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Northern Steel

by Neptune

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1.
The Prophecy 01:02
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Viking Stone 03:32
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Intro The stone, made him, a storyteller He passed, the truth, to us forever Verse A child was born, in the ages of steel When Northmen ruled, over land and sea Built with hands, as strong as steel Runes became, carved in wood, then he learned, how to make a… Chorus Viking stone… tell us all you know Viking stone all the stories ever known Verse Time passed by, he became a man He changed the wood, to a harder hand Built with hands, as strong as steel Feather light, the hammer feels Chorus Viking stone… tell us all you know Viking stone all the stories ever known all the stories ever known Solo Thousand years of glory Chorus Viking stone… tell us all you know All the stories ever known Viking stone… all the stories ever known Viking stone… tell us all your stories Viking stone… thousand years of glory Viking Stone…
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Last Man Standing 04:32
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Verse The invaders came, forced us to change The time has run out, to fight back and win Release the thunder, the dangerous one We pray for a wonder, while the killing goes on Show your hammer once again Chorus Battlefield, raise your sword Fight until the last man standing Metal field, a place of fear Fight until the last man standing Verse Woke up in blood, with the sound of a raven The silence was strong, and the feeling was gone Defending my home, against all the evil We pray for Thor, to save us from hell Show your hammer once again Chorus Battlefield, raise your sword Fight until the last man standing Metal field, a place of fear Fight until the last man standing Battlefield raise your sword Fight until the last man standing Metal field, a place of fear Fight until the last man standing Break/Solo The time is here, the fight begins, prepare yourself, until, the end Solo Raise your sword Battlefield Battlefield, raise your sword Fight until the last man standing Metal field, a place of fear Fight until the last man standing Battlefield, raise your sword Fight until the last man standing Metal field, a place of fear Fight until the last man standing
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Fallen Nations 04:24
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Verse There was a time, when we all were safe, and no one saw the sign That the world became blind There was a wave, it stroked us hard, just like the thunder makes a call Like a blind man hits the wall Never ever we will fall The nations rise again… and stand tall Verse There was a boy, cried when his mother prayed to save his life But the virus killed the child There was a soldier, fought for another child to stay alive But this child didn’t die Never ever we will fall The nations rise again… and stand tall Chorus Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong until the end virus… Verse There was a time, when we all were safe, and no one saw the sign We are soldiers, who fought against an enemy we couldn't see Chorus Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Solo Chorus Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations
5.
Angels 03:46
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Verse You, are the one, that I care for I will never break Don't, be the one, who gives up this, unreality The pain tears me apart The voice is calling me, then I hear you Fear, is a force, that takes over, your personality Light, in the dark, is forgiveness, the opposite of hate The pain tears me apart The voice is calling me, then I hear you Chorus Angels, fly through the sky, and keep us alive When you hear the sound… of angels like rain falling down Like tears touching ground Then the time has come, for all Verse Don't, be the one who gives up this, unreality Fear, is a force, that takes over, your personality The pain tears me apart The voice is calling me, then I hear you Chorus Angels, fly through the sky, and keep us alive When you hear the sound… of angels like rain falling down Like tears touching ground Then the time has come, for all Solo Break Angels, fly through the sky Chorus Angels, fly through the sky, and keep us alive When you hear the sound… of angels like rain falling down Like tears touching ground Then the time has come, for all Angels, fly through the sky, and keep us alive When you hear the sound… of angels like rain falling down Like tears touching ground Then the time has come, for all
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Northern Steel 04:24
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Verse From the ground he built, all he need Through the harvest he will rule and lead Never ever they, will let him down Even now when he's without the crown Lost without the soul, trying to live and grow The kingdom will not fall Believe it when you hear his call Chorus Feel the force, strong he stands Last he is, of the Northern land Hear his name, across the sea Hear the sound, of broken steel Verse Through the heart he felt, an arrow lace The pain is growing, to an endless phase Then he reaches for, his handmaid steel But it’s not there, it’s gone, and all may fall Lost without the soul, trying to live and grow The kingdom will not fall Believe it when you hear his call Chorus Feel the force, strong he stands Last he is, of the Northern land Hear his name, across the sea Hear the sound, of broken steel Break Northern steel Chorus Feel the force, strong he stands Last he is, of the Northern land Hear his name, across the sea Hear the sound, of broken steel
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Black Rain 03:36
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Verse Lost in a dream with no end Turning to stone at the end Walking a cold empty street With a shell from my head to my feet I ´m watching the moon when it turns away The wind is cold and pain is whole Chorus Rain comes down Destroying my heaven on earth Storm is touching ground Changing my heaven to hell, to hell Verse Keep walking on, don’t look back Don’t torture yourself with your past A feeling that thinks breaking down When the shadow is near just behind I´m watching the moon when it turns away The wind is cold and pain is whole Chorus Rain comes down Destroying my heaven on earth Storm is touching ground Changing my heaven to hell, to hell Break/solo Chorus Rain comes down Destroying my heaven on earth Storm is touching ground Changing my heaven to hell to hell Rain comes down Destroying my heaven on earth Storm is touching ground Changing my heaven to hell to hell
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Run for your life 03:09
