LEAVES' EYES - Chain Of The Golden Horn (2020) // Official Music Video // AFM Records

[@Lotusisrael]

You know, I guess most people do not know what this song is about. Is about the Viking guard of Constantinople,, the capital city of the Medieval Roman Empire (aka the Byzantine Empire), now Istanbul, in Turkey. The Norse people called Constantinople Miklagard. The Goldern Horn is a small golf on Constantinople were a large metal chain was placed to prevent ships for entering it, for defensive purposes. Elina is dressed as a Byzantine empress in the video. For Romanians, the Empire is ancestorial, Romanians being descendends of the Medieval Romans called by the western world Byzantines. So I find really interesting that a Nordic band creates a song about our old center of culture and civilization.

[@alanbstard3304]

Ive been searching a bit for an historic event for this, but it seems it's mostly fictional, from Snorri Sturluson's work the Heimskringla, about the suppost violent escape by Harald Heralda. Although he was there and traveled back to Norway around 1040, no emperor was ever blinded by a Vangarian.

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Don't expect find truths in the old stories! They're like fish tales, growing bigger every time, and told to boast.

[@MrDR7no]

fictional or not, it's a very interesting tale. But as it happens with all tales and myths, they are based in reality, maybe just to an extent ;) Thanks for this info! Spread the Byzantine glory!

[@nocturnal6129]

You're amazing! Thank you for that lesson.

[@vasilissyrros4776]

Well my friend do not forget that in Byzantium the majority of the population was Greek or greekspeaking!Also the word byzantium is greek from the ancient Greek colonist Vyzas from the city of Megara. who built the city of Vyzandio (greek colony)that many many years later was named Konstantinople.

[@maksphoto78]

Stop the hate! Elina is a Finnish singer with a great range and colour to her voice (she was the frontwoman for EnkeliNation band some years ago).

[@koncerz]

She's Finntastic

[@maksphoto78]

@@koncerz Toisa Moista!

[@Moonsunband]

Great video and an amazing song!!! 😍🤘

[@mysterycat2708]

And my mom is the Queen

[@suzanavelvet6975]

Maybe a cover for this song? 😍😍

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Oh hello 🌙🌞, my favs! Yeah, what an effort with the video! Gives so much to the story telling. Also, epic sing-along pagan metal and Elina in the lead... 🤘🤓 👍 ❤️🔥❤️

[@amsterdamnightwatcher3327]

The second song of the Last Viking is also a masterpiece! Congratulations to Leaves' Eyes!

[@Mithreniel]

So happy to see new Leaves' Eyes fans. I was sad with the split with Liv, yet happy to see she is doing well with other projects and also to see Elina smiling, happy, confident, and badass in this!

[@rockslash5614]

Wasn´t it called "Leaves´" Eyes for "Liv" Kristine?

[@artemisaluv]

@@rockslash5614 Yes, the name means her

[@scalywag]

Do you know why Liv isn't in the band now ??

[@jefff3023]

Any people still loyal to this band can eat it. He cheated on Liv, kicked her out of her own band and replaced her with a "newer model"

[@jeffvikings6240]

I feel the same, I think! I have about 80 songs on my mp3 with Liv and only 2 with this lady! Across the Sea being my favorite! I absolutely love Froyas Theme! I try to imagine what this would have sounded like with Liv! I might have to add this to mp3, it's kind of catchy!

[@Kasanaz]

This is the real power of the best music! Perfect!

[@thomasanderson3459]

Loved Sign of Dragonhead and now feel have returned with this song. Greetings from Madison, Wisconsin. U.S...

[@barryvarga3538]

I think they broke the mould when Elina was made what a gorgeous young lady🥰

[@Bastet03]

Greta song. And great work Druzyna Grodu Trzyglowa and queen Katarzyna! Well done

[@Runamuck-vq2pe]

First time i have listened to Leaves Eyes.... It certainly wont be the last. Great song 👍

[@raistlin906]

Fantastic epic/medieval feeling. I love this song.

[@ertuncpolatli4267]

I always keep track of songs narrating or telling about the city where me and my family lives.Istanbul. Salute to the kings! 👍🤘🇹🇷👏🇹🇷🤘

[@yigitlao7000]

Vay Türk

[@gregadcox4100]

Finally!! A song about the almost mythical Varangian Guard!!!!! Go!

[@mmiYTB]

Well mythical.... They were tough guys, but let's be reasonable :-) Jomsvikings were also "legendary", but you find them always on a losing side, when you read the sources. Nevertheless, this song drew upon saga of Harald Hardrade, that's nice. Sajvidarsund FTW! :-)

[@fabriceflandre3769]

ouah ouah aouha. Super masterpiece of music. Bravo !!!

