They released their first demo Cemeterial Gardens in 1997 and their second demo, The Eye of Horus in 1998. After these releases, the band was considered as genuine contenders of the underground metal community, and eventually signed with Wicked World/Earache Records for the release of the debut album, Winds of Creation.
With Vitek (1984-2007) and Vogg (being aged 23) they are one of the youngest bands in the genre to have had success. Martin and Vogg conjointly hold gigs with the Polish experimental symphonic/technical black metal band Lux Occulta.
Decapitated also toured the UK upon the release of Winds of Creation, and in light of a phenomenal response, the band was led to being voted "Best Newcomer" in Terrorizer Magazine's 2000 Reader's Poll, and a further European tour in 2001 with Immolation continued to contribute to the band's musical reputation.
Vogg recently stated that he is looking for a new line-up to keep the band alive.
History
Decapitated released their first demo entitled Cemeterial Gardens in 1997 and released their debut album, called Winds of Creation, three years later. Nihility was the follow-up of Winds of Creation.
Their 2004 album, The Negation, along with their latest effort Organic Hallucinosis both have a fuller, more classical death metal tone. In summer 2005, the band's vocalist Sauron quit the band. According to Sauron, the reason was due to "health complications". Sauron's replacement was Covan, a previous member of Atrophia Red Sun. The group is currently signed to Earache Records.
Organic Hallucinosis was released on the 13th of February 2006. Martin rejoined Decapitated after the army wanted him for conscription in Poland and nearly faced going to court despite the rumours of problems concerning the label, which were proven to be untrue.
Incident in Belarus
On 29 October 2007, while travelling to a show in Gomel, Belarus, the band was involved in an automobile accident. Their tour bus collided with a truck carrying wood, injuring Vitek and Covan. While it was initially believed that they were taken to Moscow to be treated after treatment at a local hospital, it was later confirmed that they were only taken to be treated in Novozybkov.
Covan has since shown signs of improvement. The bus was said to be 'beyond repair' following the crash, an indication of the impact of the collision. On 2 November 2007, the band's drummer Witold "Vitek" Kiełtyka died in the hospital from head injuries sustained in the accident.
Recently, Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka joined Vader as a session guitarist since Decapitated is on hold and Vader former guitarist, Mauser, left the band
New Member(s)
In March 2009, remaining member Vogg put out a message asking for drummers and vocalists around the world to send their audition tapes to him, and that after a long decision he was going to keep Decapitated alive.
On July 31st 2009 , Vogg announced on the Decapitated Myspace that 21 year old Kerim "Krimh" Lechner had been chosen as the bands new drummer. Rafal Piotrowski was chosen as Covan's replacement and Filip "Heinrich" Halucha (of Vesania fame) completed the 2009 Decapitated lineup on bass, leaving Vogg as the only original member.
Babylon
Decapitated Lyrics
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Pain, father of creation- bow to Babylon
Look- you're the creator of your own creator
Your beginning overthrows your myth
Parody of perfection feeding on mere mortal
Perfect being can only exist in itself
Let him die at last.
I will never worship reflection of imperfection
Flesh, blood, mind- see the flower of Babylon
Stigma of earth will never disappear
Aiming to zero is the testimony of existence
I'm here to be, to watch and to fade
All world focused on one single entity
I kiss my reflection in the universe
Alone in dying Babylon: proud
The lyrics of Decapitated's song Pride suggest a deep introspection of the human condition, highlighting the dichotomy between the created and the creator, and the concept of the perfect being. The opening lines display a sense of submission to Babylon, suggesting that senses and pain are the flower and father of creation. The lyrics then question the notion of being the own creator of one's creator, which overthrows one's myth of creation.
The mention of parody of perfection, feeding on mere mortals, and the perfect being existing only within itself, implies that perfection is an ideal that cannot be attained by humans. The lyrics suggest letting go and ultimately rejecting the reflection of imperfection, and avoiding worshiping it. Questions arise in the lyrics as the singer carries their own cross to understand their existence, and the existence of the flower of Babylon.
Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that the stigma of earth will never disappear, and that aiming for existence is the testimony of existence itself. The singer concludes by stating that they are here to be, watch, and fade, kissing their reflection in the universe, and feeling proud to die alone in Babylon.
Line by Line Meaning
Senses, flower of existence- bow to Babylon
Our senses, which are like the beautiful flowers of our existence, are subservient to the materialistic ambitions of Babylon.
Pain, father of creation- bow to Babylon
The painful experiences of life give birth to new creations but ultimately surrender to the superiority of Babylon.
Look- you're the creator of your own creator
You have the power to shape your beliefs and ideologies which, in turn, shapes your perception of the creator or the divine force.
Your beginning overthrows your myth
The reality of our existence, the beginning of our life, shatters the myth of a perfect and eternal life after death or rebirth.
Parody of perfection feeding on mere mortal
The illusion of perfection is often played out by exploiting the weaknesses of human beings, who are vulnerable, and fallible to nature's wrath.
Perfect being can only exist in itself
Only a perfect entity or being can exist in its purest form and perfection cannot be imitated or replicated in this world.
Let him die at last
Death is the ultimate end for all beings that leads to the cessation of pain and suffering in the mortal world.
I will never worship reflection of imperfection
I refuse to idolize anything that has flaws and imperfections and feel proud of myself for recognizing these aspects.
Questions: I carry my own cross to be
I face my own challenges and sufferings in order to become a better version of myself.
Flesh, blood, mind- see the flower of Babylon
Our physical and mental experiences are entwined and conditioned by the materialistic concepts of Babylon and this realization is like a flower that blooms in our consciousness.
Stigma of earth will never disappear
The flaws and shortcomings of our earthly existence are intrinsic to our human nature and can never be completely eradicated.
Aiming to zero is the testimony of existence
The pursuit of a perfect existence or zero defects is what gives testimony to the fact that we exist as living, thinking beings.
I'm here to be, to watch and to fade
I am here to experience life, observe its nuances, and slowly fade away into the oblivion of death.
All world focused on one single entity
The entire world seems to revolve around one single entity, which is the epitome of our materialistic desires and ambitions.
I kiss my reflection in the universe
I embrace my own existence and find comfort in the fact that I am an integral part of the vast cosmic universe.
Alone in dying Babylon: proud
Even the fallen and fading Babylon evokes a sense of pride in me, for it is a testament to my own existence and my ability to thrive in a world that is often harsh and unforgiving.
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