(1) Antaeus, the French Black Metal band, formed in Maisons-Laffitte, Île-de-France, France in 1994. They have released four full-length albums to date: Cut Your Flesh and Worship Satan (2000) and De Principii Evangelikum (2002) released on Osmose Productions, and Blood Libels (2006) and Condemnation (2016) released on Norma Evangelium Diaboli.
About Blood Libels, Todd DePalma of StylusMagazine.com said, "Melody is tempered through vivid motion, recycling a violent conquering of style. Upstrokes rake hopeless feeling across incessant blast-beaten rhythm, falling like copper shavings into an open sore.... Structure betrays a craft in tune with the adamantine will. The mordant efflorescence is reset through ambient refrains, suspiring in the aftermath or else opening like a valve between them as toxic pools reflect a fetid attraction to misery and imprisonment of the body—a spiritual negative condensed in the title track’s provocation to prove we’re 'more than flesh.'" Jeremy Garner of MetalReview.com notes that "the attenuation of mood is absolutely flawless. 'Words as Weapons', 'Here is Punishment', and 'Blood Libels' all act as damn impressive moments flesh tearing guitar lines and pernicious vocals enveloping the listener in a fog of aural torture and despair by creating interesting juxtapositions between atmosphere and the no quarter attitude of songs like 'Cyklik Torture'. When it comes down to it though, there are very few other bands that have such good taste as musicians to not let their music become repetitive or annoyingly overdone."
The current line-up is:
MkM - Vocals (Aosoth, ex-Temple of Baal, ex-Tenebrare, ex-Deviant)
Set - Guitars (ex-Aosoth, ex-Aes Dana, ex-Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition)
According to a recent interview with MkM, Antaeus will never play live again. They remain active as a recording band with the "incomplete" line-up and probably some session musicians in the future.
MkM used to run Spikekult Productions and took part in establishing Norma Evangelium Diaboli. Set is also a member of the band Aosoth.
Myspace/antaeusdpe
(2) A chill/electronica/club music artist (aka Alexx Antaeus) with albums Byzantine Meditation, World Prayer, and Zero4; notable track Palm of the Prophet. Antaeus (aka Alexx Antaeus) has released three albums to date: Byzantine Meditation (2004), World Prayer, and Zero4 (2007), released on Monom and Monom Records.
Byzantine Meditation is a chillout soundscape fusing voices, traditional instruments, electronica, hip-hop, and drum 'n' bass. The title track Byzantine Meditation received significant airplay on Smooth Jazz and eclectic stations and was used in Jacob's Coffee TV commercials. For World Prayer, the Virgin Megastore magazine raved: "Few Greeks up to now have been able to make their presence felt in the international music world. One of them is Antaeus...Sources of inspiration this time are religions from around the world, always with the enchanting atmosphere that Antaeus creates..." Zero4 is his latest release. In it, he blends urban and club beats with ethnic melodies and ambient sensitivity. Palm of the Prophet, one of the album's tracks, has been included in the Buddha Bar VIII compilation. Several songs from the album are receiving airplay on chill, Smooth Jazz, and eclectic stations around the world. In his review of Zero4 at enigmaonline.com, Thomas Martin wrote: "Production is at its...best," and "I'll recommend Antaeus to anyone who owns Paul Simon's Graceland and Air's Virgin Suicide / Talkie Walkie." Professor Marshall J. Cook, Editor of Creativity Connection at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said, "(Antaeus' music) seems at once unique and familiar to me, and I don't seem to tire of it after several playings."
Alexx Antaeus has been active in the music industry since 1986: he has remixed/produced for Young M.C., Falco, Lonnie Gordon, Malcolm McLaren, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, The Rolling Stones, The Boys, Herbert Gronemeyer, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Some of the club music projects he has launched are Jeek! and Aar. For his work, he has earned several gold and platinum plaques.
Similar artist: Enigma.
