Emperor - With Strength I Burn

Emperial Live Ceremony DVD
Recorded live at LA2 - London, UK - May 14th, 1999
[Do you know the ones from "Anthems..."? Another headbanger. This one's called "With Strength I Burn"!]
Deep Green Dark Chaos.
Blinded I run down these paths.
By heart I know them.
They lead to the soaring cliffs.
Stout they stand above the water's edge,
Lifeless.
And this is my foundation:
Cold stone.
Formed only by winds and time.
How invulnerable,
Lifeless.
Ahh... I have longed to be at one with this
Yet, the waters call my name
For once I wish to see
The entity behind the voice.
The face of this seduction,
The beauty of my pain.
Am I blessed or am I cursed by thy presence?
What is my crime, what is my deed?
Is this life my redemption?
Shall I repent or proceed?
I hate my flesh.
Its dimension poisoned my soul with doubt.
It made me question
The essence of the "I".
Slaves are those of this world
Given freedom to lay chains upon The Master.
Master, master.
The wolf is no longer free.
Release the chains and come for me.
[The Elder:]
"Suddenly, his mournful cries were stunned. Out of the cold mist
Came three enthralling ships. Sails torn by many a storm, and the
Bows adorned by the most fierce gargoyles he'd ever laid eyes upon.
Yet, the crew they bore... Three times twelve in numbers. They stood
Motionless, wrapped in grey, worn gowns. And from behind their
Shadowed faces came the seductive chanting. Bidding him on board.
Without hesitation, he accepted. And away they sailed..."
Upon these seas,
Wherein I drowned so many times,
I scatter the ashes of destiny.
Still my flames are in hunger.
With fire in my heart
Shall I greet the shores ahead.
Though, I know not what will burn.
Desire...
Ahh...
In the distance
I hear the waves wash over solid ground.
And in this moment I am struck blind.
Grant me sight so I can see
That which lies ahead of me.
Cursed be my mortal eyes
For dying in the realm of Death.
Hear my call...
I return to the soaring cliffs.
They truly shine of strength.
Even though, I nothing learned.
With strength I burn...

[@stormvit]

This is black metal. Extreme, sad, destructive and youst beatiful. Emperor are the greatest in black metal

[@armyofninjas9055]

Still true 12 years later. For me, no music ever made hits the same as true black metal.

[@simon1687]

One of the best black metal songs ever made. Is extremely difficult to play it on a guitar and has an amazing chord combination. Ihsahn is an incredible composer, no doubt of it

[@symbiosisrealm]

Best song ever. Period.

[@Lucifer-tk8lq]

Agreed

[@Einherj1]

Emperor is probably the most creative metal band ever existed. Such a blessing.

[@alexryhanen9227]

By far the best black metal band ever. Fan of Emperor for over 20 years or so. Long live Enperor!!!

[@JohnDiabol]

Since i first listened to Black Metal, Emperor has been my favorite. It is not normal music, It is a masterpiece, It is Magic in it's darkest and most perfect form. I am proud to call myself an Emperor fan. Forever will the Emperor live on in my heart!!

[@davidmurphy8364]

Best live DVD I ever bought. What a performance

[@eon14873]

It's amazing but I have to turn the volume up twice as loud as I usually would for a dvd

[@davidmurphy8364]

@@eon14873 Yeah the sound quality is awful

[@eon14873]

@@davidmurphy8364 i wouldnt say its awful , just way too quiet

[@davidmurphy8364]

@@eon14873 Yeah thats awful for Emperor😂

[@Dant3X]

PERFECT. this is just one of the best songs ever, nothing can compare the epicness of Anthems and Eclipse, period. 20/10

[@swordfan1330]

Ihsahn is the most intimidating metal frontman of all time!!! HAIL EMPEROR!!! \m/

[@kilgorin10]

Easilly one of the best Black Metal songs of all time. Excellent musicians, and an exceptional live act. Emperor trully are Black Metal masters.

[@joelgoodwin811]

Trym really took their sound to the next level! Shout out to Ihsahn and crew for being amazing!

[@RogueAndroid]

ALL HAIL THE EMPEROR!!! In my opinion, from all their masterpieces, this is their best one ever. And the Emperial Live Ceremony VHS/DVD is one big masterpiece!

[@CrossMeFool]

This song means alot to me! Hail Emperor!

[@pichodas]

I would even say that this live version is better than the studio one... Fucking awesome and brilliant, there is absolutely nothing else to say, all hail the mighty emperor!!

