See them storm forth like the dancing flames of immortal fire!
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Back in 1989, Chris Anderle and Franz Josef Krebs began to gather musicians who were able to express their morbid moods and unholy emotions through litanies of dark, extreme Metal music. Ancient Ceremony became a reality when several members (partly sessionists) joined the band to complete the line-up under the Winter Moon of 1991. Here began the formation of the band's musical identity with powerful guitars, atmospheric keyboards, extreme vocals and Satanic lyrics. In 1993 the first successful step into the international underground was done with the "WHERE SERPENTS REIGN" demo. The first live appearance took place in June 1992 and performances with bands such as In Flames, Absu and Impaled Nazarene were following.
February 1994 saw the own-release of the "CEMETARY VISIONS" cult-MCD, a dark infernal Metal aria which was re-issued one year later through Alister Records and achieved global distribution.
Inspired and influenced by many different genres of Metal music, classical composers, horror movie soundtracks, photographies presenting dark erotica or sinful sexuality and also literature of a Satanic, Gothic or occult nature, Ancient Ceremony already here could easily proof that their individually created “Devilish Trinity“ - consisting of music, lyrics and artwork - is to be seen as a very important aspect in the band's concept from the first day on.
In December 1996 Ancient Ceremony signed to London based cult-label Cacophonous Records and released the worldwide successful albums "UNDER MOONLIGHT WE KISS" (1997) and "FALLEN ANGEL’S SYMPHONY" (1999) under their banner. With these two dark-symphonic albums the band could win many new fans all over the planet, not the least as gigs with a.o. Dimmu Borgir, Moonspell, Umbra et Imago and Therion were played.
Faithful to their motto "There is no real Art without the Influence of the Devil" and after several changes in the line up Germany's longest existing formation in Black/Death Metal again gave a shit on current trends and followed their paths consequently without limits to themselves and their diabolical spirits.
Through "SYNAGOGA DIABOLICA" (Alister Records, 2000) Ancient Ceremony definitely went more "back to their roots", located in the mentioned mixture of extreme Metal with dark horror-elements, so that not only Metallica's cultsong "Creeping Death" but also an own classic ("Choir of immortal Queens") got a new interpretation on this epic. Lyrically the album deals with different facets of Satanism, such as mythological, poetical, historical, modern or philosophical ones. Vocalist Chris has been in contact with several international Satanic organisations and lodges for many years now which causes a favourable effect on his lyrics.
Anno Satanas XXXV the band played – after several international open airs and festivals as well as many club gigs – their first headliner tour which led them through 6 European countries. The most important step forward for Ancient Ceremony was the deal with the Trisol Music Group, one of the world’s leading independent labels, which was signed in summer 2001.
The band nowadays has 4 permanent members: Chris (Satanic Screams), Jones (Bass), Patrick (Guitar), Christoph (Keyboard) and is completed for works in the studio or on stage by different session members.
Released through Trisol/Armageddon Shadow on 25.01.2002 the actual album “THE THIRD TESTAMENT“ achieved many enthusiastic reactions, fantastic reviews and incredible sales figures from all over the world so that Ancient Ceremony are definitely ready to attack the black throne of their genre!
In the meanwhile a new drummer (Manuel) and also another guitarist (Bales) were established so that this now hopefully constant line up started kicking ass all over Europe at festivals, open air events and club shows.
The blasphemy scandal in summer 2003 brought the band into media worldwide. Being confirmed for one of Germany’s biggest Metal festivals, church and city government forced the promoters to take Ancient Ceremony from the billing as the band would spread blasphemy and Satanism (which is essentially true). In their fight against this censorship and obvious religious stupidity they achieved massive support from fans, magazines and other bands but authorities still want to see them banned. A song about the incident was composed, entitled “P.uritan’s B.lasphemy C.all” (PBC is a radical x-tian party that also has taken some influence on the cancellation) and it will be released either on a special MCD or as bonus track on the upcoming album “Holycaust – Angelus Mortis”. Recordings for the next strike will start in August and the band hopes for a release in early 2004.
To be continued eternally…
Back… Read Full Bio ↴See them storm forth like the dancing flames of immortal fire!
Back in 1989, Chris Anderle and Franz Josef Krebs began to gather musicians who were able to express their morbid moods and unholy emotions through litanies of dark, extreme Metal music. Ancient Ceremony became a reality when several members (partly sessionists) joined the band to complete the line-up under the Winter Moon of 1991. Here began the formation of the band's musical identity with powerful guitars, atmospheric keyboards, extreme vocals and Satanic lyrics. In 1993 the first successful step into the international underground was done with the "WHERE SERPENTS REIGN" demo. The first live appearance took place in June 1992 and performances with bands such as In Flames, Absu and Impaled Nazarene were following.
February 1994 saw the own-release of the "CEMETARY VISIONS" cult-MCD, a dark infernal Metal aria which was re-issued one year later through Alister Records and achieved global distribution.
Inspired and influenced by many different genres of Metal music, classical composers, horror movie soundtracks, photographies presenting dark erotica or sinful sexuality and also literature of a Satanic, Gothic or occult nature, Ancient Ceremony already here could easily proof that their individually created “Devilish Trinity“ - consisting of music, lyrics and artwork - is to be seen as a very important aspect in the band's concept from the first day on.
In December 1996 Ancient Ceremony signed to London based cult-label Cacophonous Records and released the worldwide successful albums "UNDER MOONLIGHT WE KISS" (1997) and "FALLEN ANGEL’S SYMPHONY" (1999) under their banner. With these two dark-symphonic albums the band could win many new fans all over the planet, not the least as gigs with a.o. Dimmu Borgir, Moonspell, Umbra et Imago and Therion were played.
