Most epic song based on history.
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I would honestly say any song by iLiKETRAiNS. Their inspiration for songs are the failure of the human race throughout time.
If forced to choose though it would be Terra Nova(Captain Scott's mission to Antarctica) or Bobby Fischer(based upon one of the greatest Chess players of all time.)
If forced to choose though it would be Terra Nova(Captain Scott's mission to Antarctica) or Bobby Fischer(based upon one of the greatest Chess players of all time.)
Angel of Death - Slayer
seriously, its about the doctor in Auschwitz who was nicknamed "Angel of Death"
seriously, its about the doctor in Auschwitz who was nicknamed "Angel of Death"
JohnnySex said:
You have a good taste in music as well. And so does everyone else, if they posted Iron Maiden songs on this thread.
Daffy F said:
It's about World War 1, after a Russian soldier gets shelled by German artillery and he can't see, hear or smell but he can think. Hence, "DARKNESS - ENVISIONING ME - ALL THAT I SEE - ABSOLUTE HORROR - I CANNOT LIVE - I CANNOT DIE - TRAPPED IN MYSELF - THIS IS MY HOLDING CELL!!!!!".
[sup] that was completely relevant. [/sup]
Just to add to all the awesome Iron Maiden here
Song about the Trinity Test, and this fan-made music video's epic.
There also songs, not specifically about history, but certainly relate to it. For exhample, a number of Iron Maiden songs relate to historical literature such as The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner.Bruce Dickinson does his take on William Blakes Jerusalem in his solo work, while also delving into Arthurian legend with songs such as The King in Crimson.
There are many genres of metal which relate back to the past as well, i can think of so many songs that do that that i could not possibly post them all. Alestorm stand out, themeing themselves around 18th century pirates. Also Tyr, naming themselves after the Germanic God of war, from whose name we also get Tuesday from, are a viking metal band and their songs relate to elements of viking mythology. With album titles such as "How Far to Asgaard?" and "Ragnorock". Tyr are interesting in that a number of their songs are sung in the language native to the Faeroe islands, a language which resembles closely the orginal language of the Vikings. Leaves Eyes are another viking metal band, i have an album by them called "Legends Land" which is about the Viking discovery of America.
However, if you want to go back further than that, this band are pretty interesting.
Eluveitie, in Heletavan Gaulish it means "I am Helvetian", relating to the Helevetti tribe, which were based in modern day Switzerland/Germany i think..... They sing in Gallic, a celtic language which emerged during the fall of the Roman Empire, according to Wikipedia. It's probably the closest we will actually get to the orginal language spoken by the pre-Roman Empire celts- the language itself sounds beautiful and exotic, if my ancestors sounded like that it's a damn shame i shall never hear them speak!
Song about the Trinity Test, and this fan-made music video's epic.
There also songs, not specifically about history, but certainly relate to it. For exhample, a number of Iron Maiden songs relate to historical literature such as The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner.Bruce Dickinson does his take on William Blakes Jerusalem in his solo work, while also delving into Arthurian legend with songs such as The King in Crimson.
There are many genres of metal which relate back to the past as well, i can think of so many songs that do that that i could not possibly post them all. Alestorm stand out, themeing themselves around 18th century pirates. Also Tyr, naming themselves after the Germanic God of war, from whose name we also get Tuesday from, are a viking metal band and their songs relate to elements of viking mythology. With album titles such as "How Far to Asgaard?" and "Ragnorock". Tyr are interesting in that a number of their songs are sung in the language native to the Faeroe islands, a language which resembles closely the orginal language of the Vikings. Leaves Eyes are another viking metal band, i have an album by them called "Legends Land" which is about the Viking discovery of America.
However, if you want to go back further than that, this band are pretty interesting.
Eluveitie, in Heletavan Gaulish it means "I am Helvetian", relating to the Helevetti tribe, which were based in modern day Switzerland/Germany i think..... They sing in Gallic, a celtic language which emerged during the fall of the Roman Empire, according to Wikipedia. It's probably the closest we will actually get to the orginal language spoken by the pre-Roman Empire celts- the language itself sounds beautiful and exotic, if my ancestors sounded like that it's a damn shame i shall never hear them speak!
Watch "We Didn't Start the Flame War" on youtube. Hilarious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QyYaPWasos&feature=fvstAfterAscon said: