The first recordings by Blood Axis consisted of "Lord of Ages" and "Electricity," two songs appearing on a German sampler CD. Thoroughly unique in their sound, the first of these tracks is a stirring orchestrated hymn to the ancient Persian sun deity Mithras, a god later adopted for a cult of subterranean worship by the legionnaires of the Imperial Roman army. Although appearing on a relatively obscure release, these two initial efforts resulted in extensive radio airplay, dance club rotation, as well as mail from hundreds of enthusiastic listeners living as far away as Scandinavia, Malta, Eastern Europe and Thailand. Blood Axis had made its mark.
The band again inspired a rapturous response with the contribution of a pair of further songs to the acclaimed collection Im Blutfeuer,demonstrating more highly involved recording techniques and the ability to hypnotize listeners with subtle yet forceful atmospherics. "The Storm Before the Calm," the second of the two tracks on this CD, utilized winding piano loops, lilting choirs and the eerie sounds of early nature recordings (a thunderstorm from 1935) along with earnest vocals and historical samples to create a sound that is more than the sum of it parts, possessing an ineffable power.
In the last days of 1995, more than six years since its formation, Blood Axis unveiled the first full-length CD, The Gospel of Inhumanity. This long-awaited album has more than fulfilled all expectations, demonstrating that Blood Axis is proudly distinct from any other modern musical groups in both sound and presentation. Sealed within a stunningly aesthetic digipak, The Gospel... is a shape-shifting soundtrack which reveals more and more depth with repeated listening. Spanning from neo-classical reveries to guitardriven aggression, the sonic incisions of Blood Axis provide a haunting backdrop for vocal elucidations from Ezra Pound, Charles Manson, as well as Moynihan's own demanding voice. The Gospel of Inhumanity falls into no easy category, requiring a highly attuned level of intelligence and a mind free of pre-conception to appreciate its vast scope.
The Gospel of Inhumanity sold out two pressings for its initial release on German cult label Cthulhu Records, ensuring a fanatical following from Russia to Ireland, Norway to Portugal and everywhere in between. With virtually no promotion to speak of, the CD received rave reviews in Europe and America, and was even voted one of the 10 best albums of 1996 by UK extreme music glossy Terrorizer. Now powerfully remastered and re-issued on Misanthropy, the Gospel is destined to be heard by an even wider audience.
In November of 1997, Blood Axis played its first proper live show in Sweden at a special 10 year anniversary celebration for the legendary death industrial music label Cold Meat Industry. This special concert was attended by fans who came from as far away as Germany, Belgium, Austria and Latvia, and drew a rabidly enthusiastic reception from the crowd. In 1998, following the release of the planned second album, Ultimacy, the band will embark on a European tour. But until then, The Gospel of Inhumanity will continue seeping its way into the subconscious of the worldwide underground.
Blood Axis answers to nothing and no one but itself. It offers a frightening and honest expression of the souls of its creators, refusing to cater to either popular opinion or the approval of the music industry. At the same time Blood Axis continues to proudly shun popular trends and the mainstream, legions of listeners respond in growing numbers to a music presented with such undiluted care and willpower.
Moynihan collaborated with Boyd Rice from 1989, and in 1990 the two moved into an apartment in Denver. Like Rice and Thorn, Moynihan was a member of the Church of Satan at this time. Moynihan appeared as a guest with Rice on Bob Larson's "Manson Maniacs", a special for Larson's Christian radio talk show. During the summer of 1991, Moynihan states that he was visited at his apartment by agents of the United States Secret Service about an alleged plot to assassinate then President of the United States George H. W. Bush.
Moynihan agreed to a polygraph test and no charges were filed. Moynihan stated that it was a simple case of intimidation stemming from his correspondence with Charles Manson and visits to Sandra Good. Moynihan stated that he felt that the he had been being monitored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation since 1984, that they had taken his luggage on an occasion, and that they had once called his father, admitting to him that they had taken a parcel from his mail. Moynihan cited his then-friendship with Peter Sotos as a potential cause.
Differences between Boyd Rice and Michael Moynihan led to an acrimonious split between the two in the mid-1990s, though Rice would later remember their time together fondly and refer positively to Moynihan. After the split, Moynihan disassociated himself with Rice and was no longer involved with the Abraxas Foundation. Moynihan has been a member of the small Asatru collective Wulfing Kindred since 1994.
Electricity
Blood Axis Lyrics
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When all these things are done
And the stream of blood
Has veiled the murky air
With paws of crimson
Which the sun sucks upwards
Then we shall dance
Around thy tomb
And over the piled corpses
I will lift my limbs
High with each step
And all the folk who'll see me there
Yea, all who from afar only my shadow see will say
For a great king
All his flesh and blood
Hold high festival and solemn revel
And blessed is he
That hath children
Who will dance around his holy tomb
Such royal dances of victory!
We are three muscle spirits
In electricity
Force and aim in energy
While you are merely two
A form, if that
Motion - a minimum
And content defeated
The worshippers of lies
Our muscle: the fist!
Our spirit: intrepid!
Our life: blood!
Our duty: war!
Three crushing two
Muscle wrenching form
Force fights inertia
Deciding factor
The power to bend
The world isn't there
It never was
Harness the thought
It has no choise
It must bend
This power
This circuit
This power
This power is ours alone
Our head: clear!
Our hands: clean!
Our eyes: open!
Our fists: strong!
