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Valhalla's Gates

from Auto da Fe by Scrollkeeper

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about

This track really came together after Simon and Alex went to see Amon Amarth. The band was kicking around some ideas, but seeing the show gave impetus to this song’s Viking theme. The lyrics to Valhalla’s Gate became a joint effort between Alex, Justin and Andrew. The themes of the song are valor and martial bravery in Viking age culture. For the second and third verses, the band decided to turn attention to later military heroes of Swedish history. The second verse focuses upon King Gustavus Adolphus who had a string of stunning victories in the 30 Years War, before falling in battle at Lützen. The third verse concerns Swedish forces that are currently serving on peace keeping missions in Northern Mali.

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Lyrics: McKittrick, Kamburov, Sutton
Music: Kamburov

Under the light of a northern sky
Odin's chosen will die
Ascend to the Gates of Valhalla
Heroes of stature and power

Open the Gates of Valhalla,
Hail Odin!
Battlefield chosen, battlefield slain
Welcome the Kings of Valhalla,
Hail Odin!
Proud warriors sing

Under the guns of Lützen
The roar of a lion was silenced
Slain under the cross
Soul the Aesir will claim

Hail, warrior kings
Find valor within
Ride like the wind
On wings of a Valkyrie

Son of Thule in the land of Mali
An iron guard for the innocent
All-seeing eye
All-guiding hand

Open the Gates of Valhalla,
Hail Odin!
Battlefield chosen, battlefield slain
Welcome the Kings of Valhalla,
Hail Odin!
Proud warriors sing

Hail, warrior kings
Find valor within
Ride like the wind
On wings of a Valkyrie

credits

from Auto da Fe, released June 19, 2020
Lyrics: Alexander Kamburov, Justin McKittrick, Andrew Sutton
Music: Alexander Kamburov


Justin McKittrick - vocals
Alexander Kamburov - lead guitar
Andrew Sutton - bass guitar
Simon Marfleet - drums

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Scrollkeeper Houston, Texas

Scrollkeeper are a Traditional Heavy Metal band from Houston, Texas that specialize in high energy, anthemic original material that is reminiscent of Metal's halcyon days.

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