[@robertreithoffer9663]

Hail Leaves eyes !

[@christiamquispe9772]

I was looking for a good song and this one hits the spot especially the comeliest songstress has a stunning voice

[@kaansireli6447]

Love the intro so much! One of the best songs of Leaves' Eyes!!🖤🤘🏻

[@punkatmusic]

running wild !!!!!

[@ironj100]

IF THE WORLD IS GOING TO SURVIVE WITH GREAT GREAT METAL WE NEEEEED THE MIGHTY LEAVES EYES

[@Rancid-Jane]

WOW! That is a song i can get in to. I see the Vikers win in the end.

[@hubbabubba9695]

What is "viker"??

[@Rancid-Jane]

@@hubbabubba9695 Vikers were the people that went viking. Viking is an occupation. Just as a farmer goes farming a viker goes viking.

[@hubbabubba9695]

@@Rancid-Jane Viking is not a verb it's a substantive. There's no such word as Viker in english language.

[@Rancid-Jane]

@@hubbabubba9695 Did I say it was English? I have heard an expert describing the misuse of the word viking. You need to look into it further before saying there is no such word.

[@hubbabubba9695]

@@Rancid-Jane Well, you were putting it in an english sentence. Ok, and what's the name of that "expert"? In no academically accepted sources I'm aware of exists such a theory. There are many theories (given the fact that there's aren't much written preserved from the Nord from that time, they are no more than theories - no one really knows). According to credible nordic sources (for example "The Life of the vikings", Harrison/Svensson 2007, ISBN 978-91-27-35725-9), the origin of the word viking is actually believed to be Old English, as the earliest written sources where there word appears is there. Originally a word to describe pirates, but would later become a word to describe the nordmen raiding around northern Europe by boat. Given that the word is said to be used for pirates in general, before the northmen, it is a credible theory that this is the origin of the word. Most of the theories points at a Nordic origin though, given that it appears on a few rune stones and the word "vik" (meaning "bay") has survived into the modern Nordic countries. All these theories also mean that you become a viking, you don't do/go viking.

[@marcin4612]

Jak miło ujżeć twarz Igora Gorewicza w rynsztunku z epoki w tym co lubi i do tego milo dla mnie posluchać dobrej muzyki Sława

[@Igor_Triglav]

Dzięki za dobre słowo o pozdrawiam.

[@nayko2038]

I had never heard of you guys before. Then I saw this song and was immidiatly addicted to it. Well done and keep up the great work.

[@ratonhnhaketon4365]

You should also check the original female singer liv kristine (Ex-theatre of tragedy, the sirens....). The first two records are good too.

[@R3dp055um]

@@ratonhnhaketon4365 Embarrassing to admit, but I hadn't noticed the change until I read your comment. Now I look, it's obvious, yeah. Heh. So what is this lady's name? She damned good, whoever she is.

[@bubu8909]

Elina sirala

[@amswan]

Pfffft! this is not leaves eyes

[@nayko2038]

@@amswan yes its not the original singer, but its still leaves eyes

[@frankyzacharya7937]

This song and whiskey for chills are perfect

[@cruedust]

yup need whiskey now to help forget what i just watched

[@rickytm]

The singer is so beautiful! Amazing song.

[@wpkm738]

Fun fact, this was shot at the Silver Mountain Fortress in Lower Silesia, Poland.

[@naryvan_]

I had a lot of fun reading your fact. Much fun, thank you.

[@gabrielecoco6314]

second fun fact, the actors are from polish reenactment group about vikings lead by igor xd They organize the wolin viking festival, the biggest in the world

[@thesmooze001]

o proszę

[@koncerz]

Interesting

[@jeancarlosmiller7055]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful armony,... 💛.

[@Alvin-g9p]

Watching this video musical more than one hour 🤣❤❤❤❤👌👌👌 I love it

[@esn1305]

This song and album are masterpieces

[@Metal_junk]

This is honestly their best song. Not a lot of other notable ones.

[@AlexanderJoneshttps]

I abosluty love this kind of music as it's so authentic and so much story it has around it

[@QAZ-OMEN]

What an awesome song. Leaves eyes always impresses

[@keystonedaytrip238]

Huge, long-time fan of LE. I must say I love their recent offerings ❤️ Elina has definitely been a wonderful addition to the line up.

[@Eelco86]

Wow really great song greetz from the Netherlands.

[@TheNikmetallica]

This song is simply awesome. So loud and melodic at the same time! 🤘

[@Metallichepe]

One of the best albums I've heard this year, cheers from Miami Fl

[@chunitoV]

FANTASTIC THIS BAND ...HOW IT EVOLVED ...I LOVE IT ...GREAT SONG ....LONG LIVE METAL....FROM ARGENTINA....

