In recognition of 1349's influences, the band performed a cover of Mayhem's "Buried by Time and Dust" on their debut album, Liberation. At 1349's live shows, the band has also covered Celtic Frost, whom vocalist Ravn cites as his principal influence.
1349 tours on a regular basis. The band's live shows often begin with Frost and guitarist Archaon breathing fire. In 2006, 1349 toured the US with Celtic Frost. Ravn also appeared on the Celtic Frost album Monotheist (2006), performing guest vocals on the CD digipack bonus track, "Temple of Depression". In 2007, during the French Hellfest festival, 1349 was slated to play during the day, but asked to reschedule their appearance to play in the dark instead. During 1349's appearance at the Oslo Inferno Metal Festival in March 2008, the band was joined on stage by Celtic Frost frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer for a rendition of the Celtic Frost song "The Usurper". In September 2008, 1349 toured with Carcass, Suffocation, Aborted and Rotten Sound on the Exhume to Consume Tour.
A music video for "Sculptor of Flesh" was released following the release of Hellfire (2005). The video, directed by Judd Tilyard, alternates between footage of the band performing the song in Norway and clips of surgery filmed in Australia.
During late 2008, 1349 recorded its fourth album, Revelations of the Black Flame. The album was co-mixed by Tom Gabriel Fischer, and was released in Europe on 25 May 2009. Revelations of the Black Flame marked a change in direction for the band, as songs on the album were slower than previous releases, and there were also some dark ambient and industrial-tinged tracks.
At the beginning of 2010 the band signed a contract with Indie Recordings for the release of its fifth album in Europe, with Prosthetic Records distributing the album in North America.
1349 toured with Cannibal Corpse, Skeletonwitch, and Lecherous Nocturne on the Evisceration Plague Tour, in April–May 2010. The band also performed at the Wacken Open Air and Summer Breeze Open Air festivals in August 2010.
1349 released its fifth album, Demonoir, on 26 April 2010. The album shows a return to 1349's earlier sound, before Revelations of the Black Flame, while continuing the low-fi production and ambient sensibilities of Revelations. 1349 toured Canada and the United States with Tom Gabriel Fischer's project Triptykon in October 2010. A deluxe box set of Demonoir was released in October 2011. The band's first live DVD, titled Hellvetia Fire – The Official 1349 Bootleg, was released on 24 October 2011 by Candlelight Records. It was filmed at Bikini Test La Chaux De Fonds in Switzerland in 2005.
In October 2013, the band began recording their sixth studio album, called Massive Cauldron of Chaos. On 10 December, the band announced that the record was finished, and it was released on 29 September 2014, via Indie Recordings.
In February 2017, it was announced that 1349 have now signed to Season of Mist and are now said to be in the process of writing their seventh studio album, which is set to be released in 2018
Satanic Propaganda
1349 Lyrics
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I seek the chosen ones
To fullfill the wishes
Of the master beneath
Their souls are mine to keep
Sold for hopes and dreams
Signing with their own blood
I rule their destiny
I offer immortality
I offer power and
Influence on whatever their simple
And primitive minds is able to come
Up with of
Stupid wishes and pathetic human
Materialistic requests
As Satan's army increases,
Endless lines of lost souls ,
Is waiting to march out of hell
As the mighty demon hordes
Spread their wings
And rise to the sky
The seven gates of hell opens wide
Sell your soul
To an evil cause
In the song "Satanic Propaganda" by 1349, the lyrics describe the singer being beckoned by the voice of silence to seek out chosen individuals to fulfill the wishes of the master beneath. The chosen ones surrender their souls to the singer in exchange for immortality, power, and the ability to influence their own primitive minds towards fulfilling their materialistic desires. The singer rules over their destiny, claiming their souls as collateral for any assistance they may receive. As Satan's army increases and endless lines of lost souls wait to march out of hell, the mighty demon hordes spread their wings and rise to the sky, causing the seven gates of hell to open wide. The singer urges listeners to sell their soul to an evil cause, bending their will to that of Satan.
The lyrics of this song speak of the infernal promise of power and immortality in exchange for the surrender of one's soul to Satan. It portrays the devil as a master who controls the destinies of those who give themselves over to him, and it emphasizes the consequences of making such a deal. The song suggests that giving in to one's more primitive desires or materialistic wants can be an attractive lure to the devil, and the temptation to do so can be difficult to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
Guided by the voice of silence,
Being guided by a silent voice inside that urges me to find the chosen ones.
I seek the chosen ones
I am on the search for people who are willing to be a part of the Satanic army.
To fulfill the wishes
I promise to grant their deepest desires.
Of the master beneath
Of Satan who resides underground.
Their souls are mine to keep
Once they've pledged allegiance to Satan, their souls are in my possession forevermore.
Sold for hopes and dreams
They traded their souls for things that will only grant temporary satisfaction.
Signing with their own blood
They've signed a contract in ink made of their own blood, sealing their fate and commitment to Satan.
I rule their destiny
As a follower of Satan, I have the power to control their lives until death and beyond.
I offer immortality
I promise immortality to those who join the ranks of Satan's army, though it's an illusion as it's their soul that lives on, not the body.
I offer power and
I promise to bestow power and influence upon those who pledge their allegiance to Satan.
Influence on whatever their simple
They will have tremendous sway over the world and its inhabitants, with the ability to shape it as they see fit.
And primitive minds is able to come
Even with their limited knowledge and capabilities, they will be able to achieve greatness and manipulate others on behalf of Satan.
Up with of
Stupid wishes and pathetic human
They can request anything they want, no matter how frivolous or absurd it may be.
Materialistic requests
They may crave riches, power, or any other worldly possession, and I am willing to grant it to them in exchange for their soul.
As Satan's army increases,
As more and more people join Satan's cause...
Endless lines of lost souls ,
Countless individuals are willing to give up their own soul for what they believe to be something greater.
Is waiting to march out of hell
They are eager and ready to serve Satan's will on Earth.
As the mighty demon hordes
As the large numbers of powerful demons...
Spread their wings
Take flight in order to follow their orders.
And rise to the sky
Ascend from the depths of hell to carry out their missions on Earth.
The seven gates of hell opens wide
As the demons make their ascent, the gates of hell open wide, providing them with an easy passage to the living world.
Sell your soul
This is a warning that to take heed, as one may consciously or inadvertently give up their soul to the devil.
To an evil cause
For a selfish and malevolent purpose that will lead to their inevitable destruction in the afterlife.
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