Roboute Guilliman - The Avenging Son | Epic Orchestral Song | Warhammer 40k

An anthem of Roboute Guilliman, the Avenging Son and Blade of Unity, Primarch, warrior-statesman, and rebuilder of the Imperium after the Horus Heresy. He embodies duty, sacrifice, and the relentless fight to secure humanity's future.
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[Verse 1]
Why do I still live? I gave everything I had
Memories haunt me of allies I once led
The weight I bear will not let me see
What more do you want from me?
[Pre-Chorus]
I know no fear, I acted in honour
For the Emperor's cause, I was a defender
I gave my life to shield humanity
Death was a reward earned through duty
[Chorus]
Gather around my Blade of Unity
Be pure of heart, strong of body
Stand your ground against every trial
Be bright stars on the firmament of battle
[Verse 2]
An error of the most tragic kind
A choice that still resides on my mind
The consequences cut down the road
The violence was against the code
[Pre-Chorus]
In the name of the Worlds of Ultramar
I implored him to stand down
They turned their fleets on the systems afar
Each loyal world burned under the crown
[Chorus]
Gather around my Blade of Unity
Be pure of heart, strong of body
Stand your ground against every trial
Be bright stars on the firmament of battle
[Bridge]
I am the fist, clenched tight in ceramite
I step forward, ready to set things right
I am the blade, awaiting my foe’s flesh
I lead the way for humanity’s progress
I am the bolt, fired from afar
I fought the Daemon, I bear the scars
I’ll end all who defy the Imperium of Man
For I am, The Avenging Son!
[Chorus] x2
Gather around my Blade of Unity
Be pure of heart, strong of body
Stand your ground against every trial
Be bright stars on the firmament of battle
[Outro]
I know now what you want from me
To bring back order and unity
The Imperium thrives through what I save
This is why I live, I’ll give everything I have

[@isaacgoeth5158]

*Ferrus Manus watches from the void. Wishing with all his might to join his brother and carry the burden.*

[@Osmond_Wrought]

I can see the Gorgon with his legion of burning astartes in the warp; waiting. Waiting with the patience of iron for the time his brother needs him most. None the less, Ferrus is not just sitting on his Iron Hands. No, he is hiking the Immaterium, soldiers in tow, decimating the neverborn. Doing his part to make Guilliman's burden ever so lighter.

[@jacknapier8201]

Did they recover his head? Is it well preserved?

[@Osmond_Wrought]

@jacknapier8201 THEY DID! If I recall, it was Rogal Dorn who recovered the Gordon's skull from the Vengeful Spirit. He then gave it to the Iron Hands and they became more receptive of the Codex Astartes.

[@ianpeng8080]

He is, as the primarch of the legion of the dammed, ;)

[@michaelkean5969]

“Fear not my Son of Iron for you shall rise once again to Bring wrathful vengeance upon the enemies of our imperium you are Iron but through my guiding light reforge you in flame and bone”- The Emperor

[@isaacgoeth5158]

*"The Codex Astartes is a set of rules. They guide us. Shape us as Ultramarines. Teach us to uphold duty and honor above all. But how we live with those rules, is the true test of a space marine."* *Captain Titus, loyal son of Ultramar - forevermore.*

[@tristanband4003]

And truly a son of Guilliman

[@isaacgoeth5158]

*Courage and honor battle-brother.*

[@michaelkean5969]

“Rise Son of Gulliman”- our undying Lord upon the Throne of gold

[@hawkclaw_8682]

I like the refrain line „be bright Stars on the firmament of battle“ since ultramarines lead and fight alongside the forces of the astra millitarum instead of looking down on them. Great Song again. Thank you!

[@Battle_Brother-e3v]

you forgot sacred between honor and above

[@fagiano0052]

"My last tool, my last hope"🗿

[@white0thunderwhite0thunder71]

The one who will be there when his brothers return home.

[@Aki-kh2qe-StreetKidZZZ]

My last rhyme and tune😂

[@RealAlpharius]

If i'd seen us a tool more than a son to my father, I'd commit heresy too Fck that dead emperor

[@michaelkean5969]

“Gulliman”- The Emperor’s final word

[@ChaosCrash13]

"My soup carries me.")

