Originally recorded in early 2016 for a tribute album that never surfaced, preserved over the years and now unleashed for free download.
Emperor were one of the most influential Black Metal bands of the 90's and it was only fitting to pay tribute to them in the best way possible. Our version of the track stays relatively true to the original but with the added atmosphere found in any typical Arcane North track...
ALL HAIL THE EMPEROR!
lyrics
The Ancient Queen.
Deadly hate, deadly love.
Dark under the shadow.
Death has been resisted.
The Ancient Queen,
ruler of the domain.
Keeper of the fury,
the Queen dwells in shadow.
Dark rivers run though me.
Darkness follows everwhere.
Kingdoms falling again and again.
Crawl to thee over again.
The Ancient Queen, the darkest woman.
Stepping through her shadow.
She who sees the soul.
Black is her blood.
Keeper of the fury.
Stepping through her shadow.
Do you see her soul?
Black is her blood.
Keeper of the fury.
Dark under the shadow.
Thy destiny lies with her.
The Ancient Queen,
ruler of the domain.
Keeper of the fury.
In shadow... shadow
credits
from The Ancient Queen - Emperor Cover,
released April 2, 2019
William - Guitars, Bass, Synths and Vocals
Julian - Drums, Mixing, Mastering
supported by 7 fans who also own “Arcane North 'The Ancient Queen'”
I've been a huge fan of this band since hearing 'Campfires', an album which I've played to death! This one is a little different in a way, and it took me sooooo long to get in to, but once it clicked, holy shit did it click. Sea Fire is an absolute banger that evokes sounds of Filosofem era Burzum and Mystifier to my ears...not a bad mix at all. I love 'Ghostly Shores' so much I bought the CD and the Cassette and now I eagerly await whatever comes next from OCR. Skek-Gra
supported by 5 fans who also own “Arcane North 'The Ancient Queen'”
Absolutely strong, black and bitter, like a cup of good old coffee or a properly packed pipe of strong tobacco. The album won't let you go unless you listen through it since the very first minute to the very last one, sunken in the frozen obsydian abyss. 10/10. lanserger22