Blind Guardian's Twilight Orchestra - War Feeds War

We lift the curtain. When „War Feeds War“ the riders are soon to appear! Witness André’s and Hansi’s recent journey through the Dark Lands. Enjoy this mind-blowing videoclip.
LEGACY OF THE DARK LANDS • COMETS AND PROPHECIES
RELEASE: November 8th, 2019
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[@dementedshaman6136]

So Hansi is blind ... guardian. Now we all know who was that mysterious stranger in all their album cover artworks. HAIL BLIND GUARDIAN!

[@metalsiwy]

Good point :) HAIL BLIND GUARDIAN !!! Greetings from Poland :)

[@georgioverini2299]

So you suppose, he perfoming role of himself? Doubt it... Do you really think, Hamlet (for example) is Shakespear?

[@magdachlebicka3895]

@@metalsiwy miło wiedzieć, że jest więcej fanów BG w naszym kraju :D

[@TotalyOzzFan]

So anyone interested, a general idea/story in this video is this: ( as I understand it after reading the prequel book, album booklet, etc ) Some tiny minor spoilers for the ‘die dunklen lande’ book below. Hansi and Andre are the blind guardians/Chronicles, who are 'witnessing' the events that follow: The land is ravaged by the 30 years war. Nicolas ( the dude in white ) wakes up on the battle field - he is immortal, always has been, and although he was in many battles and terrible situations he always survives and he is not sure why that is. And he is having strange visions about some other ‘purpose’ he has, some other life. So the 4 glowing dudes are the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse - Conquest, War, Famine and death. Dun Dun DUUunN the big reveal is that Nicolas is actually the first horseman of the apocalypse - Conquest, and he, together with his 3 brothers (other 3 horsemen) is supposed to destroy the world, that is already going to shit. But there is conflict, because Nicolas does not want to destroy the world. So when other horsemen decide to go down to earth and start apocalypsing he stands up to them and is like ‘ nah ah. I won’t let you do that ‘ So I am not sure who is the horns, red cloak guy who shows up at 2:40, Any clarification here would be welcome. And so the 3 horsemen fall to earth as comets - which is a historical fact, because during the 30 years war people did see comets in the skies and thought that for real, the end is coming, and that was the sign. And then we see the war, carnage, killing all the horror continue, and the horsemen are riding the earth, and Nicolas is standing against them, trying to defend humanity.

[@alexandre60720]

@Michaela eu observei uma coisa , que quando eles estão brilhante onde eles observam a terra , quando eles sentem a reação de Nicolas , sem saber o que foi naquele momento , ele percebe que vem da terra , e faz com que a terra gire voltando , até que chegue naquele tempo medieval , onde eles percebem que a ação foi através do Nicolas

[@sciacallo010]

Since this comment is very accurate, I'll add some details even though it's been over a year since it was posted, in case someone else is interested. The horned guy in the red cloak is Lucifer himself: Conquest seeks him hoping to find an ally against his brothers, the three other horsemen of the apocalypse. Lucifer doesn't want to be involved directly because he already rebelled once against God and failed, but he gives advices to Conquest on how to imprison his brothers. That's exactly what he does, but as he imprisons them, they in turn curse him to live on Earth among men, and erase his memory. He therefore ends wakes up on the battlefield and doesn't know of his "divine" (or whatever you want to call it) nature.

[@donmecayustasi]

LYRICS This phantom thought divides us The fearsome warriors A god so jealous Obscures the great divine This pain is endless This world's insane This war is fed by war Since fate is in love with hate The seventh sign reveals the end Warrior When death aligns with mars, my friend Warrior There once was a time We rode side by side But now it's gone (War feeds war) Behold there's A pale horse The fourth appears Meet old father death Furthermore down They'll drag me down Furthermore down I'll bring them down And then for a moment It seemed They could survive Seven seals, we're all blind Will it ever be the same? Will I touch this final flame? Will I be on my own? Or is there anyone Who knows? Hope is there knowledge? How can I pass this gate? Be aware and now awake In oblivion Warrior Warrior They all come crawling The black swarm crawls in From beyond The ancient foe descends

[@StephanieStach]

Great song! I feel like Andrés was born to wear this outfit ....

[@thenomad4123]

I agree he looks very atmospheric for some reason.

[@blindghoul3776]

Der Winter kann kommen ich bin bereit, mit Blind Guardian hat eine Winter Depression keine chance!! ❤

[@leandrotomazini7701]

Epic!!! My spotify will only know this album for a while.

