ayyyyyye! for back in the age of sword, men were true men o lived with honor and glory, now they stand several yards away instead of facing each other in true combat
kenneth hume So you believe that my Brother and Sister's who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq are not worthy? Whether I view an enemy at the end of a sword, or through the sights of a sniper rifle makes no difference to me, as long as I do my duty as a Warrior and kill the enemy. "Airborne"
Dennis Young ah but you forget there is more to the wya of the warrior then just killing for one; secondly i simply spoke that in this day and age honor is forgotten because its true. i understand that what they are doing is there duty, and it would be unfair to ask them to go against;however, it is not unfair to put blame upon society for allowing guns and tolerating them, yes swords,pikes and the lot are not used in combat today, but why? because many are willing to stomahce the fact that guns are used. again why? because its easier to pull a trigger and less dangerous. no, im not syaing combat isnt dangerous, but on an individual level? it is because the level of training today vs. the level of training back then arent even in the same universe. for a warrior of the blade, training began nearly at birth-the good ines anyway-but today its a simple few months.
kenneth hume Dude stop talking like you're a warrior. If someone came at you with a sword, you would cower like a little bitch and get killed in 2 seconds and you know it.
wrong; i have pracitced with a sword sicne a very young age,as is a tradition in my family, if someone came at me with a blade, i would meet his/her edge with my own
I play this song (in my head) all day at work smashing old concrete with a sledge-hammer, at the end of the day I FEEL BETTER and my work is done, my co-workers are scared of me....... I wonder why? LOL!!!!
+CELTIC PAGAN PRIDE people treat it suprisingly, well, SUPRISING when I tell them I have both Norse, and Cherokee blood flowing through me. I don't really understand.
If war was still fought honourably, face to face, there would be fewer of them, but the army would be once again a grand career for all true men and women of thier land
Actually this has already been discussed. I'm an archaeologist by the way. The earliest evidence of the word "Viking" is the runic "Vikingr" being used as a profession title in engravings. This "viking was first used as a verb" idea is a myth.
last night i placed a big flag with a celtic knot and a thor's hammer in front of the church, today the whole city talks about it^^ hail to the one eyed god!!!!!
I am a 17 y.o. Arnis Player from The Philippines, you're probably the 40 y.o. since you know how they live and where they live. Viking metal makes my blood boil with excitement and bloodlust, that's why I listen to it, they talk about tales from far and not how they feel and how they would hypocritly love a girl, get your shit together.
As a fellow history person, some people do make the point of the Byzantine Varangian Guard. They were still around in the 15th century, but not really as "true" Vikings. If I remember correctly though, they did have to be descended from Vikings. Not trying to start an argument, just thought it was an interesting point to raise :)
Norse, or as usually translated by most people who had contact with them at the time, some variant of "North Men". Scandinavian can be regarded as a blanket ethnic term for the peoples on the peninsula.
While there were Heroic Ages when men tended to fight face to face, it was due to a lack of opportunity to be cowardly than anything. The Germanic Heroic Age in particular ended because forward-thinking nations started using cunning and strategy again. That, in turn, led to commanders hiding behind their men and starting wars that they knew wouldn't cause them to bleed. Any commander that does not fight with his men has no business commanding. Hail to the true warrior!
Nowadays it doesn't matter if we consider Vikings (even without genetically being) os wahtever... I consider myself partly of my Iberian heathen (obvioulsy I'm not Viking) but I think that heathen people must stand together due that our enemy is everywhere... it's in ourselves (in the terms that we're fighting against ourselves) and in Monotheistic religions. I consider Asatruar is the one that unites us all... and Northern Gods are our unite simbology. So... Hail TYR and all my Heathen friends.
My understanding is that a god (presumably Loki) tricked the speaker somehow, possibly causing the loss of family, as a boy, but now he has come for revenge against the god.
Actually, the word viking was originally a verb. To "go viking" was to go sailing inland in a ship with strong men, and pillage and steal if the getting was good, trade with towns if it wasn't, as this was the only way for 2nd and 3rd and so on sons to earn more than they would achieve from birthright. Basically, it was an action people took, and then it became a "job" of sorts. The transition from verb to noun then caused the former Saxon-Nordic raiders to be re-christened as vikings.
