Ensiferum - Victory Song
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- Duration: 10:41
- Published: 02 Dec 2007
- Uploaded: 24 Apr 2011
- Author: SunceGMS
Really good Ensiferum's song
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Emmi Silvennoinen
Emmi Silvennoinen, born in Finland in 1988, is keyboardist for the folk metal band Ensiferum. She has been filling the role on a so-far temporary basis following the departure of Meiju Enho from Ensiferum in September 2007 before joining it as the current member during the recording of the album From Afar (2009). Emmi was also the keyboard player for the melodic death/gothic metal band Exsecratus.
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Henri Sorvali
Henri "Trollhorn" Sorvali, born October 19, 1978, in Finland, is the guitarist and keyboard player of the folk metal band Moonsorrow, and keyboard player for Finntroll. He also played keyboards on a few occasional gigs with The Rasmus in the late 90's. He has also played in bands called Thunderdogs and Lakupaavi (a side-project done as a joke by members of Moonsorrow), and played as a session musician on Ensiferum's self-titled debut album.
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Hiili Hiilesmaa
Kai "Hiili" Hiilesmaa (born 1966) is the vocalist of the rock band The Skreppers, drummer of doom metal band KYPCK, was the keyboardist of hard rock/sleaze/blues band Daniel Lioneye, as well as a respected producer from Finland. He has worked with several internationally recognized rock groups.
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Janne Parviainen
Janne Parviainen, born 1973 in Finland, is a heavy metal drummer, who plays in the bands Sinergy, Barathrum and Ensiferum. He is a former member of Waltari and Zwanziger.
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Jari Mäenpää
Jari Mäenpää (born December 23, 1977 in Finland) is the founder of the band Wintersun in which he performs vocals and plays guitar. He also played bass and keyboards on Wintersun's first album before hiring a full-time line-up.
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Kari Tapio
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Korpiklaani
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Manowar
Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York, United States, formed in 1980. They are known for writing lyrics with an emphasis on the heavy metal genre itself, fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and mythological topics (particularly Norse mythology). Manowar's sound is loud and bombastic; in an interview for MTV in February 2007, bassist Joey DeMaio lamented that "these days, there's a real lack of big, epic metal that is drenched with crushing guitars and choirs and orchestras... so it's nice to be one of the few bands that's actually doing that." In 1984 the band was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for delivering the loudest performance, a record which they have since broken on 2 occasions. They also hold the world record for the longest heavy metal concert after playing for 5 hours and 1 minute in Bulgaria in 2008.
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Markus Toivonen
Markus Toivonen, born in 1979 in Helsinki, is the founding member of the Finnish Viking/folk metal band Ensiferum. Markus founded the band in 1995 and is the sole original member to have lasted the distance to Ensiferum's present incarnation. His role in the band is guitarist and primary songwriter. He has always contributed backing vocals and since the departure of Jari Mäenpää in 2004 has taken up a greater role behind the microphone, sharing the clean vocal parts with new bass player Sami Hinkka, with Mäenpää's replacement Petri Lindroos handling the harsh vocals.
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Meiju Enho
Meiju Enho, born in 1981 in Finland, is the former keyboard player of the Finnish Viking/folk metal band Ensiferum. Meiju joined the band in 2001 following the release of their debut album Ensiferum and played on all subsequent releases until her departure in 2007.
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Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland, formed in 1996 by songwriter/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former vocalist Tarja Turunen. Nightwish's current line-up has five members, although Tarja has been replaced by Anette Olzon and the original bassist, Sami Vänskä, has been replaced by Marco Hietala, who also took over the male vocalist part; previously male vocal-parts were done by Tuomas or guest singers.
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Petri Lindroos (born January 10, 1980 in Espoo, Finland) is a heavy metal guitarist and vocalist. He is currently the main vocalist in Ensiferum and, prior to this, was a founder and main vocalist for Norther.
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Sami Hinkka, born 1978 in Finland, is a heavy metal bass player, presently with Ensiferum. He joined his current band in 2004 as a replacement for Jukka-Pekka Miettinen after playing for some years in the melodic death/doom metal band Rapture. He left his role with Rapture in 2006 and now plays only in Ensiferum.