[@morgant.dulaman8733]

I'm certainly among those who have some disagreements with Guilliman, but I have to honor a guy who refused to throw in the towel after seemingly losing his entire family and finding everything they'd fought for had been turned into a twisted parody of itself while the enemies they had sought to beat back where a hair's breadth from winning. Good work, Lord Blueberry, and enjoy a lightened load with the Lion at your back. You've earned it. Sincerely, a Night Lord.

[@ivarramirezpaulsen8212]

Night Lord, was it not your father who tried to kill his mother?

[@morgant.dulaman8733]

@ivarramirezpaulsen8212 Yes, and believe it or not, even we still speak highly of her unwillingness to show fear before him. ... Out of Character a bit, I kind of wish the Night Lords and other Renegade-but-not-Chaos factions had more characters that could be a type of dark foil to Gulliman: willing to do whatever it takes to reunify their brotherhoods and try to recapture some of the ideals they had, even if in the Night Lords case, those ideals were twisted from the start by Konrad's own madness. For example, if in some mad world GW gave me leave to write a Night Lords book or three, I'd focus on someone who takes Talos' "I will not see my life [redacted for platform reasons] away without meaning" speach to heart and tries to take his warband and any others who follow into something similar to their original purpose: namely bringing terror and pain on those who they have reason to think actually deserve it...such as *a lot* of inquisitors, and John Dyce Frayne of Badaab war fame as a start.

[@leonelimalevu7302]

​@@morgant.dulaman8733 chaos warbands United under an inspirational leader, and given a reason, a purpose to live (which means inflicting death on others in the worst ways possible), is a near unstoppable force.

[@morgant.dulaman8733]

@@leonelimalevu7302 Yea, but the Night Lords (or at least most of us) want nothing to do with Chaos. We broke from the emperor so as not to be his slaves. Why should we bind ourselves to four other slave masters?

[@DeathKorpmen999]

"My son, thirteen, Lord of Ultramar, Savior, Hope, Failure, Disappointment, Liar, thief, betrayer,_______Guilliman________" The Emperors last words to the avenging son after his arrival in the throne room.

[@ChaosCrash13]

Thoughtfully: - "And he also fucks an Eldar woman and cooks excellent soup. Not like Horus and Magnus."

[@Ragehaven]

Guilliman is the greatest primarch. Glorious 👊🏻

[@Влад-щ6м7р]

Sanguinius

[@usarhabilidade2697]

"By the throne, why am i expected to be serious at all times? Yes captain Sicarius, i am making light of my predicament, during the worst of the great crusade i was known for making the occasional jest, even after terra fell, I didn't spend my entire life writing deep thoughts into little books, sometimes i dared to enjoy myself" -Roboute Silly Guilliman "???????????" -A very confused captain Sicarius

[@Beeg-Baller]

Great moment. But missed opportunity to name him 'Roboute Sillyman'

[@darthmeta6445]

I, Cato Sicarius, find this this exchange with my Primarch to be quite odd, seeing as I, Cato Sicarius, am the most humorous of the Ultramarines due to the humility that only I, Cato Sicarius, am capable of exhibiting.

[@TheWarriorofHonor]

@@darthmeta6445 this is so close to the character, that my bolter starts itching... if there is one blueberry ever worth of being stripped of his plotarmour it is him, Cato Sicarius...

[@MindDell]

Now that was just down right awesome. On a side note, if anyone makes a Guilliman playing the violin mini, I will straight up buy it, don't care how much.

[@redfox9446]

By the Emperor, find a 3D printer and make it so.

[@MindDell]

@redfox9446 IT SHALL BE DONE!

[@Ragnarra]

Me too.

[@emilianstefan4424]

One man, against a spiteful galaxy! Standing for humanity! For the Emperor! With courage and honor!

[@Forcy-20]

AMAZING! For the Emperor and his Avenging son!!!

[@solomonkane1712]

“Be pure of heart, strong of body” 💪🏼 Shoulder & biceps today hoping to fill out my Ceramite armor.