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Verse There is a force, I can feel it around me, I´m running fast to escape Trying to find anyway to survive this, wish I could see a way out I feel it inside me, the truth is my fear Don´t cry again, it´s not the end Verse Day after day, [I am] trying to fight this, evil that grows in me I need a force, that can help me to win this, battle before it´s too late I feel it inside me, the truth is my fear Don´t cry again, it’s not the end Chorus Run for your life, don´t try to fool anyone, it’s a lie Inside your mind, it will grow… oh oh… Run for your life, try to escape, cause there's nowhere to hide Inside your mind, you just know Running Verse I need a force, that can help me to win now, I cannot do this alone Trying to find a reason to see, that I will go through it all I feel it inside me, the truth is my fear Don´t cry again, it´s not the end Chorus Run for your life, don´t try to fool anyone, it’s a lie Inside your mind, it will grow… oh oh… Run for your life, try to escape, cause there's nowhere to hide Inside your mind, you just know Running Hiding Running Hiding
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Land of Northern 04:53
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Verse Great god, from the old land Fought the wars, and protected us We were safe, from time to time By our gods, protected hands Oh, Land of Northern We love you And will forever do Chorus Land of Northern, your wind blows Land of Northern, I feel free Land of Northern, your wind blows Land of Northern, I feel free Verse But time changed, for the old land We were lost, the belief left us People were changed, new times But i am sure, we can still make it Oh, Land of Northern We love you And will forever do Chorus Land of Northern, your wind blows Land of Northern, I feel free Land of Northern, your wind blows Land of Northern, I feel free Solo Oh, Land of Northern Your wind blows Land of Northern, your wind blows Land of Northern, I feel free
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Seriously 03:06
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Verse There are worse than destruction of love For a man who´s fighting the fields There are worse than destruction of fear, for you You push me up and try to put me away You tell me lies and try to put me in the shade Chorus Why can’t you see That I keep hanging on Seriously You see me fight alone Verse There is no reason to act like a fool Just stand straight and be cool There are many others like us I´m sure, I´m sure You push me up and try to put me away You tell me lies and try to put me in the shade Chorus Why can’t you see That I keep hanging on Seriously You see me fight alone Why can’t you see That I keep hanging on Seriously You see me fight alone Solo Chorus Why can’t you see That I keep hanging on Seriously You see me fight alone Why can’t you see Seriously Why can’t you see That I keep hanging on Alone in the fields So why can’t you see Alone in the fields Seriously
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Ruler of the sea 03:34
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Verse I am alone, watching the ocean There´s a mystery beneath Under sea, there is a ruler And he´s not afraid at all Bridge Feel the wind, it´s blowing soft Only as the wind does I can see him there, he is watching me Do you fear him, I do Verse I can feel, the force behind it When the waves are coming in Will I ever, truly make it, The steel I have is what he needs Bridge Feel the wind, it´s blowing soft Only as the wind does I can see him there, he is watching me Do you fear him, I do Chorus The ruler of the sea I´m standing here I ´am not alone He is meant to be The ruler came and now he is gone The ruler of the sea The sea wind blows into my face When he rides the waves Solo Bridge Feel the wind, it´s blowing soft Only as the wind does I can see him there, he is watching me Do you fear him, I do Chorus The ruler of the sea I´m standing here I ´am not alone He is meant to be The ruler came and now he is gone The ruler of the sea The sea wind blows into my face When he rides the waves The ruler of the sea I´m standing here I ´am not alone He is meant to be The ruler came and now he is gone The ruler of the sea The sea wind blows into my face When he rides the waves
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Vanheim 03:39
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According to the legend Something out of the ordinary will happen that will change the future to come The ruler of the sea from underneath, he climbs up to collect his weapons of choice It’s a new landmark that will become a guideline for generations It’s the gathering against the beast, and the steel he has chosen has a name, it is simply - Northern Steel
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Northern Steel [2021] 04:09
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Verse From the ground he built, all he need Through the harvest he will rule and lead Never ever they, will let him down Even now when he's without the crown Lost without the soul, trying to live and grow The kingdom will not fall Believe it when you hear his call Chorus Feel the force, strong he stands Last he is, of the Northern land Hear his name, across the sea Hear the sound, of broken steel Verse Through the heart he felt, an arrow lace The pain is growing, to an endless phase Then he reaches for, his handmaid steel But it’s not there, it’s gone, and all may fall Lost without the soul, trying to live and grow The kingdom will not fall Believe it when you hear his call Chorus Feel the force, strong he stands Last he is, of the Northern land Hear his name, across the sea Hear the sound, of broken steel Break Northern steel Chorus Feel the force, strong he stands Last he is, of the Northern land Hear his name, across the sea Hear the sound, of broken steel credits
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Fallen Nations [acoustic] 04:15
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Verse There was a time, when we all were safe, and no one saw the sign That the world became blind There was a wave, it stroked us hard, just like the thunder makes a call Like a blind man hits the wall Never ever we will fall The nations rise again… and stand tall Verse There was a boy, cried when his mother prayed to save his life But the virus killed the child There was a soldier, fought for another child to stay alive But this child didn’t die Never ever we will fall The nations rise again… and stand tall Chorus Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong until the end virus… Verse There was a time, when we all were safe, and no one saw the sign We are soldiers, who fought against an enemy we couldn't see Chorus Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Solo Chorus Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations Fight back and win again, be strong believe again fallen nations

