Vredesbyrd
Dimmu Borgir
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Reis deg opp La oss bestride Den tanke fra vår lend Og dyrk På en forbannet jord En smertens ætt For så og tynge De barmhjertiges skjød Som har tiltro til Den sjelloses brød For den tro do besitter Er intet annet enn avsmak og hovmod Og din nøden etter viten Er en overflod av hån og skjend Smerten i mitt hjerte er ikke tørste Etter himmelsk legeme Ei er det sviktende søken etter englemakt Det er ilden og den brenner Det er bare det at do Skjemmer for den Ta del i skyldens skygge Behag din sjel med syndens under For hvor er vel do Når lampen slukkes Men døden kommer ei Med vårt bud Gjenklang fra den prektiges arv Vil innfri det endelige forderv Reis deg opp La oss bestride Den tanke fra vår lend Og dyrk På en forbannet jord En smertens ætt For den tro do besitter Er intet annet enn avsmak og hovmod Og din nøden etter viten Er en overflod av hån og skjend Bring dom over andre en ditt eget hode Der do gjemmer din skam i lovsang Så skal do få smake frukten Av din egen bortgang Som en flokk av helveds opphav Og forvaltere av foraktens sønn Parerer vi deres list med avskyens prakt Med beviset på vår tunge byrde Ligger deres sinn i åndenød Skamfert tilbake uten makt Reis deg opp La oss bestride Den tanke fra vår lend Og dyrk På en forbannet jord En smertens ætt For så og tynge De barmhjertiges skjød Som har tiltro til Den sjelloses brød
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Written by: STIAN TOMT THORESEN, SVEN ATLE KOPPERUD, TOM RUNE ANDERSEN
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Vredesbyrd" is a composition by the Norwegian symphonic black metal band, Dimmu Borgir. It is track #2 on the band's seventh studio album titled "Death Cult Armageddon".
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LanguageUnlike many other songs by Dimmu Borgir which are typically sung in English, "Vredesbyrd" is performed in the band's native Norwegian language, demonstrating their cultural pride and identity.
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Lyrics"Vredesbyrd", when translated to English, means "Burden of Wrath". The lyrics of the song cast shadows of anger, melancholy, and rebellion, which is a trademark of black metal genre.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Vredesbyrd" features the band in a desolate, post-apocalyptic setting, which captures the grim and intense mood of the song.
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Album SuccessThe album "Death Cult Armageddon", which contains "Vredesbyrd", peaked at number two on the Norwegian charts and 169 on the Billboard 200, making it one of the band’s most successful albums.
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Grammy NominationAlthough "Vredesbyrd" itself wasn't nominated for a Grammy, the album it features on, "Death Cult Armageddon", was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy in the 'Best Metal Album' category.
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Orchestra CollaborationThe album "Death Cult Armageddon", including the song "Vredesbyrd" was recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, adding a unique symphonic element to the black metal sound.
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MembersWhen "Vredesbyrd" was recorded, the band members were Shagrath (vocals), Silenoz (guitars), Galder (guitars), Vortex (bass), Mustis (synths), and Nicholas Barker (Drums).
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InfluencesThe bleak undertones and severe lyricism of songs like "Vredesbyrd" show the influence of black metal bands like Bathory and Mayhem, who were instrumental in shaping this genre in Norway.
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Live Performances"Vredesbyrd" has been a staple of many of Dimmu Borgir's live performances, with its intense guitar riffs and atmospheric orchestral elements delivering a powerful stage presence.
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