[@RabbitShirak]

I see the Primarchs Got Talent have some tough competition.

[@jubscreuto]

I just CANT wait for when you do the Emperor Himself...

[@Ragehaven]

That will be glorious

[@sanguiniusonvacation1803]

Its just him screaming about how much pain he's in for 5 mins

[@miriamemanueleforneris3701]

​@@sanguiniusonvacation1803 so true 😂😂

[@Ragehaven]

@sanguiniusonvacation1803 I think a one set during the unification wars would be fantastic. Or at the very beginning of the great crusade

[@ИгорьПятов-х4е]

@@sanguiniusonvacation1803 в течении 10000 лет 😂

[@Devil_Dark]

He is perfect

[@Deathsinger-xz1iu]

He is not vulcan. Thats the only negative point

[@the_jam_man]

​@@Deathsinger-xz1iuHe is what the imperium needs most

[@sasakchip5223]

High lords of Terra: "Noooo you can't change the Imperium, we can't allow you to remove our privileges" Roboute Guilliman: "High lord Fadix, introduce your assassins"

[@daisukeakihito9832]

Pulled all the stops for the Blueberry Prime, did you? I almost feel like a loyalist again. Jokes aside, between yours, the Endless Taverns' and recently Jonathan Young's work, the 40k community has had a fantastic couple months when it comes to some absolutely killer beats. Great work so far.

[@Rikbrit]

You forgot about Lorcan Ward

[@isaacgoeth5158]

*"ONLY IN DEATH, DOES DUTY END!"*

[@white0thunderwhite0thunder71]

And at times even beyond that.

[@MilkMDN]

Disclaimer: terms and conditions apply, you may be placed in a Dreadnought

[@PhilipVosteen]

Legion of the damned: so that was a fucking lie

[@TheScoops82]

@@MilkMDN Or become the newest member of the Legion of the Damned

[@MilkMDN]

@TheScoops82 that wouldn't be too bad i guess. I don't know what their existence in the warp is like though

[@GreasusGoldtooth]

The Word Bearers been real quiet since this dropped.

[@TheWarriorofHonor]

I always want them to open their mouths, just so our blades can find them quicker...

[@tbndidntpop7072]

My favourite chapter might be the Blood Angels but given how Guilliman treated Dante, I cannot help but have the Ultramarines as my second favourite. COURAGE AND HONOR!

[@Song476]

With the return of Guilliman, there is now hope for the future of man.

[@Osmond_Wrought]

My first impression of Roboute Guilliman was he's respectable, but boring. In the Horus Heresy I learned to see him for the badass he truly is. Then with the Dark Imperium trilogy, I learned to love him. Truly, the Avenging Son!

[@aukima771]

"In the name of the worlds of Ultramar, I implored him to stand down" hits way too hard to use just once

[@cristian3323]

About who he referred ?

[@TheAutomaticSinger]

@@cristian3323 Lorgar, here is the full quote that I was referencing in that part of the song: "My brother, hear me. Warriors of the XVII Legion, hear me. This violence is against the code of the Legiones Astartes and against the will of our father, the Emperor. In the name of the Five Hundred Worlds of Ultramar, I implore you to cease fire and stand down."

[@Michchall]

Once again peak song, Guilliman is my favourite son of the Emperor.

[@tadhggoreyoneill13666]

Horus Lupercal is my favourite Primarch

[@michaelkean5969]

“I am not the Strongest I am not the wisest, I am not the fastest or the most beloved I am not even sure if I am worthy and yet I still live as far as I know I am the Last of our dynasty and I will fight on for the imperium, for my Father Konor’s Honor and my beloved Mother Tarasha’s Memory, even for you my Creator and for Humanity my eternal struggle carries on”- Gulliman “And that is why you are Worthy of not just my Sword but my crown,13…….Gulliman……………………….Son”- The Emperor.

[@shaftoe195]

The animation is wrong. There should be documents everywhere and Excel 40,000 window on a cogitator screen.

[@TheAutomaticSinger]

🤣😭

[@luisdiegomorenocava9457]

😂😂😂😂

[@mattwells5347]

WHERES THE BOOK?!

