Acherontas is an occult black metal band from Greece, formed after dissolvi… Read Full Bio ↴Acherontas is an occult black metal band from Greece, formed after dissolving of Stutthof in 2007, but does not consider it as a direct continuation. In 2021, the band changed their name from Acherontas to Αχέροντας, which is their name spelled in Greek letters.

Contrary to popular belief, neither Acherontas nor Stutthof were NS bands - Stutthof's name was taken from that of a Nazi concentration camp in Poland, but NS ideology does not appear or play a significant part in the lyrics or meanings of songs by either band. Acherontas is focused solely on the mysticism of the left-hand path.

The current line-up is:
ACHERONTAS V.P.9 - Vocals, Guitars , Nihasa)
TIPHARETH:Hermetic PhilosophyV. Adept Kadmos - Lyrics
SAEVUS H: Six Bladed Scythe of Thantifaxath
Session Members for Ritual Shows and Special Appearance in Releases:
TYPHONIOS:Four Strings of Ophidian Discordance
F.V:Skulls & Bones
HIEROPHANT:Six Strings Evocations of the Desert Tempests

The Old Tree and the Wise Man
Acherontas Lyrics

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In the midst of the Valleys of Death,
I found myself by the crystal Shores,
It led me over the ways of his triumph...
To the Crossroads of Astral lands!
Through my Rod... possess me! No return...!
Angles of chthonic lust The fountains of oblivion!
Trembling the mortal vanity beyond Death!
Shaking by ever burning Fires! The Dual Pyres of Eternity!

Vessels of the secret law am I and reflection of your Work!
For the Womb of Drakon Bleeds and exult me in a feast of Orgy!
The labyrinth of your Void .The crossroads Of empiricism.
The Web of Wyrd!
Triangles of cruelty, Risen is the fallen Horned One.
Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed Nomini tuo da Gloriam!
The crown of Pentacle an Aeon recalls... Starless Enthroned!
In the cores of Black Pits, Tunnels of the Ancient law.
Come forth and bestow before me!
Scarlet Essense of the anti-World! I reborn!
Feed and devour the rain of stardust!
At his roots I offer my Oath!
From below to above and beyond!
I ride the winds, a union with the Aethyrs .I transformed.

The revealed formula am I!
To the Red Dawn I am sworn... And by their Will I shall rise.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Acherontas's song The Old Tree and the Wise Man describe the journey of the singer through the Valleys of Death to the Crossroads of Astral Lands. The crystal shores lead him to the crossroads where he is possessed by his rod, and the angles of chthonic lust tremble mortal vanity beyond death. The lyrics are rich in occult symbolism, particularly referring to the vessel of secret law am I, the womb of Drakon that bleeds and exults him in a feast of Orgy, and the crown of Pentacle an Aeon recalls. The song describes the union of the singer with the Aethyrs and his transformation into the revealed formula.

The song is an exploration of the occult and philosophical concepts that emphasize the relationship between the inner self and the outer cosmos. It delves into the idea that the self can be transformed and renewed by the energies of the cosmos, and it is a journey of self-discovery and transcendence. The lyrics draw from various occult and mystical traditions, including Hermeticism and Thelema, and offer a profound and mystical message about the nature of the universe and the self.

Line by Line Meaning

In the midst of the Valleys of Death,
Amidst a state of despair and hopelessness, I found myself

I found myself by the crystal Shores,
I found myself by a place of purity and clarity

It led me over the ways of his triumph...
It guided me towards the path of success and victory

To the Crossroads of Astral lands!
To a place where multiple paths and possibilities exist

Through my Rod... possess me! No return...!
Through my divine instrument, take control of me completely! There is no going back!

Angles of chthonic lust The fountains of oblivion!
Desires from the underworld and forgetfulness flow from within me

Trembling the mortal vanity beyond Death!
Shaking the fleeting nature of human existence, even beyond death

Shaking by ever burning Fires! The Dual Pyres of Eternity!
Trembling by the flames that never cease. The two paths to eternal life and death

Vessels of the secret law am I and reflection of your Work!
I am a vessel of esoteric knowledge and a reflection of your efforts

For the Womb of Drakon Bleeds and exult me in a feast of Orgy!
The source of primordial creativity bleeds, and it exalts me in a wild celebration

The labyrinth of your Void .The crossroads Of empiricism.
The intricate maze of emptiness within you. The point where rationalism meets experience

The Web of Wyrd!
The interconnectivity of fate and destiny

Triangles of cruelty, Risen is the fallen Horned One.
Acting out cruel rituals, the previously fallen horned deity is now resurrected

Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed Nomini tuo da Gloriam!
Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory!

The crown of Pentacle an Aeon recalls... Starless Enthroned!
The symbol of power and protection brings to mind an age long gone. The ruler without a starry domain!

In the cores of Black Pits, Tunnels of the Ancient law.
Deep within the darkness of the abyss, there lie tunnels of wisdom from antiquity

Come forth and bestow before me!
Appear and grant your blessings to me!

Scarlet Essense of the anti-World! I reborn!
The red essence of opposition to this world! I am reborn!

Feed and devour the rain of stardust!
Consume and absorb the cosmic elements!

At his roots I offer my Oath!
At the foundation of all things, I pledge my allegiance!

From below to above and beyond!
From the depths to the heights and further beyond!

I ride the winds, a union with the Aethyrs. I transformed.
I travel through the winds, uniting with the various elements. I am transformed

The revealed formula am I!
I am the formula that has been uncovered and understood

To the Red Dawn I am sworn... And by their Will I shall rise.
I am bound to the Red Dawn... And I will rise according to their wishes.

Writer(s): Acherontas

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