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ENSIFERUM - From Afar
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- Duration: 5:17
- Published: 04 Sep 2009
- Uploaded: 24 Apr 2011
- Author: SpinefarmRec
From the album "From Afar", Spinefarm Records 2009 Reactor Films Oy Director: Tuomas Valtanen Band clothing: Magic Frog ( www.magicfrog.fi)
Lord of the Rings - Ensiferum: Into Battle
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Ensiferum - Wanderer
Some fotos of Scandinavia, Ensiferum and Norse Mythology with Ensiferums Song "Wanderer"
Ensiferum - Twilight Tavern
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- Duration: 5:39
- Published: 21 Aug 2009
- Uploaded: 24 Apr 2011
- Author: Thesadisticminds
This video is for entertainment purposes only and all copyright belongs to Ensiferum and Spinefarm Records. Lyrics: We heard that enemies were approaching from the south We marched to face them, I killed their scout But we were ambushed and slaughtered in the night We fought so bravely but none were left alive Now I open my eyes and what do I see A rainbow in the moonlight, pipers calling me They say don't be afraid and asked me to follow You've been expected, so forget your sorrow! Their warrior's souls forever rejoice TWILIGHT TAVERN! With our ancestors we raise our horns TWILIGHT TAVERN! Their warrior's swords forever shine on TWILIGHT TAVERN! Welcoming our brothers at the break of dawn! TWILIGHT TAVERN! Life is so short (Life is so short) Oh! son of the north (Oh son of north) You'll find your peace At the end of your journey More greet us when we open the door Familiar faces but the house is way too long Beer is flowing, the smell of burning meat In the morning battle raised (make helps me?) the least As the sun sets behind the mountain's peak The master of the house has made a feast This is -- life is -- too good to be true Take cover men, a battle will be here Soon.
ensiferum-iron
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- Duration: 4:48
- Published: 06 Aug 2007
- Uploaded: 24 Apr 2011
- Author: runescape212
ensiferum-iron
Ensiferum - LAI LAI HEI
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- Duration: 7:15
- Published: 14 Aug 2007
- Uploaded: 24 Apr 2011
- Author: wiilinker41
Just incase this should help: ALL THE CREDITS GO TO THE FINNISH BAND NAMED ENSIFERUM, NON OF THE MUSICAL PART OF THIS VIDEO IS MY WORK One of Ensiferum's bests, Lai Lai Hei! And I ran out of pictures, so I used a lot of the same pictures =')
Ensiferum - Token of Time
My first video with Movie Maker... Token of Time, one of Jari's masterpieces =)
Ensiferum - Ahti (Official Music Video)
ENSIFERUM AHTI Album: Victory Songs Genre: Viking, Folk, Melodic Death Metal Lyrics: At the time of sundown Nature bathes in colours In silence it waits For the approaching force In the halls of Ainola The true king of dark waters Lurks with his mistress Under the waves of a blue lake Dwells the mighty Ahti! Sailors praise the glorious name The ruler of tides; Ahti! At the shores of a northern land Pray mortal men Destruction for the arrogant fools A reward for humble souls The great lurker of the seas Is pleased of the sacrifice The waters are calm Today no storm shall rise! Foreign ship filled with infidels They didn't listen to the northern men From a dead calm storm will rise And they'll face the wrath of the sea Take care that your heir Don't turn out too proud Or your bloodline will drown into a vast ocean
Ensiferum - Windrider
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- Duration: 5:40
- Published: 14 Sep 2007
- Uploaded: 24 Apr 2011
- Author: Reldraynth
The song Windrider by Ensiferum. I'm a big fan of their music, Viking Metal is awesome. Im not all that good at making videos so I just made this for listening. Edit: Woo! 12000 views! Thanks for putting this at the top if you search 'Windrider' XD
Ensiferum - Dragonheads
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- Duration: 5:30
- Published: 16 Jul 2007
- Uploaded: 24 Apr 2011
- Author: sensitive666soul
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Ensiferum-Into the Battle
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- Duration: 5:52
- Published: 04 Jan 2008
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- Author: ritsuzenvx
The song Into the Battle by Ensiferum. Just for listening.
