for those who want to play at youtube android 01. Ajattomasta Unesta (00:00) 02. For Those About to Fight for Metal (02:12) 03. Way of the Warrior (07:29) 04. Two Paths (11:27) 05. King of Storms (16:15) 06. Feast with Valkyries (21:31) 07. Don't You Say (25:39) 08. I Will Never Kneel (29:18) 09. God Is Dead (34:19) 10. Hail to the Victor (38:35) 11. Unettomaan Aikaan (43:46) 12. God Is Dead (Alternative Version) (46:01) 13. Don't You Say (Alternative Version) (49:56) 53:33 end
Congraulations to Ensiferum and the whole of the Finnish People - on their country`s 100th -year birthday. Happy Anniversary !! Cheers and greetings from viking- Norway ! :)
Lyrics for the intro: Katsokaa tuulen kulkua Kuulkaa ajan juoksua Alla ikitähtitaivahan Kasvava on voima valtava Pohjanpalon loimussa Nousee miekka voittajan English: Behold how travels the wind Hear how runs the time Beneath the eternal star dotted sky Will grow a vast power In the glow of northern lights Rises the sword of the victor And for the outro: Vain aamu-usva peittona Laulu säilyy muistona On joka polun hintana Kaiho, epäily ja kuolema English: Only morning mist as a veil The song will remain as a memory The price of every path is longing, doubt and death
Ensiferum is one of my best 'travel music' bands. When I'm driving over 1000km a day, it can play in my car without stopping, and I even don't thing about change the music. It's an awesome band with a great music! And this album is not an exceptation. If somebody tells that 'It is not the classical Ensiferum any more, I can answer - Dude, they can't play the same 'Ahti' and 'Heathen Horde' from album to album. The music is changing and it is normal. If somebody, did not hear Ensiferum in this album any more - then please try to listen it one (or maybe 10) more time, It is presents there, trust me :) The album is awesome, it sounds wery well and professional! Good luck Ensiferum in the future, In Your Sword I Trust, You're the best!
Seriously, I'm not sure what the so-called fans that took the time to write a negative comment here are on, but this album is a MONSTER! Folks, they won't sound like they did 20 years ago, it's obvious. Bands mature, their abilities evolve, their tastes in music change, they want to experiment with new sounds, riffs, melodies, and so-on... This album is a great example of masters making great music 20 years into their career. Worth every minute of your time! My vinyl is in the mail on its way to my collection.
Mature? Gotta be kidding me, this is some low tavern version of Ensiferum that used to be. Fortunately Netta is no longer in the band and therefore no more accordion Korpiklaani stuff on the next album, hopefully.
Man, i cannot agree more!! Thing of what The Irons would be today if their fans would be that deadlocked on old styles. I really cannot understand how those haters can still think Ensi stays the same if Jari&Co left. It has to change after that, and they made it change for good!! Even thou "one man army" may not be the best album, the rest is awesome stuff in their own style, not in "Jari´s" style (althou i know it wasnt his style alone ;)). U guys rly would be more happy if they just had copied the old style?? I dont think so, u would hate it the same way, cuz ur unable to change urself and go along with good musical talent. And "used to be"?? So u judge about Ensi´s style now from the first two/three albums?? Are u kidding me? Each album has its own style, and this one is more "Tavern Style" I dont have a prob with that. Much better then to have always the same shit repeated over and over again!!
Honestly was not what I was expecting. Very uplifting sounding album and a decent mix of Harsh and Clean songs which I was awesome to hear. I like it quite a bit more than the previous two albums, but From Afar still takes the win for Petri era Ensiferum for me. I love this band and I am glad this album was not another Unsung Heroes and added a bit of flavour to it, but it didn't blow me away or leave me disappointed.
From the newer albums I agree that From Afar is the best. Im more of a fan of Victory songs though! Its interesting to see their progression from Dragonheads and Iron to Two paths
My wife and I both love Ensiferum and Wintersun! We just saw Wintersun a couple of months ago and it was amazing! We will see Ensiferum with Septic Flesh tomorrow night (Jan21/2019) here in Phoenix Arizona. We both play Lord of the Rings online MMORPG and this is perfect to game to! Epic Music!!! Hail Ensiferum!!!
I'm a few years late to this album. I'm huge Ensiferum fan but when this came out in 2017 I completely missed it. Just rediscovered it today. I like it a lot. Not sure why the negative comments.
Am I the only one who loves clean vocals too? Two Paths (song) is amazing and Don't You Say, both original and alternative. And both Intro and Outro really suit.
I am trying to find some other bands similar to Ensiferum cause I like them so much, but Ensiferum is so many light years ahead from the rest that I end up listening to them again! I just can't get enough of their music. since I've learned about Ensiferum I believe in 2007, the more I listen to their music the more I like it. These guys are unbelievably doing my favorite style of music. The higher melodic guitar volume throughout the tracks makes it so powerful and melodic. Beautiful inspiring folk elements make it even more special! I love you guys and wanna thank you for makin' my life brighter and making me happy! ... And here goes again now "King of Storms". Oh god... I am speechless... Please DON'T change the style.. It is one of a kind - THE BEST
@@bumboclat It's true, the nearest I've found is the German band "Equilibrium" from Bavaria (Bayern). They are really not bad. Check them out: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equilibrium_(band) What I love the most about Ensiferum's music are CLEAR, SYNCHRONIZED, FAST rhythm, and the strong guitar. Very well balanced sound. The lead guitar, it is sound from heaven!
This album is so great! I'm not sure why people aren't giving a fair chance. This album still has the ensiferum magic to me. For those who fight for this album, Gods of war salute you all!
Awesome album! Love the diversity. Two Paths is one of my instant favorites: superb blend of old school punkish rock, honest metal and celtic influences but there's a lot of great songs. edit: King Of Storms is amazing as well. What a wall of awesome ...
