After a lot of shopping for a new label and little interest, they decided to create and release the "Black Death" LP themselves. For 5 years they worked hard in their Caverns of Thunder basement-studio.
After that, Brocas Helm made a couple of (unreleased) demos, mostly to get a label-deal so they could do a high-quality cd release. Meanwhile, although labels have showed some interest but not enough to actually sign Brocas Helm, Brocas Helm released the "Skullfucker" single.
Brocas Helm later released a live album, "Black Death in Athens", and a new opus, "Defender of the Crown".
In 2011 Brocas Helm announced their breakup at the German Keep It True festival. However, in May 2012 they performed at Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in Joiliet, Illinois.
03. hell's whip
Brocas Helm Lyrics
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Smoke and flames
How can all this be
Studs and leather
Hell's whip flashing
Coming down on me
Ahead of time
But now the cracks of doom
Snakes across my back
Like lightning
Burning bright
My soul is dying
Watch out for the thunder
Throw the lights upon me
Like diamonds on the sky
Music is my magic
And magic is my high
But still they keep on striking
Those flaming whips of steel
Won't you tell me
What you want from me?
I'm running
I'm screaming
I'm fling like a fallen
Angel for you
Can't you feel my thunder
And there's no rest
For the wicked
No sleep for the metal demon
No rest for the wicked
'Till the Black Knight comes
The lyrics to Brocas Helm's song "Hell's Whip" can be interpreted as a description of a person's struggle against the forces of evil. The references to "sound and fury" and "smoke and flames" suggest chaos, danger, and destruction. The singer is being punished or attacked with "studs and leather" and "Hell's whip flashing," which could represent the instruments of torture in a hellish realm. The line "coming down on me" emphasizes the personal nature of the assault, and the line "my soul is dying" suggests that the singer could lose their soul or be spiritually destroyed.
Despite the danger and the possibility of being overtaken, the singer has been able to stay "one step ahead of time" until now, when ominous signs like "the cracks of doom" and "snakes across my back" suggest that their nemesis is catching up. The imagery of lightning reinforces the idea of a powerful and uncontrollable force. The singer's use of magic through music may be a symbol of their defiance or a source of strength, but it seems to be insufficient protection against the "flaming whips of steel."
Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of desperation, as the singer sprints away from the whip-wielding demons and begs for explanation or mercy ("won't you tell me what you want from me?"). The final lines, "no rest for the wicked till the Black Knight comes," could suggest that there is no ultimate release or redemption for those who have fallen under the power of evil.
Line by Line Meaning
Sound and Fury
The loud and chaotic surroundings.
Smoke and flames
Everything is burning and in chaos.
How can all this be
Questioning the absurdity of the situation.
Studs and leather
Wearing protective and sturdy garments.
Hell's whip flashing
The vicious weapon of the tormenting demons.
Coming down on me
Being the target of the demons' wrath.
I've stayed one step
Being able to avoid danger in the past.
Ahead of time
Knowing what's to come and preparing for it.
But now the cracks of doom
Feeling the impending danger and the inevitability of death.
Snakes across my back
The pain and pressure of the attack is like venomous snakes biting his back.
Like lightning
The pain hits him like a bolt of lightning.
Burning bright
The inner turmoil and passion is consuming him.
My soul is dying
Feeling spiritually exhausted and lost.
Watch out for the thunder
A warning that the danger is approaching.
Throw the lights upon me
Wanting attention like a spotlight on a performer.
Like diamonds on the sky
The attention and admiration from others is like stars shining in the sky.
Music is my magic
Music is his source of power and influence.
And magic is my high
The feeling he gets from the magic of music is his euphoric high.
But still they keep on striking
The demons relentlessly attack him.
Those flaming whips of steel
The weapons the demons use to torture and harm him.
Won't you tell me
Pleading for answers or guidance in the chaos.
What you want from me?
Questioning the purpose of the torment and suffering he's enduring.
I'm running
Trying to escape danger.
I'm screaming
Feeling vocal and expressive in the face of danger.
I'm fling like a fallen
Falling from grace or luck.
Angel for you
Trying to please someone like an obedient angel.
Can't you feel my thunder
Showing off his own strength and power.
And there's no rest
There's no break from the turmoil and danger.
For the wicked
Those who have done wrong or sinned.
No sleep for the metal demon
The demonic enemy doesn't rest or sleep.
No rest for the wicked
Continuing to endure punishment and suffering because of past wrongdoings.
'Till the Black Knight comes
Waiting for a savior or miracle to rescue him from the torment.
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HEAVY FUCKIN METAL!
Imptheshrimp
@ThazuaBlackarrow Exactly this. More metalheads need to hear Black Star and Immortal Technique. To hell with false metal and false rap.
Jonathan Hectoncheires Lykiaos
im speechless....
TheLeoholic
@envagelium i remember when i was a kid i used to listen nirvana while everyone else was into britney spears and who knows what else, fortunally my younger brothers also like metal :D