[@MigueldeLys]

II KNEW IT! Hansi is the Blind Guardian!

[@benjaminhigaredahernandez4887]

Miguel de Lys aquí tienes material para tus videos, un trabajo como el que hiciste con “night fall in middle earth “, genial ...

[@JellyfishButterGaming]

OH MY GOD HANSI IS THE BLIND GUARDIAN THE WHOLE TIME

[@matteopozzi2605]

I truly love this album

[@Red-mg1pg]

Cade os Brasileiros Que Amam o Blind Guardian ?

[@29brunu]

Hail Guardian of the blind!

[@29brunu]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXLioB6ZquVftE Aee galera br, vão no link, legendei um som muito bom do Blind Guardian!

[@marioricardopergentinodasi7827]

Up. Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco.

[@marciaandrade7247]

👐♥

[@alinebarbara9827]

Opaa

[@totem91]

This is like Beethoven feat. J.R.R. Tolkien, or at least Shostakovich feat. Gary Gygax. It's an awesome mixture that people didn't know was possible, until Blind Guardian did it.

[@Enriqueguiones]

I've waited SO LONG for this. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@Larsare98]

the album is so damn perfect

[@myth5640]

Another awesome song!!! I can't wait to hear the whole thing!! (I'm waiting until my physical copy gets here lol). Also this video might be cheesy but I love it!!! I adore it!!! Completely and unironically. (I wasn't expecting Hansi to be in it in costume??? Whaaat?? ❤)

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

So much work went into this. Way above and beyond just releasing a new album. They always deliver. Hail blind guardian and never forget there is hope for everyone.

[@imperius55]

At first, I was slightly disappointed at the lack of power metal, but after a few listen throughs of the album I'm 100% on board. This is wonderful.

[@lttledandelion]

Amazing album! I think it's the best album of the decade by far. Epic, fantastic, extraordinary...

[@marioricardopergentinodasi7827]

Hansi "the bard" Kursche.

[@MalkavianPaladin]

I find skald a more fitting title for him, especially people associate "the bard" with shakespeare

[@marioricardopergentinodasi7827]

@@MalkavianPaladin Eli Cohen the bard.

[@michaelamaus1117]

Einfach nur hammer

[@dubsfehr9574]

Incredible. What a composition. I cannot wait to hear more!!

[@Nikos7878]

Yes. Thank you for this album!!!!!

[@Larriva666]

Ребята, это круто! В России Вас любят!! I Respect You!!!

[@marciaandrade7247]

O meu espírito se acalmou depois dessa espetacular apresentação!👐♥💀

[@andrefelder4902]

Great, complex, epic music with a beautiful cheesy video:D

[@exerdverser1616]

Послушал новый альбом - прекрасная работа! Да, альбом явно не для всех, в основном для фанатов группы, но он очень крут! Атмосфера у альбома великолепная, подобной не было со времен Nightfall. Жаль не могу оценить тексты песен в силу незнания английского, но с ними, думаю, тоже все в порядке)

[@applecofe778]

Почитай перевод лирики, когда сделают. Я обязательно этим потом займусь после первых прослушиваний) Всё таки альбом то литературно-концептуальный.

[@exerdverser1616]

@@applecofe778 само собой)

[@lexmirnov]

After a few listens I'm ready to say that I love the album. It's definitely not a straightforward folkish stuff (see Mirror Mirror or say Turn the Page), nor "orchestra, because we can afford it, otherwise it would have been keyboards". No, in terms of music it's a complex, multilayered piece, which definitely borrows some elements from metal, but is not "metal parts played by the orchestra" at all. And me sure to listen on right gear, even in AptX Bluetooth headphones you simply won't hear some details.

[@jdi35]

I'm getting distinct vibes from "And Then There was Silence" from A Night at the Opera.

[@ahums16]

Indeed, Bluetooth is not yet able to transmit uncompressed audio. We're getting close, but it still damages the audio fidelity. Really expensive wireless-only headsets are kinda shooting themselves in the foot.

[@flamezombie1]

Yeah I've got this cranked on some Sennheiser HD650's and I can tell I need a better amp to tell all of what's going on... it's brilliant.

[@flamezombie1]

If only Beyond the Red Mirror was mixed this well on the CD version.

[@wolff865]

I just listened to the whole album. Marvellous!

[@Eddooby]

Very cool, utterly incredible!

[@fcojavierdelatorre3428]

Blind Guardián forever❤️

[@TerradeGigantes]

The simple Idea of they as blind Guardian is fucking amazing ...

