Dear Van Cantians, we have a surprise for you! Twenty years of Van Canto - and today we present you “Stand”, the first brand-new Van Canto song of 2026! No countdown, no weeks of teasing - just new music. And “Stand” is only the beginning: to celebrate our 20th anniversary, we have recorded three brand-new songs, all coming your way this year. So turn it up, sing along and let us know what you think! And don’t forget: on October 30, we’ll celebrate 20 years of Van Canto together with you in Aschaffenburg at our only club show of 2026. Rakkatakka!
Video concept and production by Lichtschloss Filmproduktion (lichtschloss.de)
LYRICS
Shattered steel and crimson skies
made me turn away.
Rays of light still burn my eyes.
I left the fight today.
Doubt and fear they chained my soul.
Left me in disgrace.
The coward’s shame. An empty hole
in place of a hero’s face.
Summoned from the winds from lands of light.
Lands of light I saw.
I won’t kneel, will not bow down.
All for one, for all!
We remain and stand where others fall.
Echoes call from battles past,
A voice within remains.
No retreat-no chains shall last,
I break the fear, the pain.
Fire rising in my chest,
The warrior’s path is clear.
No more shame, my soul’s possessed,
By steel, by sword, by spear!
Brothers, sisters, heed the call,
The storm will rage again.
Side by side, we’ll never fall,
Through fire, wind, and rain.
Raise your armour, raise your voice
The battle’s never done.
Stand as one. It’s our choice.
Together we are one!