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.
Pitch Black Box
Carach Angren Lyrics
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Death unlocks
Consume us all
Feed on our souls
A black cursed casket
Carved from wood, by the devil's hand
Filled with relics
"Thou shalt not open"
Engraved in blood above the lock
Yet countless mortals
Have heard the dead, from inside, knock
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Consume us all
Feed on our souls
I thrust the skeletal key inside
Turn six times left, then three times right
Oh pitch black box, show me what you hide
And grant me the treasures from beyond the light
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Consume us all
Feed on our souls
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Kill them all
Feed on their souls
The lyrics to Carach Angren's song "Pitch Black Box" delve into dark and macabre themes revolving around death, consumption, and the supernatural. The repeated lines of "Pitch-black box / Death unlocks / Consume us all / Feed on our souls" establish a foreboding and sinister atmosphere, hinting at a malevolent force contained within the box that preys on the living.
The imagery of a black cursed casket, crafted by the devil himself and filled with relics left behind by the deceased, paints a vivid picture of a vessel that carries with it a curse or evil presence. The warning inscribed in blood above the lock, "Thou shalt not open," reinforces the idea that this box holds dangerous secrets and should not be tampered with. Despite this cautionary message, the temptation to unlock the box proves to be irresistible to many who are enticed by the mysterious power it holds.
The act of inserting a skeletal key into the box and turning it according to a specific ritual further emphasizes the ritualistic and supernatural elements at play. The singer seeks to unveil the hidden treasures that lie within the box, even at the risk of unleashing the destructive force that resides within it. The lyrics suggest a fascination with the unknown and a willingness to confront the darkness in pursuit of forbidden knowledge or power.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take on a more aggressive and menacing tone with the repeated refrain of "Kill them all / Feed on their souls." The box, once opened, becomes a conduit for death and destruction, consuming the souls of those who come into contact with it. The escalation of violence and malevolence underscores the consequences of meddling with forces beyond one's control and serves as a cautionary tale of the perils of delving too deeply into the realm of the supernatural.
Line by Line Meaning
Pitch-black box
A dark, mysterious box that holds secrets
Death unlocks
Only death can reveal what lies inside
Consume us all
It consumes our thoughts and desires
Feed on our souls
It takes away a piece of our essence
A black cursed casket
A cursed container of darkness
Carved from wood, by the devil's hand
Crafted with evil intentions
Filled with relics
Containing remnants of the past
Left by the dead, this box is damned
Abandoned by those who couldn't escape it
"Thou shalt not open"
A warning written in blood
Engraved in blood above the lock
Symbolizing danger and death
Yet countless mortals
Many have tried to defy the warning
Have heard the dead, from inside, knock
The deceased still call out from within
I thrust the skeletal key inside
With determination, I unlock its secrets
Turn six times left, then three times right
Following a specific ritual to access its power
Oh pitch black box, show me what you hide
Revealing the hidden truths within
And grant me the treasures from beyond the light
Offering treasures from the unknown
Kill them all
Destroy those who dare to defy it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Clemens Wijers, Dennis P. V. Droomers, Ivo Y. G. M. Wijers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kikililac
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Consume us all
Feed on our souls
A black cursed casket
Carved from wood, by the devil's hand
Filled with relics
Left by the dead, this box is damned
"Thou shalt not open"
Engraved in blood above the lock
Yet countless mortals
Have heard the dead, from inside, knock
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Consume us all
Feed on our souls
I thrust the skeletal key inside
Turn six times left, then three times right
Oh pitch black box, show me what you hide
And grant me the treasures from beyond the light
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Consume us all
Feed on our souls
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Kill them all
Feed on their souls
@somefamousunknown4549
underrated band★
@horrormoviemetalfan8642
For some reason I can't get this song out of my head.
@casefifteen
Turn six times left, then three times right - best verse
@kikililac
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Consume us all
Feed on our souls
A black cursed casket
Carved from wood, by the devil's hand
Filled with relics
Left by the dead, this box is damned
"Thou shalt not open"
Engraved in blood above the lock
Yet countless mortals
Have heard the dead, from inside, knock
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Consume us all
Feed on our souls
I thrust the skeletal key inside
Turn six times left, then three times right
Oh pitch black box, show me what you hide
And grant me the treasures from beyond the light
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Consume us all
Feed on our souls
Pitch-black box
Death unlocks
Kill them all
Feed on their souls
@scottspeed6694
kikililac , THX 👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@samdoo1433
Get those dancers back from When Crows Tick on Windows. I reckon you could make a great music video for this song.
@keithholm7493
This album is absolutely brilliant!
@yuriykaraivan8310
A few days ago I was lucky to see Carach Angren performing this song and it was amazing! Thank you for your visit to Portugal Carach Angren \M/
@mickeytito6354
Forever !!!!!!!!!
@mcalvrd6110
Oh, I've heard this, in "Nightmare Before Christmas " right? The Metal version.