Carpathian Forest played their first concert in 1998 at the Quart Festival, Kristiansand Norway supporting Immortal and Satyricon. This saw the introduction of Vrangsinn. A short studio session followed, with Tchort and Kobro being made permanent members. The following EP was called He's Turning Blue, followed by the albums Strange Old Brew and Morbid Fascination of Death - these were both recorded at the same time and were produced by Terje Refsnes at Sound Suite studio in Sandnes. Nordavind left the band after this studio session due to personal issues with Tchort being promoted to guitarist. Vrangsinn was promoted to bass, and Blood Pervertor to keyboard duties for following sessions and tours.[1]
With this lineup, the band recorded their fourth album, Defending the Throne of Evil, released by Season of Mist. This album was the first to feature symphonic sounds, as witnessed with "It's Darker than You Think". The album was generally well-received.
The following year, Carpathian Forest made two releases - We're Going to Hollywood for This, a live DVD, the title of which was a play on their compilation album We're Going to Hell for This, and another compilation entitled Skjend Hans Lik, which featured many new tracks, as well as some remastered ones from Bloodlust and Perversion.
The band's most recent release was in 2006, with Fuck You All!!!!, an album which has similar structures to Black Shining Leather.
The band last played live at the Inferno Festival in 2009, and confirmed rumors that a new album was in the works.
Line Up
Nattefrost - Vocals
Vrangsinn - Bass
A Kobro - Drums
BloodPervertor - Guitar
Former/past member(s)
J. Nordavind - Guitars, Bass, Synth, Backing Vocals (1990-2000) (Grimm (Nor),
Tchort - guitars
Lazare (Lars Nedland) - Drums (1998-1999) (Age of Silence, ex-Ásmegin, Borknagar, Solefald)
Damnatus - Bass (Grimm (Nor))
Lord Blackmangler - Drums
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Doomed to Walk the Earth as Slaves of the Living Dead
Carpathian Forest Lyrics
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You are born as a slave
What am I?
"You're a slave"
Forever submissive
Forever in holy chains
By a filthy cunt
Which spread disease
The disease of god
You have the ability to rise
After a fall
We await impatiently
For a divine sundown
You're a slave
Of your own restrictions
Of Christian morals
Of the book of lies
You have the ability to rise
After a fall
We await impatiently
For a divine sundown
You're a slave
Of your own restrictions
Of Christian morals
Of the book of lies
Stop being so humble
Stop showing remorse
Cut it off
The hands that feed the blind
Can you move?
With those holy chains
The grey horizon
I paint it black
See through tomorrows
Spiteful eyes
The fury of the north men
(Within') those who still believe
The holy slumber must end
(After) Thousand years of dormancy
The lyrics of Carpathian Forest's "Doomed to Walk the Earth as Slaves of the Living Dead" express a deep critique of the idea of religion, specifically Christianity, and how it enslaves humanity. The opening lines, "You are born into bondage, you are born as a slave," set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics suggest that people are born into a world where they are controlled by religion, restricted by its dogma, and commanded by its holy books.
The song portrays the singer as challenging this bondage, thinking for themselves, and ultimately rejecting the chains of religion. However, the language throughout the song is aggressive and hostile towards religion, often calling Christianity a "book of lies." The lyrics express frustration with what seems like a never-ending cycle of holy control and submission. The repeated refrain, "You're a slave of your own restrictions, of Christian morals, of the book of lies," highlights the sense of entrapment and the need for freedom.
The lyrics ultimately call for an end to the holy slumber or dormancy, suggesting that humanity has been sleeping for a long time under the yoke of religion. The final lines, "The fury of the north men within those who still believe, the holy slumber must end after a thousand years of dormancy," express the hope for a new dawn, where old systems of control are rejected in favor of individual freedom and autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
You are born into bondage
You are born as a slave
Forever submissive
Always obedient
(You are) born by a whore
You come from a promiscuous woman
Which spread disease
Who transmitted an illness
The disease of god
The Christian religion
You're a slave
You're subjugated
Of your own restrictions
By your own limitations
Of Christian morals
By the principles of Christianity
Of the book of lies
By the Bible
Stop being so humble
Stop being modest
Stop showing remorse
Stop feeling regretful
Cut it off
Eliminate it
The hands that feed the blind
Those who manipulate the weak
Can you move?
Are you able to act freely?
With those holy chains
Despite religious constriction
The grey horizon
The uncertain future
I paint it black
I perceive it as dark
See through tomorrows
Understand future events
Spiteful eyes
Malicious vision
The fury of the north men
The rage of Scandinavian people
(Within') those who still believe
By those who maintain faith
The holy slumber must end
The religious quiet must stop
(After) Thousand years of dormancy
Following centuries of inertia
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