Archgoat is a Finnish black/death metal band formed in 1989 in Turku. Their… Read Full Bio ↴Archgoat is a Finnish black/death metal band formed in 1989 in Turku. Their initial period of activity was between 1989 and 1993, when they released two demos - "Jesus Spawn " and "Penis Perversor " - and an EP titled "Angelcunt (Tales of Desecration) ". They split up until about 2005 when an old recording was released as the "Angelslaying Black Fucking Metal " EP. Since their reformation they have released: four full-length albums, "Whore of Bethlehem " in 2006, "The Light-Devouring Darkness " in 2009, "The Apocalyptic Triumphator " and in 2018, "The Luciferian Crown". They also released compilations, in 2015; compilations "The Aeon of Angelslaying Darkness" in 2010 and Total Satanic Darkness in 2016; an EP "Heavenly Vulva (Christ's Last Rites)" in 2011; and a number of splits, containing old&live material - with Black Witchery in 2008, with Surrender of Divinity in 2013, with Incantation in 2013, with Satanic Warmaster in 2015.

Desecration
Archgoat Lyrics

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Servant of dying angel
Symphony of impurity
Once I was next to Father
Now my mangled corpse
Decoration impaled
At the gates of traitors
Purest white soul
Stained and taken from heaven

DESECRATION

Slain corpse's slain soul
Disappearing into might of oblivion
Darkness ate the light
Hoof tramples the crucifix
Holy word won't reach here
Cry of archangel won't reach here
Holy father won't wipe your tears
For the gates shall be closed

Sacrament of Blasphemy

Hymns of Debauchery
Liturgies of Destruction

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Archgoat's song Desecration describe a fallen angel who was once next to 'Father' (presumably God), but has now become impure and mangled. The angel's corpse is now a decoration impaled at the gates of traitors, and its once-pure soul has been stained and taken from heaven. The song describes an irreverent act of desecration, where the 'hoof' of evil (perhaps representing Satan) tramples on the crucifix, and the gates of heaven are closed off. The lyrics seem to celebrate blasphemy and debauchery, as well as destruction and darkness.

The imagery and language used in Desecration is typical of black metal, with its focus on anti-Christian and anti-religious themes. The lyrics evoke a sense of rebellion against the established order, and a rejection of traditional morality and values. The song seems to revel in its own darkness, and encourages the listener to embrace the chaos and destruction that comes with it. Overall, the lyrics to Desecration are a celebration of darkness, blasphemy and nihilism, and represent the extreme end of the black metal genre.

Line by Line Meaning

Servant of dying angel
I was once a devotee to a dying angel.

Symphony of impurity
I embrace a harmonious blend of filth and corruption.

Once I was next to Father
I was once close to God.

Now my mangled corpse
I am now a defiled, dead body.

Decoration impaled
My lifeless form is adorned with a weapon.

At the gates of traitors
I am outside the gates of the disloyal.

Purest white soul
I was once a pristine, virtuous being.

Stained and taken from heaven
I have been corrupted and removed from paradise.

DESECRATION
This is a song of blasphemy and desecration.

Slain corpse's slain soul
My dying body represents the death of my soul.

Disappearing into might of oblivion
My essence fades away into nothingness.