Lyrical subjects often include things such misanthropy, depression, the occult, necrophilia, rape, murder, lycanthropy, violence, inhumanity, love, hate, anger, and the end of the world. Shows often end with band members bloody and bruised.
Cancerslug sites bands such as : Danzig, The Misfits, Minor Threat, Neurosis, Black Flag, GG Allin, Amon Amarth, Deadboy and the Elephantmen/Dax Riggs, Filth, Blatz, Morrissey, His Hero Is Gone, The Damned, Mr. Bungle, At The Gates, Doom, Black Sabbath, The Dwarves and others as influences.
The band completed their first full US tour in the fall of 2007.
In the winter of 2011, Cancerslug began asking fans for help in booking their second national tour, entitled The SlugCult Rising Tour. Official dates were announced in the beginning of 2012.
2013 saw the next full national tour. The RAPE THE NATION Tour took place in September/October 2013, in support of the band's latest album, SEASONS OF SICKNESS.
In 2013, the band announced an official acoustic CD entitled PULL THE PLUG, as well as a follow-up to Seasons entitled ROOTWORK, which was later released in limited download form in November, 2014, with an expected official CD release in January 2015.
Current Members:
Alex Story (Vocals)
Cassie Baher (Bass)
Official Releases:
Fuck The Bullshit, This Is Cancerslug (Whore) (1999)
The Midnight Dejection Sessions (2000)
In The Dumpster Behind The Clinic (2000)
The Three Days Demos EP (2001)
Alabama Bloodbath (2002)
Soulless (2002)
The Beast With Two Backs (2003)
Curse Arcanum (2003)
A Book of Rats (2004)
Battle Hymns Vols. 1 & 2 (2004)
Fist of Fury/Fist of Love (Greatest Hits Collection) (2007)
The Unnameable (2007)
The Ancient Enemy (2008)
Tales of a Butcher (2009)
A Decade of Decay - Phase One: Blood Magick (2009)
By Spirits Unclean (2011)
Pussytalk (2012)
The Unkindest Cut (2000-2013)
Seasons of Sickness (2013)
Alex Story: Pull The Plug (2013)
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Dagon
Cancerslug Lyrics
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This thing that you don't know
Inside his mind I realize my consciousness grows
Another part of me
I can see right through his eyes
And from his world of dreams I know he sees through mine
I can feel him come to life
And soon the death we bring will make his body rise
His million years of resting
Know from the ancient times
Will soon be over and his power will make worlds die
And in the morning there will be forever blood
And in the evening we will drink our wine from your skulls
And in the morning there will be forever blood
And in the evening we will drink our wine from your skulls
Under the world he's waiting
This thing that you don't know
Inside his mind I realize my consciousness grows
Another part of me
I can see right through his eyes
And from his world of dreams I know he sees through mine
The song "Dagon" by Cancerslug is a haunting and intense portrayal of an ancient creature that lies dormant under the sea. The lyrics suggest that this creature has been waiting for millions of years to be awakened, and when it finally does, it will bring about the destruction of worlds. The singer of the song seems to be somewhat connected to this monster, as they can see through its eyes and feel its power growing.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a terrifying monster lurking just beneath the surface of the water, waiting to be unleashed upon the world. The imagery is dark and foreboding, suggesting that the creature's awakening will bring about a great deal of death and destruction. The repeated refrain of "in the morning there will be forever blood" only adds to this ominous feeling.
Overall, "Dagon" is a song that is both eerie and powerful. It explores themes of ancient horrors and ultimate destruction, while also touching on the connection between different beings and the mysteries of the human mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the world he's waiting
Dagon, an ancient god, is waiting underneath the world.
This thing that you don't know
Many people are unaware of his existence and power.
Inside his mind I realize my consciousness grows
The singer is becoming more connected with Dagon's mind and thoughts.
Another part of me
The artist feels like a piece of them is Dagon's ally.
I can see right through his eyes
The artist has a psychic connection with Dagon that allows them to see through his perspective.
And from his world of dreams I know he sees through mine
Dagon also has this psychic connection with the singer, allowing him to see through their perspective.
Trapped far below the sea
Dagon is confined to the depths of the ocean.
I can feel him come to life
The artist senses Dagon's awakening.
And soon the death we bring will make his body rise
The artist believes that their actions will give power to Dagon.
His million years of resting
Dagon has been asleep for an incredibly long time.
Know from the ancient times
Dagon has been worshipped in the past and is a part of ancient mythology.
Will soon be over and his power will make worlds die
The artist thinks that Dagon's awakening will bring about destruction on a large scale.
And in the morning there will be forever blood
The singer predicts that the future will be very violent.
And in the evening we will drink our wine from your skulls
The singer imagines that they will enjoy the violence and slaughter of their enemies.
And in the morning there will be forever blood
The singer reiterates their prediction of bloodshed.
And in the evening we will drink our wine from your skulls
The artist repeats their vision of enjoying the violence they intend to cause.
Under the world he's waiting
The song ends as it began, recapping the idea that Dagon is waiting underneath the world.
This thing that you don't know
The singer wants listeners to take notice of Dagon's existence and power.
Inside his mind I realize my consciousness grows
The song closes with the singer acknowledging their growing psychic connection with Dagon.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.