The Best Metal Song Tributes To Game Of Thrones

Or did you think the headbangers would stick to Lord of the Rings? NO WAY!

Are you ready to rock like Jon Snow?

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Seven Kingdoms - The King In The North

Yeah, I'll start with the song about the infamous Red Wedding. Because that episode was such a trauma to all of us.

Best part of the lyrics:

"Mercy! Mercy! Mercy for my son!"
Vengeance takes us all
Across the world the ravens take to wing (dark wings bring dark words)
Spreading the word, the bloody death of a king"

The Sword - To Take the Black

Now, how about a stoner track that pays homage to our brothers of the Night's Watch?

Best part of the lyrics:

"If you choose to take the black
Bid farewell to comforts great and small
Those who do, don't come back
Prepare yourself for life on the wall"

HammerFall - Fury Of The Wild

A song about the the revolution of the wildlings beyond the wall and their march at the Seven Kingdoms. The title itself is taken from the books. Besides that, the title of the album is "Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken", also known as the motto of House Martell.

Best part of the lyrics:

"Now as you stand on your own
With the future, face to face
Take a look at me now
Feel the fury, taste my rage
Come taste my revenge"

Irish Moutarde - The Bear And The Maiden Fair

This is more of a irish punk version of the song sung at various times in the novels and made an appearance on the HBO series. But I wouldn't left it out just because it isn't "metal", for all seven gods' sakes!

Best part of the lyrics:

"The bear smelled the scent
on the summer air
the bear, the bear
all black and brown
and covered with hair "

Blind Guardian - War Of The Thrones

Yeah, so this band is also known for their love and devotion for Lord Of The Rings. But this couldn't hold'em from also falling for the George R.R. Martin story. Let's call it a fun threesome, shall we?

Best part of the lyrics:

"All I ever feel is
All I ever see is
Rise and fall
When the War of the Thrones will begin"

Morningstarlett - Mother of Dragons

HELL YEAH DAENERYS TARGARYEN!

Best part of the lyrics:

"Mother of Dragons
Riding on her wings into the night
Mother of Dragons
No can escape her deadly flight"

Arkngthand - A Game of Thrones

Dude, this band's album is called A Song Of Ice and Fire. You would expect them to write about Game of Thrones, right?

Best part of the lyrics:

"Arryn's death, the fall, the dagger
It al somehow seems to relate
Shades of crimson, covering secrets
I'll find out before it's too late"

Nocternity - Valyrian Steel (Blood Of The Dragon)

Can you guess the name of the guitar player from this band? Khal Drogo. I'm not even kidding. This is a black metal tribute, so expect some very fast and loud noise.

Best part of the lyrics:

"Khalakka Dothrae mr'anha
Rakh! Rakh haz!
Khalakka Dothrae mr'anha
Rakh! Rakh haz!
Fire and blood
Blood for the Dragon"

The Last Alliance - To the Far North of Winterfell/White Walkers

Sorry, couldn't find the album version of these songs. But the titles gives it all up, right?

Best part of the lyrics (in this case, the whole lyrics):

"To the far north of Winterfell, There's a land
I once called home
Long ago, yet still remains so
Tales of my deeds, still echo through there
Hearken my saga, to all who will hear
Land of my fathers no longer my home
My joy and my innocence forgotten
I shall return!"

Winterfell - Winter is Coming

Ned Stark would love this song. Too bad he can't.

Best part of the lyrics:

"When the snows fall,
and the white winds blow...
The lone wolf, shall die,
but the pack survives! "

To wrap it up, let's listen to the good ol' theme recreated in a power metal mood. \m/