There is more than one artist using the name Cadaver.

1) Cadaver is … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist using the name Cadaver.

1) Cadaver is a death metal band from Råde, Norway. Anders Odden and Ole Bjerkebakke founded Cadaver in 1988. They were later joined by bassist René Jansen and in 1989 the trio released the "Abnormal Deformity" demo. The demo attracted the attention of Carcass members, Bill Steer and Jeff Walker, who signed the band to their Earache imprint label, Necrosis. The subsequent album, Hallucinating Anxiety was released in 1990 as a split with the Carnage album Dark Recollections. Shortly after the album's release, René Jansen was replaced by Eilert Solstad. In 1992, the band released their second album, titled ...In Pains. Dissension within the band would cause the band to fold in 1993.

In 1999 the band was resurrected by Odden, who went by the name Neddo. He gather three new musicians, and started to use the band name Cadaver Inc. The foursome, now including Czral, Balvaz and Apollyon recorded the album Discipline which was released in February 2001. A tour followed in support of Morbid Angel and Extreme Noise Terror. Accompanying the album was a website that sold alibis for murders. This website attracted too much attention and hence the original name was restored. Their final album was then released in 2003 titled Necrosis. The band decided to split up in 2004. Shortly thereafter, Anders rejoined synth-rock outfit Apoptygma Berzerk for the recording of You and Me Against the World, which had many top-10 singles in Europe, and subsequent touring. Upon receiving a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to join Celtic Frost on their 2006 world tour, Anders left Apoptygma Berzerk, and is now Celtic Frost's second guitarist.

Official website: www.cadaver.no

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GoatFather
Cadaver Lyrics

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Goatfather's son, sacred holy words of loyalty claiming your salvation
When the timing of the rulers of your life

Is depending that their words are truly reviling you
From pain you feel when you wait to die, your pain

Blinded you sacrifice your mind for their beheading
Of all you are when time is running out

A soldier nothing but a piece in the puzzle
Lead by those you should not have trusted with your life, your life

With violence our life is measured up against the idea of pride, oh
You forget your quest for the new ideas to fill your daily need

No one lives for anything but earthly matters

No protection is given you if you don't become a slave
A slave in time, a slave in time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cadaver's song GoatFather are incredibly complex and layered with meaning. At its core, the song is about blind loyalty and the dangers of putting your faith in those who do not have your best interests at heart. The reference to the "Goatfather" may be a nod to Satan, who is often depicted as a goat-like figure in popular culture.

The song's opening lines about the "sacred holy words of loyalty" and "claiming your salvation" suggest that the singer is addressing someone who has put their faith in a particular set of beliefs or a particular leader. However, the lyrics quickly take a dark turn as the singer warns that this loyalty is being exploited by those in power. The rulers' words are not "truly reviling you," meaning they are not revealing the truth to you, and instead are leading you down a path of pain and sacrifice.

The repeated references to being a "slave in time" underscore the idea that blind loyalty is a form of servitude, and that blindly following someone else's agenda will leave you feeling powerless and trapped. The song's reference to violence and pride suggests that blind loyalty often leads to conflict and destruction, rather than the unity and protection that it promises. Altogether, "GoatFather" is a powerful warning against putting your faith in anyone or anything blindly.

Line by Line Meaning

Goatfather's son, sacred holy words of loyalty claiming your salvation
The son of the leader is brainwashed into believing that their loyalty and devotion to the cause is the only way to achieve salvation.

When the timing of the rulers of your life
The leaders dictate the timing and direction of your life.

Is depending that their words are truly reviling you
The leaders require blind faith and obedience, even if their words contradict your own morals and beliefs.

From pain you feel when you wait to die, your pain
The pain of waiting for death, suffering at the hands of your oppressors.

Blinded you sacrifice your mind for their beheading
You willingly sacrifice your ability to think for yourself and follow the leaders blindly, even if it leads to danger or death.

Of all you are when time is running out
As time runs out, you realize the full extent of how much you have given up and how much danger you are in.

A soldier nothing but a piece in the puzzle
You are reduced to nothing more than a tool or pawn for the leaders to use however they see fit.

Lead by those you should not have trusted with your life, your life
The leaders who you thought would protect and guide you actually lead you to your downfall and danger.

With violence our life is measured up against the idea of pride, oh
Violence is seen as a way to measure your worth and standing, and pride drives the leaders to use and manipulate you.

You forget your quest for the new ideas to fill your daily need
You become so consumed by the ideals of the leaders that you forget your own needs and desires for growth and personal discovery.

No one lives for anything but earthly matters
The leaders and followers are solely focused on material gain and power, neglecting any spiritual or emotional needs.

No protection is given you if you don't become a slave
The only way to receive any kind of protection or safety is to fully submit to the leaders and become their loyal servant.

A slave in time, a slave in time
Your life is reduced to nothing more than a slave to the leaders and their twisted ideals, with no hope of escape or individuality.

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