The objective was simple as it was ingenious: to bring a unique and original tribute to metal by combining a female choir with the brutal force of guitar riffs and drums. Next: to give the audience the experience of a life time, both musically and visually.
Belgium's biggest Metal and Hard Rock festival Graspop was immediately blown away by the idea and offered this new exciting project a headline slot. Things got serious when became clear that BRIDES OF LUCIFER suddenly were billed between the likes of Rammstein, Deep Purple, Evanescence, Gojira and In Flames.
BRIDES OF LUCIFER delivered an astonishing show. 13 female singers in custom made dress creations, accompanied on stage with a group of excellent musicians bringing their own version of mythical metal and hard rock songs in a breath taking stage set up.
Press and audience went crazy. This was nothing what they've ever seen before. Classics and instant classics from Rammstein to Iron Maiden over Slayer to Machine Head, Pantera and System of a Down performed in this very special set up. Stars were flying around in the reviews, fans were begging for more shows and a record...
An indoor show was announced shortly after summer. The legendary Ancienne Belgique venue was booked. The 2000 capacity room sold out quickly... There wasn't even time to print posters for the show.
Again BRIDES OF LUCIFER set the bar higher. A new band, at that point without a record and only 1 show in the bag, sold out the biggest club room in Belgium. Never happened before!
In the summer of 2018 the appearance on stages of Lokerse Feesten and Alcatraz Festival completed the journey of the original BRIDES OF LUCIFER project. At this point the original members decided to go on seperate ways. Today BRIDES OF LUCIFER live a second life.
O Father O Satan O Sun!
Brides of Lucifer Lyrics
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Shine through me
Come forth in war
Come forth in peace
Bring down the sun
Extinguish all the stars
Lets me remain in splendor of thy light
As darkness bright
Found not in tongues
Found not in light
Bring down the rain
Drain waters of Styx
Faustian luminary
Redeem blaspheme
Like a day without the dawn
Like a ray void of the sun
Like a storm that brings no calm
I'm most complete, yet so undone
Agathos Daimon of plague and fever
Thy name is nowhere, thy name is never
Liberate me
Ignite the seeds
Bind not to guilt
Ignis Gehennalis
O Father, o Satan, o Sun
Let the children come to thee
Behold the morning star
Akephalos
Shine through me
Come forth in war
Come forth in peace
Like a day without the dawn
Like a ray void of the sun
Like a storm that brings no calm
I'm most complete yet so undone
Thou spirit, hear me, Satan
Lord of Deceit
Hold not for thou
The lyrics to Brides of Lucifer's song "O Father O Satan O Sun!" are complex and mystical, invoking multiple deities and spiritual concepts. At its heart, the song seems to be an invocation of the divine, calling forth various aspects of the godhead to guide and enlighten the singer. The first stanza refers to Akephalos, a Greek word that means "headless" and also denotes a type of god or spirit in Gnosticism. The singer calls on Akephalos to "shine through me," invoking the god's power and wisdom to guide them both in war and in peace. The second stanza refers to the "Bornless One," a concept from the book Thelemic or Thelema philosophy, which denotes an entity beyond all boundaries and limitations. The singer asks the Bornless One to redeem blasphemy and bring down rain to wash away all guilt.
The third stanza brings in yet another deity, the Agathos Daimon, who is associated with both good and evil in Greek mythology. Here, the singer calls on the Agathos Daimon to ignite the seeds of life and free them from all limitations, without being bound by guilt. Finally, the song concludes with a reverent invocation of "O Father, o Satan, o Sun," calling forth these three entities to guide and enlighten the singer on their path. Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep yearning for spiritual awakening, and a willingness to invoke powerful and complex deities to achieve that goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Akephalos
Illumination through nothingness
Shine through me
Let me be filled with your divine light
Come forth in war
Lead me in battle against enemies
Come forth in peace
Bring me tranquility and serenity
Bring down the sun
Empower me with the strength of the sun
Extinguish all the stars
Purge all darkness from within me
Lets me remain in splendor of thy light
Let me bask in your radiant glory
Bornless one
Formless and eternal
As darkness bright
Emanating light from darkness
Found not in tongues
Not limited by language or words
Found not in light
Beyond the realm of physical light
Bring down the rain
Cleanse me of impurities
Drain waters of Styx
Release me from the grip of death
Faustian luminary
A symbol of temptation and knowledge
Redeem blaspheme
Purify my heresies
Like a day without the dawn
A state of endless darkness and despair
Like a ray void of the sun
Devoid of warmth and illumination
Like a storm that brings no calm
Chaos without resolution
I'm most complete, yet so undone
Fulfilled, yet always striving for more
Agathos Daimon of plague and fever
A deity of illness and disease
Thy name is nowhere, thy name is never
An unnamed, elusive entity
Liberate me
Free me from all constraints
Ignite the seeds
Awaken my hidden potential
Bind not to guilt
Release me from feelings of shame
Ignis Gehennalis
The fire of hell
O Father, o Satan, o Sun
Invocation of a trinity of deities
Let the children come to thee
Welcoming of followers to come to the divine
Behold the morning star
Glory in the light of the brightest star
Akephalos
Illumination through nothingness
Shine through me
Let me be filled with your divine light
Come forth in war
Lead me in battle against enemies
Come forth in peace
Bring me tranquility and serenity
Like a day without the dawn
A state of endless darkness and despair
Like a ray void of the sun
Devoid of warmth and illumination
Like a storm that brings no calm
Chaos without resolution
I'm most complete yet so undone
Fulfilled, yet always striving for more
Thou spirit, hear me, Satan
Direct address to the spirit of Satan
Lord of Deceit
Master of trickery and deception
Hold not for thou
Do not abandon me in my hour of need
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Darski
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