Faithful to their motto "There is no real Art without the Influence of the Devil" and after several changes in the line up Germany's longest existing formation in Black/Death Metal again gave a shit on current trends and followed their paths consequently without limits to themselves and their diabolical spirits.
Through "SYNAGOGA DIABOLICA" (Alister Records, 2000) Ancient Ceremony definitely went more "back to their roots", located in the mentioned mixture of extreme Metal with dark horror-elements, so that not only Metallica's cultsong "Creeping Death" but also an own classic ("Choir of immortal Queens") got a new interpretation on this epic. Lyrically the album deals with different facets of Satanism, such as mythological, poetical, historical, modern or philosophical ones. Vocalist Chris has been in contact with several international Satanic organisations and lodges for many years now which causes a favourable effect on his lyrics.
Anno Satanas XXXV the band played – after several international open airs and festivals as well as many club gigs – their first headliner tour which led them through 6 European countries. The most important step forward for Ancient Ceremony was the deal with the Trisol Music Group, one of the world’s leading independent labels, which was signed in summer 2001.
The band nowadays has 4 permanent members: Chris (Satanic Screams), Jones (Bass), Patrick (Guitar), Christoph (Keyboard) and is completed for works in the studio or on stage by different session members.
Released through Trisol/Armageddon Shadow on 25.01.2002 the actual album “THE THIRD TESTAMENT“ achieved many enthusiastic reactions, fantastic reviews and incredible sales figures from all over the world so that Ancient Ceremony are definitely ready to attack the black throne of their genre!
In the meanwhile a new drummer (Manuel) and also another guitarist (Bales) were established so that this now hopefully constant line up started kicking ass all over Europe at festivals, open air events and club shows.
The blasphemy scandal in summer 2003 brought the band into media worldwide. Being confirmed for one of Germany’s biggest Metal festivals, church and city government forced the promoters to take Ancient Ceremony from the billing as the band would spread blasphemy and Satanism (which is essentially true). In their fight against this censorship and obvious religious stupidity they achieved massive support from fans, magazines and other bands but authorities still want to see them banned. A song about the incident was composed, entitled “P.uritan’s B.lasphemy C.all” (PBC is a radical x-tian party that also has taken some influence on the cancellation) and it will be released either on a special MCD or as bonus track on the upcoming album “Holycaust – Angelus Mortis”. Recordings for the next strike will start in August and the band hopes for a release in early 2004.
To be continued eternally…
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Ancient Ceremony Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Ancient Ceremony:
Al Shaitan Mahrid Choirs bathed in Vengeance, dressed as Sin Perform my Aria …
Amidst Crimson Stars Silently the Moon fulfills Her Move amidst lovely crimson S…
Angel's Bloody Tears Thy mighty Words, Vampyric Mater, Queen of the Undead, still…
Babalon Ascends Visions draw before my Eyes She rides the Dragon in Fire…
Black Roses on Her Grave A Requiem to the most ardent witnessed Beauty Bloody Barones…
Brides Ghostly Grace "Where Love is denied fatal Passion may shine bright" Like…
Choir Of Immortal Queens Trapped in this Wood full of Fog Raven leads me away arrivin…
Creeping Death Slaves Hebrews born to serve, to the Pharaoh Heed to his …
Crowned Child Placed above the Stars for Infinity on a Throne of purest…
Deorum Contemptor Satanic Bible In this arid Wilderness of Steel and Stone I…
Devil's Paradise The Devil sings a Song for superior Children, Darkness'own …
Dulcet Seduction "Cold, sad and lonely is my endless seeming sleep down here…
Eternal Goddess Eternal Goddess, Vampyre - Queen, I long for Thy Kiss, the…
Ex Insula Angelorum Awake and give Ear to what Damnation's Bell as Prophecy has…
Exodus 10 28 And the Pharaoh said unto Him: "Get Thee from me... see…
Forbidden Fruit Sapientia I am the Serpent that brought Knowledge to Mankind The Foun…
God and Idol Time before the Earthquake Sun has Darkened No Star is shini…
Her Ebony Slumber Night has covered the Forest with a solemn Mantle, I again…
Journey Through The Gates I will rise my Spirit to reach for the Stars get…
Moonlight Ceremonies Nocturnal Hour has come and Moon has risen entering desecrat…
On Khaos Wings No mortal Soul ever shall feel Wisdom-drenched Secrets hidd…
Pale Nocturnal Majesty As Darkness drowns the Landscape my Time it is to…
Salute o Satana Salute O Satana - Deus Vindictae Salute O Satana - Deus…
Secrets Under Blackened Sky The Glance of the Red Wine, so lovely in dim Starlight Onl…
Seed of Evil See the storm forth like the dancing Flames of immortal Fir…
Shadows of the Undead Shadows of the Undead cover the Way beyond into the darkest…
Soul Darwinism "Who loves the Truth hates God!" Thus whispered to me Pow…
Symphoni Satani Canto IAO Satani - Illuminatio! Satani - Absolutio! Sat…
The Tragedy of Foresaken Angels The Tragedy of forsaken Angels A Drama full of dismal Grief …
The Tragedy Of Forsaken Angels The Tragedy of forsaken Angels A Drama full of dismal Grief…
The Ultimate Nemesis With Hand of Judgement I have whetted my flashing Sword to…
Thy Beauty in Candlelight Thy Beauty in Black Candles' Light is the dearest Vision to…
Under Astral Tyranny Cosmic Chaos designs another Birth of the Luciferian Princi…
Veil of Desire The flaming Passion in Thy Eyes fills my Heart with Melanch…
Where Serpents Reign Falling into Emptiness, caught by Pits of Despair can't find…
With Mephistophelic Egotheism Let me introduce myself Mephistopheles my Name I spread Ego…
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