Ensiferum Country of Origin: Finland Location: Helsinki Genre: Viking / Folk Metal Lyrical Themes: Legends, Fantasy, Battles, Sorrow, Heathen Themes Album: From Afar Release Date: 2009 Label: Spinefarm Records (www.spinefarm.fi Lineup: Petri Lindroos-Harsh Vocals, Guitars / Markus Toivonen-Guitar, Clean Vocals / Sami Hinkka-Bass, Clean & Backing Vocals / Janne Parviainen-Drums / Emmi Silvennoinen-Keyboards, Backing Vocals Website: www.ensiferum.com Links: www.myspace.com www.facebook.com twitter.com www.metal-archives.com Twilight Tavern We heard that enemies were approaching from the south We marched to face them and killed their scout But we were ambushed and slaughtered in the night We fought so bravely but none were left alive Now I open my eyes and what do I see A rainbow in the moonlight and valkyries calling me They say: "Don't be afraid" and ask me to follow. "You've been expected, so forget your sorrow." There warrior's souls forever rejoice TWILIGHT TAVERN! With ou! r ancestors we raise our horns TWILIGHT TAVERN! There warrior's swords forever shine on TWILIGHT TAVERN! Welcoming our brothers at the break of dawn! TWILIGHT TAVERN! Life is so short Oh son of the North You'll find your peace At the end of the journey Hey! All greet us when we open the door Familiar faces, brothers it's been too long Beer is flowing, the smell of burning meat In the morning battle reigns like hell's been unleashed As the sun sets behind the mountain's peak The master of the house
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