[@BsBellamy]

HAHAHA Andre is so funny I love it. Good job guys you're truly amazing.

[@FrankTheDoomriderJohansen]

Fantastic!!! Going to be a masterpiece album!

[@hajarch5190]

Finally welcome back 😍

[@farylsanthuran]

So episch. Ich liebe eure Musik.

[@theskipgilberto]

So friggin epic! Buying this right now. It'll sound amazing in the car!

[@schneedrachin]

OMG This is BEAUTIFUL !!!!! * *flies through the roof* * YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING

[@user-anastas792]

So awesome😲 Like the performance SO much!

[@rafousvt]

4:40 mais perdido do que cego em tiroteio (like a goose in a snowstorm) Great album! Thank you, guys.

[@caphalor08]

Listening to the CD right now... Had it on my wishlist for this New Year's Eve and have been dropping very, very unsubtle hints about how much I wanted that specific present. Thank you for a great performance.

[@EvilJester78]

Holy War....20 years are over...... this is my Valhalla

[@vibora7011]

wow, what an amazing video and song. Congratulations

[@virtualmix8607]

Come to Braziiiiiiiiiiiiiil!!!

[@ggstartup]

Thank you, bards!

[@Gnarldalf]

Got the album earlier today and listened to it. It's so epic!

[@GhoulishGrinMedia]

This is one hell of a great video! 🤘🏽

[@xiontw3018]

Hüte ab !!!! Es ist toll geworden,ohne jeglichen Zweifel :) !!!! Eure Umsetzung hat mich schier umgehauen. Ich hoffe,das es allen anderen "Blind Guardian-Fans" genauso ergeht wie mir,das man sich auf die Geschichten einlassen kann und eure harte Arbeit belohnt werden wird. Gruß aus Bonn....macht weiter so :D !!!

[@timothyissler3815]

I don't know what I just watched, but it was awesome!

[@tabatag5442]

Fantastic 😱❤👏

[@ybaraf]

Come to Brazil !!!!!!!

[@BreathingFire]

who else love this band since 1991?

[@MrAppomatox]

I was 6 in the 91, I've started in 98 :)

[@KCCwar]

Amazing!

[@datluci3990]

Respekt! da habt ihr ja wieder was rausgehauen! Album ist da aber mehr als reinhören war noch nicht... aber das Reinhören macht schon lust auf mehr.... Danke!

[@iliangeorgiev1060]

EPPPIIICCC My favorite song from the album!!! This time you reached your highest!!!! Everything in the music world is pale now compared to this!

[@Zodhil22]

OH MEOW GOD!! Its a videoclip!!!

[@hellothere4485]

You have good music taste, cat.

[@applecofe778]

We were waiting for a orchestral album so many years. And now it's released ! Strange video. It's difficult to understand the idea of the story without reading the book "Die dunklen Lande". Is Hansi's character blind guardian here?))

[@exerdverser1616]

Согласен, клип как всегда довольно странный, но, как по мне, это лучший их клип

[@ohdannyboy4727]

I was about to write the same exact comment. It helps to appreciate the music they make when you read the literature it's based on. While everything is amazing I have vague ideas and concepts in my mind while watching this. Hopefully it is something that will be solved with time. For me it is quite frustrating and hopefully the album garners enough demand to get the books translated into other languages.

[@exerdverser1616]

@@ohdannyboy4727 " It helps to appreciate the music they make when you read the literature it's based on." - I completely agree. That's why i started reading books like "wheel of time" and "silmarillion")

[@amberxv4777]

@@exerdverser1616 lol same. Bl8nd guardian's song is what made me read Wheel of time

[@epipsychidionozymandias5021]

Is Die dunke lande going to be translated to English at least? I need to read it, but it is impissible without knowing German...

[@Tasasint]

Какие же вы крутые, я вас просто обожаю)

[@claudiagarciagomez285]

A big proyect with a big result

[@mercea.i.9339]

😯😯😯😍😍😍👏👏👏awesone!!!!!!

[@user-pn2pe4jg1b]

Blind Guardian ist immer eine Empfehlung wert. So auch dieses Album. Ich warte allerdings seit 20 Jahren auf ein Unplugged Album mit Lagerfeuermusik (eine Scheibe mit Songs im Stile von Bard's Song). Die 20 Jahre sind um! Ich warte..... >wait you wait. time passes...