[@shaftoe195]

@@mattwells5347 THEY HAVE A SUSPICIOUS BOOK!? *COULD THEY BE IN CAHOOTS WITH THE FALLEN!?*

[@Dave-ks9fi]

He needs to be writing the codex 2.0 and have a special dedication to Leandross explaining Titus did nothing wrong.

[@tis.but.aScratch]

1:47 I Love this Part so much I just had to point that out real quick🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Ragehaven]

I can see why

[@jackstrayfeald1007]

My favourite is 0:56 Such a perfect pose, noble, heroic and commanding. Perfect for Guilliman.

[@CommissarKane]

Guilliman and The Lion are going to have the biggest bro hug when they meet again. Looking forward to it.

[@mEmory______]

If an angron song was very heavy with some interludes of of a simikar melancholy it would be perfect. Though I guess I shouldnt beg too much of someone like you who knows better about what to do lol

[@TheAutomaticSinger]

You have no idea how much comments like yours help me. I read and write down all the ideas that come up here, and when I work on the song, I go through everything again to see how I can make it the best it can be!

[@rowanwilliams7947]

Awesome. I'd say for the next WH40K song Leman Russ, with themed as "The Emperors Executioner" themed as Viking like as possible with the other instruments

[@michaelkean5969]

It should take inspiration from Valhalla calling by miracle of sound

[@Dave-ks9fi]

I've watched this a few times and only just realised he's not fiddling while the Imperium burns, as it is in fact burning backwards. That's an amazing artist representation.

[@SebastianSolaceforthebuck]

Just in time for my finishing of Space Marine II! Love this song, my accomplice, and keep up the excellent work!

[@uchihaitachi181]

Sanguinius is my Primarch, but I would gladly follow the Lord of Ultramar into battle any day.

[@thenexus8384]

Vulkan is my Father and Primarch, but if I were to follow any other, Primarch Guilliman is the one I'd follow loyally and without question

[@Davidofthelost]

There’s a reason the two of them made Imperium Secundus before Lyon joined.

[@uchihaitachi181]

@@thenexus8384 An excellent Primarch to follow, Cousin. May the Forge ever burn hot.

[@thenexus8384]

@@uchihaitachi181 it does, cousin, for the Emperor and humanity

[@JayemelMusicUniverse16]

I couldnt click fast enough, my goodness this is amazing and beautiful!! Your writing and production continue to leave me in awe and wanting more. Thank you for doing my favorite primarch justice. :)

[@skolumbo1671]

Guilliman casually playing the Cello like a violin c:

[@seraphinaaizen6278]

Rowboat Gorillaman playing a violin and somehow producing metal music is my new spirit animal. Although, I supppose given the sheer size of him, that "violin" is probably a cello.

[@alistairbolden6340]

Its fitting that this was the best one you made for this Primarch.

[@solomonkane1712]

Another savage banger that will fuel my gym sessions. Reps for the Emperor. 💪🏼 🏋️‍♂️

[@Cauin450]

@TheAutomaticSinger How long until you do the Emperor? The Golden Guy who scares the Ruinous Powers, who wields a Sword whose impact is more like a natural disaster to the face than something that merely cuts! The Anathema, himself!

[@captainspartycrusade767]

My god man! This is sick!!!

[@Mpsturd]

It has probably been suggested but Malcador the Hero on the throne would be amazing.

[@OleksandrKulynych-u2h]

Exellent work! ❤

[@MasakixJurietto]

PRAISE BE TO THE GOD-EMPEROR OF MANKIND! THE AVENGING SON RISES FOR ALL OF MANKIND! Seriously, this bears such a beautiful connotation of unity, coming from none other than the greatest administrative mind of 40k's Imperium! It's so magnificent, it bears this gentleness that is royal yet this strong authoritarian undertone! And the lyrics, OHH MAN THE LYRICS ARE BURNING INTO MY HEART! Automatic Singer, you're the very best! I can't wait to see when you'll make one for the Emperor Himself and perhaps Trazyn the Infinite too! May God bless you for your creativity, my friend! "ONLY IN DEATH, DOES DUTY END!" 💪💖

[@TheAutomaticSinger]

