I'm glad none of their records sound the same. Why would you want to listen to the same record for the entirety of a bands career? I really dig this song and am stoked for the album. I honestly love all their albums for different reasons.
Finland is amazing certainly, not only has Ensiferum, got Nightwish of course, Battle Beast, and Santa Cruz, but I think than the best country for Rock and Metal still be England, followed by German, USA, Sweden, and then Finland
Excellent. No idea what the complainers are talking about. This song is a beast. It's depressing that every time a metal band comes out with a new album, the haters come out of the woodwork. Can't impress anyone! I for one welcome any new metal we can get in 2015 particularly when it sounds this good. It's Ensiferum for sure.
Everything from Ensiferum is a beast! They are Nr. 1 in my list for maaaaany yars! I am listening and searching on Spotify every day to find a band as good as they are (cause I need more) but I can't find any. They are just too good!
Probably the perfect 2015 blend of folk and metal. This album could be the best blend of epic battle metal we've heard in a long time. Breakneck and uncompromising in it's authenticity while effortlessly mixing the styles of Turisas, Epica and Stratovarius. Ensiferum are certainly onto something big here.
Před 9 lety+3
Great visuals! Finally Ensiferum delivers us a fantastic metal video! Their music has always been something amazing but they finally got the perfect mix between image and sound both alike! I must have this album!
Jari and Petri have a very different take on the ambiance of their pieces. Jari had more of a theatrical, ambient and reminiscent melody that enthralled you into this element of being a heroic warrior in Ancient Norway. Simply a genius writer and is so good at doing so, the music sends chills through your spine. Petri has a different take on it, I respect his music as well because he has a knack for turning a song into something you wouldn't expect and forces you into the story itself. Both excellent artists. I hope for many more albums from both parties.
This lifeless soil Barren of good thoughts Scorched By grudge and grief Doomed to linger on Wandered aimlessly Blinded By their lies Now I raise my head and sword When shadows steal the light Fire Desire Denial Burning Yearning Discerning Fire Desire Denial In my heart Burning Yearning Discerning I see it now
Personally love it! This group continues to grow and expand, which is why so many people are crying about the "they're older stuff is better" or "oooohhh jari blah blah blah". Who cares? Jari is doing his own thing now so let him take 10 years to make 1 album while we get 4 or 5 from this amazing band! Yeah they have great albums from before (From Afar is my favorite), but you gotta keep growing and trying new things. I love the darker feel to this. I'm stoked for this album!
Pretty sure I just played this for over a hundred times. After the first listen I was a bit confused since I didn't know what to expect, now I can't get enough of this track. Great stuff.
From folk to thrash, these guys do it all. One hell of a band. I feel quite comfortable saying they are within the Viking Metal spectrum. But I'm a Manowarrior, so what would I know.
Just saw them live for the first time. Wow!!!! They are so freaking talented and provide a fantastic concert! Highly recommended to all metal lovers \m/
One of the greatest ensiferum songs, as a long time listener when this song came out it was a quick favorite. This album powered me through the hardest time of my life. Back here again to feel the rage against the relentless onslaught of time.
I haven't really listened to Ensiferum after Victory Songs. I didn't like this song either at first, but now I'm really waiting for the new album. From Afar and Unsung Heroes didn't have as good song as this one. 1:58 is pure awesomeness.
How can someone dislike this beauty!! You call it cruelty I call it strength I am cursed to be A one man army You call me inhumane I call this life regained I am blessed to be A one man army
The song is really good but I feel something is missing. Is it the very silent choir segments? Is the guitar missing somehow? What's wrong here, tell me, please.
Not only leads, but it also needs more folk. Would I recognise the band without title or vocals? Probably, intro part reminds me of From Afar but some parts don't really sound like Ensiferum in my opinion. Yet again, mastering is disastrous, there's basically zero dynamic range. Mix is kinda flat, guitars should stand out a bit more. Well as already mentioned, I hope for more (folk) lead guitars overall, it's only one track out of 11 after all so I'm still excited to hear the full album.
