The song "Stormbreaker" by the band HammerFall tells the story of a dragon who awakens a guardian that has been waiting for it to arrive. The dragon had previously caused destruction and death due to its lust, but the guardian is determined to defend and restore a state of grace. The lyrics mention the Crusaders, a group of people who defined themselves by carrying a blood-red cross, as they banded together to fight the evil dragon. In the Dark Ages, the demons and wizards came together and rejected the priests, invoking the power of king Lucifer to infuse their magic with the power from the crucifer. The chorus emphasizes the unity of the Crusaders as "allied as one," and the ultimate goal to defeat the dragon and prevent history from repeating itself. The lyrics use violent imagery to convey the need to "slay the dragon, burn his guts and gore," and to "return the beast to sender." Overall, "Stormbreaker" is a story of good versus evil, with the Crusaders fighting to protect humanity from the destructive power of the dragon and its allies.