I don't understand all the critical opinions. This is a badass album. Yes, it doesn't sound the same as 10 years ago, but why should it? I don't need Ensiferum to release the same album over and over again. The Iron album already exists, and if you want Jari there's still Wintersun. I don't see how Ensiferum in any way broke with their style or lost any quality in this. They emphasized different things in places, but it's nothing new or out of place as far as I can hear.
I didn't like this album at all, until I saw them playing 5-6 songs of it live. With the usual high quality, entertaining live-performance of these guys I thought:" well, thats not bad at all." I gave the album a second chance and here I am, loving this whole thing now. Sometimes you need to give albums a second chance to understand its greatness.
@@alandalus6668 Esta es la 3ra vez que escucho este album, con tiempos notorios de diferencia, en esta oportunidad pensé, quizás como he cambiado desde la ultima vez que lo escuché de repente note cosas más agradables. De manera general no es malo de verdad, pero a titulo personal siento que les falta algo, no sé desde From Afar me ha parecido que me gusta menos su nuevo sonido y no por eso significa que sea malo, simplemente no me termina de calar. Lo mismo puedo decir que sucede con Amon Amarth que es mi grupo favorito, de Twilight of the thunder god para acá me pasa igual aunque hay que hacer menciones honorificas de canciones especificas de todas ellas y por ultimo tengo que mencionar a Trivium que desde Shogun para acá nada que ver conmigo, todos han sido discos buenos pero ya es cuestión de perspectiva. Realmente la comunidad tiene un problema de toxicidad en la cual si algo no les gusta ya lo tildan de ser malo.
The Jari albums are objectively the classics. Not From Afar and Victory Songs. Just because you like them more than the others doesn't make them "classic".
Of course not, except I found Jari's closer to Not From Afar and Victory Song than all of them to Two Paths...that's why I defined them as "classic". Also, the mid albums are probably the best known on avarage, so imo they have somehow turned to be the classic ones.
Ensiferum keeps on gaining, i so love the melody in this band and the songs. I discovered them by accident ;) normally im into eurodance and base, but this got my attention. keep on rocking.
I can say this album hits all the hallmarks I expect from Ensiferum, catchy folk metal. I enjoy it as a separate entity from other albums. They all have different sounds, no two are alike. Great work! Don't You Say has yet to grow on me but I want to say that's my only gripe.
Feast with Valkyries Lyrics Through mist we ride Howling wolves in moonlight Blood has been shed tonight It's judgement time Gallantly you fought Made your people proud Rise brave warriors The journey has just begun High to the skies Across the seas Woods of the north And mountain peaks The song will sound Through history Tonight we'll feast with valkyries Sons of frost and steel Reinvigorate Stay humble not brash Because I'm the one Who chooses the slain High to the skies Across the seas Woods of the north And mountain peaks See rock shows near Liverpool Get tickets as low as $92 You might also like Don’t You Say The song will sound Through history Tonight we'll feast with valkyries North wind in my hair Only me, my steed and my spear Charge to another battlefield Eternal chant in the air North wind in my hair Only me, my steed and my spear Charge to another battlefield Eternal chant in the air High to the skies Across the seas Woods of the north And mountain peaks The song will sound Through history Tonight we'll feast with valkyries High to the skies Across the seas Woods of the north And mountain peaks The song will sound Through history Tonight we'll feast with valkyries
Most of people are satisfied with the ease, Ensiferum changes, evolves and it is what i call ... art.Fucking amazing album from our brothers of the great North
I am elated in highest degree. This new album is, for my opinion, the best, Ensiferum has ever delivered. Wonderful pagan sound, which ist, simply expressed, outstanding !!!!! There is no better way, to listen finnish metal sound from the endless scandinavian landscapes and woods....
Way of the Warrior [Intro] Yaow! Yeah, let's go! [Verse 1] Staring at the dying flames Moon as my only guard It's too late to hesitate Only the weak suffer in this life [Chorus] It's the way of the warrior This path before me Destined to be the king Of battlefields It's the eve of the bloodshed: Women and mead! From the skulls of my foes Tomorrow, I'll drink [Verse 2] I shall honour my blade With deeds, not with hollow words Men will kneel when they hear my name Before I laugh and rip out their wretched hearts See rock shows near Liverpool Get tickets as low as $92 You might also like Two Paths Ensiferum For Those About to Fight for Metal Ensiferum LAI LAI HEI Ensiferum [Chorus] It's the way of the warrior This path before me Destined to be the king Of battlefields It's the eve of the bloodshed: Women and mead! From the skulls of my foes Tomorrow, I'll drink [Bridge] Siell on miehet miekka vyöllä Urohot sota-aseissa Humalassa hullut miehet Pahat paljo juotuansa [Chorus] It's the way of the warrior This path before me Destined to be the king Of battlefields It's the eve of the bloodshed: Women and mead! From the skulls of my foes Tomorrow, I'll drink It's the way of the warrior This path before me Destined to be the king Of battlefields It's the eve of the bloodshed: Women and mead! From the skulls of my foes Tomorrow, I'll drink Ho!
The Ensiferum new blend with 'Two Paths' album is fine where it matters, which is great for metal fans that just want more freedom aside some of the classic albums which might adore most. Anyhow sound is relative sometimes so it is ultimate left to the listener, it is(the album) a good surprise in this opinion.
I only discovered this band a while ago and I don't get all the hate? I have every song in a Spotify playlist which I listen to daily at work and I'm never disappointed when an Ensiferum song comes on. My only gripe is the "don't you say" over and over.
Pat Pat Yeah, people could chill out. Yes, bands change, they sometimes want to do something different instead of mass producing the same thing over and over again.
Of course they'll never make any album like Iron... no one but a dreamer can expect that, but hell there's plenty of excellent ideas in this album. I'm nicely surprised. I admit i truly was worried after One Man Army. But this stuff, without being perfect, really sounds like a come back.
LFJfromGDR I haven't even liked metal in general until about a year or two ago, so One Man Army was my first Ensiferum album. I really like it, I really like their old stuff, I really like this, I feel like the only person who loves all their stuff :p
Their new web page is godly neat, trim contours and awesome pictographs poses of the olden day chivalrous kind. Guess it is good this new album got put together, pretty gosh perfect and right for their heightening. Ensiferum is awesome once again, the other albums after the Wintersun band were wavering, the site might of seem abandoned but this is a good recuperation for Ensiferum. Amazing job on it, good.