Wooaw! I liked this a lot! This is much better than anything on unsung heroes. Really looking forward to the new album now :) Btw, all the Jari lovers should realise that he runs his own band, Wintersun. Also they should consider supporting them in the upcoming crowdfunding so they can release the five albums worth of material that Jari already has written in the desired quality. I love both bands and also think Petri was a good replacement for Jari :)
Penner Opa You're totally right. I also think Jari is a better vocalist and actually like him better as a guitarist as well (Jari lover myself). I was mostly disappointed to see all the negative comments when Ensiferum, also in my opinion, really improved from unsung heroes with this song alone. I also like the old albums better but I mean the old albums are still there and everybody can listen to them whenever they feel like it. I'm just happy that Ensiferum continued making music. There is indeed something special with the Jari spirit. Even his old demos you mentioned are awesome. I really hope he will get his studio so the rest of the world can eargasm till the end of time. Still i see no reason talking bad about the new Ensiferum because they doesn't sound Jari enough when Jari has his own band. Anyways, I can't wait to see both bands live this year!
Jari uses a different vocal technique, that's why it sounds different. Thing is that his technique is better for melodic metal because it's way easier to change pitches, Petri doesn't do that as much. Penner Opa The songs you mentioned were all written by Markus Toivonen, one of them co-written by Oliver Fokin. (source: album booklet) I'm obviously a huge Jari fan, but it's not all his credit that "Old Ensiferum" is so special. Vocals, yes, but Markus' song writing changed as well over the years. It's been actually quite similar to Jari's back then, while he additionally tried to bring in some old Amorphis vibes as you can hear in the song "Old Man".
Penner Opa It's really sad :( I personally like the "new" Ensiferum, it really has changed, but it's still the same quality. But what you describe is really heartbreaking.
Wrong. One masterpiece that still impresses people after 10 years, and one half of a masterpiece that is still better than most of the stuff bands release today. I'm not talking about Ensiferum now, one needs to hear an album from start to finish to be able to judge it.
Good song, people need to stop kissing Jari's ass, and this is coming from a Wintersun fan as well. The material with Petri especially From Afar is as good if not better than the first 2 albums, they have much better replay value for me.
From Afar is by far the best Ensiferum album, but each album has it's own theme and sound which is great since having 5 Iron albums would suck. (since 1 is enough) Hopefully One Man Army will be a worthy follow up album to From Afar. (Unsung Heroes wasn't that great...)
Honestly I can hear some elements in here that are similar to the classic Ensiferum (including a bit of slayer of light). It wasn't just Jari's voice that made Ensiferum great but the whole sound; The guitar rhythm and melodies and their tone, also the drumming, it all came together very well. To me the problem here is that the guitars are not in the foreground enough and the choir bits are distracting. You can still hear a bit of what made them great. Older Ensiferum almost had a simple complexity. That said, I think I could like this. Anyone listen to Brymir? I think they pull off the large epic sound with the old Ensiferum-style framework pretty well.
This song is on par with the greatest Ensiferum tracks ever made. Please play this in Århus in April, I can't wait for that concert! :) Will see you there!
Someone called me a "One Man Army" today.. so I looked up the meaning and this brought me here..I am not sure if I should feel flattered or not hahahaha
ross Agreed. This song sounds alright if you haven't heard Ensiferum before, but if you go back and listen to their stuff with Jari, the older ones blow this one out of the water.
Man, I was so pumped about this song right up till 1.15m. When did they lose melodic riffs, contrasting vocals, and raw epic sound. This epic sounds forced.
After listening this a couple of times, I'd argue that this is one of the best Ensiferum songs since victory songs. There is some nice harmonic interplay between the guitar parts and keyboards. The choir is spot on. However, this track has some piss-poor mixing. It seems as though everything was dulled and made quiet so that the choir could song big. Musically, I'd be stoked to hear this live, but if this track is any indication, the mix is at demo quality. They really need to delay this album a month or two so that the mixing can be worked out, because if not, I'm afraid we'll have a musically kick ass metal album that sounds like a demo a local opener would hand out at a show after their set.
I'm glad none of their records sound the same. Why would you want to listen to the same record for the entirety of a bands career? I really dig this song and am stoked for the album. I honestly love all their albums for different reasons.
@NicUnlimited Same, good sounds are never a bad thing. This album does not have them, sadly.
Drums sound so fucking good on this album
+Dylan Phillips Janne is a fuckin beast!
Hell yes!
he makes his drum rolls look so damn easy.
Annie Acid Janne is a beast AND the sound engineer did great.