[@sodorth]

I started crying at 4:27

[@ddseir1443]

I started cryingwhen I first watched that live DVD. Haven't quite stopped since.

[@RogueAndroid]

This song is the first i ever heard from Emperor, about 9-10 years ago, and 2 weeks later i bought the album from which this song comes, plus the other older albums. WOW... just WOW! Long live Emperor!

[@SUPERTOUCHOX2]

One of the best bands ever. Without doubt my fave BM band.

[@MakeABanana]

Especially the solo. I got multiple waves of goosebumps just from that.

[@thenewaeon]

Probably my favorite Emperor song. And this is a top-notch performance of it.

[@MetalMinded2011]

For the most majestic metal song ever written... second to none. And I especially like that Ihsahn plays the ending solo longer here than on the record.

[@russellst.martin4255]

To this day "Another headbanger" remains in my household lexicon

[@unanutriainfame]

also the performance at wacken 2006 is perfect. they are the masters of black!

[@prodigalson56]

One of the best songs in the black metal genre!

[@MiraZ73]

GREAT! EMPEROR is Emperor of all BM bands and IHSAHN is Beethoven of our age!

[@ronaldvanoosterbos7141]

GREAT Song!!

[@dd12332]

man, thats a performance right there

[@ArreatFrozen]

Lyrics are simply Deep and no one can rewrite something to equal this!

[@natevmp]

Even though I nothing learned, with strength I burn!!

[@Moritz19081980]

One of the best songs ever! Great stuff

[@cesarbastos8630]

Best BM MASTERPIECE ever, perfect, the ONE .....

[@mauriciofernandez7335]

Emperor see you next year in Chile... CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[@joserestrepo612]

The next year bro 2022🤟🏼

[@sebastiansalazar1812]

This wednesday bro ajjaja

[@Nekrist218]

Incredible song.

[@maggotovterror618]

one of the best song ever made,not just metal,emperor fucking ruless!!i love ihsahn voice!!hail emperor

[@DamnedInBlack92]

this whole dam song is freaking awesome i haven't heard anything this beautiful since Bathory's viking period

[@BK1980TT]

I love the way the track just kicks in, with minimum of fuss, into one of the great riffs..seems to be a flawless live performance, thanks for uploading!

[@Kabanchik85]

Truly the best of the best! Emotions almost blows me when I listen to this every time. Hail!

[@Hedniskhjertad]

Thanks for Upload , this is the greatest song of The Emperor History

[@mcmarkwitfries]

This shit gets my heart beating

[@carlobattistelli7719]

Incredibile song and performance

[@pickitupdlux]

I've always liked this version even better than the CD. better paced, and the tension waiting for Ihsahn to say "HEAR MY CALL" is just killer. after that it's just fucking madness

[@Bones98]

Damn, this was the first Emperor I heard when I was kid. Fucking love it!

[@stefdiazdiaz7067]

i envy yout chilhood!

[@drkex]

Blasting this song right now, it fits the mood. - October 31st, 2011.

[@drkex]

I don't remember this comment.. Nov 9th, 2017.

[@eon14873]

July 2020 Coronavirus year

[@bvmangas]

PERFECTION

[@SiRiU5666]

OHHHH so great .... i've been waiting for so long to see this one live ...!!!!! I feel very nostalgic about Emperors !!! Hail to the History of True Black Symphonic!!!

[@pommijuku]

@TheRitzyRedneck Freedom, inqusition, not simply accepting the bile which higher powers (the master) spews thought. It's about questioning everything and not simply taking the world at first glance.

[@telathys]

Wow. Just. Wow. /applause

[@poseuresque]

if you get a chance to get ahold of this dvd do it. the clarity's a lot better and it blows your damn mind

[@ksa3]

this video is amazing

[@videogamegenius]

4:42 to 6:08 is the fucking shit!!!! Then the pause and at 6:14 to 6:36 The world ends, Fucking epic, brutal, brilliant and oh so awesome> Horns up.

[@dobry_czlowiek]

middle-end of this song is fuckin' blasting masterpiece

[@varunkaushal1423]

real emperors....

[@GREENTURTLECREATIVE]

Dude 100 percent agree, bro! Long live the EMPEROR.

