There are several artists with the name 'Alchemist':

1) A progressiv… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with the name 'Alchemist':

1) A progressive death metal band from Canberra, Australia
2) Russian breakbeat musician
3) Black Metal band from Portugal.
4) Thrash Metal band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5) Incorrect tag for rapper and producer The Alchemist

1)Alchemist is a progressive death metal band from Canberra, Australia. The band was formed in 1987 by Adam Agius (lead vocals/guitar), eventually teaming up with the present line up of Roy Torkington (guitar), Rodney Holder (drums/percussion) and John Bray (bass) which has been together since 1992. Since 2003, Alchemist has also featured a fifth member in Nick Wall, who provides samples for live shows.

The band announced in June 2005 that they were releasing a compilation album entitled Embryonics; this was released in late October. It covers material released between 1993 to 1998, including material from the first three albums, the 1998 EP release and demo material. Bonus tracks include two songs recorded live on the radio in 1996. The band is also working on a DVD, which will be released in 2006.

The band is also responsible for organizing Australia's largest heavy metal music festival Metal For The Brain held every year in Canberra . They are the only band to have played at every one held since its inception in 1991. 2006 marked the final Metal For The Brain event.

2) Alchemist is also Nikolai Krinitski a Russian born musician. Has dedicated himself to music for the last seventeen years. His main education involved cello and later piano at the Moscow Conservatoire. Also in RCM (Royal College of Music) composition and orchestration and arrangement. In early 2003 Nikolai became interested in synthesis and music production. Three years and 160 tracks later he has found his 'home straight', concentrating mostly on IDM and Breakbeat.

Being of a 'classical' background Nikolai puts big emphasis on the melodic line and structure of the piece. Rhythm is a big feature in every track, being erratic, broken and with the use of unconventional drum-programming and sound quality. That creates very special auras all the way throughout the piece.

Nikolai has 3 projects; one under his own moniker Nikolai Krinitski, secondly, as Aphrodite and lastly as Alchemist (his latest incarnation). Nikolai has been signed to WLM since 2006

3) Formed in 2008. Released "Flesh to be Broken" EP in 2012.

4) Alchemist is less commonly known as a Thrash Metal band from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

5) Alchemist is an incorrect tag for rapper and producer The Alchemist .

God Shaped Hole
Alchemist Lyrics

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Desperate and depraved
You've lost your way again
Broken and battered
Towards the face of sin
Demons and thieves
Distract the path you choose
Tunnel vision prevents the world
From ever reaching peace

You know, you know
Been there before
You know, you know
You're not really sure
Your god shaped hole
You know, you know
Within yourself
We're here to help

It's what you want but maybe not
Your quest your curse it can't be stopped

Throw it in. It's where it begins
To take control from your god shaped hole

Overall Meaning

The song "God Shaped Hole" by Alchemist paints a picture of a person who has lost their way in life and is struggling to find their purpose. The lyrics are descriptive of a person who is desperate and depraved, who has been broken and battered by the world around them, and who is facing the temptation of sin. The person is surrounded by demons and thieves who distract them from the path they choose, and who prevent them from ever finding peace in the world around them.

The chorus of the song focuses on the idea of a "god shaped hole" within the person themselves. This is a metaphor for the emptiness and longing that the person feels inside themselves, as they search for meaning and purpose in their life. The lyrics suggest that the person has been in this situation before, and that they are not really sure of what they are looking for. The song ends with a message of hope, as the lyrics suggest that there are people who are willing to help the person find their way again.

Line by Line Meaning

Desperate and depraved
Feeling hopeless and morally corrupted

You've lost your way again
You're confused about your purpose in life

Broken and battered
You're emotionally and physically hurt

Towards the face of sin
You're being tempted by immoral actions

Demons and thieves
Negative influences are leading you astray

Distract the path you choose
These influences are hindering your progress towards a better life

Tunnel vision prevents the world
Your narrow focus is preventing you from seeing the bigger picture

From ever reaching peace
Your limited mindset is stopping you from finding true happiness

You know, you know
You're aware of the situation

Been there before
You've experienced this before

You're not really sure
You're uncertain about what to do