First keyboardist from Ensiferum , Meiju Enho, released album in 2014. check it out -- Mamyth - Mythmusik (2014, Full Album - watch?v=3l9NG1qQ4qc
Finland -the land of all the rock gods
ubermcLovin Norway&USA
@@peterfrancuz8692 Lmfao you wish
Peter Francúz USA? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Good one.
Finland is amazing certainly, not only has Ensiferum, got Nightwish of course, Battle Beast, and Santa Cruz, but I think than the best country for Rock and Metal still be England, followed by German, USA, Sweden, and then Finland
Marina Lana Morbid Angel ring a bell?
Excellent. No idea what the complainers are talking about. This song is a beast.
It's depressing that every time a metal band comes out with a new album, the haters come out of the woodwork. Can't impress anyone! I for one welcome any new metal we can get in 2015 particularly when it sounds this good. It's Ensiferum for sure.
Everything from Ensiferum is a beast! They are Nr. 1 in my list for maaaaany yars! I am listening and searching on Spotify every day to find a band as good as they are (cause I need more) but I can't find any. They are just too good!
I don't know what's the problem in this song. I think it's awesome, and sounds like Ensiferum.
I agree, but sometimes good to hear some new things. Everyone has different opinions.
SHiZY[HUN] idk about the new stuff so much, but i think that it's because im comparing it to the older albums, which were just so fucking good,
Jpseudo L For me these epic woman vocals are new but I fuckin' like them.
SHiZY people are still mad jari is gonne well now we got 2 amazing bands i think wintersun and ensiferum
+SHiZY i agreed ! saludos desde colombia
Even though I enjoyed the last album, I have a feeling this one will be far better. Ensiferum never disappoints. Slagel, thank you for signing them!
Probably the perfect 2015 blend of folk and metal. This album could be the best blend of epic battle metal we've heard in a long time. Breakneck and uncompromising in it's authenticity while effortlessly mixing the styles of Turisas, Epica and Stratovarius. Ensiferum are certainly onto something big here.
Great visuals! Finally Ensiferum delivers us a fantastic metal video! Their music has always been something amazing but they finally got the perfect mix between image and sound both alike! I must have this album!
Jari and Petri have a very different take on the ambiance of their pieces.
Jari had more of a theatrical, ambient and reminiscent melody that enthralled you into this element of being a heroic warrior in Ancient Norway. Simply a genius writer and is so good at doing so, the music sends chills through your spine.
Petri has a different take on it, I respect his music as well because he has a knack for turning a song into something you wouldn't expect and forces you into the story itself.
Both excellent artists. I hope for many more albums from both parties.
Ancient Norway?!?!
Hail Ensiferum!
HAAAAAIL ENSIFERUM
I love this band!
This song is oh so fitting for a Dragon Ball Fan Manga named Ultra Vegito for loads of good reasons
This lifeless soil
Barren of good thoughts
Scorched By grudge and grief
Doomed to linger on
Wandered aimlessly
Blinded By their lies
Now I raise my head and sword
When shadows steal the light
Fire
Desire
Denial
Burning
Yearning
Discerning
Fire
Desire
Denial
In my heart
Burning
Yearning
Discerning
I see it now
Very Norther-esque especially the solo! Love Petri's style. Markus looks ripped!
As a long time Ensiferum-fan I say: this is Ensiferum with new elements and I love it!!!
The catchy intro, the badass riff, the rough vocals, then the choir... I think I kinda like it. 🤘🎹
Personally love it! This group continues to grow and expand, which is why so many people are crying about the "they're older stuff is better" or "oooohhh jari blah blah blah". Who cares? Jari is doing his own thing now so let him take 10 years to make 1 album while we get 4 or 5 from this amazing band! Yeah they have great albums from before (From Afar is my favorite), but you gotta keep growing and trying new things. I love the darker feel to this. I'm stoked for this album!
Pretty sure I just played this for over a hundred times. After the first listen I was a bit confused since I didn't know what to expect, now I can't get enough of this track. Great stuff.
These guys are really freaking good.
Agreed reminds me of viking metal almost just because of there look but either way its awsome
From folk to thrash, these guys do it all. One hell of a band. I feel quite comfortable saying they are within the Viking Metal spectrum. But I'm a Manowarrior, so what would I know.
