become In the valley of the damned a warrior with sword in hand Travels fast across the land for freedom

The Duellists Iron Maiden

The Duellists (Harris) He threw down a glove you made the mistake Of picking it up now you're gone The choosing of guns or fighting with swords The choice of weapons is done He'll tear you apart

The Duelists Iron Maiden

(Steve Harris) He threw down a glove you made the mistake Of picking it up now you're gone The choosing of guns or fighting with swords The choice of weapons is done He'll tear you apart as soon

The Unholy Rider Bane of Havoc

(WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE:) (Episode I:) THE SPLENDOUR OF A THOUSAND SWORDS GLEAMING BENEATH THE BLAZON OF THE HYPERBOREAN EMPIRE (To be found on the second Bal-Sagoth album; "Starfire Burning Upon

Oblivion Bane of Havoc

(WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE:) (Episode I:) THE SPLENDOUR OF A THOUSAND SWORDS GLEAMING BENEATH THE BLAZON OF THE HYPERBOREAN EMPIRE (To be found on the second Bal-Sagoth album; "Starfire Burning Upon

Swords Of A Thousand Men The Real McKenzies

had a barrel, and much, much more Hurrah, Hurrah, Hurrah, Yea Over the hills came the swords of a thousand men We had to meet the enemy a mile away Thunder in the air and the sky turned grey Assembling