I like the album. good to see bands getting away from the heavy orchestrations era. it's got more guitar pumpy riffs getting back to a more raw metal sound we've been missing for the past 10 yrs
O próprio Iron é bem divergente do From Afar. E ainda assim são épicos! Cada álbum é uma experiência nova, mas com o mesmo resultado de excelente. Ensiferum owna demais! :D
Two Paths Lyrics Callow dreams Dawn of spring No seeds of doubt yet sown in the ground Man-made shades mould reality Looming deceptions Hope blurs it all The path so bright The path so dark All crossroads Of our lives The path so bright The path so dark All crossroads (Illusions) Of our lives No, feel no pity for a dying man We're all just here to die To live one precious life None for all and all for none It's the only law Feed you inner wolves With prudence When the night closes in It grants us the final wish The blade may be rusty and dull But the spirit will never bend See rock shows near Liverpool Get tickets as low as $92 You might also like Unforgiving, benevolent Brave, noble and foolish All will dim with the last exhale Then all will be complete Every deed has a price to pay May sagacity and chaos bless your way The path so bright The path so dark All crossroads (Illusions) Of our lives The path so bright The path so dark All crossroads (Illusions) Of our lives
For Those About to Fight for Metal Lyrics Outnumbered but never alone, we stand Brave warriors, axes in our hands The symbol of enlightenment The secret of steel Carved in the hearts of the free Forged in eternal fire Harden in the frozen rain There is something stronger than mortal flesh That unites us as one For those about to fight for metal Gods of war salute you all For those who'll never lower their blade We're blood brothers till the end The sound of archaic battle horns Releases the beast within us all Join us to fight for the metal dawn Or one by one, you will fall Let me hear your battle cry! Raise your swords up high! For those about to fight for metal Gods of war salute you all For those who'll never lower their blade We're blood brothers till the end For those about to fight for metal Gods of war salute you all For those who'll never lower their blade We're blood brothers till the end Blood brothers till the end
I like this album. There is still one thing I find strange : the over-stereorized shouting thing that doesn't match with the mix. I don't get why people are complaining like "new Ensiferum albums suck". Bands lack of originality over time and are getting boring, but this one is still doing pretty well.
Don’t You Say Lyrics From town to twon I roam and dwell Sing my songs and stories I tell Gone is the gold and ladies' smile I'm living on borrowed time This is me, no guilt, no shame I ain't no saint, I ain't no king I'm a man of my word With a stone backbone Open your arms I'm coming home Don't you say it's the same old story Don't you say I came too late Don't you say it was all for nothing For now I am here to stay I have a will, hard as a rock But it crumbled down with the very last drop Don't ask so I don't have to lie I'm a rover till the day I die Don't you say it's the same old story Don't you say I came too late Don't you say it was all for nothing For now I am here to stay See rock shows near Liverpool Get tickets as low as $92 You might also like I Will Never Kneel Don't you say it's the same old story Don't you say I came too late Don't you say it was all for nothing For now I am here to stay Don't you say Don't you say Don't you say Don't you say it's the same old story Don't you say I came too late Don't you say it was all for nothing For now I am here to stay Don't you say it's the same old story Don't you say I came too late Don't you say it was all for nothing For now I am here to stay This promise will never fade away
To all those who still cry about "why they are not the same as they here 10 years ago". Things change..and Ensif changed it for good!! Its not easy to go on like that if important Members leave! And to be honest. Ask urself, as fans, as metalheads. Why u listen to music like this? Is it because ur kinda of a fanboy..or is it cuz u feel ur warriors heart inside ur chest? Cuz if u listen to this album, listen to the lyrics, and u dont feel it, the power, the truth, the call....the answer is way to obvious..!!
Perfect album. Everyday I like it so much. just fix your heart beat to album. I like feel of sorrow and at the same time continue to struggle nice I had same feeling in the Korpiklaani albums . At least music is reflecting this.
You know what's your problem? The negative side feels something they don't really know. Let me tell you the truth. Music is a piece of art depends on everything personal and non-personal influences. If you think this album is just for the fans, let me know you, you're wrong. This album is masterpiece about the actual world right now. So choose your path now. Be gone, if you want something epic, that time passed like wind in the summer. If you are a warrior like me fight with them by my side. Brother, Sisters! Prepare your best swords!
It's a fucking masterpeace, like the whole album.. All bands have to renew it self, i liked before, now even more. They have capability to do what they want, and thats the point. And whatever they do, it rocks. UGH.
King of Storms Lyrics Who dares to stare death in the eye? And face the maelstrom of doom like a hero? When light splits the sky And like a thousand giants, thunder roars King of storms Descends from the skies Before my eyes Destroyer of worlds King of storms I will rule with fear and pain Your world will burn in dragon flame I will rule with fear and pain Your world will burn in dragon flame You will Obey Your kin Will yield when I say Your dreams Your fears Your dying screams Belong to me You will Obey Your kin Will yield when I say Your dreams Your fears Your dying screams Belong to me Descry the beast of the nightmare realm Destruction of all, humanity abhorred Ravaged land where the afflicted dwell The frozen void entombs idle prayers and exhorts King of storms Descends from the skies Before my eyes Destroyer of worlds King of storms King of storms
I Will Never Kneel Lyrics Winds are calling me The cold breeze of death From the dividing stream The clarity of what lies ahead Your fortune will never change Is what blind weaklings say But I will not rest before the day Every peasant is crowned as his own king I will never kneel Before your false beliefs By my heathen blood I will not give up Minä rinnassa kannan sydänyön mustaa kipinää Minä anteeksi annan ja unohdan, en ikinä Tätä kaunaa, vainoa, kuollutta painoa, en ikinä Minä anteeksi anna ja unohda en ikinä My love, where have you gone? So cold, what have they done? I can't see you The world drowns in tears I will forgive you Become the righteous hate and never forget See rock shows near Liverpool Get tickets as low as $92 You might also like God is Dead All is lost now What once was a dream Will never be seen Spill their blood Revenge for both of us And for all that will never be… I will never kneel Before your false beliefs By my heathen blood I will not give up
Some fans don't seem to realise, that band members are artists and sometimes they need to do something new and different to keep themselves interested in doing music. Yes, this album is somewhat different than their older albums. But it's not worse for sure. If you don't like the change, just simply don't listen to their new stuff.