DEJE DE TRABAJAR 4 MINUTOS 35 SEGUNDO PORQUE ESTO SUENA DEMASIADO BRUTAL. MERECE DEJAR TODO LO QUE ESTES HACIENDO SOLOPARA VER EL VIDEO
+jose guerrero lo mismo me paso...
simon bestial.....
Exactamente !!!!
siii hahaha
hello jose, where are you from ???
Just saw them live for the first time.
Wow!!!! They are so freaking talented and provide a fantastic concert!
Highly recommended to all metal lovers \m/
The more I listen to this song to more I'm getting addicted to it .. can't wait for the album!!!
Ensiferum never disappoints!!
This song gives me everyday the power to be alone.
well put
György Pölczmann welcome in the Alone-forever-team
plz I need friends, too
Пеппи
Dustin P yeah, that is a real advantage!
just saw Ensiferum in Chicago. What a great show!!! Will be seeing them again when they come to town next time.
So angry....now I just want to kick a hobbit in the nuts!!!!!
you sir...are genius! xD
Yeah reckon itll be easier than a tree int
Who the fuck would want to kick a hobbit?!...
@@dorispedras Sauron ?
Ooops ... He got no legs :P
@@mattheushunter2523 In the book he has...at least theoretically...
As soon as I listened this song, my heart just beating faster and faster.
It's terribly adorable song !
No contest...best folk metal band ever!!!
One of the greatest ensiferum songs, as a long time listener when this song came out it was a quick favorite. This album powered me through the hardest time of my life. Back here again to feel the rage against the relentless onslaught of time.
Finland Love from INDIA. SUCH A MELODIOUS SYMPHONY..
I haven't really listened to Ensiferum after Victory Songs. I didn't like this song either at first, but now I'm really waiting for the new album. From Afar and Unsung Heroes didn't have as good song as this one. 1:58 is pure awesomeness.
nice battleaxe.
theneedledrop Antonio Fandango!! My hero!
theneedledrop should review this. Good metal band.
theneedledrop Jaarthony Maentaano!
Ilham Maulana Ensiferum has better songs though... (like In My Sword I Trust or Lai Lai Hei)
You have been everywhere recently. Oh, but thanks about telling me about Run The Jewels and the new Cannibal Ox...digging it so far.
i cant stop listening to ensiferum. wish i could see them live!
Love the sound of those drums. I've seen them live and the drummer is super tight as well
Yeah, I've also seen them multiple times live and I have to say that they're one of the tightest live bands I've seen.
Yeah he's an absolute machine! Really underrated drummer.
"doesn't sound like the old albums"
Bands evolve. Deal with it.
Exactly my dad's favorite metal guy Sammy Hager is doing country now
gensogrips I like this album more and more with each listen.
One man army Yves R. brought me here.
They caught him unfortunately now :/
#FreeYves
@@cf69
He was taking a shit in some bushes, and not only did they take his weapons, but also the piece of toilet paper he was about to use.
Same hahaha #FreeYves
Lets hope that he dont have to be in jail for 3-15 years.... 😕
www.betterplace.me/gerechtigkeit-fuer-yves
For anybody who wants to help him to get good lawyers.
Just saw them a few days ago in Tampere - was such an amazing show! Great band!
The image is so beautiful, there are awesome sequences! Good job from the clip producer. No wonder when it's done for such a band! ;)
Sounds great! Gives you the feeling again that you are in fighting in a battle :)
As for me I didn't expect that this song will sound like old Ensiferum, so there's no disappointment. I actually like it.
I've already listened to this song 50+ times. Can't wait for the full length release.
this is the most EPIC video ive seen in a long while =D
How can someone dislike this beauty!!
You call it cruelty
I call it strength
I am cursed to be
A one man army
You call me inhumane
I call this life regained
I am blessed to be
A one man army
The song is really good but I feel something is missing. Is it the very silent choir segments? Is the guitar missing somehow? What's wrong here, tell me, please.