[@IvoMaropo]

This is Black/Viking metal at its FINEST, most beautiful, brutal and refined. Emperor is the only band to revive (and even surpass) what bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden did in the 70's and 80's. Everything is here. Everything is intense, tense and beautifully constructed. Every segment is flawless and communicate with each other in a flawless fashion. Other great bands like Arcturus and Satyricon had their moments (even Dimmu Borgir) but Emperor is the greatest metal band since the 80's.

[@jegudeh]

Emperor!that's all there is to say!

[@hectorrenzozaraterodriguez1454]

This is what black is all about pure dark poems

[@GkVoula]

Perfect...!!!

[@newshound2521]

In the top few greatest metal songs ever.

[@stefdiazdiaz7067]

majestuoso y frenetico, epico y energizante, misterioso y sutil, y si... las voces guturales suenan un poco como el pato Donald, pero eso no es necesariamente algo malo!

[@nerfi3057]

Below the video it says, "Emperor is playing at [nearby venue] Oct. 1st, 2012" My natural reaction was, "Fuck yes, gimme tickets." Clicked on it, it was fucking Godspeed You Black Emperor. SO PISSED.

[@Magor78]

Most best metal song ever I think...

[@RGMadSimon]

@nazisucksass If you watch some Morbid Angel vids you'll see people getting on stage just for the guards to throw them back into the crowd. Not violently, it was kind of a friendly arranged deal lol

[@givemeajackson]

haha, one second ago i was listening to the eagles, now emperor. i think i need to mix brutal with chill more often, awesome feeling :D ihsahn= ruler of this world!

[@Kilshot666]

@pommijuku I almost tear up every time from how beautiful this song is :)

[@kilgorin10]

As soon as I saw this video I started looking.

[@marcosnevida4662]

2021...

[@blago1914]

Very good song!

[@CrossMeFool]

Well said pal!completely agreed

[@sodorth]

this is just, epic.... damn..

[@UltimateThrashAttack]

Thank you!! I said reunion but just for concerts, we don't need another Illud Divinum Insanus :D

[@ferdasynn]

me too! it's really unique!

[@telathys]

They must be fucking breathtaking live.

[@UroboricNate]

damn, the security had their work cut out for them this night lol

[@isaquelima7697]

melhor musica..

[@stefdiazdiaz7067]

masterpiece

[@akjagsdfiausd]

Best emperor live performance. Btw if you are crowdsurfing and the guards catch you - would you get kicked out of the gig, or they let you go back in the audience?

[@TheEndOfAllDays]

2 people are burning whit out strength

[@DarkAndTriumphant]

Hail Emperor! \m/

[@flexiler]

One of the only good songs on the Anthems... album (The others being Ye Entrancemperium and The Wanderer). If the complete album would have such quality as this song....

[@promptingbeastai]

dam that end is calling the devil to come on to the earth

[@pommijuku]

if u fail do hear the beautiful melody this song has u dont deserve to listen to it.

[@АлексейВолков-з8з7ч]

" METALL MAGISTRALL KOMPANI " ИЗЫСКАТЕЛИ МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКИХ ФАЭРОВ .

[@Bananinasdasd]

hear my call

[@UltimateThrashAttack]

I hope for a reunion, I discovered Emperor too late..

[@ignaciopexin22]

puta que es weno este tema por la xuxa!!!!!

[@SirNocte89]

hehe probably reason is superb guitar part i have almost the same

[@spurious]

@Apostasy13 I always thought it was destiny, hmmm.

[@yarcanbukrek6935]

5:13 \m/

[@NewMargaritaville]

lol, when you come to think of it, the modern capitalist Christmas strongly resembles a pagan holiday

[@OM210]

@pommijuku Sorry, that sounded like an insult. If you can't appreciate this you don't deserve to have ears lol

[@Beanboy001]

haha security grabing dudes camera

[@realkingofantarctica]

Frow me

[@givemeajackson]

nah, they knew when to stop. better not go the morbid angel way and screw up the legendary status they have. they already had a reunion for wacken 2006, i doubt that's gonna happen again. but check out ihsahns solo work, it's pretty similar

[@eygenia]

pooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo re file

[@BabaHangedOS]

hahahaha, what a bunch of clever comments, congrats people, maybe you should all meet and write some phillosophy.

[@rueton]

Is this Ihsahn?

[@Erroiak]

yes

[@PGHeadBanger]

and batman or superman dont whant to kill other people just cause they belive in other super heros, and that hapends whit religion.

[@marcosommer3304]

I think this version is slightly too fast for my taste. I like the Inferno version better.

[@theprophetemperor]

emperor rules