Drakkars in the Mist

Magnus Wohlfart: Music, guitar, vocals, keyboards, drums Simon Freodeberg: Bass, vocals William Ekeberg: Vocals Marios Koutsoukos: Lyrics Polydeykis: Accordion O mighty war Gods, mist-breathing doorkeepers of the Otherworld--Hearken now my last words Into battle I must, the fray I shall embrace and with sword of bronze I will fight our enemies! Come with us--fight steadfast Rivers run red with blood! Freedom calls--thunder rolls Make them pay ere we die! Brooding in silence lost in the deep serenity of the woodland glade The bonfire crackles The stream is flowing tranquil I want my son to remember me a hero--not a coward Come with us--fight steadfast Rivers run red with blood! Freedom calls--thunder rolls Make them pay ere we die! My bow of yew and my hounds I leave unto thee my son, for I shall not know the pride watching your first hunt Goddess mother, under thy protection I leave my beloved wife Dry her tears and comfort for I shall not return to keep her warm Against the legions of Rome there can be no victory So we only ask of the Morrigan for a warrior's death Holy thunder, fires of Taranis We know not fear, pain or defeat! Spears can pierce, run my body through Yet my spirit shall forever fight! When I die I will to the sky Where the Gods shall welcome me as kin!

Submitted by SerpentEve — Apr 26, 2025

Marios Koutsoukos: Lyrics, spoken vocals Polydeykis: Music, 6-String Acoustic guitar, 12-String Acoustic guitar, keyboards, grand piano, soprano recorder Thanasis Karapanos: Lead & Backing male vocals Come wind, come snow, come blazing heat and bitter rain From Macedonia we march, from the northlands of Hellas To the mouths of Euphrates for to set His throne...we are the thunderbolts of Amon Zeus, the sons of Pella Sworn to revenge--the Persians' scourge...you were crowned on the mountain In Olympian thunder and Promethean fire…Alexander your hoplites are waiting To take the oath of revenge…when the star of Pella shall shine in the night And all other stars will stop burning bright Guiding our sarissae to the fight We shall neither fear nor surrender ‘Til the end of the battle…Alexander your armies are waiting Sound the charge and lead them to glory Alexander your legions hail thee!

Submitted by The Void — Apr 26, 2025

Autumn: Vocals, guitar, keyboards, music, lyrics Winter: Guitar, bass, music Jesus Sierra: Drums GG Karman: Sound technician, chorus A. Pangin: Flute Hildr Valkyrie: Female vocals The whole world wide, every day Fly Hugin and Munin I worry lest Hugin should fall in fight Yet more I fear for Munin [Taken from Grimnismol:] Four wings spreaded in the northern sky Sent out everyday to gather knowledge Far beyond the glance of dawn Return with the shadows to the land of the norsemen And over the Oden’s shoulder Tell what their eyes saw And over the Odin’s shoulder their ears Become Odin’s ears All-father I flown to the west and I saw The dragons sail, beats of the waves All-father I flown to the west and I saw Woods and fjords beyond the nine worlds Father of the god of the thunder Whose Mjollnir guards our folk We will ride the skies of the whole world wide

Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 26, 2025

Polydeykis: Music, lyrics, electric guitar, grand piano, accordion, soprano recorder, 6-strings acoustic guitar, keyboards, narrations, choir Faethon: Bass, choir Thanasis Karapanos: Lead vocals, electric guitar, drums Hildr Valkyrie: Female vocals, narrations Marios Koutsoukos: Narrations, choir [Inspired by the Eddic poem:] Heerfather-in chains Tortured by an unworthy king Eight nights between two fires A boy feels sympathy for him In exchange for a single drink (The boy is granted knowledge of the worlds His father ignorant to the real nature of his binded guest Knowledge of which will too late come to him) Thor shall ever in Thruthheim dwell Balder’s home Breithablik is called Himinbjorg residence of Heimdall Vithi is Vidar’s land—slayer of the wolf Skoll and Hati the soon and moon will devour Thus bidding the will of Hrothvitnir Ravens y forth memory and thought Bring me news of what happens in the world Far famed fighters of old Freki, Geri, who sit by me in my hall Feast on my food, satisfy your lust Wine is my food and drinking alike, alas! Valgrind stands, the Sacred Gate And behind are the holy doors Old is the gate but few there are Who can tell how it tightly is locked Five hundred doors and forty there are I wean, in Valhall’s walls Eight hundred fighters through one door-fare When to war with the Wolf they go The best of trees, must Yggdrasil be Skithblathnir best of boats Of all the Gods Othin is the greatest And Sleipnir the best of steeds Bifrost of bridges, Bragi of skalds Hobrok of hawks and Garm of hounds Grim is my nae, wanderer am I Ruler, Helmet-bearer, Hor the high one A single name have I never had Since first among men I fared Allfather, Valfather, Rider, Grimnir I am Siegfather, Overthrower, the Hooded, Flaming-Eyed…King Geiroth sat and had his sword on his knee, half drawn from its sheath But when he heard that Othin was come thither, then he rose up and sought to take Othin from the fire The sword slipped form his hand and fell with the hilt down The king stumbled and fell forward, and the sword pierced him through and slew him Then Othin vanished, but the boy long ruled there as king…