At first I was struggling to get used to this album like everyone else, but after listening about 4 times, I'm sold. It usually takes some listens to get on board.
And now I think this is the good way! Stay on it, Ensiferum! I love this album, it's fresh and different but there is a lot of awsome component from the old records!
It took a few listens but I eventually got sucked into the Ensiferum vortex. They tried some new things while keeping with the basics and it worked. The "making of two paths" drives that point home. Though greedy me would have liked a 10-15 min. epic song also like they have done in the past. Of course in addition to the rest.
what to say, album is great really like the melodic tunes of this album. of course is little different from thier earlier albums but just love the album. damn good songs :)
Wasnt sure when I first listened. After 3 or 4 more listens though, album has proved to be a real grower. Not 100% sold on the accordion, but I can live with it. 🙂. Anyway, the alternative is no Ensiferum. I know which I prefer. 😎
1- Alexandre ajattomasta unesta 2- for those about to fight for metal maniacs 3- way of the warrior soul 4- two pathogens 5- serpent king of storms 6- blood feast with Valkyries 7- don't you say it ain't so 8- I will never kneel before zod 9- god is dead and buried 10- hail to the Victor hedman 11- unettomaan aikaan artist 12- god is dead and buried (alternative version) 13- don't you say it ain't so (alternative version)
for those who want to play at youtube android
01. Ajattomasta Unesta (00:00)
02. For Those About to Fight for Metal (02:12)
03. Way of the Warrior (07:29)
04. Two Paths (11:27)
05. King of Storms (16:15)
06. Feast with Valkyries (21:31)
07. Don't You Say (25:39)
08. I Will Never Kneel (29:18)
09. God Is Dead (34:19)
10. Hail to the Victor (38:35)
11. Unettomaan Aikaan (43:46)
12. God Is Dead (Alternative Version) (46:01)
13. Don't You Say (Alternative Version) (49:56)
53:33 end
The hero we need...
Gracias
trims gan.. niat bgt.. wkwk
شكرا :)
Only legends who do this❤
Congraulations to Ensiferum and the whole of the Finnish People - on their country`s 100th -year birthday.
Happy Anniversary !!
Cheers and greetings from viking- Norway ! :)
Shouldn't it be skål then? 🍻😂
Lyrics for the intro:
Katsokaa tuulen kulkua
Kuulkaa ajan juoksua
Alla ikitähtitaivahan
Kasvava on voima valtava
Pohjanpalon loimussa
Nousee miekka voittajan
English:
Behold how travels the wind
Hear how runs the time
Beneath the eternal star dotted sky
Will grow a vast power
In the glow of northern lights
Rises the sword of the victor
And for the outro:
Vain aamu-usva peittona
Laulu säilyy muistona
On joka polun hintana
Kaiho, epäily ja kuolema
English:
Only morning mist as a veil
The song will remain as a memory
The price of every path is longing, doubt and death
Kiitos
Ensiferum is one of my best 'travel music' bands. When I'm driving over 1000km a day, it can play in my car without stopping, and I even don't thing about change the music. It's an awesome band with a great music! And this album is not an exceptation. If somebody tells that 'It is not the classical Ensiferum any more, I can answer - Dude, they can't play the same 'Ahti' and 'Heathen Horde' from album to album. The music is changing and it is normal. If somebody, did not hear Ensiferum in this album any more - then please try to listen it one (or maybe 10) more time, It is presents there, trust me :) The album is awesome, it sounds wery well and professional!
Good luck Ensiferum in the future, In Your Sword I Trust, You're the best!
You got that attitude Sir, keep it up. :o)
I traveled 800km with a bag and my sticks with their album, each day in my ears.
Strenght and inner power in each of my footstep \m/
Once had all Ensiferum albums on a cd in my car, that cd stayed there and played on random for 4 years straight, and it was a daily driver
Seriously, I'm not sure what the so-called fans that took the time to write a negative comment here are on, but this album is a MONSTER! Folks, they won't sound like they did 20 years ago, it's obvious. Bands mature, their abilities evolve, their tastes in music change, they want to experiment with new sounds, riffs, melodies, and so-on... This album is a great example of masters making great music 20 years into their career. Worth every minute of your time! My vinyl is in the mail on its way to my collection.
Hahaha bullshit. You must be a new fan.
Mature? Gotta be kidding me, this is some low tavern version of Ensiferum that used to be. Fortunately Netta is no longer in the band and therefore no more accordion Korpiklaani stuff on the next album, hopefully.
Man, i cannot agree more!! Thing of what The Irons would be today if their fans would be that deadlocked on old styles. I really cannot understand how those haters can still think Ensi stays the same if Jari&Co left. It has to change after that, and they made it change for good!! Even thou "one man army" may not be the best album, the rest is awesome stuff in their own style, not in "Jari´s" style (althou i know it wasnt his style alone ;)). U guys rly would be more happy if they just had copied the old style?? I dont think so, u would hate it the same way, cuz ur unable to change urself and go along with good musical talent.
And "used to be"?? So u judge about Ensi´s style now from the first two/three albums?? Are u kidding me? Each album has its own style, and this one is more "Tavern Style" I dont have a prob with that. Much better then to have always the same shit repeated over and over again!!
totally agreed, those true idiots fans are acting like kids...
@@Silver.Leaves what's the fucking problem with accordion? you are just saying shit... just stop listening
Honestly was not what I was expecting. Very uplifting sounding album and a decent mix of Harsh and Clean songs which I was awesome to hear. I like it quite a bit more than the previous two albums, but From Afar still takes the win for Petri era Ensiferum for me. I love this band and I am glad this album was not another Unsung Heroes and added a bit of flavour to it, but it didn't blow me away or leave me disappointed.