Thank you for your kind words! 🙏🏻🤘🏻

[@Ted4321]

Beautiful as always,truly a sad character tho,it's amazing how he is still loyal

[@brandedone5188]

I am here requesting something for the Imperial Knights, heroes straight out of Earth's ancient history now riding/piloting giant warmachines instead of horses XD Keep up the good work! I love the Warhammer works you're putting out

[@azurehorizon6097]

Damn, this song just screams glory to me, I think Guilliman is an overhated Primarch, especially in his 40k iteration, but this song just really captures how he is the Imperium's last hope, bringing unity and hope where there once was none. I'm excited to see what you do for Angron, personally a half sad half angry song would fit for him, depicting his mind trying to scream out desperately, but it always gets drowned out by the Nails fuelling his rage. Regardless, you've done yet another tremendous job with this song, Keep it up!

[@dustinchristensen1359]

For guilliman and glory we shall never stop

[@MISTAWULFY]

Can’t help but respect the Robust Gorillaman

[@hollowroxas4742]

“We march for Macragge!”

[@LoganBraastad-up2ie]

Ohhh I been waiting for this one for a while and it does not disappoint. You really captured Gullimun's sorrow, regret, shame, determination, hope and emotion simply perfectly. Could you make a song about Artyom from the Metro series?

[@TheAutomaticSinger]

Metro is one of my favorite franchises. Maybe one day!

[@stanfar4934]

Imagine the image of a furious primarch charging you, while playing violin.. You still think your rounds are enough to save you?

[@brothercaptainboris6870]

Courage and Honour!

[@tis.but.aScratch]

If i was in the Jury of Primarchs got Talent, Then this and Wings of Fate would both be at the Top❤️‍🔥 FOR THE PRIMARCH RAWBUTT GORILLA SUIT….. i mean PAPA SMURF!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 i would Suggest Mortarion or Angron to be the next to Sing for us

[@Forcy-20]

If I were a fellow juror, I would back you vote!!!

[@tristanband4003]

I think the tragedy should be emphasized.

[@wtfisthisnonsense]

This song does Guilliman credit, catches his heroic stature; A returned hero, stunned to see what everything he loved has become - but carrying on anyway.

[@TheAstly]

man I'd really like to hear a song about Comissar Yarrick and/or the Yarrick/Ghazghkull rivalry

[@Kuldjar]

Awesome . THE EMPEROR PROTECTS ! FOR CADIA AND HONOR ! VULKAN LIVES !

[@NetMoverSitan]

(Monotone) All hail Big Papa Ultrasmurf.

[@nollnollett]

The blueberries have always been the baseline, against which all other chapters are measured. ❤

[@megablue8]

Great job. Hopefully you are able to put this on Spotify like the others soon

[@viniciosmartins1279]

Please, we need one of the Lion!

[@chaseteague8733]

Definitely the Lion

[@ghostphil6030]

Amazing song! I hope for a Celestine song at some point 🤩

[@SanguiniusSoundscapes]

Cool song!

[@jaredstuteville6499]

This is lit! Can Fulgrim be next?

[@deepsix8328]

Pre-heresy Fulgrim, NOW!!! *THE PHOENICIAN WILL BE REBORN!*

[@robertcasamassa4564]

"... I will hold this wall, knowing that the 13th Legion makes for Terra with all speed. And if they cannot bring salvation, they will bring retribution..." Sanguinius, Primarch of the Blood Angels

[@thenexus8384]

Horus: "Heresy" Metal or Epic orchestra Tu'Shan: "A True Son of Vulkan" Metal or Epic orchestra

[@leedavies1906]

This is great! Honestly i think you should give all the primarchs a orchestral song!

[@madmalkavian3857]

All hail the avenging bean counter!

[@jetzul712]

Phenomenal work as usual!!! You, brother, are truly a glorious bard!! Let your songs be sung across our imperium!!! PRAISE THE PRIMARCH!!! LET HIM GUIDE US TO GLORY AND BEYOND!! WE ARE ETERNALLY PROUD AND GRATEFUL TO FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS!! FOR THE GOD-EMPEROR!! FOR THE IMPERIUM AND HIS ETERNAL LIGHT!! FOR THOSE WE CHERISH, WE DIE IN GLORY!!!

