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.
Charlie
Carach Angren Lyrics
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Ouija, are you there?
Is there a presence among us?
Dark is the memory I set out to forget
We used an oracle board to contact the dead
Beyond boredom and reason, we asked the name of the entity
The glass suddenly moved, spelling out "Charlie"
Why are you here?
What do you want?
Protect you
How do you wish to protect me?
Charlie, are you a member of the family?
No, I am a friend
Fun and excitement turned into fear and disbelief
It gave answers to questions brought forth openly
We moved the glass planchette to say our goodbye
It moved the pointer to "no" so we asked Charlie why
From that moment the atmosphere began to change
Kind answers became evasive, dark and strange
Threatening the spirit: Leave, in the name of the Lord
Bone-chilling messages came forth from a talking board
Bitch, slut
Whore, cunt
Go fuck your God
Fuck your God
D-I-E spelled out repeatedly
It's threatening my family with death
The glass shattered
Releasing a scent of decay
We failed to perform a portal closing spell
Panicked, we ran away
(Charlie) Something is watching me
(Charlie) It's a shadow
(Charlie) It is following me
Why are you here?
What do you want?
Destroy you
Charlie wants to kill me
Charlie is not a friend
The lyrics to Carach Angren's song "Charlie" depict a haunting and chilling tale of a group of individuals who use an Ouija board to contact the dead, ultimately reaching out to a malevolent entity named Charlie. The use of the Ouija board sets the tone for a dark and unsettling atmosphere as the group seeks to communicate with the spirit world. The repetitive questions "Ouija, are you there?" emphasize the suspense and uncertainty surrounding the supernatural encounter.
The lyrics describe how the initial curiosity and excitement of connecting with Charlie soon turn into fear and disbelief as the entity's intentions become ominous and threatening. Despite the attempts to seek protection and understanding from Charlie, the responses become increasingly malevolent and hostile. The shift in atmosphere is palpable as the entity's true nature is revealed, with messages of violence and death directed towards the group and their loved ones.
The escalation of tension and fear reaches a climax as Charlie's intentions become clear - to destroy and kill. The sudden transformation from a supposed friend to a menacing presence highlights the danger and unpredictability of dabbling in the occult. The shattered glass and lingering scent of decay symbolize the disruption and decay brought about by the encounter, while the failed attempt to close the portal unveils the group's vulnerability and lack of control over the situation.
The haunting refrain of "Charlie" serves as a constant reminder of the malevolent entity's presence, its shadowy figure haunting and pursuing the singer. The lyrics convey a sense of impending doom and the realization that Charlie is not a friend but a malevolent force with sinister intentions. The song serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers of delving into the unknown and the consequences of summoning dark spirits, leaving a lingering sense of unease and foreboding in its wake.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Droomers Dennis, Wijers Clemens, Wijers Ivo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dracyn Dutch
Lyrics:
Ouija, are you there?
Ouija, are you there?
Is there a presence among us?
Ouija
Ouija!
Dark is the memory I set out to forget
We used an oracle board to contact the dead
Beyond boredom and reason, we asked the name of the entity
The glass suddenly moved, spelling out "Charlie"
Why are you here?
What do you want?
Protect you.
How do you wish to protect me?
Charlie, are you a member of the family?
No, I am a friend.
Fun and excitement turned into fear and disbelief
It gave answers to questions brought forth openly
We moved the glass planchette to say our goodbye
It moved the pointer to "no" so we asked Charlie why
From that moment the atmosphere began to change
Kind answers became evasive, dark and strange
Threatening the spirit: Leave, in the name of the Lord!
Bone-chilling messages came forth from a talking board
Bitch!
Slut!
Whore!
Cunt!
Go fuck your God!
Fuck your God!
D-I-E spelled out repeatedly
It's threatening my family with death
The glass shattered
Releasing a scent of decay
We failed to perform a portal closing spell
Panicked, we ran away
Something is watching me
(Charlie) It's a shadow
(Charlie) It is following me
Why are you here?
What do you want?
Destroy you!
Charlie wants to kill me
Charlie is not a friend
Sikspak
This song sent shivers down my spine. This is the Carach Angren that I know and love!
smokedks
Dude. Seriously. Visible goosebumps right now.
Dirty Nine
They have managed to not repeat themselves. Every new release has something unique of its own! Just like their previous album, these new tracks feel fresh... Nice!
HORROR MOVIE METAL FAN
@Sebastian Hahn I can't wait for the new album that's going to come out in 2020.
Sebastian Hahn
It's insane how creative these guys are
Cryptik Visitors
Herr Sorrow....Agreed! They've done such a masterful job of mixing it up.
theworks2983
Paul Odell a fucking Christmas album XD awsome
Pippy longbottoms
i got to meet them in texas on their first stop ever in the United states and i have that signed shirt still :D that was before their last album and i asked them about it and namtar said it was going to be one of their most brutal albums yet and they did not lie lol
Kevin Murillo
I fuckin' like it! I don't usually listen to Black Metal, but Carach Angren is an exception...
Cheers from a Honduran.
I think I'll buy your album.
ToyaWartooth
Kevin Murillo ayyy I'm also Honduran. And i listen to these guys lol