Primordial - Stolen Years (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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Commenting about the album’s first single, 'Stolen Years’, A.A. Nemtheanga added: “’Stolen Years’ may seem like a strange choice as our lead single, and on the face of if I guess it is. It’s not a blood and thunder epic about tragedy and might and the ruin of nations, nor is it 9 minute epistle of doom. Have no fear, the album does contain those also but to open this time we chose something different. This album has some surprises and this is one of them, a short and painfully simple song which almost didn’t make the final cut if you can believe so. The video, cut by Costin Chioreanu, is about the journey involved in finally getting to that moment where you walk on stage, the song itself about that last night on earth that comes to us all, sometimes we never know when that might be, hold your loved ones tight tonight, this could be it…"
Filmed by:
Costin Chioreanu
Gareth Averill
Miluta Flueras
Gina Sandulescu
Edited by Costin Chioreanu
Teaming with producer Ola Ersfjord, who worked on Primordial's 2016 live album Gods To The Godless and has also overseen releases from the likes of Dead Lord, Tribulation and Nemtheanga's Dread Sovereign, the record was tracked at Dublin's Camelot Studios, located adjacent to their rehearsal room. While this proved very convenient for all concerned, the recording process was anything but easy. "Sessions were good and productive to start, but as we were thinking on our feet for some songs and getting to hear things for the first time, we had to reassess at times, and this caused a bit of tension," says MacUiliam. "Also, we had gaps between recording sessions, so an idea which was good in week one didn't always sound so good in hindsight, and sometimes one person's vision did not match another's, and quarrels would ensue." Nemtheanga notes that the environment in which they tracked Where Greater Men Have Fallen was comfortable for them - based in an old farmhouse in the Irish countryside with time and space from each other, and having a big, open live room available to them. With the circumstances they found themselves in tracking "Exile Amongst The Ruins" almost the polar opposite, the vocalist feels that "I had to pay for the last one with the stress and darkness surrounding this one. It was fucking hard, cold, nothing worked like it should and it was more or less a total endurance test filled with conflict and discomfort." However, he is quick to note, wryly, that while this adds up to a miserable experience, the results are unequivocally Primordial, and the record ultimately benefited from the trials faced. "It all adds to making the music what it is - and if it was easy, we'd be a power metal band, right? Strife is life."
Primordial line-up:
A.A. Nemtheanga - Vocals
Ciarán MacUilliam - Guitar
Michael O'Floinn - Guitar
Pól MacAmlaigh - Bass
Simon O'Laoghaire - Drums

[@Romanorvmrex]

I played this song on the way home from the hospital when my dad died. Hits me every time.

[@metalbladerecords]

LYRICS: How many lives would we have to live Before we escape the hands of time, that stole our best years Where the decades might breathe a little less of the night Let’s step bravely out into the city lights tonight Sweet blood is coursing through our veins Darkness it pulls so tight around us Antidotes to all our years of pain

[@747dez3]

I was listening to this song last summer durin a metal festival. I was standin between two friends. Some days before I discovered my cancer and they still didn't know. I just enjoyed this song with all its energy. Btw after 5 months things are going very well.

[@gladius69]

Hope you're still with us brother

[@TheIceMan998]

Hope everything is going alright brother

[@letoii1442]

Hope you are doing alright. 🙏

[@AvarayrOfficial]

There is so much pain behind this song; pain that a lot of us collectively feel. Thank you, Primordial.

[@beeteeka]

Unfortunately, I'll never get to see Primordial live. So, watching them preparing for the stage to this great song gives me elevation. I had discovered Alan Averill through Void of Silence, I believe that his voice is magic. And then Primordial, of course. Definitely more than just a folk/black metal band for me. In short, Primordial is one of the best things happened to me. Thank you, gentlemen. Hail Ireland!

[@ruicosta5561]

Beautiful, touching, strong, catching, deep...by other words: Primordial.

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

Sea Of Tranquility sent me here. They did a podcast episode of best lead singers ever and one of them picked A.A. Nemtheanga as one of his all time favorite lead singers ever. I have never heard of this band before this episode, and I have been a huge Heavy Metal fan for over thirty five years. I am a sucker for amazing lead vocals and amazing Heavy Metal music. I will give any band a listen at least once. I gave this song two listens and I loved it big time!!!! The music and the singing gave me major goosebumps!!! I am definitely going to check out more songs from this band!!!!

[@nordicdusk]

When they played this at redemption fest Saturday night in Dublin I almost cried it was so beautiful and amazing filled with so much emotion Hail Primordial.

