1. Allfather was birthed during the early stages in 1996, in Victoria, BC, Canada. At first, a three piece made up by Justin Hagberg playing guitar, Craig Stewart on drums and Paul Jacobsen doing vocals. This collection created an unreleased demo entitled “Render to the Unlight” (1996). After a while this era faded and Paul Jacobsen took up the duty of playing drums. With the addition of Cam Pipes on bass, Allfather began a new epoch and formed their first independently released recording entitled “Wrath of the Bloodthirsty” (1998); an exploratory six song collection that combined visionary philosophy and raw brutality.
The need to unleash Allfather to the masses soon came and an independent vocalist was needed to do so, allowing kinsman Chad Klassen to take up the post. After playing a number of shows, another recording was completed to encourage label support. A five song promotional MCD (1999) was prepared and again independently released. Focus on ascension and war, dominated the theme of this new release. Another campaign of shows was unchained, to further Allfathers cause.
It was during this effort that a new bass player was introduced: Adam Angus, a strong comrade that would prove very worthy to join the ranks. Soon after this addition, another recording was created (recorded 2001) and Allfather agreed to be in the company of three other cults on a split CD released by Realms of Darkness Productions and Dark Horizon Records. Allfather contributed five songs to this compilation CD entitled “Lead us to War and Final Glory” (2002).
Soon after this recording Allfather parted ways with Realms of Darkness/Dark Horizon Records and began seeking new label support. It was during this time that Invictus Productions took interest in the Allfather horde. Allfather then proceeded to create another recording to be released on Invictus. Entitled “Weapon of Ascension” (2004), this is Allfathers first full length and it promises to be the best Allfather material to date. “Weapon of Ascention” is scheduled to be out in January on Invictus Productions.
Currently Allfather is writing new material and has incorporated a second guitarist into the fold, Jasper van der Veen (formerly of Fluisterwoud). The addition of another guitar player adds a whole new creative dimension to Allfather, and will prove a valuable asset for future song writing and touring.
2. Allfather are Neanderthal sludge/doom/hardcore from the Medway delta of the UK. A four piece band influenced by everyone from Iron Monkey, Electric Wizard, High on Fire, Sleep, Raging Speedhorn amoungst others. Formed in December 2013, their first EP is due to be released in early 2015 followed by follow up gigs in Kent and London.
Progency of Vengeance
Allfather Lyrics
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The fiery wheel of Capricorn and of Taurus spins inexorable onward toward annihilation
Global penalty, typhoons of blood, the fire of purity burns all life away
Disaster, mass unbalance
The eternal star of Venus fortold this
Hammer of the gods, praise be the fall
Death of humanness cleansing inferno to bathe the world, genocide
The shadow of death descends upon the sin that is man
Discountenance cast aside no longer in favor
Hail and fire, ashes to the wind mingled with blood
The aboral voice of lightening is the harbringer of the apocalypse of man
The blazing star eclipsed in darkness my kingdom gone ecliptic serpent unwound
In Progeny of Vengeance by Allfather, the lyrics describe a coming apocalypse that will cleanse humanity of its sins. The fiery wheel of Capricorn and Taurus represents the passage of time towards the inevitable end. The punishment for the "feted scourge of man" is global and all-encompassing, with typhoons of blood and fire burning away all life.
The chorus hails the "hammer of the gods" and the cleansing inferno that will bathe the world. It describes a great judgement where streams of fire will purify the race of man. The shadow of death looms over humanity, with the voice of lightning heralding the apocalypse. The blazing star is eclipsed in darkness and the kingdom is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Behold the portent of oblivion that which will waste away the feted scourge of man
Witness the warning of destruction that will eradicate the decaying disease of humanity
The fiery wheel of Capricorn and of Taurus spins inexorable onward toward annihilation
The blazing circle of Capricorn and Taurus relentlessly moves towards destruction
Global penalty, typhoons of blood, the fire of purity burns all life away
Global punishment, storms of blood, the flames of purity engulf and eliminate all life
Disaster, mass unbalance
Catastrophe, widespread chaos
The eternal star of Venus fortold this
The everlasting star of Venus predicted this
Hammer of the gods, praise be the fall
Divine punishment, the downfall is revered
Death of humanness cleansing inferno to bathe the world, genocide
Destruction of humanity, purifying inferno to cleanse the earth, genocide
Great judgement, streams of fire purifies the race of man
Harsh judgement, rivers of flames purify the human race
The shadow of death descends upon the sin that is man
The veil of death descends upon the sinful nature of humanity
Discountenance cast aside no longer in favor
Disapproval is abandoned, no longer favored
Hail and fire, ashes to the wind mingled with blood
Hail and fire rain down, ashes and blood mixed with the wind
The aboral voice of lightening is the harbringer of the apocalypse of man
The voice of thunder in the north warns of humanity's apocalypse
The blazing star eclipsed in darkness my kingdom gone ecliptic serpent unwound
The shining star obscured by darkness, my kingdom is lost, the snake unwinds
Contributed by Violet N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.