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.
The Fury
Decapitated Lyrics
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Directionless rush, for close by, before
Species specific-motion
No change for equilibrium-stop!
Fetid, persistent stench of the race
Rushes in every slot
Sticking all together into a mass
I hate you!
You know what I mean? Fuck off!
This world stigma cries out on your forehead
Anti-god prepares your own personal void
The only way to equilibrium
Kill yourself! But...
The lyrics in Decapitated's song "The Fury" talk about the directionless rush of species-specific motion and the lack of change for equilibrium. It speaks about the fetid, persistent stench of the race that rushes in every slot, sticking all together into a mass. The lyrics express hatred towards the world and the people in it. It talks about the stigma of the world crying out on your forehead and the anti-god that prepares your own personal void. The only way to achieve equilibrium, as per the lyrics, is to kill yourself.
The song is deeply introspective with lyrics that can be interpreted in many different ways. The lyrics might mean that life has become too complex, and the only way to find balance and equilibrium again is by ending it. On the other hand, it could also be seen as a commentary on societal norms and the pressures that society puts on individuals, which ultimately lead to a sense of loss and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Forward on! Just go on!
Keep moving forward without hesitation
Directionless rush, for close by, before
Moving quickly without a clear destination in sight
Species specific-motion
Humans are driven by their biological nature to behave in certain ways
No change for equilibrium-stop!
If we don't change our destructive behavior, we'll never find balance
Fetid, persistent stench of the race
The lingering effects of humanity's negative impact on the planet
Rushes in every slot
The negative consequences of human behavior are felt everywhere
Sticking all together into a mass
The negative effects of humanity's behavior are cumulative
I hate you!
Expressing anger and frustration towards humanity
I hate us!
Acknowledging humanity's collective responsibility for our destructive impact
You know what I mean? Fuck off!
Dismissing those who refuse to acknowledge the problem or take action
This world stigma cries out on your forehead
The negative impact of human behavior is evident to all
Anti-god prepares your own personal void
Our destructive behavior is leading to our own demise
The only way to equilibrium
The only way to achieve balance is by changing our behavior
Kill yourself! But...
An extreme, provocative statement that highlights the urgency of the situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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