From the newer albums I agree that From Afar is the best. Im more of a fan of Victory songs though! Its interesting to see their progression from Dragonheads and Iron to Two paths
From Afar is a masterpiece hands down. The amount of detail and insane melodies on that one is simply off the scale.
inb4: 07. Dont you say :p
My wife and I both love Ensiferum and Wintersun! We just saw Wintersun a couple of months ago and it was amazing! We will see Ensiferum with Septic Flesh tomorrow night (Jan21/2019) here in Phoenix Arizona. We both play Lord of the Rings online MMORPG and this is perfect to game to! Epic Music!!! Hail Ensiferum!!!
Holy shit, THAT INTRO!!!
It's tremendous. So is the outro
I'm a few years late to this album. I'm huge Ensiferum fan but when this came out in 2017 I completely missed it. Just rediscovered it today. I like it a lot. Not sure why the negative comments.
Guys give it a chance !! Its a good album. Try to listen more than three or four times. Will grow !!
I've tried at least 5 times and each time is worst than the last one. Very dissapointing
They've given a fair share of vocals to netta,sammi and marcus with this one,sounds good on first listen xd
pretty funny to read all these comments, i am new to ensiferum, this is my first album, i do listen completly and i really like it a lot:)
Am I the only one who loves clean vocals too? Two Paths (song) is amazing and Don't You Say, both original and alternative. And both Intro and Outro really suit.
CABAL I love clean vocals, too, but I must admit that they can't really sing well except for Netta.
CABAL
I think we're the only ones. I really preferred the original Don't You Say, I love both harsh and clean vocals.
I have to say, thats not what i expected, but i love it :D What i love the most is the new varity in the songs. Great job :)
I don't know what people are complaining about, this album is amazing.
Its a very good album.We just have to understand that any band needs to evolve,to try other things.For me....a masterpiece. Enjoy!
Saludos desde Colombia a los grandes maestros del metal nórdico 🤘🏻
Isso mesmo tbm amo a o metal nórdicos,verdade todos
Grande banda essa uma riqueza no estrumentos e na letra.
I am trying to find some other bands similar to Ensiferum cause I like them so much, but Ensiferum is so many light years ahead from the rest that I end up listening to them again! I just can't get enough of their music. since I've learned about Ensiferum I believe in 2007, the more I listen to their music the more I like it. These guys are unbelievably doing my favorite style of music. The higher melodic guitar volume throughout the tracks makes it so powerful and melodic. Beautiful inspiring folk elements make it even more special! I love you guys and wanna thank you for makin' my life brighter and making me happy! ... And here goes again now "King of Storms". Oh god... I am speechless... Please DON'T change the style.. It is one of a kind - THE BEST
pretty sure you wont find that recipe anywhere else. I have tried too and not yet succeeded after well over 15yrs
@@bumboclat It's true, the nearest I've found is the German band "Equilibrium" from Bavaria (Bayern). They are really not bad. Check them out: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equilibrium_(band)
What I love the most about Ensiferum's music are CLEAR, SYNCHRONIZED, FAST rhythm, and the strong guitar. Very well balanced sound. The lead guitar, it is sound from heaven!
@@AgentSkyper seen em live many times. Kinda close, but without Ensiferum's consistency.
@@bumboclat it's true
Hearing these songs live twice in one year was epic. The second time they brought my favorite band, Kalmah. Finland's finest
This is Ensiferum. Exactly what I expect. So Good! No other band does it like these guys. Amazing as always. Thank you, from Canada!
This album is so great! I'm not sure why people aren't giving a fair chance. This album still has the ensiferum magic to me. For those who fight for this album, Gods of war salute you all!
I couldn't agree more
My favorite album aside from One Man Army
@@ryanbaker1750 Those are literally their worst along with Unsung Heroes...
"Don't You Say" it's my favourite track from this album. Somehow I have the feeling that the song is dedicated to all the haters out-there.
Awesome album! Love the diversity. Two Paths is one of my instant favorites: superb blend of old school punkish rock, honest metal and celtic influences but there's a lot of great songs. edit: King Of Storms is amazing as well. What a wall of awesome ...
Got to see them live back in January and they were so incredible that I am now a huge fan. This is my first album I bought from them too.
I don't understand all the critical opinions. This is a badass album. Yes, it doesn't sound the same as 10 years ago, but why should it? I don't need Ensiferum to release the same album over and over again. The Iron album already exists, and if you want Jari there's still Wintersun.
I don't see how Ensiferum in any way broke with their style or lost any quality in this. They emphasized different things in places, but it's nothing new or out of place as far as I can hear.
"Badass" ... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ... M ... Mu ... Mmuu ... MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAA HAHA! :D
I didn't like this album at all, until I saw them playing 5-6 songs of it live. With the usual high quality, entertaining live-performance of these guys I thought:" well, thats not bad at all." I gave the album a second chance and here I am, loving this whole thing now. Sometimes you need to give albums a second chance to understand its greatness.
@@alandalus6668 Esta es la 3ra vez que escucho este album, con tiempos notorios de diferencia, en esta oportunidad pensé, quizás como he cambiado desde la ultima vez que lo escuché de repente note cosas más agradables. De manera general no es malo de verdad, pero a titulo personal siento que les falta algo, no sé desde From Afar me ha parecido que me gusta menos su nuevo sonido y no por eso significa que sea malo, simplemente no me termina de calar. Lo mismo puedo decir que sucede con Amon Amarth que es mi grupo favorito, de Twilight of the thunder god para acá me pasa igual aunque hay que hacer menciones honorificas de canciones especificas de todas ellas y por ultimo tengo que mencionar a Trivium que desde Shogun para acá nada que ver conmigo, todos han sido discos buenos pero ya es cuestión de perspectiva. Realmente la comunidad tiene un problema de toxicidad en la cual si algo no les gusta ya lo tildan de ser malo.