Because the conversation is about modern definitions. Which that series doesn't pertain to. The original conversation was about someone with no knowledge that didn't even take the time to use Google and click the first two links, and precisely what that person said was wrong. Which was essentially everything, and also happens to be completely unrelated to the Sagas of the Icelanders.
If you like I could translate all those hard words into simple ones for you. Here, I'll start with the first portion of the Song "A boy gone astray"=A young human male who took the wrong path "Deceived by a god"=lied and/or tricked by a powerful being people worship "Remembers the day" well this should be easy and I hope I don't need to translate it "Bereft of his blood"=this is harder to properly translate, but it comes down to he lost a lot of blood in what happened
(cont.) mostly learned know norsemen through their raiders , an occupation that wasnt a life's trade for most but a 2-3 season thing between farming and hunting in their lands. a trader could say " well i ll go viking for 2 seasons..." that doesnt make whole folk "vikings" and lastly you should accept that a folk's definition ofthemselves has also some weight, and they called themselves collectively "norse" to define their diference from the rest
Mostly it is meant to be symbolic of respecting the old ways as opposed to the Christians since the Hammer of Thor was used as a symbol for rebellion during Scandinavian Christianisation. Also it sounds good, so it works.
Um... The chorus melody sounds like an exact replica of Pink Martini's Amado Mio. I was sitting in Starbucks and finally paid attention to "Amado Mio" after I recognized the fact that it had been played about 10 times since I was there on a 4 song loop. My initial thoughts were "That bitch" and "Ripoff Artist", thinking that she stole something from a lesser known act just so she could play it in Starbucks. Turns out, she released her song YEARS before Tyr did. :-p. I wonder why, though.
Nope, after the first hundred or so years of their existence, a large number of the Varangian Guardian was composed of Anglo Saxons. This was due to the Norman invasion. That said, you would be correct to say that they were typically of Scandinavian or Germanic descent though.
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I will inebriate and intoxicate, those who question the beer...in...my....hand!
Wish the whole world would throw away the guns, and go back to using swords. \m/
ayyyyyye! for back in the age of sword, men were true men o lived with honor and glory, now they stand several yards away instead of facing each other in true combat
kenneth hume So you believe that my Brother and Sister's who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq are not worthy?
Whether I view an enemy at the end of a sword, or through the sights of a sniper rifle makes no difference to me, as long as I do my duty as a Warrior and kill the enemy. "Airborne"
Dennis Young ah but you forget there is more to the wya of the warrior then just killing for one; secondly i simply spoke that in this day and age honor is forgotten because its true. i understand that what they are doing is there duty, and it would be unfair to ask them to go against;however, it is not unfair to put blame upon society for allowing guns and tolerating them, yes swords,pikes and the lot are not used in combat today, but why? because many are willing to stomahce the fact that guns are used. again why? because its easier to pull a trigger and less dangerous. no, im not syaing combat isnt dangerous, but on an individual level? it is because the level of training today vs. the level of training back then arent even in the same universe. for a warrior of the blade, training began nearly at birth-the good ines anyway-but today its a simple few months.
kenneth hume Dude stop talking like you're a warrior. If someone came at you with a sword, you would cower like a little bitch and get killed in 2 seconds and you know it.
wrong; i have pracitced with a sword sicne a very young age,as is a tradition in my family, if someone came at me with a blade, i would meet his/her edge with my own
Just saw these guys in concert. This song is so epic live!
Very good metal music. i've discovered recently this band, and I promise to follow their work in the future. STAY METAL!!!
I listened to this while playing Legend of Zelda. They went together surprisingly well.
I play this song (in my head) all day at work smashing old concrete with a sledge-hammer, at the end of the day I FEEL BETTER and my work is done, my co-workers are scared of me....... I wonder why? LOL!!!!
This is one of my favorite song's,I love this band. TYR ARE GOD'S
Perfect music for Dark Souls 3
Dark Souls im allgemeinen.
Perfect music for 2020
I know what you mean, mate. I know what you mean, they were bloody awesome!!! Still can't stop headbanging. \m/
This is the best song for roaming around Skyrim.
One of the best songs that Ive heard.