[@valentinabevcarstanic6004]

I listened for the first time Pimordial in Tolmin and i can't stop. They are perfect. I cried when i listen this song. Stolen years - great sound, great guitar and vocal. Great done. The best band on Metaldays.

[@chilidem]

This song feels so much longer than what is. An absolute epic jam.

[@avsky837]

That riff is gorgeous

[@nadjaal-attraqchi2926]

i can proudly say that Primordial was my first metal band. most people start with the big ones like metallica. which is great but i came to metal at the age of 13 when i bought a german metal magazine after school which came with a CD of the rock hard festival. i sat on the train on my way home checking out the CD on my discman and i heard " coffin ships" that was the moment. :)

[@tophermacleod8333]

the goosebumps are uncanny.

[@nordicdusk]

Primordial never ever fail to amaze me in all the years I have been listening to them this is an amazing song.

[@taomahNEGEV]

true sorrow and melancholy this song is

[@panzer1364]

Savage track. Ive listened to this about ten times and its a grower. Really digging it and im glad they took a chance and released something risky as a first listn. Roll on march!

[@thespiritofgoatnroll]

Great song! ...as usual. Primordial is one of a few best true metal bands!

[@bradrogers3033]

Primordial is one of the greatest metal bands of all times.

[@douglasquaid7550]

No doubt about it.

[@ChrisS-og9gk]

this was the first time in my life, that tears ran down my face, when they played this live in Basel 2018 Thx Primordial for your great music!

[@inashentears]

This is definitly the most beautiful song from Primordial ever... that guitar harmonies, emotions and melancholy! sheer beauty! thank you for this one.

[@Scorpioide]

Naaaah man.. I'd agree, but Coffin Ships... definitely one of the best song ever made, everything is perfect about this song . This one so powerful tho...

[@Anttimation]

And Wield Lightning to Split the Sun, I don't understand why it isn't in the setlist by default...

[@GrotesqueSoulthorn]

This song makes me want to drink like there is no tomorrow.

[@Rekaert]

Aha, another Primordial album. Splendid. No doubt worth a pre-purchase. With the exception of Nameless Dead, Primordial albums rarely hit me on the first listen. There's always one track however that acts as a door to the rest of the album and it pretty much unfolds from there. I look forward to seeing which it will be this time.

[@Jonsephar]

Bold move to release this as a first single. Amazing!

[@RavenSister666]

Looking forward to the new album, I´ll love it for sure! Primordial are excellent, EPIC but never cheesy, it´s because of the honesty in their music!

[@RousiakisMakis]

Welcome back brothers. we surely missed you a lot.

[@Windsor__Foodie]

Beautiful as always, can't wait to hear the rest of the album. Great work guys.

[@zerathul13]

While indeed simple, this is one of the most beautiful songs recorded by the band. The new album is incredible.

[@bradcarter223]

This band could be on every metal magazine cover and on every college radio playlist, and I would still say they were underrated. Along with Enslaved, they are the most unique voice in metal (since Opeth decided not to play metal anymore).

[@mrderp2472]

Brad Carter that last statement made me sad

[@RousiakisMakis]

I never really liked or understood Opeth, or watever.. Im so glad Primordial are still here, though, no matter what against odds!

[@bl3nd3r60]

Just get notification Primordial will come at Bucovina Rock Castle (România) and we are so excited,I really join your music and I really want to see you guys on the stage

[@0ld1eye]

"if it was easy, we'd be a power metal band, right?" Nemtheanga throwing some fucking SHADE right there

[@jeffreymadden759]

This one makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME. Primordial forever!

[@OFFICIALGUSRICHLEN]

Few things make a bad day better than brand spankin' new Primordial.

[@Vitkiss]

WOW. The guitar riff is insane.

[@ferenctoth388]

The Legends is back

[@vauhtiristo]

So good, happy to come back to primordial after a while.

[@flyspray300gnet9]

back again for more ...play it ...let it sound across the universe

[@1stSand]

Cant wait to listen the album. Primordial makes masterpieces.

[@joaopiva6248]

That's a powerful opener. Gives me high hopes for the album.

[@robinp.6341]

Love this, primordial somehow manged to surpass my expectations with something very different. Reminds me of Gallows Hymn and Cities Carved in Stone.

[@cosmicdredd4911]

A chilled Lizzyesque vibe. Most tranquil. Clean vocal stylings remind me of someone, not sure who. Listened to it four times so far. Digging it. Looking forward to album.

[@modoki666]

Similar vocals that he made on Void of silence album..

[@Zhesht]

In the woods - Omnio

[@alfredwald945]

Ballad of the year. Full passion.

[@TheHungrySurgeon]

Sounds good, can't wait for the full album!