[@adrianlake4679]

The drumming and the riffing on this are so good!

[@janhromas7276]

Great and amazing song. Very melodic and epic chorus. Great musicians, great male growling and great female vocal. A wonderful band. I like it :-).

[@freddo89]

Amazing song and video! really happy to see the right direction you're taking on every single song and album. Congratulations and keep doing it like this \m/

[@robertreithoffer9663]

Love Elina Love Leaves Eyes Love Angel Nation!!!

[@ИгорьСмирнов-п7ъ]

Тоже моя любимая! Lives Ese

[@aphiliarachno]

Yeah, that's it! I was missing Alexander's vocals in Dark Love Empress. But both are typical Leaves' Eyes and I will definitely buy the album.

[@amsterdamnightwatcher3327]

Awesome song!

[@yigitlao7000]

This song is a masterpiece!❤️🤘🤘🤘

Really cool video! Very cinematic! Thank you guys!

[@diegosturba7424]

Que bien que esta la banda! Elina le dio el toque! Encima cada dia mas diosa!!!! Saludos de Argentina!!

[@ИннокентийСланевский-п4ш]

Elina is very beautiful and sings very good. First of all I like this song and the song "Across the sea".

[@thegrambigg]

Absolutely brilliant can’t wait to get the new cd 💿 been a fan since the beginning and they are one of the greatest bands at what they do symphonic hard rock 🤘

[@cristofertenggren5480]

Great to have You back again

[@aliyahburnette8231]

This guitar riff is sickening leaves eyes is amazing.🤘🏻

[@SagnolTheGangster]

Amazing, glad you guys are back!

[@nonserviam666]

Another great song 😀 Best regards 🙋

[@alejandrorivapalaciomorris9530]

a great band congratulations on the new single💪🏻😁

[@paladinminipedro707]

saw this and I didn't know Leaves Eyes still did music so I had to check it out. Glad I did...this is really good stuff!!

[@mattiasschlyter8006]

I realy like how the drummer plays. Not so impress on how the other sounds heard it before. Not to say its bad it sounds good. The drumner❤

[@robertreithoffer9663]

Excellent music video!!

[@tacitusmastodon1086]

So great live

[@СергейКарпенко-м9и]

Мощная,драйвовая,хорошо сработанная музыка,в в сочетании с красивым вокалом, просто супер

[@kutaydemir2817]

Greetings from TURKEY. Respect 🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@themanamal589]

great song

[@giselleanstey4052]

i'm two weeks late but THIS IS SO GOOD and because of the golden horn chain is in my country (turkey) i got more excited with this song:D

[@allanriveracascante5459]

Great song guys Elina has the most beautiful voice, it's been awesome to see you 3 times, greetings from a fan here in Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@chunitoV]

fantastica esta banda... cada dia se supera para mejor....temazoooo....larga vida al metal...desde argentina....

[@markrussell3414]

Leaves eyes are amazing band wow wow elina sirrala is amazing singer 👍👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@kutaycelenk]

The actual chains of the golden horn are in İstanbul Maritime Museum. 😁 we are waiting for you here in chains guys

[@sternzeichenzeug8845]

Never really cared for leaves eyes but I must say this, this is the definition of metal, well done!

[@kamikazekrush3758]

To me it's the definition of boring same ol same ol, simple common music with high pitched female singer and someone grunting a few lines, not one original thing about it

[@cruedust]

this is the definition of metal?don't know what some are listening to and call it metal but if this their definition of metal i don't want to know.this is exactly what metal doesn't need shit is corny

[@80thtasties85]

this is disneyland 'metal', who needs that? not even kids I guess!

[@sternzeichenzeug8845]

@@kamikazekrush3758 it doesn't reinvent the wheel but it's not like that even is possible in this day and age

[@sternzeichenzeug8845]

@@80thtasties85 it's cheesy but which metalband isn't?

[@mariyaromanova6377]

Шикарно!!! Восхитительно! ❤️

[@maksphoto78]

Yes sister!

[@BrunaAlvezBhertola-hz9mk]

Running to the galeids Of the Væringjar Tonight we will escape from Miklagard Rowing fast, rowing strong Into Sjåvidarsund We are leaving the great city We served - we were fighting for For years Taken out of the prison By the lady of distinction In this night we're rowing hard Sail thence to the Black Sea Drawn across the sound To keep all enemies out We glide on the dark sea tounge Down the chain of the Golden Horn Drawn across the sound To keep all enemies out We glide on the dark sea tounge Down the chain of the Golden Horn Run up to the line Made of iron strong Our galleys sliding off the edge of knife Rowing fast, rowing strong Out of Sjavidarsund We are leaving the great city We lived - we were dying for For years One ship burst in two Only one ship made it through In this night we're rowing out Sail thence to the Black Sea Drawn across the sound To keep all enemies out We glide on the dark sea tounge Down the chain of the Golden Horn Drawn across the sound To keep all enemies out We glide on the dark sea tounge Down the chain of the Golden Horn Chain of the Golden Horn Glowing gold decks king's hand Got plenty in this land Great emperor in the strife He was made stone-blind Norse king's mark won't adorn His mark gives cause to mourn Great emperor in the strife He was made stone-blind For all his life Drawn across the sound To keep all enemies out We glide on the dark sea tounge Down the chain of the Golden Horn Drawn across the sound To keep all enemies out We glide on the dark sea tounge Down the chain of the Golden Horn Chain of the Golden Horn

[@tacitusmastodon1086]

Love these guys LIVE

[@PauloSantos-yu1tn]

Great song!

[@antonyarnould]

This music video is beautifully well done! A superb staging of the different actors! Regarding the song, it contains beautiful lyrics superbly well interpreted! A real very epic and purely Viking melody! Congratulations to all!

[@jamesb120]

You guys have been on my Spotify playlist for a long time. Great music!

[@raptorhacker599]

Running to the galeids Of the Væringjar Tonight we will escape from Miklagard Rowing fast, rowing strong Into Sjåvidarsund We are leaving the great city We served - we were fighting for For years Taken out of the prison By the lady of distinction In this night we're rowing hard Sail thence to the Black Sea Drawn across the sound To keep all enemies out We glide on the dark sea tounge Down the chain of the Golden Horn Drawn across the sound To keep all enemies out We glide on the dark sea tounge Down the chain of the Golden Horn Run up to the line Made of iron strong Our galleys sliding off the edge of knife Rowing fast, rowing strong Out of Sjavidarsund We are leaving the great city We lived - we were dying for For years One ship burst in two Only one ship made it…

[@robertreithoffer9663]

Hail Angel Nation Hail Enkelination!

[@theaceofspace6110]

Their new style is waaaay better

[@86BlackRider86]

what a beauty

[@runslima]

I did not expect it 4:14

[@danyhimura]

hahahaha! wtf? I hope they take it out of the final version ...

[@drunkwithpowermetal7908]

I love it! lol

[@spitfire656]

great,now i cant unhear that :p

[@magenta6544]

What the hell was that?

[@De-M-oN]

@@danyhimura true. That sounds not cool.

[@detlefmoller4958]

Great, I like these song!!! 🤘❤😍

[@nayko2038]

Instantaniously addicted

[@robertreithoffer9663]

AMAZING!!!!!!

[@adamw8818]

First time hearing these and this is a really good song! Her vocals are beautiful! 🥺

[@MetalMaven]

Freaking awesome video!

[@infinitarti8870]

I love this song, I love Leaves Eyes. Big love from Italy :*

[@JPXComp]

Great song and video. Definitely bookmarked and liked. Honest confession: I haven´t purchased none a from you yet, but I will. Thank You. Cheers. :)

[@robertreithoffer9663]

Best band of yours!!

[@christbrando]

Igor Górewicz... I Ty tutaj? Szacun!

[@Igor_Triglav]

No tutaj i jeszcze w paru innych miejscach zdarza mi się bywać ;) Pozdrowienia.

[@magnum573103]

Good work!

[@ELSANTUARIOROCK]

Brutal!!

[@ClarkOVision]

Excellent! 🤘😎👍🎶

[@hugorubenvazquez2636]

Muy bueno suena y excelente la banda y con la vos femenina es genial

[@cryofthewolfmagazine]

Tremendous video!!! Awesome song

[@kryptraider1]

AveSome ! Hail to the VIKINGS !🤘

[@DarkShaman667]

I'd be careful around fire with all that glorious hair!

[@cancelled_user]

Those are asbestos hair.

[@EpicMRPancake]

Gold does not burn, it melts. That's not so good either, I guess.

[@gerardocastillocastro4019]

Lol

[@pepemolina]

canta como una diosa una gran voz

[@eyerock36]

4:15 I like how Elina ends the song!

[@marcthemanimal]

wholy Valhalla! the best yet from Eve!

[@jnielsen90]

Anyone else have a little eargasm on that very last note of the song :D

[@Alvin-g9p]

I love it

[@BoBaH_BoBaHoB]

Wanna see you in Nightwish!

[@maksphoto78]

How do you perfectly edit a music video? This is how!