Website: http://monomrecords.com/artists/antaeus/
http://www.antaeusmusic.com/
Myspace/antaeusmusic
Other artists who have used the name Antaeus include:
An alternative rock band from Smithtown, USA, who established a freespace website and a facebook page in 1995 and used them for maybe a month. They list members: Tyler Liers (lead guitar/vocals), Brian Kassay (rhythm guitar/lead vocals), Julie Tarry (drums), and Hannah Havemann (bass); and influences: Weezer, The Beatles. www.freewebs.com/antaeusrock & Myspace.com/Antaeus (apparently they got to Myspace first).
Early versions of this wiki mentioned another band named Antaeus, hardcore/metal, based in Oklahoma, and cited their myspace page Myspace/antaeushardcore.
Antaeus is also a Greek mythological figure, the giant son of Poseidon and Gaia.
Nave X Kathedral
Antaeus Lyrics
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Father of all
Oh sinnerz from down under
Rising from one's fall
Hear those silent callz
Schrei X
Schrei X
Body - mind - soul
Konvert
Restrukturation
Of one
Of him
Son of lies
Missing trinity - kneel to the altarz
Schrei
(For he is) Architekz of the X nave kathedral
Temple of lies
(For we are) Arkitekz of the X nave kathedral
A glimpse of hell between pillars
Shriek of invocations
Son of lies
Arise
Kovert X 666
The lyrics of Antaeus's song Nave X Kathedral seem to have a religious and spiritual connotation to it. The song begins with the entry of the Son of Lies, Father of All, calling out to the sinners from down under, urging them to rise after their fall. The following lines, "Hear those silent calls, Schrei X, Schrei X" seem to suggest that there is an unspoken call to action that the Son of Lies wants the sinners to heed.
The song then moves on to the word "Konvert," suggesting that there is a need for a complete turnaround - body, mind, and soul. The next line "Restrukturation of one, of him" seems to imply that the restructuring is of one's self, possibly referring to one's faith or belief system. The song then repeats the earlier lines, and the Son of Lies calls for the missing trinity and to kneel at the altar, shouting out to be heard.
The lyrics then suggest that the Son of Lies is the Architekz of the Nave X Kathedral, the temple of lies, and that "we" are Arkitekz of the same. The following lines refer to glimpses of hell between pillars and the shrike of invocations, ending the song with the word "Kovert X 666."
Line by Line Meaning
Enter... son of lies
Welcoming the persona, who is perceived to be a notorious and deceptive individual
Father of all
An ironic title given to the persona as a symbolic representation of their manipulative and misleading nature
Oh sinnerz from down under
Addressing the audience as individuals who have sinned and asking them to pay attention
Rising from one's fall
Reflecting on the concept of redemption and the idea of emerging stronger after experiencing setbacks
Hear those silent callz
Encouraging listeners to be attentive to the unspoken urges or instincts that they may feel
Schrei X
A call to scream or shout, possibly as an emotional or energetic release
Konvert
A term used to indicate a transformation or change, perhaps related to one's spiritual or moral principles
Body - mind - soul
Emphasizing the importance of holistic well-being and balance in different aspects of life
Restrukturation
Referring to a process of reorganization or rebuilding, potentially associated with self-improvement or personal growth
Of one
An allusion to the idea of individuality as something that must be preserved or strengthened
Of him
Likely referring to the persona, who is seen as a central figure in the narrative or the transformational journey
(For he is) Architekz of the X nave kathedral
Describing the persona as the creator or builder of a massive structure that is symbolic of deceit or illusion
Temple of lies
A metaphorical representation of the narrative setting as a place where falsehoods and misconceptions are propagated
(For we are) Arkitekz of the X nave kathedral
Drawing attention to the collective role of the audience in contributing to or perpetuating the false narratives or beliefs
A glimpse of hell between pillars
A vivid description of the narrative setting as a place where horror or evil can be seen or experienced
Shriek of invocations
A reference to the act of summoning or invoking supernatural forces through a loud and intense cry or sound
Son of lies
Reiterating the title of the persona, a reminder of their role in shaping or usurping the truth
Arise
A command or suggestion to stand up or take action, possibly in defiance or rebellion
Kovert X 666
The repetition of the term 'Konvert' along with a numerical reference to Satanism, likely a hint at the overarching theme of the song
Contributed by Emily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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