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.
Blood Machine
Brocas Helm Lyrics
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Didn't get of there alive
So near to death as I lay dying
They ripped my balls and left me lying
Legends say they go for the throat
Hello, I am a blood machine
I will kill you and you won't scream
You will offer me the knife
Fly on the wings of a Lamborghini
A cool one
Ninety miles an hour
But still the blood will call me yet
The flesh is soft, the teeth are wet
The mirrors still shows no reflection
Music is hell, metal is perfection
Hello, I am a blood machine
I will kill you and you won't scream
You will offer me the knife
You will beg me to take your life
Still the blood will call me yet,
The flesh is soft
The teeth are wet
The mirror still shows no reflection
Music is hell
Metal is perfection
I am a blood machine
Blood machine
I am a blood machine
The lyrics to Brocas Helm's song Blood Machine depict a world in which the singer is lost and in danger. He explains that he was in another land and nearly died, but was left alive only to be mutilated by his attackers. The imagery is violent and gory, as the legends suggest that those who attack go for the throat and the singer refers to himself as a "blood machine." The tone of the song is dark and ominous, as the singer seems to revel in the idea of killing and causing harm.
The lyrics also suggest the singer's relationship with music and metal in particular. He says that music is hell and metal is perfection, indicating a deep connection to heavy metal music. He also references driving a Lamborghini at high speeds, but even this thrill doesn't satisfy his desire for blood. The singer seems to be experiencing a crisis, as he is torn between his love for music and his obsession with violence.
Overall, the lyrics to Blood Machine are disturbing and unsettling, depicting a world in which violence and darkness reign. The singer seems to be trapped between his two passions, struggling to reconcile his desire for music with his thirst for blood.
Line by Line Meaning
I was lost in another land
I found myself in an unfamiliar place
Didn't get of there alive
I barely escaped with my life
So near to death as I lay dying
I was almost dead when they left me to die
They ripped my balls and left me lying
My attackers brutalized me and left me to suffer
Legends say they go for the throat
Rumor has it that my attackers are deadly and ruthless
Hello, I am a blood machine
I am a killer who takes pleasure in spilling blood
I will kill you and you won't scream
I will take your life without remorse or mercy
You will offer me the knife
You will submit to my power and give me the means to kill you
You will beg me to take your life
You will plead for death to end your suffering
Fly on the wings of a Lamborghini
I move quickly and efficiently, like a luxury sports car
A cool one
I am calculated and calculated
Ninety miles an hour
I move swiftly and with great speed
But still the blood will call me yet
My desire for blood is insatiable
The flesh is soft, the teeth are wet
I take pleasure in the physical sensation of killing and tasting blood
The mirrors still shows no reflection
I have lost touch with my humanity and no longer recognize myself
Music is hell, metal is perfection
The music of violence and death is my comfort and inspiration
I am a blood machine
I have become a killing machine, devoid of human emotion or empathy
Blood machine
My only purpose is to shed blood
I am a blood machine
I am consumed by my thirst for blood
Contributed by Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.