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Gotteskrieger [Single]

by Hávamál

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1.
Eines jeden Krieges wahres Gesicht Ist schrecklich anzuschauen, verbirgt sich gern Im Schatten des Ruhmes von wenigen Hinter Parolen und Versprechungen Lacht der Tod und schaufelt schon Ein Grab allein für euch Alt ist jene Lüge, doch nie durchschaut Von jeden die gesandt, zu sterben im Dreck Und wenn ihr sterbt, scheint es euch recht, Damit ihr ja die Wahrheit nicht erblickt Krieger Gottes, so nennt ihr euch, Doch folgt ihr nicht irgendeinem Gott Denn seid ihr nicht Zerstörer seines Werks? Euch zu belehren vermag er nicht Durch Angst und Hass geschmiedet werdet ihr Nur Waffen sein aus Fleisch und Blut Sind eure Herzen hart wie kalter Stahl Verkennt ihr bald den Wert der Menschlichkeit Die Toten aber leben nicht fort Denn ihr zerfetzt das Fleisch das Leben trägt Bloß der Tod sei euer Lohn Kein Paradies, kein ewig Leben Heilige Kriege hat es längst zuvor gegeben Ihr Krieg war unheilig wie der eure. Auch der Kreuzfahrer Heer ist nur noch ein Heer prächtiger Leichen. Doch wie sollt ihr das je erfahren? Es ist so schade, dass die Toten schweigen.. Es ist so schade, dass die Toten SCHWEIGEN!
2.
All wars of Man conceal a face Of twisted tongues and ugliness In the shadows of fame for a few the Reaper looms haughtily over a grave awaiting all of you! Ancient this lie is, but never caught By those who were sent to desist in rottenness And as you die it serves you right So that you'll never embrace in the light of truth Warriors of God you've proclaimed yourselves But never have you served any god Aren't you the pillagers of His arts? You don't allow Him to cure your ignorance At the hands of fear and hatred Hammered and forged into That is what you will be Weapons of flesh And once your hearts have hardened to cold steel Soon you'll refute any worth in mankind Once your hearts have hardened to cold steel soon you'll refute any worth in humanity! The dead however can never live As you tear apart the flesh that carries life Only Death will be your gain No paradise No everlasting life Holy wars have always plagued the Earth Their wars were as unholy as yours The crusaders' armies, too, are now nothing but a pile of mighty corpses But how would you ever know? It is but a pity that the dead remain silent It's such a pity that the dead remain SILENT!
3.
[silent mourning of the nevermore returning dead]

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A heartfelt appeal to uphold humanity, virtuousness and rational thought in the face of religious fanaticism.
"Gotteskrieger" means something like warrior or warriors in the name of a deity or of God, with a delightful euphemistic ring to it, however intended as a criticism of such deceiving positivizing uses of language.

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released November 23, 2019

This Single was recorded and produced independently at and by Melvyn Haas.
Cover Art by Niklas Geist.
Original German lyrics by Niklas Geist.
Translated into English by Jonathan J. Schulz.

Line-up:
Bianca Turner (Atmospheric Vocals, Shaman Drum)
Christian Fries (Lead Guitar)
Johnny Sarah (Drums)
Jonathan J. Schulz (Balalaika, Vocals)
Melvyn Haas (Main Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Bass Recording)
Niklas Geist (Keyboard)

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Pagan/Folk Metal Band from Hanau, Germany

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