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.
Blessed
Decapitated Lyrics
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evil and deceit were hidden under frocks
on their necks-crosses in their hands-swords
they came to kill on behalf of their God
dissimilarity is imprisoned
in the darkness of the dungeons
the old faith impaled on the stake
old holy groves were destroyed
against other people
against the truth
against everyone
against yourself
tortures of liberated souls
which are decaying in the cells of the ecclesiastical strongholds
the knights of good are distributing death
spreading violence in the name of God
The lyrics of Decapitated's song "Blessed" tell a haunting story of the hypocrisy and violence committed in the name of religion. The opening lines set the scene at night, as a group of people cloaked in religious garb arrive with swords in hand, ready to kill in the name of their God. The use of the word "deceit" highlights the dishonest and insincere nature of their actions, as they hide their true intentions beneath their holy attire.
The next lines speak to the persecution of those who did not conform to the dominant religion of the time. "Dissimilarity is imprisoned in the darkness of the dungeons" describes how those who were different or did not believe in the same faith were often locked away and punished for their beliefs. The "old faith" is "impaled on the stake" and "old holy groves were destroyed" as the new religion sought to establish dominance over the land.
The final lines of the song are particularly powerful, as they condemn the violence and torture carried out by those who proclaim themselves to be knights of good. They "distribute death" and "spread violence in the name of God." It serves as a reminder that even the most righteous-seeming figures can be capable of unspeakable acts of horror.
Overall, "Blessed" serves as a scathing critique of the violent and oppressive nature of organized religion, particularly in its early history. It is a call to question those who claim to act on behalf of a higher power and to consider the true motives behind their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
it was night when they came
The attackers arrived in the darkness of night.
evil and deceit were hidden under frocks
The attackers disguised their true intentions with religious clothing.
on their necks-crosses in their hands-swords
The attackers carried both religious symbols and weapons.
they came to kill on behalf of their God
The attackers believed in a vengeful God who condoned violence and killing.
dissimilarity is imprisoned
Individuality was not tolerated and punished.
in the darkness of the dungeons
Oppressive tactics were used in secret, hidden places.
the old faith impaled on the stake
The attackers actively sought to destroy any other faiths that didn't align with their own beliefs.
old holy groves were destroyed
Sacred places and areas of worship were vandalized and destroyed by the attackers.
in the name of the cross
The attackers believed their violent actions were sanctioned by their religion.
against other people
The attackers targeted innocent individuals.
against the truth
The attackers rejected any ideas or beliefs that didn't conform with their own.
against everyone
The attackers showed no mercy and targeted anyone who opposed their ideology.
against yourself
Individuals who didn't follow the attackers' beliefs were also punished and harmed.
tortures of liberated souls
Those who were different or didn't follow the attackers' ideology were subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment.
which are decaying in the cells of the ecclesiastical strongholds
These victims were often imprisoned in religious institutions that were heavily guarded.
the knights of good are distributing death
The attackers believed they were doing 'good,' but their actions were driven by violence and death.
spreading violence in the name of God
The attackers believed their violent actions were sanctioned by their religion.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kieltyka, Rygel, Wasowicz
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