[@Cygodol]

Can't Wait for Ferrus Manuses Song

[@blastshooter8791]

Guilliman id the goat! Absolutely glorious song

[@gafrers]

Great once again

[@daxtheslayerofxenos6028]

i love this song a lot! I hope we get a song about Rogal Dorn too :D

[@oliverr79]

Have to say that's a good one really Gets the Charakter great Song to start the new Year🍷

[@gamingandanime9000]

Saw the title - Instant Like! 🔥💯

[@gressorialNanites]

As someone that is also a Starcraft fan, this song would work equally well about Artanis. Epic!

[@jubscreuto]

ROBOT GORILLAMAN 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MusicVoxel]

Bravo! Very good work!

[@Lamenters-w6c]

I like to imagine in a battle when a blueberry boi dies or is wounded his primark is there

[@thorkalel2851]

Courage and Honor

[@DerAlteU96]

Great Song for the Begin of a new year. New hopes and new battles we have to endure. Courage and Honor my Brothers.

[@martynjones1973]

loving all the 40k songs you been doing could you maybe do one about Fulgrim or maybe even the Chaos Gods themselves would be amazing

[@RobiCsontos91]

Epic song! "We march for Macragge and we shall know no fear!" I hope Russ get some viking inspired death metal like Amon Amarth

[@loganfendt4197]

I await patiently through the attrition of the talent show for the Lord of Iron Perturabo

[@BearerWill17]

Never forgotten Monarchia. But, Bobby G is a real one. A worthy foe!! Another banger song!

[@BardStrike]

My friend this animation is fire with runaway! But why I can only generate on 720p? Happy new year to you and the Automation Singer fire channel!!!

[@TheAutomaticSinger]

Sadly, it's a limitation of those image-to-animation AI tools. There are tools that can upscale a video (like Topaz Labs), but they are very expensive and I don't use them. I think it's good enough for now, and I'm sure it will improve in the future. P.S. love your channel, you have a unique thing going on there, keep it up!

[@Brett-uq4tz]

just ​out of curiosity has anyone ever suggested that you make a song based on the elric saga by Michael moorcock?@@TheAutomaticSinger

[@Drakio95]

Damn that is quite good track

[@miriamemanueleforneris3701]

FOR ULTRAMAR AND MACCRAGE!!! Wonderful as Always, Will you do Angron next?

[@TheAutomaticSinger]

I think I'll do a poll to see who the community thinks should be the next Traitor Primarch to perform! :D

[@miriamemanueleforneris3701]

​@@TheAutomaticSinger great

[@wongwaritsirisinronaworn9421]

Many requested about many things but speaking of which I never see any channel compose a music about Rogue Trader

[@lordcommanderdante4199]

Do a song about Paul Atreides or maybe the Butlerian Jihad's foe, Omnius

[@a7xmshadows19]

Only a couple Loyalist Primarchs left. I await the storm of the Khan’s hooves

[@legio_cybernetica]

The Master of Excel tablets, the Lord of stuffy books, Robaut soup maker!

[@pranayravi9449]

Bro is straight up playing a cello as a violin in the thumbnail.

[@TheLastRaven]

A worthy addition to the chapters Librarium!

[@pszenny4462]

My favorite character

[@darius9717]

Уф, это звучит шикарно. Ждём теперь Ангрона, Ферруса, и Магнуса !

[@PhilipVosteen]

Courage and Honor!

[@ColonelEviscerator]

Holy shit, the dude can make a cello sound like a violin.

[@florianschneider3982]

You know right? 😂😂

[@OneShadow7]

He embodies the ideals Ultramarines try to uphold, courage and honor ! ⚔🩵💛

[@coltondouglas2198]

RISE MY SON... THY DUTY IS NOT DONE YET...

[@Iacobus-Magnus]

The Emperor: The Dream pt 1: What the Emperor wanted for Mankind. The Dream pt 2: what actually happened. And the what if The Dream fulfilled.

[@estuaire44]

The Primach the Imperium really needed.