Submitted by Sexy Gargoyle — Apr 26, 2025

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Dreogan: Music, electric guitar, bass Marios Koutsoukos: Lyrics Hildr Valkyrie: Vocals, drums The Viking blood in me Runs through my veins afire Hearken to the voice within That promises of immortality! Sworn to the raven The hammer and the sword! Father Odin hear my call O’er brooding mountains tall! There can be no defeat When I charge the battlefield! There can be no death For those who dwell in the Golden Hall! Sworn to the raven The hammer and the sword! Father Odin hear my call O’er brooding mountains tall! Impaled on Saxon spears Ran through with a sword: born without having fear my shoulder shield-slain god

Submitted by Corpse Grinder — Apr 26, 2025

Polydeykis: Music, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Soprano Recorder, Tin Whistle, Acordion, Keyboards Marios Koutsoukos: Lyrics, Spoken Vocals, Ancient Greek Invocations Thanasis Karapanos: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals Hildr Valkyrie: Female Vocals Once upon a time when mythic creatures thrived My land was pure, the forests primeval still And pagan reels would stir the crooked boughs Surrendering them to the whims of the whispering wind… There flowers sprung beneath the cloven hoofs Of an elder being-far more ancient than the Olympians themselves… The ancient trees know him by the name—Pan, what lust runs through thy veins! The Dryads alone yet sing his fame—Pan, thy music the Gods entertains! Ten score Satyr squires With nymphs sought delight…thy flute is divine O Pan, our music inspire! Teach us thine art The tunes that would win The hearts of a nymph! The ancient trees know him by the name—Pan, what lust runs through thy veins! The Dryads alone yet sing his fame—Pan, thy music the Gods entertains! Pan, great god Spread panic in our enemy’s ranks! We invoke thy name In moonlit glades-grant us the gift Of arcane prophecy… The ancient trees know him by the name—Pan, what lust runs through thy veins! The Dryads alone yet sing his fame—Pan, thy music the Gods entertains! [Orphic hymn to Pan excerpt:] “I invoke the brawny Pan, the sky and the sea—I invoke earth, the sovereign queen and immortal fire… O friend of Echo, thou who dances with the nymphs, thou who knowest everything, bearer of light, the true horned Zeus…” I can hear the rivers lamenting and the willows weep… Pan, our forests doth miss you… For now a loathsome Christ has dubbed you Satan And cast thee in exile… But your shrines are not forgotten—there are those who still utter thy name To restore thy glory and behold thee, Horned god, enthroned once more! [Orphic hymn to Pan excerpt continued:] “Thou who changes the nature of every thing with thy predictions and guides the race of men upon this vast earth… But come o blessed one, thou courtier of Bacchus, come o inciting one, come to our holiest of sacrifices and grant us a good life’s ending by dispersing the frenzy of panic unto the four corners of the earth…”

Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 26, 2025

Roman Samonin: Music, Guitar, Bass Ralf Goosens: Drums Marios Koutsoukos: Lyrics Thanasis Karapanos: Lead Vocals, Male Choir, Keyboards Polydeykis: Soprano Recorder, Additional Music and Orchestrations Hildr Valkyrie: Female Vocals, Choir Faethon: Bass Break thy silence o gray, turbulent sea! Impart thy secrets, whisper tem to me My eyes are focused out of this world Where three hundred voices sing of glories old Drakkars in the mist Vikings are sailing to plunder in the East! Drakkars in the mist With sails full of wind, come, let us take to the sea! I journeyed back in time When offerings were rich on the shrines Of Freyja and Odin alike And runes were still young on the monoliths “Blood we spill in the name of Thor, and the roar of thunder is our delight We are the sons of battle, warriors of heathendom Our hearts are made of steel and our swords of iron!” Drakkars in the mist Vikings are sailing to plunder in the East! Drakkars in the mist With sails full of wind, come, let us take to the sea! But long years have gone by and all that remains is a darkened sky I begged the waves to breathe a mist So the drakkars may return anon one day!

Submitted by MetalElf — Apr 26, 2025

Morten Basse: Music, Lyrics, Vocals, Guitar Hildr Valkyrie: Keyboards, Female Vocals So I take my leave Brothers farewell My forefathers voice I hear their call I now take my place In the great hall Together we’ll feast When your time has come On Midgard’s plains Our days are long gone In the herald’s song Our deeds live on By the fire at night Our tale can be heard And with the wind Our names will fly

Submitted by BloodShrine — Apr 26, 2025

Haavard Tveito: Music, Lyrics, Electrics Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Vocals Hildr Valkyrie: Vocals, Drums Over the dark—the deep valleys of earth In the days of yore—they journey on the battlefield, their shining armour lay Between the mountaintops their cries still roar The quiet mountains, witness The days of yore! Like ice on the muddy, forest pond, breaking in the light of day Out of the woods where they stood Before they, to rest finally lay But now the time is upon them Once again, they shall the rise to ride the wind-song!

Submitted by Corpse Defiler — Apr 26, 2025

Marios Koutsoukos: Music, Lyrics, First Keyboard Section, Lead And Backing Male Vocals, Spoken Vocals Hildr Valkyrie: Female Vocals Stefanos Koutsoukos: Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Bass Nikos Nezeiritis: Second Keyboard Section The long ships are awaiting me I’m setting sail to fulfill my destiny: for the rising sun hath promised me That the blood of foes shall anoint my sword! I heed the call of Fatherland Sung to the tone of battle horns! By Odin’s spear I swear this day I’ll make them fear the sound of my name! “My Father’s Gods will welcome me To Valhalla’s halls if I should fall… And there I’ll feast as Einherjer Until the dawn of dread is come…” “Away, away! To Asgard fly With Valkyries in the vanguard Across the sky and over clouds The furious host doth hunt tonight…”

Submitted by SerpentEve — Apr 26, 2025

Marios Koutsoukos:Lyrics Orei:Music,Guitar,Domra Vetrodar:Music,Flute,Guitar,Nylon Guitar Haavard Tveito:Vocals The secrets of the wind Are whispered to the leaves The song of hidden creeks In the bronzing Autumn light -elven dance in the twilight...the riddles of the sea Raise a murmur to the shore O mermaid,answer me! Where's now the hero Did he stand or did he fall? I yearn for the tide When long ships arrive Underneath the amber sky Wherein Odin's ravens fly! Rolling thunder in the distance A heavy rain begins to pour I welcome the chariot of Thor The wrath of heavens above -full of pride I raise my sword! The dying sound of battle horns The screams subside on the field The creek I knew so long ago Now red it foams and rolls Carrying my blood to Valhalla's hall! I yearn for the tide When long ships arrive Underneath the amber sky Wherein Odin's ravens fly!