Ensiferum - From Afar
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- Duration: 5:17
- Published: 04 Sep 2009
- Uploaded: 25 Apr 2011
- Author: SpinefarmUS
The first video and title track from their new album "From Afar"
Ensiferum - Deathbringer From The Sky
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- Duration: 5:10
- Published: 09 Dec 2007
- Uploaded: 24 Apr 2011
- Author: JoDaKiller
Band: Ensiferum Song: Deathbringer From The Sky Album: Victory Songs (2007) Genre: Viking/Folk Metal Lyrics: High above the ground Beyond the thunderclouds A Black shade is flying alone Once so feared among men Now the legend is becoming too old But finally the horrifying truth is about to unfold Deathbringer from the Sky Hunting victims in the night Feel the terror as flames are burning bright There is... No tower as high or a cave so deep That can save you from its endless spite So bow down and face your wretched destiny A Den filled with treasures and gold No longer calms his spirit so cold Again it is time to spread the wings of doom A Growl shakes the ground Flames blind men and smoke covers the stars As he rises towards an ancient sky The era of total chaos will arrive Men shall flee in fear My name will haunt their mortal souls I'll burn their flesh and I'll crush their bones Now they shall know That every myth told is true They shall burn on my blazing gallows Deathbringer from the Sky Hunting victims in the night Feel the terror as flames are burning bright There is... No tower as high or a cave so deep That can save you from its endless spite So bow down and face your wretched destiny Your screams can't make me feel pity or regret I only feel furious hatred With fire my dominion is gained So burn away and let my kind rule the world again
Ensiferum - Lady in Black
Coverversion des gleichnamigen Liedes von Uriah Heep
Ensiferum - Hero in a Dream
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- Duration: 3:38
- Published: 10 Dec 2007
- Uploaded: 25 Apr 2011
- Author: Wolodymyr666
Video on a song "Hero in a Dream" by Ensiferum made one of the band fun's. It's compilation of band photo's.
Ensiferum - Blood is the Price of Glory
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- Duration: 8:28
- Published: 10 Dec 2007
- Uploaded: 25 Apr 2011
- Author: LordoftheNewt
A video of Ad Victoriam and Blood is the Price of Glory from Ensiferum with part of Braveheart movie. At the beginnig it's dark for a while but be patient, the blood will flood during some Ensiferum music:P:)
Ensiferum-White storm
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- Duration: 4:56
- Published: 21 Sep 2006
- Uploaded: 24 Apr 2011
- Author: Tourettesguyxxx
No one could put one up so i did. its an awesome song played well live.
Ensiferum - Sword Chant
awesome song by Ensiferum Lyrics: [I:] A flaming blade of the dark shadows struck the lands With furious lightning it fell into the hands of man And the ancient fire came down Down from the sky into the ground The clouds moved aside as the sword was cast from the sky Burnt by a mark of fire, who shall make this find And the grey clouds were watching down, down from the sky into the ground ...As the shapes of light were drowned [II:] Creatures started crowling from the ashes and smoke And the night was cursed and drifting within the winds so cold And the knights from the sea were marching down To the deep caverns down, down where the old spells are found The war was growing in the old lands and towns From the mountains war drums pounded with a defeaning sound They'll seek the Sword forevermore, until in battle they'll fall ...Now, hear the battle's call Who dares to play with death Who smells the dragon's breath No grief for the fallen ones The search for the sword has begun [Carved in stone:] Great as the mountains and seas Grim as the earth and old trees Made from the glimmer of golden lakes Chained with fire that never fades Rocks and stones they carve and mould When the rivers run fierce and cold May this chant haunt your past For this Sword is yours at last Raise the arms the battle is near Through the mud and waters clear The blood is coloring the lands again A sign of victory the wind will send
Ensiferum - Battle Song
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- Duration: 3:16
- Published: 07 Jul 2009
- Uploaded: 20 Apr 2011
- Author: crzymike13
If you want more music, click the link below. I will upload any type of metal or rock. If you want (c)rap then look elsewhere. www.youtube.com Artist: Ensiferum Name: Battle Song Album: Ensiferum Year: 2001 Length: 3 Minutes 15 Seconds Lyrics: Hear the sound of swords fulfill the night Feel the winds of death on your skin See the arrows fly, flaming in the sky Hear the screams of men, as they die We won this battle with might and fearless hearts We came and we fulfilled our prophecy So now we shall march back towards our kingdom With heads up high and glimmering eyes we returned with our glory Silence now falls upon this blood red field Vultures feasting with the flesh of dead bodies "This is a great moment for all of us but now it's time to head back home victorious"
Ensiferum - Tale of revenge
Original version sang by Jari. With pics from new and old line up of Ensiferum
Ensiferum - Ahti, with lyrics
With all respect to Ensiferum and their great music, I made a video on my way, with a bit humor. I hope you enjoy it!
