There are mutl… Read Full Bio ↴For the Baltimore punk/hardcore band, see Angel Du$t.
There are mutliple artists with this name:
1. Angel Dust (originally Angeldust, not to be confused with many other less successful/lasting bands of the same name) are a power metal/ Speed Thrash Metal band originating from Dortmund, Germany that started off as a typical garage band. Taking their name from a song title off the black metal band Venom's debut album Welcome To Hell, Angel Dust was founded in 1984. Their style was initially heavily influenced by the NWOBHM metal scene and the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They soon found their niche in the speed and thrash metal styles which were widely popular at the time. The 1980s would see two releases from the band: 1986's Into the Dark Past and 1988's To Dust You Will Decay. They proceeded to disband in 1990 because of internal conflicts.
Although all members had gone their separate ways, founding member Frank Banx had no desire to let the Angel Dust name die. Around 1998 Banx, and original drummer Dirk Assmuth, gathered a completely new lineup (including Frank Banx' younger brother Steven Banx on keyboards) to start from scratch. This reincarnation would handle music very differently, shifting dramatically towards power metal, and would consequently gain a solid reputation in Europe.
After releasing a few succesful albums in the late 90s and early 2000s, a series of line-up changes siginificantly reduced the band's activities. They are however still active, and have "entered the studio (in March of 2006) to record the long awaited successor from Of Human Bondage."
The band's first two albums are now some of the rarest Metal collectibles in the world. They were reissued unofficially in very limited quantities in late 2002-2003. The reissues have no label or copyright info and have two bonus tracks each.
Dirk Assmuth's sister Anja plays drums in power metal band called Duke.
2. Angel Dust is Kenny Rakentine's Abstract Sound Art/Drone/Noise Project from Pittsburgh
3. Angel Dust was a Heavy metal band from Italy.
4. Angel Dust was a Power/ thrash band from Holland. They changed their name to Asgard]
5. Angel Dust was a French Heavy metal band in the mid 80's.
6. Angel Dust is a ambient electronic experimental drone sound artist from Pittsburgh
The Cultman
Angel Dust Lyrics
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Rise above them and fight again
I'm the one you're calling
And watch me - show them all
Without me you'll be obscene
I'll save you from it all
Release your confessions
Let me open your sewn shut eyes
See only me
I'm the one you're calling
And watch me - show them all
Obey me until your life is lost
Come to me with sorrow
I'll let you live again
There is no tomorrow
I am your only friend
Your time has been so sick
You're living in sorrow and pain
There is no tomorrow - take my hand
What is it inside you eating you within?
I drown in life's waters
A sea of despair
Hear me now I'm calling
So you can see the way to me
I'll leave you blind and hopeless
You should have never listened to me
Come to me with sorrow
I'll let you live again
There is no tomorrow
I am your only friend
Your time has been so sick
You're living in sorrow and pain
There is no tomorrow - take my hand
I'm the one you're calling
And watch me - show them all
Without me you'll be obscene
I'll save you from it all
Release your confessions
Give your life to me
Let me open your sewn shut eyes
See only me again
The lyrics of Angel Dust's song, The Cultman, depict the singer as a manipulative figure who preys upon vulnerable individuals. The song begins with the singer calling upon the listener to rise from their grave and fight once again under their command. The implication is that the listener has been defeated or has lost their purpose, and the singer is offering to give them direction and meaning once more. The singer then goes on to tell the listener that they are the only salvation from a life of obscenity.
The tone becomes darker as the singer demands that the listener give their life to them and obey their every command. The listener's life is painted as bleak and devoid of meaning without the singer's guidance. Interestingly, towards the end of the song, the singer reveals their true intentions, stating that the listener should have never listened to them. This hints at the idea that the singer is not a worthy leader or saviour and is instead leading the listener towards their own destruction.
Overall, The Cultman is a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly following charismatic figures who promise salvation. The song suggests that such individuals may not have the best intentions and may instead be using vulnerable people for their own gain.
Line by Line Meaning
Come and rise from your grave again
Come back from your struggles and hardships and overcome them once more
Rise above them and fight again
Stay strong and fight your battles with renewed vigor
I'm the one you're calling
I am the only one who can save you from your woes
And watch me - show them all
Believe in me and I'll demonstrate my power to everyone
Without me you'll be obscene
If you don't rely on me, your life will be full of foul things
I'll save you from it all
I will be the one to rescue you from your misery
Release your confessions
Tell me your deepest secrets
Give your life to me
Surrender yourself to my will
Let me open your sewn shut eyes
Let me help you see the truth by lifting the veil over your eyes
See only me
Focus only on me and put your faith in me
Obey me until your life is lost
Comply with my orders and instructions until the end of your life
Come to me with sorrow
Seek me out when you're sad
I'll let you live again
I will bring you back to life and give you a new purpose
There is no tomorrow
There is no future without me
I am your only friend
I am the only one you can count on
Your time has been so sick
Your time up until now has been full of suffering and disease
You're living in sorrow and pain
You are living a life full of sadness and agony
Take my hand
Follow me and accept my leadership
What is it inside you eating you within?
What is causing your inner turmoil?
I drown in life's waters
I am overwhelmed by the struggles of life
A sea of despair
A vast ocean of sadness
Hear me now I'm calling
Listen to my words as I cry out to you
So you can see the way to me
So you can find the path to salvation through me
I'll leave you blind and hopeless
If you don't follow me, your life will be full of darkness and despair
You should have never listened to me
You made a mistake by trusting in me
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