Not enough Ensiferum-ish leads is what is missing imo, still a decent song
Too much Children Of Bodom in this song
sandro123429 maybe that's why I liked this song so much haha
Not only leads, but it also needs more folk. Would I recognise the band without title or vocals? Probably, intro part reminds me of From Afar but some parts don't really sound like Ensiferum in my opinion. Yet again, mastering is disastrous, there's basically zero dynamic range. Mix is kinda flat, guitars should stand out a bit more. Well as already mentioned, I hope for more (folk) lead guitars overall, it's only one track out of 11 after all so I'm still excited to hear the full album.
i really like it.. i think just a little bit of the folk part is "missing", but thats just fine;)
The more i listen to the song, the better it gets. Great stuff! :D
Holy shit!!! THIS IS AMAZING! I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE REST!
They are starting sound like Norther. In a good way.
Glad this didn't turn out like In My Sword I Trust.
This song is boss.
Do you want me to magically change my mind about the song now? Because I'm not going to. lol
Emperor Dolar
in my sword i trust is one of the best motivation songs :D
next to the rocky theme song
Emperor Dolar
:O
i love folk metal!
now THIS is music!
This spirit and dark sound + more folk instruments = pure awesomeness
Just ordered this album and Two paths. Maaan I can't wait!
Reminds me a lot of Wintersun. I like it! I've known of these guys for years but never actually listened to them.
Well Jari was in Ensiferum back in the day. He actually wrote most of Wintersun's first album back in those days.
BW Drums just that they release albums more often
Wooaw! I liked this a lot! This is much better than anything on unsung heroes. Really looking forward to the new album now :)
Btw, all the Jari lovers should realise that he runs his own band, Wintersun. Also they should consider supporting them in the upcoming crowdfunding so they can release the five albums worth of material that Jari already has written in the desired quality.
I love both bands and also think Petri was a good replacement for Jari :)
Penner Opa You're totally right. I also think Jari is a better vocalist and actually like him better as a guitarist as well (Jari lover myself). I was mostly disappointed to see all the negative comments when Ensiferum, also in my opinion, really improved from unsung heroes with this song alone. I also like the old albums better but I mean the old albums are still there and everybody can listen to them whenever they feel like it. I'm just happy that Ensiferum continued making music.
There is indeed something special with the Jari spirit. Even his old demos you mentioned are awesome. I really hope he will get his studio so the rest of the world can eargasm till the end of time. Still i see no reason talking bad about the new Ensiferum because they doesn't sound Jari enough when Jari has his own band.
Anyways, I can't wait to see both bands live this year!
Jari uses a different vocal technique, that's why it sounds different. Thing is that his technique is better for melodic metal because it's way easier to change pitches, Petri doesn't do that as much.
Penner Opa The songs you mentioned were all written by Markus Toivonen, one of them co-written by Oliver Fokin. (source: album booklet)
I'm obviously a huge Jari fan, but it's not all his credit that "Old Ensiferum" is so special. Vocals, yes, but Markus' song writing changed as well over the years. It's been actually quite similar to Jari's back then, while he additionally tried to bring in some old Amorphis vibes as you can hear in the song "Old Man".
Penner Opa It's really sad :( I personally like the "new" Ensiferum, it really has changed, but it's still the same quality. But what you describe is really heartbreaking.
Can't wait for this album.
One Man Army & Slayer of Light my two biggest favorites!
Wow, this rocked my socks off.
Ah, the music of my people!
drummer is soooo good, just makes it look effortless
that bass is mixed so well!
So fucking epic!!! Ensiferum is my fav band of all times!! \m/
ENSIFERUM RETAKE THE THRONE
Thank you guuuuuuys!!! I f****** want your album!!!
\m/
Loving it!
There is a band called wintersun if you still crying for jari, this song is awesome
Wrong. One masterpiece that still impresses people after 10 years, and one half of a masterpiece that is still better than most of the stuff bands release today. I'm not talking about Ensiferum now, one needs to hear an album from start to finish to be able to judge it.
Good song, people need to stop kissing Jari's ass, and this is coming from a Wintersun fan as well.
The material with Petri especially From Afar is as good if not better than the first 2 albums, they have much better replay value for me.
From Afar, still my favourite album.
Wintersun is my favorite band. From Afar is my favorite Ensiferum album.
From Afar and the Self Titled are my favorites.
From Afar better than Ensiferum and Iron? fist urself
From Afar is by far the best Ensiferum album, but each album has it's own theme and sound which is great since having 5 Iron albums would suck. (since 1 is enough) Hopefully One Man Army will be a worthy follow up album to From Afar. (Unsung Heroes wasn't that great...)
