Houston TX based abstract, intricate blackened death metal with roots deriv… Read Full Bio ↴Houston TX based abstract, intricate blackened death metal with roots deriving from early melodic black metal beginnings and changing directions entirely shortly thereafter. Commonly tagged as "abstract, technical death metal"and referred to by some as the U.S. answer to Canadian death metal band Gorguts, Crimson Massacre keeps evolving with each release and with seperation/inclusion of rotating band members. Luster of Pandemonium saw Crimson Massacre at the threshhold of entering new territory for the band, both melodically and structurally. The untitled follow up full length sees Crimson Massacre exploring wider stylistic possibilities and evolving further with compositional approach into a more varied, unique entity entirely. Upcoming album pending, with no release to date announce yet.

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The Luster of Pandemonium
Crimson Massacre Lyrics

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The Luster Of Pandemonium

The second of the first, ascended
As a nova to the morning star
Betrayed by the kiss of 30 silver
Seraphim,
To assume command of the torn and
Tattered,

The luster of Pandemonium faded
A third of the fallen come to profound
Enlightenment
To acknowledge the frailty of the
Argument,
To be nothing to none, Lords of the
Void.
Reign in the lifeless euphoric aether
Freedom from the Hypocrisy, this
Eternal struggle
The second of the first gazes upon his
Murder of crows,
This infernal horde gathered in
Pandemonium's shadow
To retrace aeons of angelic holocaust,
Those that remain, patiently wait
Well versed in the tongue of silence.
His words, like knives, vomited forth
Upon the sulfuric atmosphere.
Ended by the Joy of Self-Sacrifice
Sons of fire, our timeless campaign is
For not.
We have treaded the path of revenge,
For nothing.
This war is for not, our bloodshed in
Vain
Cast Down your spears
Break your shields
Remove your horns

Tear your wings
For we are servants no longer

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Luster of Pandemonium" by Crimson Massacre tell the story of the fall of Lucifer, who is referred to as the second of the first, as well as the larger struggle between fallen angels and their acknowledgement of the frailty of their argument. The song begins with an image of Lucifer ascending "as a nova to the morning star," but then quickly turns to his betrayal by Seraphim and eventual command of the torn and tattered. The luster of Pandemonium, or the capital city of Hell according to John Milton's Paradise Lost, has faded, and a third of the fallen come to profound enlightenment. They acknowledge their own nothingness and become lords of the void.

The second of the first gazes upon his murder of crows, a reference to the common symbol of the Crow or Raven as a messenger for the dead. The infernal horde gathers in Pandemonium's shadow to retrace aeons of angelic holocaust, a possible reference to the war in Heaven from Christian mythology. Those that remain, patiently wait, indicating that there is still a certain amount of tension and perhaps unease among the fallen angels. His words, like knives, vomited forth upon the sulfuric atmosphere, an intense image of the hostility and tension present among the fallen angels.

Overall, the lyrics of "The Luster of Pandemonium" speak to the larger theme of the conflict between good and evil and the struggle for power and control. It tells a story of betrayal, enlightenment, and ultimate acceptance of one's own nothingness.

Line by Line Meaning

The second of the first, ascended
The second in command rises to the top position

As a nova to the morning star
Like a bright new star appearing in the sky

Betrayed by the kiss of 30 silver Seraphim
Betrayed for monetary gain by a group of 30 Seraphim angels

To assume command of the torn and Tattered
To take control of the damaged and defeated

The luster of Pandemonium faded
The glory and brightness of Pandemonium has diminished

A third of the fallen come to profound Enlightenment
One-third of the fallen angels achieve great understanding and insight

To acknowledge the frailty of the Argument
To recognize weaknesses and flaws in the argument

To be nothing to none, Lords of the Void
To become nothingness and rule over emptiness

Reign in the lifeless euphoric aether
Rule over the empty and blissful void

Freedom from the Hypocrisy, this Eternal struggle
Liberation from false pretenses and endless fighting

The second of the first gazes upon his Murder of crows
The new leader looks upon his followers

This infernal horde gathered in Pandemonium's shadow
The group of hellish creatures assembled in the darkness of Pandemonium

To retrace aeons of angelic holocaust
To revisit the eras of angelic destruction

Those that remain, patiently wait
The remaining creatures wait with perseverance

Well versed in the tongue of silence
Highly skilled in the language of silence

His words, like knives, vomited forth Upon the sulfuric atmosphere
His sharp and cutting words spread through the air, poisoning it with their toxicity

Ended by the Joy of Self-Sacrifice
The war was brought to an end through a selfless act

Sons of fire, our timeless campaign is For not
The fighters of the army, our never-ending battle is pointless

We have treaded the path of revenge, For nothing
Our journey of vengeance has been without purpose

This war is for not, our bloodshed in Vain
This war is pointless and the sacrifices made have been meaningless

Cast Down your spears
Put down your weapons

Break your shields
Destroy your defenses

Remove your horns
Abandon your pride

Tear your wings
Let go of your ability to fly

For we are servants no longer
We are no longer bound to serve others

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