Carach Angren was formed in 2003, in the Dutch municipality of Landgraaf, after two members of Vaultage, Lee Hartney and Inger Indolia, started a side project based on their shared love of legends and black metal. Eventually, Carach Angren was more successful, so both stepped down from Vaultage.
In 2004, Carach Angren released their first EP, The Chase Vault Tragedy. The EP is a concept album, telling the story of mysteriously moving coffins known as the Chase Vault Mystery. In 2005, the band released a second EP, Ethereal Veiled Existence, covering the story of the Brown Lady. In 2007, Carach Angren was signed to Maddening Media, a German independent record label. Carach Angren recorded their first full-length album for this label, Lammendam, which received positive international reviews following its release in 2008.[2][3][4]
Their second album, Death Came Through a Phantom Ship, was released on 26 February 2010. To support the album, Carach Angren toured Europe under "A Declaration of Hate" tour, with extreme metal bands Dark Funeral, Zonaria and Nefarium.
On 18 May 2012, the band released their third studio album, Where the Corpses Sink Forever. This concept album covers themes surrounding war, including war, death, and suffering.
On 17 February 2015, the band's fourth album, This Is No Fairytale was available for streaming on Metal Hammer.[5] The album was officially released on 23 February 2015. The album is a modern interpretation of the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale with themes of domestic abuse, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual child abuse, suicide, child abduction and cannibalism.
On 16 June 2017, their fifth studio album, Dance and Laugh Amongst the Rotten, was released. This album diverges from the previous "storytelling" theme of the previous albums, but remains a concept album, with ghost themes, including the Blood Queen and Charles Francis Coghlan.[6]
On 10 February 2020, drummer Ivo "Namtar" Wijers left the band. According to him, the departure was motivated by "dissatisfaction with the music industry". Seregor and Ardek posted the announcement on the band's official website, revealing that the exit was a friendly one, saying, "Although we are very sorry for your departure, we respect your decision".
In late 2019 the band announced they had begun work on a sixth studio album, scheduled to be released in mid-2020. Its name and release date were unveiled on 20 February 2020; Franckensteina Strataemontanus. The album is a concept album inspired by the life of Johann Conrad Dippel, and was released through Season of Mist on 26 June.
Bitte tötet mich
Carach Angren Lyrics
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On the first day the soldier would quietly retreat to shoot himself through the head not far from his infantry.
"I can hear footsteps. Someone's coming near. Fuck! Should i stay? Disappear? Es ist mein bester Freund. Diesem soldat ist immer Für mich da. Quickly i put my Luger away. I thought this was my last day but i failed!"
"Bitte tötet mich! Bitte töte mich!"
So depressed. So empty. Wandering hopelessly, searching for death. His soul feels so old and so cold. The only desire left is his yearning for death.
He stumbled across an old farmstead and entered this wooden shack. There he found a rope and the guts to jump and hang with a broken neck. The second he tightened the slipknot, the barn door flew open. This time he was caught by a farmer who grabbed his legs to lift and hold him high. The soldier kicking and screaming: "You bastard! Let me hang and die!"
In this struggle the soldier went mad. When the rope snapped, he pulled a knife and, nine times in the stomach, the farmer was stabbed.
"Bitte töte mich!"
On the third day there was a fire fight. This bloody assault would last until midnight. Another opportunity for our soldier who craves suicide.
With open arms into the line of fire he asked for death. But hen he watched his friend, who is trying to prevent him from killing himself again, die for his own determined suicide.
Here comes the part where he sticks the Luger into his mouth. He was shot twice in the spine from behind, then blows half his face all over the ground. Not dead yet but completely fucking paralyzed, Kept alive in his hell for two long years before he finally dies.