Wow! This is a lot better than expected! Ensiferum never disapoints!
As a long time Norther and Ensiferum fan, this song is bad ass. It's fast and melodic while remaining true to the Ensiferum sound.
sounds like Petri wants to write Norther songs again..
Oh how i miss Norther :(
Honestly I can hear some elements in here that are similar to the classic Ensiferum (including a bit of slayer of light). It wasn't just Jari's voice that made Ensiferum great but the whole sound; The guitar rhythm and melodies and their tone, also the drumming, it all came together very well. To me the problem here is that the guitars are not in the foreground enough and the choir bits are distracting. You can still hear a bit of what made them great. Older Ensiferum almost had a simple complexity. That said, I think I could like this. Anyone listen to Brymir? I think they pull off the large epic sound with the old Ensiferum-style framework pretty well.
Great analysis, I agree.
I can't wait to hear this new release !! Really, thanks to be here Ensiferum, especially when Wintersun fails to finish Time II :/
that bell alwyays get me pumping
Me when someone breaks into my house
Viva Ensiferum y su buena música
it was a fantastic show... thank you for coming to Turkey \m/ (06.07.19 rock off)
I freakin love those drums!
0:42 sounds like the main riff from Exodus's Toxic Waltz!
opening is Fight Fire With Fire by Metallica lol
their music couldn't be more finnish!
Hate it or love it, we are all here because we love one thing: Metal!!
This song is on par with the greatest Ensiferum tracks ever made. Please play this in Århus in April, I can't wait for that concert! :) Will see you there!
Someone called me a "One Man Army" today.. so I looked up the meaning and this brought me here..I am not sure if I should feel flattered or not hahahaha
Yeah you should be flattered.
also try "One Man Army and the Undead Quartet", maybe their song "such a sick boy"
Wow...first time listening to them and u must say they are fucking amazing!!
ross and the first album called 'Ensiferum'
Iron is the best! :) Remember though, aside from Markus, it was an entirely different band.
ross Agreed. This song sounds alright if you haven't heard Ensiferum before, but if you go back and listen to their stuff with Jari, the older ones blow this one out of the water.
Славно и душевно. Столько лет прошло, а все еще доставляет удовольствие :)
Beatiful Song Finally a video with a Good budget .. What Ensiferum deserve ! The evolution in their Music its just Amaizing !!!! I love This song !
This is better than their last album!
Amazing shit!
Yeahhhhh
Man, I was so pumped about this song right up till 1.15m. When did they lose melodic riffs, contrasting vocals, and raw epic sound. This epic sounds forced.
Look at wits on you
Just Epic. Just Ensiferum.
Incredible work!
I love ensiferum !!
Это великолепно 💪
lol that guitar intro i thought for a moment it was a cover of fight fire with fire. XD
dang some of these aggressive riffs and the multiple vocals etc reminds of the Mordred band
This is perfect , music perfect ... Good video . Excellent !!!
This song remind me on Skyrim :3
Fucker was walking into an oblivion gate at the end
fuckin' daedra
You're the Hero of Kvatch! :D"
>ask about rumors
"Did you hear about Kvatch? Horrible..."
Just go see Ensiferum live !!!... Petri always looks like he enjoying playing...and Sami's windmilling ..the business!!!!
I listen this song when i'm doing excersise the feeling is amazing!!
After listening this a couple of times, I'd argue that this is one of the best Ensiferum songs since victory songs. There is some nice harmonic interplay between the guitar parts and keyboards. The choir is spot on.
However, this track has some piss-poor mixing. It seems as though everything was dulled and made quiet so that the choir could song big. Musically, I'd be stoked to hear this live, but if this track is any indication, the mix is at demo quality. They really need to delay this album a month or two so that the mixing can be worked out, because if not, I'm afraid we'll have a musically kick ass metal album that sounds like a demo a local opener would hand out at a show after their set.
By Odin's beard! Why didn't I hear of this band till now?! This is great!
Ensifeum, you the best!
The final scream is so good
FUUUUUUUUUUCK YEAAAAAAA
FINALLLYYY
When u hide in the woods and 1500 policeman are hunting u down
Bit more.... 2500 😉
Awesome this song. Love it.
I'm diggin' this.