Darkthrone has been a duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto since guitarist Zephyrous left the band in 1993. They have sought to remain outside the music mainstream. From 2006, their music strayed from the traditional black metal style and incorporated more elements of traditional heavy metal, punk, and speed metal, while more recent albums have also included doom metal.
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Studio albums
Soulside Journey (1990)
A Blaze in the Northern Sky (1991)
Under a Funeral Moon (1993)
Transilvanian Hunger (1994)
Panzerfaust (1995)
Goatlord (1996)
Total Death (1996)
Ravishing Grimness (1999)
Plaguewielder (2001)
Hate Them (2003)
Sardonic Wrath (2004)
The Cult Is Alive (2006)
F.O.A.D. (2007)
Dark Thrones and Black Flags (2008)
Circle the Wagons (2010)
The Underground Resistance (2013)
Arctic Thunder (2016)
Old Star (2019)
Eternal Hails...... (2021)
Astral Fortress (2022)
As Flittermice as Satans Spys
Darkthrone Lyrics
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Fordone by Mournful rest now seeking to be fed again
Rising terrestrial power umbraged by celestial light
That Shineth Forth from the palace of god - the palace of no return
Flittermice of Eld they peer into the morrows,
They peer the yesteryears as thoose are coming back.
Beholding the son recrucified, beholding gods race browbeaten,
Flittermice of Eld they fly to blaspheme yehova
And to build their Temple (of the) Damned on once holy pleasure ground
A Fare to Raise the Flag (of Satan), to desseminate the races,
To build the Hall of Battle and to live in Eternal Strife
Flittermice came forth from the land beyond the forest
Multifarious Winged Black Creatures slew the angels (up so) high.
Devastation, Blasphemy, Desecration, Unholy He
Who Burned the face of god with the Eye of Our Master
The lyrics to Darkthrone's song "As Flittermice as Satans Spys" are characterized by an unapologetic commitment to blasphemy and devilry, presented through complex and intricate phrasing that creates a dense, evocative atmosphere. The song is filled with images of powerful supernatural creatures, such as the 'Flittermice of Eld' which rise from mournful restfulness seeking to feed on terrestrial power. These creatures have immense powers, including the ability to peer into both the future and the past, where they behold the recrucification of the Son and the devastation of all morals built by God.
The Flittermice of Eld in the song are characterized as seeking to blaspheme Jehovah and establish their 'Temple Damned' on God's once holy pleasure ground. They are dedicated to raising the flag of Satan, desseminating the races, and building the Hall of Battle to live in eternal strife. The song culminates in the introduction of the ultimate and most unholy creature, who is described as having burned the face of God with the Eye of Our Master, bringing a sense of foreboding and apocalyptic dread to the already dark and ominous lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Flittermice of Eld Unveiled at the plenilune
Ancient and demonic creatures, known as flittermice, have emerged during the full moon. They have been dormant but are now seeking to wreak havoc once again.
Fordone by Mournful rest now seeking to be fed again
In the past, these creatures were defeated and silenced, but they have now awoken and are seeking to satisfy their hunger for destruction and chaos.
Rising terrestrial power umbraged by celestial light
The earthly power, represented by the flittermice, is threatened by the divine power of celestial beings and the light they bring.
That Shineth Forth from the palace of god - the palace of no return
The light that emanates from God's palace, which is the final destination for all mortal souls, is seen as a threat to the earthly power of the flittermice.
Flittermice of Eld they peer into the morrows,
The flittermice are able to look into the future and observe events yet to come.
They peer the yesteryears as thoose are coming back.
They also have the ability to look into the past and witness events that are about to be repeated.
Beholding the son recrucified, beholding gods race browbeaten,
The flittermice witness the crucifixion of Jesus and the persecution of God's chosen people, the Jews.
Beholding the Devastation of all morals built by them.
The flittermice delight in seeing the destruction of the moral fabric that humans have created for themselves, as they revel in chaos and destruction.
Flittermice of Eld they fly to blaspheme yehova
The flittermice are determined to disrespect and insult Jehovah, the God of the Bible.
And to build their Temple (of the) Damned on once holy pleasure ground
They plan to build a temple dedicated to Satan on what used to be considered holy and sacred ground.
A Fare to Raise the Flag (of Satan), to desseminate the races,
They want to raise the banner of Satan and spread his message to people of all races and backgrounds.
To build the Hall of Battle and to live in Eternal Strife
They want to create a place of constant conflict and turmoil, a hall of battle where they can live in eternal strife.
Flittermice came forth from the land beyond the forest
The flittermice originate from a mysterious region beyond the forest, shrouded in darkness and mystery.
Multifarious Winged Black Creatures slew the angels (up so) high.
The diverse and ominous black-winged flittermice were able to overcome and defeat powerful heavenly beings, known as angels.
Devastation, Blasphemy, Desecration, Unholy He
These evil creatures bring about destruction, irreverence, and sacrilege. They are the epitome of all that is unholy.
Who Burned the face of god with the Eye of Our Master
They had the audacity to burn the face of God with the all-seeing eye of their master, Satan. This act is a symbol of their rebellion and their utter disrespect towards God.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IVAR ENGER, LEIF GYLVE NAGELL, TED ARVID SKJELLUM
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