@@Olle_Svenska Have you seen them live playing this?
@@hyorinmaruthug9172 I have seen Dissection live, in 1996. And Satyricon. THAT was "badass"!
It's such a relief to read so many constructive and calm comments here below... thank you guys for not being mean, hating and hateful fellas.
I like your way of thinking
The Jari albums are objectively the classics. Not From Afar and Victory Songs. Just because you like them more than the others doesn't make them "classic".
Of course not, except I found Jari's closer to Not From Afar and Victory Song than all of them to Two Paths...that's why I defined them as "classic". Also, the mid albums are probably the best known on avarage, so imo they have somehow turned to be the classic ones.
King of storms is such a classic Ensiferum tune . Mad respect for the band and their label.
Guys, I'm telling you: this album sounds so much better live. Couldn't believe the difference can be so big.
Ensiferum keeps on gaining, i so love the melody in this band and the songs. I discovered them by accident ;) normally im into eurodance and base, but this got my attention. keep on rocking.
I love this album.... One of their best so far imo
I can say this album hits all the hallmarks I expect from Ensiferum, catchy folk metal. I enjoy it as a separate entity from other albums. They all have different sounds, no two are alike. Great work! Don't You Say has yet to grow on me but I want to say that's my only gripe.
after the 3rd time listening: absolute fucking awesome album!
God is dead (alternative version) and way of the warrior turned out to be one of my new favourite songs of ensiferum 😍
Feast with Valkyries Lyrics
Through mist we ride
Howling wolves in moonlight
Blood has been shed tonight
It's judgement time
Gallantly you fought
Made your people proud
Rise brave warriors
The journey has just begun
High to the skies
Across the seas
Woods of the north
And mountain peaks
The song will sound
Through history
Tonight we'll feast with valkyries
Sons of frost and steel
Reinvigorate
Stay humble not brash
Because I'm the one
Who chooses the slain
High to the skies
Across the seas
Woods of the north
And mountain peaks
See rock shows near Liverpool
Get tickets as low as $92
You might also like
Don’t You Say
The song will sound
Through history
Tonight we'll feast with valkyries
North wind in my hair
Only me, my steed and my spear
Charge to another battlefield
Eternal chant in the air
North wind in my hair
Only me, my steed and my spear
Charge to another battlefield
Eternal chant in the air
High to the skies
Across the seas
Woods of the north
And mountain peaks
The song will sound
Through history
Tonight we'll feast with valkyries
High to the skies
Across the seas
Woods of the north
And mountain peaks
The song will sound
Through history
Tonight we'll feast with valkyries
Greetings from Transylvania, Romania !
SacaluBrasov are you the dracula's grand son??
one of them :D
Most of people are satisfied with the ease, Ensiferum changes, evolves and it is what i call ... art.Fucking amazing album from our brothers of the great North
I am elated in highest degree. This new album is, for my opinion, the best, Ensiferum has ever delivered.
Wonderful pagan sound, which ist, simply expressed, outstanding !!!!! There is no better way, to listen finnish
metal sound from the endless scandinavian landscapes and woods....
Way of the Warrior
[Intro]
Yaow!
Yeah, let's go!
[Verse 1]
Staring at the dying flames
Moon as my only guard
It's too late to hesitate
Only the weak suffer in this life
[Chorus]
It's the way of the warrior
This path before me
Destined to be the king
Of battlefields
It's the eve of the bloodshed:
Women and mead!
From the skulls of my foes
Tomorrow, I'll drink
[Verse 2]
I shall honour my blade
With deeds, not with hollow words
Men will kneel when they hear my name
Before I laugh and rip out their wretched hearts
See rock shows near Liverpool
Get tickets as low as $92
You might also like
Two Paths
Ensiferum
For Those About to Fight for Metal
Ensiferum
LAI LAI HEI
Ensiferum
[Chorus]
It's the way of the warrior
This path before me
Destined to be the king
Of battlefields
It's the eve of the bloodshed:
Women and mead!
From the skulls of my foes
Tomorrow, I'll drink
[Bridge]
Siell on miehet miekka vyöllä
Urohot sota-aseissa
Humalassa hullut miehet
Pahat paljo juotuansa
[Chorus]
It's the way of the warrior
This path before me
Destined to be the king
Of battlefields
It's the eve of the bloodshed:
Women and mead!
From the skulls of my foes
Tomorrow, I'll drink
It's the way of the warrior
This path before me
Destined to be the king
Of battlefields
It's the eve of the bloodshed:
Women and mead!
From the skulls of my foes
Tomorrow, I'll drink
Ho!
Danke Yves Rausch für deinen vorzüglichen Musikgeschmack
The Ensiferum new blend with 'Two Paths' album is fine where it matters, which is great for metal fans that just want more freedom aside some of the classic albums which might adore most. Anyhow sound is relative sometimes so it is ultimate left to the listener, it is(the album) a good surprise in this opinion.
I only discovered this band a while ago and I don't get all the hate? I have every song in a Spotify playlist which I listen to daily at work and I'm never disappointed when an Ensiferum song comes on. My only gripe is the "don't you say" over and over.
Because they changed A LOT.
that's good... no one wants to listen to the same thing over and over again forever... change is what keep bands alive
Pat Pat
Yeah, people could chill out. Yes, bands change, they sometimes want to do something different instead of mass producing the same thing over and over again.
Of course they'll never make any album like Iron... no one but a dreamer can expect that, but hell there's plenty of excellent ideas in this album. I'm nicely surprised. I admit i truly was worried after One Man Army. But this stuff, without being perfect, really sounds like a come back.
LFJfromGDR, I agree with your opinion.
I give a positive "Like" to your comment.
LFJfromGDR
I haven't even liked metal in general until about a year or two ago, so One Man Army was my first Ensiferum album. I really like it, I really like their old stuff, I really like this, I feel like the only person who loves all their stuff :p
Dude, One Man Army is one of their 2 best imo! Fucking excellent from beginning to end.