The song "Bitte tötet mich" by Carach Angren tells the tragic story of a soldier who has been traumatized by the horrors of war and is tormented by his delusions, which push him towards an intense yearning for death. The lyrics depict the soldier's deep despair, his multiple attempts to commit suicide and the ways in which he ultimately meets his end. The song portrays the devastating effects of war and the emotional turmoil that soldiers often face.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song by describing the soldier's fervent wish to end his life. The lyrics suggest that the soldier has been unable to cope with the horrors of war, and as a result, decides to take his own life. The second verse depicts the soldier's struggles as he tries to find a way to end his life. He tries different methods such as hanging himself and shooting himself but every time he fails. The final verse illustrates the moment of his death, where he is finally successful in his attempt to kill himself but is unable to die immediately due to his injuries.
The song is a powerful commentary on the psychological effects of war on soldiers. The lyrics shed light on the struggles that soldiers experience, particularly when they are faced with PTSD and other mental health issues. The song's lyrics are heavy, nuanced and provide a stark depiction of the pains of war.
Line by Line Meaning
Another tale of tragedy. He made the choice to end his life. So it is written, passionately.
This is a sad story of a soldier who decided to commit suicide, and it's written with emotional sentimentality.
This soldier's fervent wish for suicide. His soul torn asunder by the horrors of war. One carrying so much death will soon care for life no more.
The soldier is desperate to die due to his experiences in war, and he's lost his love for life.
On the first day the soldier would quietly retreat to shoot himself through the head not far from his infantry.
The soldier plans to kill himself discreetly away from his fellow troops on the first day.
I can hear footsteps. Someone's coming near. Fuck! Should i stay? Disappear? Es ist mein bester Freund. Diesem soldat ist immer Für mich da. Quickly i put my Luger away. I thought this was my last day but i failed!
The soldier hears footsteps and thinks it might be his best friend. He puts away his gun, relieved he didn't have to commit suicide, and feels he failed to end his life.
Bitte tötet mich! Bitte töte mich!
He begs anyone to kill him.
On the second day he opened his eyes. Consumed by sadness he thought: "Today is the day i die. I will take my life with the rope, a bullet or maybe the knife"
The soldier is completely consumed by sadness on the second day, and he plans to use a rope, bullet, or knife to commit suicide.
His soul feels so old and so cold. The only desire left is his yearning for death.
The soldier has lost his youth and warmth, and his only wish is to die.
In this struggle the soldier went mad. When the rope snapped, he pulled a knife and, nine times in the stomach, the farmer was stabbed.
The soldier goes insane during a struggle and stabs a farmer with a knife.
On the third day there was a fire fight. This bloody assault would last until midnight. Another opportunity for our soldier who craves suicide.
There is a fierce battle on the third day which lasts until midnight. The soldier sees it as another chance to die.
Here comes the part where he sticks the Luger into his mouth. He was shot twice in the spine from behind, then blows half his face all over the ground. Not dead yet but completely fucking paralyzed, Kept alive in his hell for two long years before he finally dies.
The soldier puts a gun in his mouth and is shot in the spine twice from behind. He is not dead, but completely paralyzed and lives his life as a hellish existence for two years before finally dying.
Contributed by Isaiah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Richmountain69
If you transfer the text to the present day, it is absolutely current.
There are more dead soldiers from suicide than from the war itself.
No better way to represent the desperation of a man drawn by war.
Perfect musical reaction with an incredible voice of Dennis "Seregor"
Droomers!
@SamuraiKai
It is unfortunately true.
@Altairthegamer85422
As a fan of both black metal and military history, I can say I am finally happy with a band telling the truth about the horrors of war. Not many like them. It really sends chills down on one's spine.
@svartsjokolade
This album paints a picture like no other. I think the best word to describe it would be "cinematic"! Absolutely stunning!
@DINOSHREDDER
Haha! Not dead yet, but completely fucking paralyzed.
@joelgillaspy9558
One of the greatest extreme metal songs ever made.....IMO
@NeonHUNNIA
I have listened to hundrends of bands including many different sort of style, but this is the first song I actually have goosebumps while listening to it. Thank you for this marvelous song and album Carach Angren! All my blessings are upon you!
@KreshDraven6
This album is a trully Black Metal masterpiece
@herdyingfiance1130
Neither Black Metal nor a masterpiece... boring "symphonic" IBM crap.
@RenzXVI
Symphonic Black Metal IS Black Metal. Everything else you have said is also opinion.