If bilbo baggins had this song on his mp3 on his quest to defeat smaug the book would on be 50 pages long
Vikings blood
***** we sure we live in the reality you're already killing people
pagan blood
+CELTIC PAGAN PRIDE people treat it suprisingly, well, SUPRISING when I tell them I have both Norse, and Cherokee blood flowing through me. I don't really understand.
you sir, deserve a medal for your epicness.
i love this song. i found myself singing it today and had many odd glances from the people around me
i question the sword in his hand. COME AT ME BRO
crazy ass guitar solo :D hehe ....like those words
I may be wrong, but isn't this the wrong album cover for this song?
+Alex Waters You are correct, this is the wrong album cover. The correct one is "by the Light of the Northern Star."
I got the sword in my hand!
Ah yea man. I headbanged so much my neck hurt for the next week. But that didn't stop me from listening to them more and headbanging continuously!
Fucking awesome ! Was to a live concert by them tonight, BEST EVAR !!! Føroyingar eru stoltir !
war god tyr my ancastors worshiped you PROUD PAGAN SWEDISH BLOOD !!!!!!!
By the sword in my hand
I will conquer the land!!
fuking adore this song...!!
If war was still fought honourably, face to face, there would be fewer of them, but the army would be once again a grand career for all true men and women of thier land
crezy ass GUITAR SOLO ^-^
That's a good interpretation!
Is that a sword in your hand?
An actual underrated comment
Is that a knife I see before me?
I was an adventurer like you once.
Then i took a sword to the head.
makes me think about skyrim
by the sword in my pants!! \m/, xD
It tells the story of the blade.
FluffyChikens 2700 forged in fire put into sand to cure 1.5 Perfect
This should be soundtrack to "He-Man Masters of the Universe" 🗡
My favorite thing about this video is the first sentence in the description
This is the best song ever.... : )
This is my favorite ringtone.
Where and when, and I shall bring the ale! \m/
taylor rocks
Actually this has already been discussed. I'm an archaeologist by the way.
The earliest evidence of the word "Viking" is the runic "Vikingr" being used as a profession title in engravings. This "viking was first used as a verb" idea is a myth.
I think the lil smiles in the lyrics are cute
Indeed.
last night i placed a big flag with a celtic knot and a thor's hammer in front of the church, today the whole city talks about it^^ hail to the one eyed god!!!!!
I am a 17 y.o. Arnis Player from The Philippines, you're probably the 40 y.o. since you know how they live and where they live. Viking metal makes my blood boil with excitement and bloodlust, that's why I listen to it, they talk about tales from far and not how they feel and how they would hypocritly love a girl, get your shit together.
Saw tyr live with a bunch of other bands i couldnt give less fucks about. But tyr was AMAZING.
This song makes me feel badass :)
Epic. hail to all
Michigan. Whenever you're free. Haha.
I'll bring the vinyl! \m/
Interesting. I didn't know that. Cheers
need ten hour loop plus
That's a fucking crazy ass guitar solo.
As a fellow history person, some people do make the point of the Byzantine Varangian Guard. They were still around in the 15th century, but not really as "true" Vikings. If I remember correctly though, they did have to be descended from Vikings.
Not trying to start an argument, just thought it was an interesting point to raise :)
great!
We've got 2013 now!!!
Norse, or as usually translated by most people who had contact with them at the time, some variant of "North Men". Scandinavian can be regarded as a blanket ethnic term for the peoples on the peninsula.
While there were Heroic Ages when men tended to fight face to face, it was due to a lack of opportunity to be cowardly than anything. The Germanic Heroic Age in particular ended because forward-thinking nations started using cunning and strategy again. That, in turn, led to commanders hiding behind their men and starting wars that they knew wouldn't cause them to bleed. Any commander that does not fight with his men has no business commanding. Hail to the true warrior!
Nowadays it doesn't matter if we consider Vikings (even without genetically being) os wahtever... I consider myself partly of my Iberian heathen (obvioulsy I'm not Viking) but I think that heathen people must stand together due that our enemy is everywhere... it's in ourselves (in the terms that we're fighting against ourselves) and in Monotheistic religions. I consider Asatruar is the one that unites us all... and Northern Gods are our unite simbology.
So... Hail TYR and all my Heathen friends.
Chill Ulfric
HAIL!
Perfect song for Game Of Thrones. They should use the song in one of their episodes! Of course credit the band :)
I honestly think that would solve most troubles :I
when life betrays me i come here
My understanding is that a god (presumably Loki) tricked the speaker somehow, possibly causing the loss of family, as a boy, but now he has come for revenge against the god.