The number of the few
The stagnant multitudes
The hour approaches
And we exult in moment
A pit of burning corpses
And sing
An ode to joy
Avenge the murder of the spirit
Hail victory!
Hail victory!
Hail victory!
Electricity
Hail victory!
Hail victory!
Hail victory!
Electricity
Hail victory!
Hail victory!
Hail victory!
Electricity
Für Lieber töt aus Leben
Und nicht Leben
The song "Electricity" by Blood Axis is a powerful and intense ballad that explores themes of power, victory, and the destructive nature of war. The lyrics speak of a group of three individuals, described as "muscle spirits in electricity", who see themselves as superior to the rest of the world, which they see as worshipers of lies, stagnant multitudes, and defeated content. The three characters anticipate a great victory, symbolized by a tomb, and invoke a future where they will dance around the pile of corpses, celebrating their triumph. The repeated use of "Hail victory!" at the end of each verse reinforces this idea of conquest and domination over others.
The song's title "Electricity" is a metaphor for energy, force, and power which the three characters claim to embody. Their muscle, spirit, and life are all fueled by this energy, which is contrasted with the inertia and defeat of the worshippers of lies. The song's lyrics show a glorification of war and violence, and the belief that the power to bend the world to one's will is the ultimate goal. The final lines of the song, "Für Lieber töt aus Leben/ Und nicht Leben," translate to "For love, kill from life/ And not life," which can be interpreted as a justification for violence in the name of a higher cause.
Line by Line Meaning
We three
When all these things are done
And the stream of blood
Has veiled the murky air
With paws of crimson
The three of us will wait until everything has been completed and the air is filled with a stream of blood before we begin our dance, symbolizing the chaos and destruction around us.
Which the sun sucks upwards
Then we shall dance
All thy blood
Around thy tomb
The sun will absorb the blood and we will then have a celebration, dancing around the tomb where we have spilled so much blood.
And over the piled corpses
I will lift my limbs
High with each step
And all the folk who'll see me there
As I dance over the corpses, I will take high steps, showing that I am in control and powerful. All those who witness my actions will be in awe.
Yea, all who from afar only my shadow see will say
For a great king
All his flesh and blood
Hold high festival and solemn revel
Even those who only see my shadow from afar will know that I am a powerful leader celebrating my success and strength.
And blessed is he
That hath children
Who will dance around his holy tomb
Such royal dances of victory!
Those who have children that will continue to dance around their graves are considered blessed, as they will continue the legacy of their power and success.
We are three muscle spirits
In electricity
Force and aim in energy
While you are merely two
We three are powerful and full of energy, while our opponents are weak and lack the same force and drive as us.
A form, if that
Motion - a minimum
And content defeated
The worshippers of lies
Our opponents lack form and movement and are easily defeated. They are full of lies and falsehoods.
Our muscle: the fist!
Our spirit: intrepid!
Our life: blood!
Our duty: war!
Our strength lies in our fists and our fearlessness. We are willing to fight for our beliefs and show no fear in battle.
Three crushing two
Muscle wrenching form
Force fights inertia
Deciding factor
Our strength is overwhelming and we are able to defeat our opponents due to their lack of drive and strength.
The power to bend
The world isn't there
It never was
Harness the thought
We have the power to bend the world to our will, as it was never ours to begin with. We must use our minds and thoughts to take control.
It has no choice
It must bend
This power
This circuit
The power we have cannot be ignored, and the world must bend to our will, as it is part of the larger circuit of life.
This power
This power is ours alone
Our head: clear!
Our hands: clean!
The power we wield is unique to us and our beliefs. We remain clear-headed and free of guilt, knowing that we are fighting for what we believe in.
Our eyes: open!
Our fists: strong!
We remain vigilant and strong in the face of any challenge that may come our way.
The number of the few
The stagnant multitudes
The hour approaches
And we exult in moment
We remain in the minority as those who truly understand the power we wield. We remain steadfast as the majority around us remains stagnant in their beliefs. We celebrate the coming of our inevitable victory.
A pit of burning corpses
And sing
An ode to joy
Avenge the murder of the spirit
As a symbol of our victory, we sing joyously over the burning corpses of our enemies, avenging the destruction of our beliefs and leadership.
Hail victory!
Hail victory!
Hail victory!
Electricity
We celebrate our triumph with these chants and recognize the power we hold in our beliefs.
Für Lieber töt aus Leben
Und nicht Leben
For love, kill for life, not for death.
Contributed by Brody G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lorena june
muscle, spirit, and energy!
GreyZone7
This Version seems a bit different. Does anyone know from which record this is ?
Patrick Arnold
@Suckafish666 Ah thanks! Your comments led me to buying the book, The Secret King. Interesting stuff. Thanks!
Patrick Arnold
Do you know who/what he's referring to? I've figured out all of the other references on this album, but not this one.
psysword
Solomon: Demon King is the book to read with this music...
ttinwelint
Dieses Stück gibt mir Kraft. Es ist mesmerisierend, Moderne, es ist wie eine Reise in die verbotene Zone der Kultur ...
Asle Anfinnsen
@Suckafish666 Thanx a lot for that info! Knew nothing about it, so now I know what to read/study tonight!
Wilfried Sturtz
I thin k its one of the beat used Sample at least in Genre Frontiers . hail Electra
Saur
> Category: Comedy ?
Abdul Alhazred
lol