Submitted by Sexy Gargoyle — Apr 26, 2025

Vojan Koceic: Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar Polydeykis: Soprano Recorder, Choir Hildr Valkyrie: Lead and Backing Female Vocals, Choir, Drums Marios Koutsoukos: Lyrics, Choir The skies burst and lo! I Perseus, hasten forth On wings divine from above In answer to her pleading cries! The skies sing and lo! I Perseus, hasten forth On wings divine from above To vanquish horror from her eyes! Sword and shield (Clash with kraken teeth) The waves are whips Their spray a deadly sting… like Hermes on the wing Swift and deadly is my blade To claim a hero’s victory And my Andromeda set free! Such pale beauty in despair Eyes wild, framed in raven hair Envied by the goddess of love Andromeda lies chained to the crag

Submitted by Corpse Defiler — Apr 26, 2025

Marios Koutsoukos: Lyrics Polydeykis: Music, Tin Whistle, Baglamas, 6-String Acoustic Guitar Hildr Valkyrie: Lead and Backing Female Vocals, Spoken Vocals Rend the sky Lash the clouds Thor, bring down Fire arcane: they thunders of war! Fight to die Stand your ground Son of Odin Unleash thy thunders—thy thunders of war! String and proud A horn doth sound! Valkyries sing Of glories steeped in…thy thunders of war! Iron runes Etched in blood A’ glimmer ‘mongst The endless stars—and the thunders of war! Thunders of war From the sky to the shore! On thunder of war Rides the chariot of Thor!

Submitted by Infernal Flame — Apr 26, 2025

Roman Samonin: Music, Electric Guitar, Bass Ralf Goosens: Drums Polydeykis: Additional Music and Orchestrations, Soprano Recorder, Accordion, 12-Strings Acoustic Guitar, Lead and Backing Male Vocals, Choir Music on Outro Hildr Valkyrie: Lead and Backing Female Vocals Stefanos Koutsoukos: Bass Marios Koutsoukos: Lyrics, Spoken Vocals, Scream Vocals Hear the distant thunders Calling my name in awe—high up in the skies I was born Tempests compose my glorious ode… I defy the giants of frost Alone I have faced their hordes! At the hour of my wrath Death was dealt by my avenging hand! Mjollnir hammers the hills The bane of giants it brings! Mjollnir rides on the storm The bane of giants is wrought! I fear not the serpent Coiled at the ancient Roots of Yggdrasil My hammer is a’ pounding My chariot is riding Power-girt by dwarfs Beloved of men And feared by giants! I fear not the tempest Boiling in the brooding Northern skies above My hammer is a’ pounding My chariot is riding The wind has called me: I’ll descend to Midgard and face the giants! Mjollnir hammers the hills The bane of giants it brings! Mjollnir rides on the storm The bane of giants is wrought! “I have come from above, riding my chariot anon! Woe to the giants of frost, for I am their mortal foe!”

Submitted by BloodShrine — Apr 26, 2025

Marios Koutsoukos: Music, Lyrics, Keyboards, Vocals Ruslanas: Tin Whistle Polydeykis: Thracian Bagpipes I see the wolves gathered on the hill And the carrion birds that fly Etched against the (witching) moon… I was a string in Apollo’s lyre I was the sword in a warrior’s hand I was the crown on an emperor’s brow I was the seal on a sorcerer’s heart… I saw the glory of Atlantis fall—the jeweled spires that would gleam no more… I saw the grandeur that once was Greece—its crumbling walls I now call my home… I see a woman crying on my mound—she has been lover and homeland to me: Alas! I know I will not see her again—the kingdom of the shades is my home… Where the Sidhe play mournful tunes Where the sea is black, without a shore Where meadows are strewn with ash There now lies my path...

Autumn: Music, Lyrics, Vocals, Guitar, Drum Programming Winter: Music, Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming A. Mansilla: Sound technician, Choir Jose Luis Frias: Flute, Pipes Mark Riddick: Bodharn, Sopranino Recorder, Soprano Recorder, Tenor recorder Under grey clouds rides the victorious one Leading the Norfolk and the Britain tribes (To) An uprising against the Roman Empire Spurring her leadership And her attacks! A song for a Dark Queen whose face was stained With dark paintings and her enemies blood No mercy, no prisoners, sacrifice ‘em all “I talk in the name of the Gods of war” Blessed by the wrath the Dark Queen led Their armies towards the battlefields And then a new age so glorious will rise And then we will feast the Fall of the Empire A song for a Dark Queen whose battle was lost Their was painted were faded with their blood Her spirit died and was buried by time And the hopes withered away forevermore The fate’s stone rolls downwards and then breaks The name Iceni is lost in the winds For the memories are written for those who won the wars And a restless spirit rides her chariot throughout the woods

Submitted by BloodShrine — Apr 26, 2025