Majestic Vanguard
Majestic Vanguard is a Progressive Power Metal band hailing from Falköping, Sweden. The band began forming in 1993 when Drummer Daniel Eskilsson met Bassist Andreas Andersson along with his brother Samuel Andersson. The band recorded a couple of demos and did a few gigs before parting ways in 1995. In 2003 they decided to give it another go under the band name 'Divine Disciples' adding frontman Peter Sigfridsson who had no previous work singing in a Metal band. After recording a new demo in 2004 the band signed with Christian Rivel's record company called Rivel Records. After adding guitarist Johan Abelson, The band decided it was time for another name change and decided on the name Majestic Vanguard. Then in the year 2005, the world saw the release of their first full length album called "Beyond the Moon" which has been a successful release for the band. As everyone was excited about promoting the album by way of a 'release gig' in October of 2005, Peter's vocal cords simply crashed. This caused the band to cancel all of their bookings as Peter took the following year to try and recover from his vocal cord damage. Please pray for Peter so that God would heal him so that he can continue using his vocals for sharing the gospel of Christ.
On their debut album "Beyond the Moon" we find a sweet blend of power Metal mixed with Thrash riffs. Yep these Swedish guys like to Thrash things up a bit with Medieval musical touches thrown in making this album a no brainer for all you Metal heads and Thrashers out there.
The Medieval touches really help to set this band apart from other bands in the same genre.
The Medieval touches really help to set this band apart from other bands in the same genre.
Being a huge Thrash fan, I really enjoy all the Thrash riffage throughout the album which is done a little more than most bands in the same Power Metal Genre. One band that comes to mind is Theocracy who likes to add some Thrash riffs to their Power Metal which gives them more variance to the overall mix. We must note that Power Metal has its roots in Speed Metal which is tied to Thrash. That being said, I would like to see more Power Metal bands following the Power Metal/Thrash example that Majestic Vanguard has set. This combo really works well together giving the overall sound a heavier edge.
Lyrics are very thought provoking and Christ centered showing that this band is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Some lyrics by MV :
Lyrics are very thought provoking and Christ centered showing that this band is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Some lyrics by MV :
"The Great Eternity"
There’s so much to see
inside the great eternity
Come and feel,
the Lamb will set you free
For the lonely heart
there’s a flame in the dark,
in the great eternity of light
The way to an answer
is gone by the wind
Believe the way
Your heart will be free
in the great eternity
In days of tomorrow
you’re leaving the past
Once you will find
the dream is now over,
through God you are free at last
There’s so much to see
inside the great eternity
Come and feel,
the Lamb will set you free
For the lonely heart
there’s a flame in the dark,
in the great eternity of light
The way to an answer
is gone by the wind
Believe the way
Your heart will be free
in the great eternity
In days of tomorrow
you’re leaving the past
Once you will find
the dream is now over,
through God you are free at last
"Emotions of a Picture"
Hail to the King
Hail the keeper of the key
Hail to the King
Hail to the King
I have made my choice
I will pray to the cross,
with the sign of a wounded lamb
So just listen to me
through Christ you’ll be free
Paint your picture in Gods holy hand
Hail to the King
Hail the keeper of the key
Hail to the King
Hail to the King
I have made my choice
I will pray to the cross,
with the sign of a wounded lamb
So just listen to me
through Christ you’ll be free
Paint your picture in Gods holy hand
"Beyond the Moon"
Freedom in the slaughtered Lamb,
redemption as we reach the end
I saw His face, a silent touch
The night will never see
that the meeting must proceed
when Love became a blood red name
Endless lightness will follow Him through
Stronghold fate captured my truth,
Visions dance with mighty winds forever
Lost deep eyes in a sea of cries,
ice-cold lies in a world of advise,
treasure found when we worship the crown our Messiah
The living God
Freedom in the slaughtered Lamb,
redemption as we reach the end
I saw His face, a silent touch
The night will never see
that the meeting must proceed
when Love became a blood red name
Endless lightness will follow Him through
Stronghold fate captured my truth,
Visions dance with mighty winds forever
Lost deep eyes in a sea of cries,
ice-cold lies in a world of advise,
treasure found when we worship the crown our Messiah
The living God
Majestic Vanguard comes highly recommended to all Power Metal & Thrash Metal fans who would like to add some Medieval influenced Metal to their diet.
Musicians:
Peter Sigfridsson-Vocalist (2003-2006)
Johan Abelson-Guitars
Andreas Andersson-Bass
Samuel Freden-Keyboards
Daniel Eskilsson-Drums
Peter Sigfridsson-Vocalist (2003-2006)
Johan Abelson-Guitars
Andreas Andersson-Bass
Samuel Freden-Keyboards
Daniel Eskilsson-Drums