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Exclusive Interview: ENSIFERUM bassist Sami Hinkka brings folk metal and fun to Western shores
07 Nov 2009
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One of the longest running bands in the folk metal circuit, Finland’s Ensiferum [which translates to “sword bearing”] shows no sign of age. From its humble origins in 1995 to now, the band is not only a vibrant source of energetic heavy metal, but Ensiferum is a wonder to behold in the live setting. As the band kicks off its fifth invasion of North America...
Ensiferum is Viking Metal at its best
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Comment RSS Print Themes of grand journeys on the North Atlantic and doing battle with swords and shields dominate this Finnish band's set list. ...
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:This is about the folk metal band. For their debut album see Ensiferum (album).
Petri Lindroos – harsh vocals, guitars (2004–present)
Markus Toivonen – guitars, clean & backing vocals (1995–present)
Sami Hinkka – bass, clean & backing vocals (2004–present)
Janne Parviainen – drums (2005–present)
Emmi Silvennoinen – keyboards, clean & backing vocals (2007–present)
Kimmo Miettinen – drums (ex-Arthemesia, Cadacross) (1995–1998)
Jukka-Pekka Miettinen – bass (Arthemesia, ex-Cadacross) (1998–2004), guitar (Russia tour 2008), backing vocals (2010-)
Sauli Savolainen – bass (1995–1998)
Jari Mäenpää – vocals, guitars (ex-Arthemesia, Wintersun) (1996–2004)
Oliver Fokin – drums (ex-Arthemesia) (1998–2005)
Meiju Enho – keyboards (2001–2007)
Emmi Silvennoinen – keyboards, backing vocals (2007–2009)
Henri "Trollhorn" Sorvali – session keyboards on Ensiferum (Finntroll, Moonsorrow, ex-Korpiklaani)
Aleksi Parviainen additional lead and backing vocals (2010-)
Jukka-Pekka Miettinen additional backing vocals (2010-)
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"Näitä polkuja tallaan" (by Matti ja Teppo)
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"Run to the Hills" (by Iron Maiden)
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| Name | Ensiferum |
|---|---|
| Landscape | yes |
| Background | group_or_band |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genre | Folk metalViking metal Melodic death metal |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Label | Spinefarm |
| Associated acts | WintersunArthemesiaCadacrossNortherWaltariSinergyRapture |
| Url | www.ensiferum.com |
| Current members | Petri LindroosMarkus ToivonenSami HinkkaJanne ParviainenEmmi Silvennoinen |
| Past members | Kimmo MiettinenJukka-Pekka MiettinenSauli SavolainenJari MäenpääOliver FokinMeiju EnhoHenri "Trollhorn" Sorvali |
Ensiferum (Latin ensĭfĕrum (neuter adjective) meaning "sword bearer") is a Finnish folk metal band from Helsinki. The members of the band label themselves as "heroic folk metal." Since their formation, Ensiferum has released four full-length albums, one EP, one compilation, three singles, and three demo albums.
Musical characteristics
Ensiferum's music mostly consists of harsh vocals often mixed with clean vocals for choruses and bridges. Metal and folk melodies are played on lead guitar or keyboard, overlaying heavier traditional heavy metal backing rhythms such as the classic gallop rhythm. The band also include fairly frequent use of acoustic guitars, usually at the beginnings of songs. The lyrical themes of their music most often relate to fantastical, archaic, or historic stories, usually with heroic sentiment.
