Their sound can be described as a blend between black, thrash and death metal, although in recent releases, the band's death metal edge has become more prominent. For example, the album 'Unchain the Wolves', considered to be their finest by many fans, has a less head-on and aggressive sound than later albums such as 'Cold Steel... for an Iron Age', which uses a more bombastic and hard-hitting tone. Their latest album, 'Defiance', was released on June 22nd 2009 through Season of Mist records.
Warslut formed the band following his departure from the cult black metal band Bestial Warlust. The project was a solo venture at first but eventually evolved into a proper band. The group's debut EP, "Violence is the Prince of this World," featured Warslut on guitar, bass and vocals, with Matt Skitz from Damaged and Criss Volcano from Abominator on drums. The song "The Eternal Glory of War" was later re-recorded for the album 'Phoenix Rising').
Following this release, Deströyer 666 got a full line-up that included bassist Bullet Eater (aka Phil Gresik, ex-Bestial Warlust, Hobbs' Angel of Death and Mass Confusion), Gospel of the Horns drummer Howitzer and guitarist Shrapnel. With these members the band recorded its first album, 'Unchain the Wolves'. Following this Howitzer was replaced by Deceiver and during 1999 Deströyer 666 recorded 'Phoenix Rising', though it was not released for more than a year.
During 2000, the band toured Europe extensively. Dutch drummer Erich de Windt of Sinister and Prostitute Disfigurement joined the band after the recording of the EP "King of Kings". Gresik left to be replaced by Simon Berserker. 'Phoenix Rising' was released by Season of Mist in November. De Windt was replaced by German drummer Mersus in 2001 and Deströyer 666 toured through Europe again with Immolation and Deranged, after which the band left Australia for good. Warslut settled in Eindhoven in the Netherlands and Shrapnel began living in London.
The 2002 album 'Cold Steel... For an Iron Age' featured cover art, which the band has since disavowed, claiming they never approved it. A reissue of the album was scheduled for late 2005 but as of May 2009, this has still not come to light. It is supposed to feature all new artwork as well as bonus songs. The group is also working on a new LP containing all of the songs previously released only on 7" vinyl EPs.
Rise of the Predator
Deströyer 666 Lyrics
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And the fear of the prey as it
Falls to the jaws of the beast
Come feel the rushing of
Senses and blood as it
Courses and allows you to be
Predator
Predator
Come tear the shackles of
Thought from our minds and be
Rid of this anxious disease
Beware the burning
The lie that is turning
your eyes
From necessity
Beast!
Predator
Predator
Predator
A body change
A mental frame
Another phase
The fire
The desire
To live
The will
The steel
In breeds
Predation!
The song "Rise of the Predator" by Deströyer 666 depicts a transformation into a predator. The lyrics invite the listener to experience the sensation of being a predator by tasting the blood and fear of the prey, feeling the rush of the senses and blood coursing through their veins. The call to become a predator is to tear the shackles of thought and be rid of anxious thoughts, and to beware of the burning lie and necessity that turns the eyes.
The idea of transformation into a predator is central to the song, with the lyrics describing a mental and physical change that occurs. The body changes, the mental frame shifts, and another phase begins. The desire to live is intense, symbolized by "the fire" and embodied by "the will" and "the steel." The song emphasizes the primal nature of existence and the importance of returning to a more animalistic state.
Line by Line Meaning
Come taste the blood
Invitation to indulge in primal instincts
And the fear of the prey as it
Falls to the jaws of the beast
Enjoyment of the terror and helplessness of the prey
Come feel the rushing of
Senses and blood as it
Courses and allows you to be
Embracing the physical sensations of hunting and killing
A predator
Predator
Predator
Repetition of the word 'predator' to emphasize the identity
Come tear the shackles of
Thought from our minds and be
Rid of this anxious disease
Rejecting societal norms and embracing primal instincts
Beware the burning
The lie that is turning
your eyes
From necessity
Beast!
Rejecting the idea that humans are 'civilized' and must suppress their instincts
Predator
Predator
Predator
Repeating the identity to solidify it
A body change
A mental frame
Another phase
Acknowledging the transformation that comes with embracing primal instincts
The fire
The desire
To live
Highlighting the intensity of the desire to live and thrive
The will
The steel
In breeds
Predation!
Embracing the concept that strength and determination lead to success in survival and hunting
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