@LFJfromGDR agreeeeeed!!!! lets raise our swords for that, stay united and fight as one..whoohaawww
Their new web page is godly neat, trim contours and awesome pictographs poses of the olden day chivalrous kind. Guess it is good this new album got put together, pretty gosh perfect and right for their heightening. Ensiferum is awesome once again, the other albums after the Wintersun band were wavering, the site might of seem abandoned but this is a good recuperation for Ensiferum. Amazing job on it, good.
After listening to this album and the new one, i can say i enjoy the new album much more!
I like the album. good to see bands getting away from the heavy orchestrations era. it's got more guitar pumpy riffs getting back to a more raw metal sound we've been missing for the past 10 yrs
Que obra
O próprio Iron é bem divergente do From Afar. E ainda assim são épicos! Cada álbum é uma experiência nova, mas com o mesmo resultado de excelente. Ensiferum owna demais! :D
Two Paths Lyrics
Callow dreams
Dawn of spring
No seeds of doubt yet sown in the ground
Man-made shades mould reality
Looming deceptions
Hope blurs it all
The path so bright
The path so dark
All crossroads
Of our lives
The path so bright
The path so dark
All crossroads (Illusions)
Of our lives
No, feel no pity for a dying man
We're all just here to die
To live one precious life
None for all and all for none
It's the only law
Feed you inner wolves
With prudence
When the night closes in
It grants us the final wish
The blade may be rusty and dull
But the spirit will never bend
See rock shows near Liverpool
Get tickets as low as $92
You might also like
Unforgiving, benevolent
Brave, noble and foolish
All will dim with the last exhale
Then all will be complete
Every deed has a price to pay
May sagacity and chaos bless your way
The path so bright
The path so dark
All crossroads (Illusions)
Of our lives
The path so bright
The path so dark
All crossroads (Illusions)
Of our lives
FOUND A NEW BAND I LOVE!!!
listen to the old onesss
That's great!
For Those About to Fight for Metal Lyrics
Outnumbered but never alone, we stand
Brave warriors, axes in our hands
The symbol of enlightenment
The secret of steel
Carved in the hearts of the free
Forged in eternal fire
Harden in the frozen rain
There is something stronger than mortal flesh
That unites us as one
For those about to fight for metal
Gods of war salute you all
For those who'll never lower their blade
We're blood brothers till the end
The sound of archaic battle horns
Releases the beast within us all
Join us to fight for the metal dawn
Or one by one, you will fall
Let me hear your battle cry!
Raise your swords up high!
For those about to fight for metal
Gods of war salute you all
For those who'll never lower their blade
We're blood brothers till the end
For those about to fight for metal
Gods of war salute you all
For those who'll never lower their blade
We're blood brothers till the end
Blood brothers till the end
aivan huippubändi en enenollutllutkaan kulluut..aivan mahtava!!!!
I like this album. There is still one thing I find strange : the over-stereorized shouting thing that doesn't match with the mix.
I don't get why people are complaining like "new Ensiferum albums suck". Bands lack of originality over time and are getting boring, but this one is still doing pretty well.
Don’t You Say Lyrics
From town to twon I roam and dwell
Sing my songs and stories I tell
Gone is the gold and ladies' smile
I'm living on borrowed time
This is me, no guilt, no shame
I ain't no saint, I ain't no king
I'm a man of my word
With a stone backbone
Open your arms
I'm coming home
Don't you say it's the same old story
Don't you say I came too late
Don't you say it was all for nothing
For now I am here to stay
I have a will, hard as a rock
But it crumbled down with the very last drop
Don't ask so I don't have to lie
I'm a rover till the day I die
Don't you say it's the same old story
Don't you say I came too late
Don't you say it was all for nothing
For now I am here to stay
See rock shows near Liverpool
Get tickets as low as $92
You might also like
I Will Never Kneel
Don't you say it's the same old story
Don't you say I came too late
Don't you say it was all for nothing
For now I am here to stay
Don't you say
Don't you say
Don't you say
Don't you say it's the same old story
Don't you say I came too late
Don't you say it was all for nothing
For now I am here to stay
Don't you say it's the same old story
Don't you say I came too late
Don't you say it was all for nothing
For now I am here to stay
This promise will never fade away
I really enjoyed the album but I consider the alternative versions should be principal
Thrash headbanger Me too.
the god is dead alternative version is fucking awesome!
Totally, men..
That goes without saying.
Awesome album!!! I can't stop listening to this!! Again and again... and again.. Everytime I workout or chillin!!
Wow, they mixed in some Nightwish and Korpiklaani into it. Love it!
To all those who still cry about "why they are not the same as they here 10 years ago". Things change..and Ensif changed it for good!! Its not easy to go on like that if important Members leave! And to be honest. Ask urself, as fans, as metalheads. Why u listen to music like this? Is it because ur kinda of a fanboy..or is it cuz u feel ur warriors heart inside ur chest? Cuz if u listen to this album, listen to the lyrics, and u dont feel it, the power, the truth, the call....the answer is way to obvious..!!
Who picked the Amorphis part at the end of the intro? I hope I will never kneel hit the radio in Finland.. love it.
Perfect album. Everyday I like it so much. just fix your heart beat to album. I like feel of sorrow and at the same time continue to struggle nice I had same feeling in the Korpiklaani albums . At least music is reflecting this.
this just fixed my day
Two Paths. Like it or not, simple.
You know what's your problem? The negative side feels something they don't really know. Let me tell you the truth. Music is a piece of art depends on everything personal and non-personal influences. If you think this album is just for the fans, let me know you, you're wrong. This album is masterpiece about the actual world right now. So choose your path now. Be gone, if you want something epic, that time passed like wind in the summer. If you are a warrior like me fight with them by my side. Brother, Sisters! Prepare your best swords!
As with the previous album, I was a bit sceptical at first but now I am totally convinced!
Alternative version of "Don't you say" is awesome. Glad it was included :)
Two Paths, is my new favorite Ensiferum track
It's a fucking masterpeace, like the whole album.. All bands have to renew it self, i liked before, now even more. They have capability to do what they want, and thats the point. And whatever they do, it rocks. UGH.