Come back when you hit puberty!!!! HAIL TO THE HAMMER!
If you follow the conversation he seems to sincerely believe what he said.
can too!
wrong album cover haha
Have you read Sagas of the Icelanders? It talks about how so and so "became a Viking" or "became a successful Viking".
Unlucky.
Actually, the word viking was originally a verb. To "go viking" was to go sailing inland in a ship with strong men, and pillage and steal if the getting was good, trade with towns if it wasn't, as this was the only way for 2nd and 3rd and so on sons to earn more than they would achieve from birthright. Basically, it was an action people took, and then it became a "job" of sorts. The transition from verb to noun then caused the former Saxon-Nordic raiders to be re-christened as vikings.
Because the conversation is about modern definitions. Which that series doesn't pertain to. The original conversation was about someone with no knowledge that didn't even take the time to use Google and click the first two links, and precisely what that person said was wrong. Which was essentially everything, and also happens to be completely unrelated to the Sagas of the Icelanders.
If you like I could translate all those hard words into simple ones for you.
Here, I'll start with the first portion of the Song
"A boy gone astray"=A young human male who took the wrong path
"Deceived by a god"=lied and/or tricked by a powerful being people worship
"Remembers the day" well this should be easy and I hope I don't need to translate it
"Bereft of his blood"=this is harder to properly translate, but it comes down to he lost a lot of blood in what happened
Beg for the mercy of Thor, Troll.
Likewise!
(cont.) mostly learned know norsemen through their raiders , an occupation that wasnt a life's trade for most but a 2-3 season thing between farming and hunting in their lands. a trader could say " well i ll go viking for 2 seasons..." that doesnt make whole folk "vikings" and lastly you should accept that a folk's definition ofthemselves has also some weight, and they called themselves collectively "norse" to define their diference from the rest
XD awesome!
That's what I call a very fuckung good desteny, my friend \m/,
Three people questioned the sword...
By teh swerdk in mai hend, I wil konqer teh ladn! Ai wil dacemate adn dekapiteit all hou kouestion teh swerdk!!!
I listen to this while I play Skyrim :I
@doomslayer12able Make that another! Long live Thor, Hail to Odin!
You have raised the attention of all of my wut. What is the meaning of all this?
Are you questioning the sword?....I'm sorry *shot*
thanks,
May the one eyed god watch upon you!
*pats back* I feel for you. No, I have no relation to Denmark, but I have a love of nordic, Danish (is that right?) and All viking cultures.
As a man of partial Anglo Saxon descent I'm not sure how a feel about this
This remembers me at God of war
Hail the Æsir and Vanir!
Mostly it is meant to be symbolic of respecting the old ways as opposed to the Christians since the Hammer of Thor was used as a symbol for rebellion during Scandinavian Christianisation. Also it sounds good, so it works.
Anyone care to sing, headbang and drink Jeger with me to Tyr? :D
Um... The chorus melody sounds like an exact replica of Pink Martini's Amado Mio.
I was sitting in Starbucks and finally paid attention to "Amado Mio" after I recognized the fact that it had been played about 10 times since I was there on a 4 song loop.
My initial thoughts were "That bitch" and "Ripoff Artist", thinking that she stole something from a lesser known act just so she could play it in Starbucks. Turns out, she released her song YEARS before Tyr did. :-p.
I wonder why, though.
Can do that in one sweep, no problem.
FØROYAR!!!
Nope, after the first hundred or so years of their existence, a large number of the Varangian Guardian was composed of Anglo Saxons. This was due to the Norman invasion. That said, you would be correct to say that they were typically of Scandinavian or Germanic descent though.
Well they call themselves Folk Metal :P
Theres 1 hater he got owned by the hand ;p
everytime i here this song i want to play skyrim..
In the name of Odin, how does one simply fall before this troll?
Sheeeeild walllll!
"Eh Raghnar, tu veux du saumon ?"
maybe........well that day i was really pissed of.....and i needed a method to let my anger flow......
I somehow managed to misread the title as "By the Bible in My Hand"
Tyr > Amon Amarth
Aw hell no
I agree, BUT they are totally different
Agreed
Agree to disagree. Both are good in different ways.
I have the Jeger, just need the you. \m/
Dude, Vikings were around during the 800's-900's not 1456. Where the hell did you get that date from?
that does not change reality. it exists in the physical world while the exodus is metaphysical.