[@brunobsouzac]

I have hopes one day LUCA TURILLI of good old Rhapsody be called in to do the written part of the orchestra, he's a genius at that. He + Hansi and André on solos (adapted to the orchestra) would look magnificent

[@elkutuplay]

I agree

[@SimoneSlereth]

Wow! Finally the orchestral album is released! 😁

[@pawewieszoek9551]

Now please, come to Ireland ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@osgrace3341]

Anno spielen und Blind Guardian hören. 2020 ist halb so schlimm.

[@LorcanWard]

Night of the Opera vibes

[@Duellinksmaster492]

Espetacular

[@dusanmilojevicstenastena]

Odlicno!!!

[@hectorescobar9450]

That ending was kick ass.

[@victorfandrade8268]

Awesome

[@synbad929]

Feels like I'm in the 90's.

[@marciavalkiria8923]

Viajando com essa obra-prima!

[@Alexbuttstabber]

Cool music video

[@FioreDiCielo]

Decisamente troppe poche visualizzazioni! Grandissimi.

[@SeptimArchive]

Elder Scrolls Album in need for you guys.

[@eagleofbrittany7231]

Damn might have to actually read the book (or at least find a summary) to understand what the hell is going on. Sounds great tho

[@MrMorroval]

sehr genial

[@hpfmusic9137]

wow! nothin´more to add

[@evilpotatoman9436]

I have no clue what i just watched but the song is great :)

[@jorgehenriqueizidioamorims4672]

Muito Top esse som o clipe é perfeito.

[@Krelen107]

Holy crap!

[@celso7372]

Sensacional.

[@WilliamSilva-wy4rq]

Perfeito!

[@BsBellamy]

This is fucking amazing. Thank you bards.

[@willemkilian9563]

Epic

[@mariadelioncourt]

Γειά σου Hansi με τη φωνάρα σου

[@VGMFan20XX]

Anyone else getting a Halo / Destiny vibe in the intro? Damn I love Blind Guardian.

[@nerty6]

wish more musicals was like this because i would go see

[@TheSequentCalculus]

Well, I'm here for the music anyway, and the music's great.

[@BlindBosnian]

Today is a magical day

[@AceHardy]

👑

[@yuggothfungi]

This is definitely not some standard modern day metal song! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Completely different domain of music, should be chewed and digested for long, before it will get its appreciation.

[@elektrik_exekutioner6822]

It's always been clear that this isn't metal.

[@yuggothfungi]

Dominic Wolfgang but still it is strange to hear Hansi and Andre and yet not metal.

[@Vekette]

@@yuggothfungi it still definitely feels metal IMO, even though it isn't.

[@larrykeelin7844]

Blasphem you say, this is a next step. Metal as F**k 🤘

[@patrickhuskey8277]

Weird because idk if modern day metal exists. But if it did it would be rock and roll. Because all of our sad brothers forgot that rock created metal.......

[@GloriaAlMetalOldSkull]

excelente video sobre los arcontes /m/

[@Master-mh3zu]

Sounds like Disney villian song😅 like it

[@marcioh9617]

uma obra prima dessa com menos de 100 mil view?

[@nerdsdrinkwhiskey6972]

I listened to about an hour of the album today. Amazing stuff. I had hope that the video would clear up what the story is. Nope! Still love the album though. No clue what the story is. :D

[@jasper5ful]

❤️

[@ricardoborges8237]

Quero logo esse álbum

[@joaocarlos-gu6gm]

Great, now you guys gonna made me read another book...

[@RyukoChan87]

...OSOM...

[@VademecumExInferis]

Hansi is the Blind Guardian!

[@brianalandorfcomposer]

Now that I've been listening again and again to the album, read the booklet and the notes by Heitz, this video makes definitely more sense; I could appreciate it much better. Wondrous story, btw, I literally loved it.

[@emilyrattini8462]

where can I find said notes by Heitz?

[@brianalandorfcomposer]

@@emilyrattini8462 in the album (I've bought the CD), altogether with the booklet with lyrics, there is a smaller two-pages booklet with notes by Heitz, explainin' what is happenin' in each song :)

[@emilyrattini8462]

@@brianalandorfcomposer well, I just downloaded the album on Amazon Music. No such insight provided there. :(

[@brianalandorfcomposer]

@@emilyrattini8462 Oh, I see! :( Yeah, this may be the problem with digital music (that's why I always like to buy real CD's or vinyls ;) I love having the booklet and all the rest ^^).

[@emilyrattini8462]

@@brianalandorfcomposer and here we see both the advantage and disadvantage of music streaming ;). Do you know if theres anywhere online I can find the booklets?