The band's over-the-top lyrical style and high-pitched (which were based on the vocals of the band The Winter Massacre), Rob Halford meets Udo Dirkschneider -esque vocals, combined with their appearance in official photos, which owes more to modern "scene" fashion and clothing labels such as Atticus, have lead some to dub them as a parody of the classic heavy metal acts they claim to seek to give tribute to. When questioned on this, vocalist Cam Pipes gave the following statement: "Just because we're a bunch of young guys singing about the greatness of heavy metal doesn't mean we're some joke band." .
Interestingly, when performing live, the band dresses far more in the manner you would expect a heavy metal band.
Dominion of Deceit
3 Inches of Blood Lyrics
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its laden heavy with lies
bleeding on the cross for the world to see
traitor, liar, thief - all will be revealed
millions caught in rapture torn inside with fear
eat the flesh and drink the blood
slave off reality for one more of the flock
your soul, it decomposes
cryptic signs of holding evil thoughts at bay
while your sins, your sins are washed away
as fallen angels we will fight
against a king thats dead and gone
no second coming for the general of the weak
unholy wars waged upon the land
merciless wrath upon the non-believer
the blood it soaks into the soil
as your idols weep in shame
the council of heathens
has gathered to bring
an end to their own slavery
dominion of deceit will now surely fall
controlling our thoughts no more
the sheep wander blindly in the night
as the sheperd passes on the plate
the golden-tongued orator
spreads only wicked lies
ive seen the fire burning your temple
ashes and dust return to the earth
as we summon the night
and flames lick at the gates
their dominion decays and it falls
the kingdom and crusaders
their spell is weakened
the council of heathens
has gathered to bring
an end to their own slavery
dominion of deceit will now surely fall
controlling our thoughts no more
dominion of deceit
bones in the ground
controlling our thoughts no more
The lyrics in "Dominion of Deceit" by 3 Inches of Blood speak of a society controlled by lies and deceit from a corrupt leader. The first stanza warns against trusting the "blackened tongue," emphasizing its heavy influence on people. The second stanza speaks of a false religion where people eat flesh and drink blood to remain part of the flock, but their soul ultimately decomposes due to the poisonous words they consume. The third stanza compares the battle against the corrupt leader to an unholy war waged upon the land, with merciless wrath upon non-believers. The final stanza emphasizes the council of heathens gathering to bring an end to their own slavery and to the dominion of deceit.
The song implies that people blindly follow false prophets and leaders, causing harm and destruction to themselves and others. The use of Christian imagery emphasizes this point, as do the allusions to fallen angels and the cross.
Line by Line Meaning
all beware the blackened tongue
Be cautious of those who speak falsely and deceive
its laden heavy with lies
Their words are full of deceit and lies
bleeding on the cross for the world to see
The traitorous actions of those who deceive are exposed for all to witness
traitor, liar, thief - all will be revealed
Those who deceive and betray will be exposed for their true nature
millions caught in rapture torn inside with fear
Many are caught in a state of ecstasy, yet still afraid and fearful
eat the flesh and drink the blood
Metaphorically consume the teachings and beliefs of the deceiver
slave off reality for one more of the flock
Blindly follow the false beliefs of the deceiver
your soul, it decomposes
Your sense of self and moral fiber decay under the influence of lies
as poisoned words seep into your mind
False teachings and deceit corrupt and poison the mind
cryptic signs of holding evil thoughts at bay
Attempting to suppress evil thoughts and desires while being deceived
while your sins, your sins are washed away
False beliefs allow one to ignore their own sins and morals
as fallen angels we will fight
Those who have lost their way will still struggle against falsehood and deceit
against a king thats dead and gone
Fighting against the deceptive and corrupt powers of the past
no second coming for the general of the weak
There is no redemption for those who lead the weak astray
unholy wars waged upon the land
Conflict and suffering caused by the deceiver's false beliefs
merciless wrath upon the non-believer
Those who do not follow the deceiver's beliefs suffer cruel punishment
the blood it soaks into the soil
The consequences of deceit and conflict are felt deeply and permanently
as your idols weep in shame
False idols and beliefs are exposed and are shown to be inadequate and shameful
the council of heathens
A group of non-believers and skeptical thinkers
has gathered to bring
Have come together with a purpose
an end to their own slavery
Exposing and rejecting the false beliefs that hold them captive
dominion of deceit will now surely fall
The power of falsehood and deception will ultimately crumble and fail
controlling our thoughts no more
No longer held captive by deceit and false beliefs
the sheep wander blindly in the night
Those who continue to be deceived are lost in darkness and confusion
as the sheperd passes on the plate
The deceiver perpetuates their false beliefs and continues to profit from their followers
the golden-tongued orator
The deceiver who speaks persuasively and convincingly
spreads only wicked lies
Deceitful and immoral ideas are spread as truth
ive seen the fire burning your temple
Seeing the destruction caused by false beliefs and deceit
ashes and dust return to the earth
All that is false will eventually collapse and fade away
as we summon the night
Embracing the darkness and confronting deceit head-on
and flames lick at the gates
The consequences of false beliefs are being felt keenly and intensely
their dominion decays and it falls
The power of the deceiver is crumbling and failing
the kingdom and crusaders
The political and religious institutions that perpetuate false beliefs
their spell is weakened
Their power and influence is undermined and diminished
dominion of deceit
The power and control of those who deceive
bones in the ground
The consequences of deceit and conflict are buried and left behind
controlling our thoughts no more
No longer held captive by deceit and false beliefs
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.