Angelspit began as a duo, formed by members Destroyx/Amelia Arsenic (Amelia Tan) and Zoog Von Rock (Karl Learmont) after the two met on an online zine forum in 2002. The duo’s zine collaborations formed the lyrical inspiration for early releases. Their debut industrial EP, Nurse Grenade, was self-released for free in October 2004 and later remastered in 2007.
Angelspit’s debut album Krankhaus, a concept album with themes of grotesque horror and medical experimentation, was self-released in June 2006 to praise from critics, cementing them as an innovative up-and-coming act. A remix album, Krankhaus: Surgically Atoned was released in 2007, featuring remixes from acts like Combichrist. The band released their debut music video for the song “Vena Cava”, which provided striking, disturbing visuals for the album’s storyline.
Angelspit’s second album Blood Death Ivory was released in June 2008. It was considered a subtle evolution of their unique sound. A remix album, Black Kingdom Red Kingdom, was released in 2009, featuring remixes by acts like KMFDM and Ayria.
Angelspit’s third album Hideous and Perfect was released in September 2009, with praise towards its album artwork (which featured an unrecognizable Destroyx) and experimental and atmospheric soundscape. Two remix albums, Larva Pupa Tank Coffin and Carbon Beauty, were released in 2010 and 2011 respectively, each including additional original tracks by Angelspit.
Angelspit released their fourth album Hello My Name Is in October 2011. This album moved the band’s lyricism further towards the political, with a common theme being critique of corporate society. This was the last album to feature member Destroyx, who left in March 2014 to pursue other projects, including solo music under the name Amelia Arsenic.
Following Destroyx’s departure, Angelspit continued to make music, fronted by Zoog and taking a new focus towards collaboration with other artists and an ever-changing line-up of associated musicians. The band’s fifth album The Product was released in March 2014, and featured guest appearances from George Bikos, Miss Ballistic, Helalyn Flowers, Agent 13, Chant, and Teknocracy. In September 2015, Angelspit collaborated with The Gothsicles, under the name Hardcore Pong, to release a video-game inspired collaborative album.
Angelspit’s sixth album Cult of Fake was released in June 2016, reinventing the band’s sound and taking a larger inspiration from dance music. Its lyrics were the band’s most obviously political yet, with blunt critique of the American lifestyle, media, and the 2016 election.
Angelspit’s seventh album Black Dog Bite was released in September 2017. Its music was based on 90s cyberpunk and its lyrical themes included dystopia, consumerism, and futurism. Their eighth album Bang Operative, released in September 2019, continued these themes, creating a dark and lonely soundscape.
Angelspit’s ninth album The Ignorance Cartel was released in October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired by 2020’s political landscape, the album’s concept involves authoritarianism and mind-control. It features multiple guest appearances from Miss Ballistic and Ice Planet 9000, as well as appearances by Gasoline Invertebrate and Queen of the Static Opera.
Angelspit’s tenth album Diesel Priest was released in December 2021. The album received praise for its thought-provoking and deep lyrics, which continued to be inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated political landscape. Its lyrics critique America’s apathy towards violence, most notably in the single “Killed on Camera”. The album featured guest appearances from Gasoline Invertebrate, Miss Ballistic, MeteorEYES, Queen of the Static Opera, Ice Planet 9000, and May May Graves. Four remix albums were released for Diesel Priest, with three having exclusive original tracks.
In 2022, Angelspit has participated in two collaborative projects. The first, a collaboration with Ice Planet 9000, was the instrumental science-fiction concept album Sequence 1: Glass Jar, released in February. An associated audio drama was also included with digital purchases of the album. The second, a collaboration with Queen of the Static Opera, was the single “Breathing But Not Alive”, released under the name Venus of Gorgon.