Same, I absolutely love it. From good to great to greater to greatest to Ensiferum
Naah, Marcus shouldn't sing that high. He sounds like a plugged trumpet.
King of Storms Lyrics
Who dares to stare death in the eye?
And face the maelstrom of doom like a hero?
When light splits the sky
And like a thousand giants, thunder roars
King of storms
Descends from the skies
Before my eyes
Destroyer of worlds
King of storms
I will rule with fear and pain
Your world will burn in dragon flame
I will rule with fear and pain
Your world will burn in dragon flame
You will
Obey
Your kin
Will yield when I say
Your dreams
Your fears
Your dying screams
Belong to me
You will
Obey
Your kin
Will yield when I say
Your dreams
Your fears
Your dying screams
Belong to me
Descry the beast of the nightmare realm
Destruction of all, humanity abhorred
Ravaged land where the afflicted dwell
The frozen void entombs idle prayers and exhorts
King of storms
Descends from the skies
Before my eyes
Destroyer of worlds
King of storms
King of storms
Hail Ensiferum! Brutal album!!! That powerful and majestic intro sets it off!! 🤘🤘
You know, metal is so popular in Finland that they have metal band for kids named Hevisaurus :DDD
wow this is cool, thanks :)
Can confirm. For a kid, what's cooler than dinosaurs and heavy metal? :D
OMG! My life is better now that I know! I just looked them up, Hevisaurus is amazing! This makes me wish I had a kid to share them with.
@TeapotMullah lol
@TeapotMullah you sound like a 12 year old who just discovered metal last week
I Will Never Kneel Lyrics
Winds are calling me
The cold breeze of death
From the dividing stream
The clarity of what lies ahead
Your fortune will never change
Is what blind weaklings say
But I will not rest before the day
Every peasant is crowned as his own king
I will never kneel
Before your false beliefs
By my heathen blood
I will not give up
Minä rinnassa kannan sydänyön mustaa kipinää
Minä anteeksi annan ja unohdan, en ikinä
Tätä kaunaa, vainoa, kuollutta painoa, en ikinä
Minä anteeksi anna ja unohda en ikinä
My love, where have you gone?
So cold, what have they done?
I can't see you
The world drowns in tears
I will forgive you
Become the righteous hate and never forget
See rock shows near Liverpool
Get tickets as low as $92
You might also like
God is Dead
All is lost now
What once was a dream
Will never be seen
Spill their blood
Revenge for both of us
And for all that will never be…
I will never kneel
Before your false beliefs
By my heathen blood
I will not give up
Adavant is one of the bands that is playing the show with Ensiferum and Septic Flesh in Phoenix, Arizona. They are local to Arizona and are awesome!
I'm loving it! :D Haven't listened to Ensiferum for a while, but this is really great. Stands out more than some other albums. :)
It grows on you, give it a few listens. Also, the Acoustic Show DVD is my favorite thing ever!!
Some fans don't seem to realise, that band members are artists and sometimes they need to do something new and different to keep themselves interested in doing music. Yes, this album is somewhat different than their older albums. But it's not worse for sure. If you don't like the change, just simply don't listen to their new stuff.
Oh, wait! You probably didn't listen to it enough :) Give it some more shots, It is Ensiferum pure.
Yeah sure, but it’s also ok for longtime fans to state when they don’t like something. Nothing wrong with it as long as it’s stated politely.
2 трек вполне типичный, в лучших традициях!)
Good old Ensiferum, with new style. How can you not feel that "ensiferian" vibe? :P
This is beautiful, and it's just starting!
Awesome album. Thanks Ensiferum!
At first I was struggling to get used to this album like everyone else, but after listening about 4 times, I'm sold. It usually takes some listens to get on board.
Saw this live. its great !
Opening song after the intro is spectacular and is worth the price of admission.
And now I think this is the good way! Stay on it, Ensiferum! I love this album, it's fresh and different but there is a lot of awsome component from the old records!
Definitely better than the last two albums, a bit more reminiscent of the golden age of Ensiferum. Not bad.
*Aggressively mops the floor.
greetings from Poland great album !
It took a few listens but I eventually got sucked into the Ensiferum vortex. They tried some new things while keeping with the basics and it worked. The "making of two paths" drives that point home. Though greedy me would have liked a 10-15 min. epic song also like they have done in the past. Of course in addition to the rest.
Ensiferum Never Disappoints! 🤘
Ensiferum rocks as always \m/ Great album !!
great album, thanks for the upload
The style of the first two songs is just awesome.
what to say, album is great really like the melodic tunes of this album. of course is little different from thier earlier albums but just love the album. damn good songs :)
this fucking kicks ass
I like the variety of styles, particularly vocal styles, on this.
Guys, check your expectations, many of you expected something legendary from this, yet you probably don't even know what legendary "sounds" like.
Great Brother from Verona Italia
The first song is a brilliant opus about fighting for metal, half way in and the res of the album is folk pop.
Blasting... expected "Bonus Song 2" at the end. more and more!!
A big big thx to "Metal Blade Records" for giving us this great album "for free", will buy it soon :-)
Ensiferum, please come to USA Spring 2018! Or anytime 2018!!
Wasnt sure when I first listened. After 3 or 4 more listens though, album has proved to be a real grower. Not 100% sold on the accordion, but I can live with it. 🙂. Anyway, the alternative is no Ensiferum. I know which I prefer. 😎
Weel done guys! you still have it!
1- Alexandre ajattomasta unesta
2- for those about to fight for metal maniacs
3- way of the warrior soul
4- two pathogens
5- serpent king of storms
6- blood feast with Valkyries
7- don't you say it ain't so
8- I will never kneel before zod
9- god is dead and buried
10- hail to the Victor hedman
11- unettomaan aikaan artist
12- god is dead and buried (alternative version)
13- don't you say it ain't so (alternative version)
You people whining about Markus singing, stop- Band doesn't care about your opinion, they do what they like and see best.