[@festerulcer3543]

Ye cool

[@kelitaly10]

I'm now a fan. What a song!! (When friends make great band recommendations)

[@user-tg4re6gp3b]

OMFG Great news. One of my favorite bands. Amazing track. Listen it on repeat.

[@rkai408]

the best of ever! Great song ! Primordial Greater than great!!!!

[@markdesolate]

This is seriously good... nice video as well! @1:38 best video shot @2:44 best musical part.. kinda reminds me a bit of solstafir (the idea of the riff with the easy and smooth drumming)

[@sanyi3728]

I'm writing this a minute and a half in and already I think it's amazing!!!!!

[@rinarosenman2734]

ETERNAL GLORY!

[@AggelosDimos]

Can't wait for the album!!! 🖤🤘

[@ioannasyllaidopoulou2560]

, I love this bad

[@bakaouji7336]

new album Exiled Amongst The Ruins march 30th

[@donniestrickland8678]

As majestic as always!

[@sindrinahk1001]

Pure eargasm!

[@kaoskewenvoyouma2712]

An distant call from old souls...

[@CosmicMetallMusic9919]

This group make a great music, i`m a new fan!!

[@ScorpionFiore]

Heart pounding, thanks Primordial, again!

[@torstenadamietz6744]

Unbelievable song. One of their all-time-best

[@supersadogoat]

Great song! Well done Primordial!

[@gergelygregus-szabo5188]

Another movingly authentic, heartfelt song from you guys. Whatever you do, I not only feel it, I understand it.

[@MelodicMetalTV]

Good song!

[@michalwojtczak3923]

If this is not "thunder epic" I don`t know what is.

[@RedheadTraining]

Loved it.

[@ShaneMacConUladh]

love it, Fantastic Song!

[@MissAzul2]

Hope to see these guys performin' live in Lima Peru soon. \m/

[@zigotina]

legends

[@AtrisAgora]

Greatness! as always.

[@simoncisse4151]

Simply beautiful

[@azavor]

Ааааааааа! Лайк не глядя. А поглядев - тоже лайк!

[@azavor]

Жозефина Бейкер Привет! :-)

[@flyspray300gnet9]

Brilliant song ..love it...keep strong ...never surrender ....play it from your heart soul

[@aramat358]

Невероятная.🖤

[@cesarioj.f.g.7959]

Amazing!!!

[@OrolesMagnus]

Is this video shot at Quantic Pub, in Bucharest, Romania?

[@MetalDMS2]

I can't wait to get the album.

[@lovesdaryl]

Chills. Fantastic.

[@DaemonumZine]

Primordial never disappoints

[@666waughtron666]

I hear some Peter Murphy and Richard Thompson influence here. I love Primordial's old black metal stuff, but this slow progression towards what they are now has been amazing to see and hear!

[@Sabbathodoom]

Epic!!

[@SeventhArtFilms]

Masterpiece!

[@SinAngel210683]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, finally new video! I am happy! :)))))

[@francielemaziero9650]

Great song! A new album is coming!

[@AlanAverillNemtheanga]

To hear AAN/Primordial's podcast go to : kzbin.info/door/H-BtARZJ6ZgzQeqiWK3diw?view_as=subscriber

[@zigah6729]

Metaldays gonna be killer

[@04010025266]

Hats of to this band!!!

[@channel3141592653589]

Fucking epic. This is so good!

[@claritycome]

incredible masterpiece

[@BigMuff75]

Only 250k views, are you kidding me?!

[@user-xj9zc5xv8y]

Perfect

[@DarkEcoKyle]

Amazing song.

[@kanzerveruskan]

Sonido sereno y oscuro. Primordial es mi banda de cabecera. Saludos desde Chile.

[@MarcoSantamaria-kl5ro]

❤

[@Phaedon53]

Δωρικο , μελωδικο , αντρικο , μελαγχολικο , τοσο υπεροχο οσο ακριβως χρειαζεται! Απλα μεγαλειωδες.

[@CarlosSantos-bt6el]

Excelente! Sem complicações. No contexto do álbum, ainda vai soar melhor.

[@anneadler6740]

Augen zu und genießen.

[@malagutiamp7590]

Great!

[@blknd13]

ON repeat. primordiaL `\m/`

[@pauldainton6718]

Hopefully that means they will tour soon

[@joseaugustodossantos6488]

MUITO BOM, GOSTEI !

[@FistfulOfDollar]

José Augusto dos Santos sempre vejo vc comentando isso. kkk

[@joseaugustodossantos6488]

SEM COMENTÁRIO !

[@adhvaga2649]

Great great band🤘

[@NikosNoutsis]

epic song !!!

[@claudineifrancisco8033]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘Amazing!!!!