Craft, formed AS "Nocta" in 1994, is a Swe… Read Full Bio ↴Swedish Black Metal band:
Craft, formed AS "Nocta" in 1994, is a Swedish black metal band from Dalecarlia, Sweden. Their lyrical theme engulfs issues such as destruction, death and evil.
British rock band:
Craft was a British rock band formed by William Gilmour after leaving The Enid, together with Grant McKay Gilmour and Martin Russell. The band produced a self-titled mini-album in 1984 featuring Enid-style instrumentals based on six Signs of the Zodiac: "Aries", "Taurus", "Gemini", "Cancer", "Leo" and "Virgo".
The expected follow-up based on the remaining six signs did not appear. The album was released on CD on the American label Kinetic Discs in 1992. The CD added two short bonus tracks, "Branislana" and "And So to Sleep", which were if anything even more heavily influenced by The Enid.
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UK based collaboration of drummer Greg Freeman and Max Hammond vocals producing essential Hip-Hop. Up to now created one album in 2012 called 'Craft'. Personell: Vocals by Max Hammond, Anthony Simbo and Cristabel Noseda, Greg Freeman: drums, bass, guitars, synths, keys, programming, backing vocals
Max Hammond: synths and programming. Jay Wilcox: keys (2,3,4,6 &9) vocals (5&6), Pete Josef: horns (4&7) bass (4) Maiyu Castle: violins (2, &9) Jamie Mason: piano (1)
Assassin 333
Craft Lyrics
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Wrathful forces unleash themselves via disturbances through the cosmos.
Darkness absorbing stars.
Kliffotic elements defiling life.
Uex and madness switch the essence of happiness.
The essence of the human mind is now contaminated.
The twelve are distinguishing, as the serpent splay it's oriface.
The seven returns to zero, as the cosmic turbulence fades.
Spirits are burning in black flames - souls of false matter abolishes into nothing.
Weakling gods of cosmic ways devoured by forgotten malignity.
Nothingness stands - bearers of the black light are coming, followed by everlasting Chaos.
The lyrics of "Assassin 333" by Craft are cryptic and open to interpretation but seem to revolve around the concept of the universe undergoing a significant shift resulting in the rise of the forces of darkness and chaos. The first line sets the tone for the rest of the song, referring to the wrathful forces that are being unleashed via disturbances in the cosmos. This event causes darkness to absorb stars, and Kliffotic elements (based on the Kabbalah) defile life.
As the chaos spreads, the song describes how the essence of happiness is switched to madness and Uex (a term used in Scandinavian folklore to refer to supernatural creatures). The contamination of the human mind leads to the eleven gods following, representing destruction and annihilation. The reference to the twelve distinguishing and the serpent's orifice is likely related to ancient mythology related to spiritual growth and transformation. The seven returning to zero signifies that the universe is undergoing a complete reset, eliminating the turbulence caused by the upheaval.
In the final lines, "Assassin 333" speaks about the burning of spirits in black flames and the abolishing of souls made of false matter. The weakling gods of cosmic ways are devoured by forgotten malignity, leaving nothingness to stand. Bearers of the black light are coming, followed by everlasting chaos, which seems to suggest that the universe has descended into a state of total anarchy and darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrathful forces unleash themselves via disturbances through the cosmos.
The destructive powers of the universe release themselves through disruptions.
Darkness absorbing stars.
The forces of darkness engulf and consume the stars.
Kliffotic elements defiling life.
Evil and corrupt forces debase and destroy all living things.
Uex and madness switch the essence of happiness.
Insanity and chaos transform the fundamental nature of joy.
The essence of the human mind is now contaminated.
The fundamental nature of human thought and emotion has been corrupted.
The eleven gods then follow - mocking, destroying, annihilating.
A host of malevolent deities pursue destruction and mockery.
The twelve are distinguishing, as the serpent splay it's oriface.
The twelve entities become separate and distinct as the serpent bares its fangs.
The seven returns to zero, as the cosmic turbulence fades.
As chaos recedes, the universe reverts to its original state of nothingness.
Spirits are burning in black flames - souls of false matter abolishes into nothing.
Wicked spirits are consumed by black flames, while false and meaningless souls are eradicated.
Weakling gods of cosmic ways devoured by forgotten malignity.
The once-mighty deities of the universe are swallowed by ancient malignancy.
Nothingness stands - bearers of the black light are coming, followed by everlasting Chaos.
Pure emptiness prevails, and the harbingers of darkness approach, heralding eternal chaos.
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.