Band history
Formation, demos and Ensiferum (1995−2002)
Ensiferum was founded in 1995 by Markus Toivonen (guitar), Sauli Savolainen (bass) and Kimmo Miettinen (drums). For the band's name, they took the Latin neuter gender adjective ensiferum, which means "sword-bearer". In the next year, Jari Mäenpää was taken into the band as singer and second guitar-player. In 1997, the first demo was released, containing three songs.In 1998, Sauli and Kimmo left the band and were replaced by Jukka-Pekka Miettinen (Kimmo's little brother, then 14 years old) and Oliver Fokin. In January 1999, a second demo was recorded, which although it did not produce a recording deal, boosted the band's confidence. In November 1999 a third demo, "Hero in a Dream", was recorded, which was successful in obtaining a record deal with Spinefarm Records. The logo that appears on all the bands releases was designed for the third demo by Tuomas Tahvanainen, who also designed the logos for the earlier demos. In 2000, the band went into the studio to work on their first album, Ensiferum, which was released in August 2001. In the same year, Meiju Enho joined them as a keyboard-player.
Iron, Line-up changes, Dragonheads and 10th Anniversary Live (2003−2006)
In 2003, after the work was completed on the second album, Iron, Jari was left the band due to conflicts between scheduled studio work on his side project Wintersun and touring with Ensiferum. For the tour with Finntroll, Petri Lindroos from Norther replaced Jari on guitar and as singer, and became a member of the band after the tour. In December 2004, Jukka-Pekka left the band and was replaced by Sami Hinkka (Rapture). Oliver also left in 2005 to be replaced by Janne Parviainen.The new Ensiferum line-up entered the studio later that year to record an EP to be called Dragonheads, which was released in February 2006. As well as the title track, it also contained two reworked demo songs; an Amorphis cover and a short rendition of the Kalevala melody, as well as a medley of three traditional Finnish songs.
In June 2006, Ensiferum released their live DVD, 10th Anniversary Live, which was recorded in Nosturi, Helsinki, on December 31, 2005.
Victory Songs and Meiju's departure (2006−2009)
The recording of the third studio album, called Victory Songs, took place between November 2006 and early 2007, and was released on April 20, 2007. A single titled "One More Magic Potion" (after the track of the same name) was released on February 7. Following the album release, the band released through the producer's MySpace page, a music video for the song "Ahti," which included all band members featured as extras. The video was released after the album release due to video filming problems.On September 10, 2007, it was announced that keyboardist Meiju Enho would leave the band. This was posted in a bulletin on their MySpace page and later confirmed on their website . The band used Emmi Silvennoinen of Exsecratus as a touring fill-in. She later became a permanent member of the band during the recording of the From Afar album.
Ensiferum headlined the Paganfest tour in Europe and North America in 2008. Others playing the tour included Týr and Eluveitie, with Moonsorrow and Korpiklaani also joining them on the European part of the tour, and Turisas in North America. In August they will perform at the Global East festival in Ukraine, Ankkarock and Jurassic Rock in Finland, and Let's Open Air in Turkey. The limited edition of the album includes a cover of Swedish folk rock group Nordman. Following the release, the group will embark on a European tour with Estonian folk metal band Metsatöll and Finnish melodic death metal band Tracedawn. In October they will also perform at Hellflame Festival – The South Side of Hell and Devil's Revenge festival in Germany, and Tatto the Mind in France. Ensiferum performed on the second day of the inaugural Screamfest Festival in Sydney, Australia, on New Years Day 2010. In November/December they toured North America with Ex Deo (on selected dates), and Blackguard.
Ensiferum have also been confirmed to play Bloodstock Open Air at Catton Hall, United Kingdom in 2010. In October 2010, Ensiferum embarked on their first ever South African tour. This tour consisted of four shows in two cities, and they were accompanied by numerous local metal bands including Riddare av Koden and All Forlorn. The final show, at The Black Dahlia in Johannesburg was filmed to potentially appear on their next live DVD. In early 2011 Ensiferum will embark on The Ugly World Tour 2011 with labelmates Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth and Machinae Supremacy. The tour will take place within a 2 month period of time and span 23 countries.
Band members
Current line-up
Former members
Session members
Discography
Albums
EPs
Live DVD
Videos
Singles
Demos
Cover songs
Recorded cover songs
Covers only played live
References
External links
Category:Finnish heavy metal musical groups Category:Finnish melodic death metal musical groups Category:Finnish folk metal musical groups Category:Viking metal musical groups Category:Musical groups established in 1995 Category:Musical quintets
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