about

Neptune is a Swedish melodic metal band from the 80's that is considered one of the earliest pioneers during the NWOSHM era. The band is in the same style as Madison, 220 Volt, Heavy Load, Early Europe, Silver Mountain, and Glory.

Northern Steel is written as a concept album wherein the lyrics you can follow the Nordic Vikings' search for the indestructible steel that they thought they needed to win the final battle. Some people might get that the name of the album also flirts with another British band's album name, an album that was released 40 years ago. The title also alludes to the band's way of paying tribute to "the Northern Steel" or the Nordic metal guitarist you might say. That's why they invited a couple of string-bending solo guitarists from the Nordics, just to give the album the extra edge. On the Northern Steel you will be able to hear in addition to Neptune, guitarists such as Pontus Norgren (Hammerfall), Euge Valovirta (Cyhra), Lars Chriss (Lions Share), Stephen Carlson (Brotthogg, Tales), and more.

Video links.
Neptune – Viking Stone: youtu.be/2yiReh5xhSc
Neptune ¬– Angels: youtu.be/7VUrsk9yn6I
Neptune ¬– Fallen Nations: youtu.be/lko3uLlgCEQ
Neptune ¬– Last Man Standing: youtu.be/kAQzywE9pnM

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released November 6, 2020

NEPTUNE
Row Alex – Lead & backing vocals
Anders Olsson – Guitars
Jan Tosh Ason – Bass & backing vocals
Johan Rosth – Keyboards
Jonas Wikström – Drums

Special guests – the Northern Steel warriors:
Pontus Norgren – Guitar solo on Fallen Nations
Euge Valovirta – Guitar solo on Viking Stone and Black Rain
Lars Chriss – Guitar solo on Angels
Johnny Östergren – Guitar solo on Land of Northern
Lasse Axe – Guitar solo on Ruler Of The Sea
Stephen Carlson – Guitar solo on Last Man Standing & Northern Steel
PELLAS – Guitar solo on Seriously

NEPTUNE would like to thank:
Pontus Norgren (Hammerfall), Euge Valovirta (Cyhra), Lars Chriss (Lions Share), Stephen Carlson (Brotthogg, Melodic Passion, The Rise, Tales). Lasse Axe (Backdraft Evolution). Johnny Östergren. PELLAS. Trevor McBrynn/Tommy Mikk for help with lyrics and never-ending inspiration. Janne Stark for all his help with getting us up on track after 30 years in hibernation. Christian Liljegren for once again opening the right doors and guiding us along the way. Max Axelsson, Johan Haller, Johan Hargeby, Carl Von Schewen, and Linus Johansson at Sound Pollution. Felicia for the voice on Viking Stone. Tom Kristoffer Olsen at TKOMedia for help with video recording in Vang/Oppdal in Norway. Anders Lindqvist for his dedication and all the help when we restarted the engine once again. The Abyss and Muskelrock who believed in us even though at that time we were a torn band who just wanted to walk the stage once again. John Lothsson and Linni Lindström for extraordinary support. Kisa Wärdshus for letting us use their premises for rehearsal. Sennheiser for helping us with gear. Ray Alex, our beloved brother, and bandmate who is a major reason for Neptune once again are conquering the world. Last but not least, all our fans around the world.

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Neptune is a melodic metal band from Stockholm Sweden. The band started back in 1979. The band recorded an EP 1986 that was released 2018 together with collected demos. 2020 they released Northern Steel, their first real full length album and in 2022 they released the EP - The Rebirth ... more

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