Devilicious
Angelspit Lyrics
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If your needin' a villain, baby I?m your blonde
Either sour upon wings of light or slither down low
I am all things to all men, As long as I get the dough
Let?s make a new myth out of you
Let?s keep a souvenir, like your tattoo
My hands are heading south, getting vicious
Your body in my mouth, DEVILICIOUS
In the name of the flesh, name of debauchery
Twisted majik in black laced tied all over me
Tonight?s menu covers a multitude of sin
Don?t think I am an Angel, just because I have wings
Loving that organ baby, and not you
Watching your black lips turn pale blue
Paint on lacquer smooth glide feeling ambitious
Your body in my mouth, DEVILICIOUS
evil evil evil evil
? I need a villain (a-ha)
for love and devour, I want your sleaze
You bring all the self loathing, out in me
Sexual digestion runth into thine cup
There?s a god in us all, and she?s so fucked up
Don?t think with your head, think with your meat
I like to get naked before I eat
Using your flash to make a façade pure malicious
Your body in my mouth, DEVILICIOUS
The lyrics of Angelspit's "Devilicious" are a mix of seductive and demonic themes, as is common in the band's music. The song seems to be exploring an addiction to carnal pleasures, with the singer portraying herself as a villainess who's willing to satisfy any desire in exchange for payment. She has wings, but there's no indication that she's an angel – on the contrary, she revels in "evil" and "sin". Her references to "cadaver love" and "sexual digestion" suggest a macabre, almost vampiric element to her sexuality.
As the song progresses, the lyricist becomes increasingly aggressive and self-destructive. She seems to be goading her partner into ever more taboo acts, encouraging them to forget rational thought and give in to their basest instincts. The singer speaks of "loving that organ baby, and not you", emphasizing that her interest is purely physical and not emotional. The repeated line "Your body in my mouth, Devilicious" is both explicit and unsettling, mixing pleasure and pain in equal measure. By the end of the song, the singer has fully given in to her "fucked up" desires, using her partner's body "to make a façade pure malicious".
Overall, "Devilicious" is a song that embodies the dark, erotic, and confrontational style of Angelspit's music. It's a provocative take on addiction, power, and sexuality that both titillates and horrifies.
Line by Line Meaning
In the name of addiction, cadaver love song
This song is about addiction and how the singer is addicted to the thrill of love like a corpse.
If your needin' a villain, baby I'm your blonde
The singer is acknowledging that she is someone people might consider a villain, but she is embracing that part of herself.
Either sour on wings of light or slither down low
The singer can be both a force of good and a force of evil, depending on the situation.
I am all things to all men, As long as I get the dough
The singer is willing to be whatever someone wants her to be, as long as she gets paid for it.
Let?s make a new myth out of you
The singer wants to create a new story, possibly by changing someone's persona or reputation.
Let?s keep a souvenir, like your tattoo
The singer wants to remember this experience by keeping a physical representation of it.
My hands are heading south, getting vicious
The singer is being sexual and aggressive.
Your body in my mouth, DEVILICIOUS
The singer is enjoying the taste and sensation of this experience.
In the name of the flesh, name of debauchery
This song is about indulging in physical pleasure, even if it's considered immoral or wicked.
Twisted magic in black laced tied all over me
The singer is embracing elements of darkness and mysticism to enhance this experience.
Tonight's menu covers a multitude of sin
The singer is alluding to the various taboo things they will be doing tonight.
Don't think I am an Angel, just because I have wings
The singer is acknowledging that their appearance may be deceiving and that they are not necessarily good.
Loving that organ baby, and not you
The singer is enjoying this experience more than the person they are doing it with.
Watching your black lips turn pale blue
The singer is doing something that is causing the other person to feel uneasy or uncomfortable.
Paint on lacquer smooth glide feeling ambitious
The singer is using makeup or some other type of embellishment to enhance their appearance or persona. They are feeling excited and eager for this experience.
Your body in my mouth, DEVILICIOUS
The singer is still thoroughly enjoying this experience.
I need a villain (a-ha)
The singer wants someone who is willing to be bad with them, either as an equal partner or a willing victim.
For love and devour, I want your sleaze
The singer wants the other person's dirtiness and badness because it turns them on.
You bring all the self-loathing out in me
The singer is acknowledging that this person brings out darker aspects of their personality.
Sexual digestion runth into thine cup
The singer is using metaphorical language to describe how they are enjoying the experience of taking pleasure from this person.
There's a god in us all, and she's so fucked up
The singer is referencing the idea of a dark or evil goddess that exists within all of us, and that they are embracing this part of themselves.
Don't think with your head, think with your meat
The singer wants the other person to focus on their physical desire, rather than overthinking or hesitating.
I like to get naked before I eat
The singer is indicating that they prefer to be uninhibited before engaging in sexual activity.
Using your flash to make a façade pure malicious
The singer is using this experience to project a dark and malicious persona.
Your body in my mouth, DEVILICIOUS
The singer is still enjoying this experience, and is emphasizing that it is devilishly good.
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