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.
Wreak Havoc
Angelspit Lyrics
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Creative acts of clever monkeys leaves the devil envious
Add up all of Hades blessings total all of heavens' curse
Let you know we've done it better horrifically we did it worse
I am the 6th son of the 6th son of the 6th son I am the borged again son of war
Technology's child, daughter of rebellion, son of a bitch blossom of a whore
I am a god-killing virus, destruction with 8 arms, monster with seven severed heads
The devil made me do it
Wreak havoc (right now right now riot now/ unleash hell)
Dirty human gone insane out shadows any part of hell
Hope and horror mixed in blood a seething mass out of control
Our shining future in revolt while senile gods are in retreat
Left right wrong right makes the heavens obsolete
I am beyond god I am human I am the razor blade on the communion tray
I am a freak in control not a control freak, I am the sheep that got away,
I am burning but never consumed, determined with nothing to lose
I am who I am who I am who I am who am I?
Pretty girl pretty boy pretty insane pretty fucked up
Made real put into action, surgically atoned to perfection
Made flesh, son of bland, fuck your plans for redemption
The song "Wreak Havoc" by Angelspit delivers a powerful message about the destructive nature of human beings. The lyrics present a dystopian view of a world where technological advancements and creative acts of humans have surpassed the limits, leaving even Satan envious and Jehovah in disgust. The song starts by describing the destructive acts of humans that even the gods are scared of, and how they have done it better than any other entity. The lyrics then shift focus to the persona of the song, who claims to be the 6th son of the 6th son of the 6th son, which sets the tone for the persona's divine nature.
The persona of the song then proceeds to describe himself as a "god-killing virus," "monster with seven severed heads," and "son of mars." The lyrics are an explicit description of an individual who is beyond the realms of divinity and has rejected obedience to any form of authority. The persona further claims that he is in control of his life and decisions and he is not a "control freak" but a "freak in control." The song concludes with the persona's reflection of himself as someone who is "pretty insane" and "pretty fucked up."
Overall, "Wreak Havoc" by Angelspit is a profound commentary on the destructive nature of the human race and the desire to be in control of one's life without any regard for authority. The song's lyrics reflect a dystopian view of the world, where human advancements and creativity have surpassed the limits, and the only solution is to unleash hell and wreak havoc.
Line by Line Meaning
Brutal acts of sapiens leave Jehovah in disgust
Jehovah is disgusted when humans engage in cruel and violent behavior.
Creative acts of clever monkeys leaves the devil envious
The Devil is envious of humans' creative abilities and ingenuity.
Add up all of Hades blessings total all of heavens' curse
Hades' blessings outweigh the curses of heaven.
Let you know we've done it better horrifically we did it worse
We have exceeded expectations, achieving worse outcomes in a horrifying manner.
I am the 6th son of the 6th son of the 6th son I am the borged again son of war
I am cursed and born into a life of violence and war.
Technology's child, daughter of rebellion, son of a bitch blossom of a whore
I am a product of rebellion and technology, born into a life of suffering.
I am a god-killing virus, destruction with 8 arms, monster with seven severed heads
I am a destructive force that can take on any form or shape.
I am the son of mars, cleansed with infected blood, vile disease walking on 2 legs
I am a warrior, fueled by conflict and infection, walking on two legs.
The devil made me do it
I am responsible for my actions, not the Devil.
Wreak havoc (right now right now riot now/ unleash hell)
Cause destruction and chaos immediately.
Dirty human gone insane out shadows any part of hell
Human cruelty and insanity surpasses the horrors of Hell.
Hope and horror mixed in blood a seething mass out of control
A volatile mixture of hope and despair, unable to be contained.
Our shining future in revolt while senile gods are in retreat
As the old gods fade, a new, revolutionary future emerges.
Left right wrong right makes the heavens obsolete
The old morals and values no longer apply and are irrelevant.
I am beyond god I am human I am the razor blade on the communion tray
I am beyond god or human, and can cause harm unexpectedly.
I am a freak in control not a control freak, I am the sheep that got away
I am different and in charge of my fate, not bound by conformity and expectations.
I am burning but never consumed, determined with nothing to lose
I am determined and unstoppable, despite enduring pain and suffering.
I am who I am who I am who I am who am I?
I am questioning my identity and purpose.
Pretty girl pretty boy pretty insane pretty fucked up
Beauty can be associated with madness and dysfunction.
Made real put into action, surgically atoned to perfection
Plans are put into action with precision and perfection.
Made flesh, son of bland, fuck your plans for redemption
I am a manifestation of mediocrity, rejecting any attempts at redemption.
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