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.
The Calling
Deströyer 666 Lyrics
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Whirlwind reapers and comet riders
Come sons of Remus
The beast now calls
Wolf sire children
Daughters of Rome - come!
Gather 'round all you fire starters
Come sons of Remus
The beast now calls
Wolf sire children
Daughters of Rome - come!
Come all you mountain lions
Come to our mountain fire
Come and heed the call
We are what you're looking for
Come all you wild wolves
Women with sharpened claws
Come to our mountain fire
We have what you're looking for
Yes, you are what we're looking for
Gather 'round all you fire-starters
Whirlwind reapers and comet riders
Come to our mountain hall
Come and heed the call
Come all you immoral seizers
Fire starters and whirlwind reapers!
The song "The Calling" by Deströyer 666 speaks to a group of people who are deemed outcasts, perhaps even feared or shunned by society. It addresses them as "fire-starters, whirlwind reapers and comet riders" and calls them to come forth and gather. There is a sense of urgency in these lyrics, as the "beast now calls" and those who hear the call are urged to come forth to join in whatever mission this beast may have. The call is extended to both men and women – "sons of Remus, wolf sire children, daughters of Rome" and also to mountain lions and wild wolves as well.
The overall tone of the song carries a sense of rebellion and defiance against society's norms. The call to gather is an invitation to those who have been cast out to come together, to find a sense of belonging and purpose in their own community. There is almost a sense of solidarity in this song, as though the outcasts are being told that their differences make them stronger, and that they should embrace them rather than try to conform.
Overall, "The Calling" is a powerful anthem for those who feel like they do not fit in. It is an acceptance of the fact that some people are simply different, and a call for those individuals to unite and create their own tribe. It speaks to a deep human need for connection, and suggests that sometimes the strongest connections can be forged by those who are seen as outsiders.
Line by Line Meaning
Gather 'round all you fire-starters
Calling all those with a passion for destruction and chaos to come together and unite with a common goal
Whirlwind reapers and comet riders
Those who swiftly and destructively sweep through like natural disasters
Come sons of Remus
Calling all those hailing from the lineage of Romulus and Remus
The beast now calls
Referring to the inner primal beast that dwells within each individual and is now being summoned to the surface
Wolf sire children
Progeny of the wolf, representing a fierce and untamed nature and spirit
Daughters of Rome - come!
Calling all women with strength and ferocity from the empire of Rome
Come all you mountain lions
Summoning those individuals who are strong, fearless, and powerful as the king of the jungle
Come to our mountain fire
Directing all towards the central place of gathering where they will find the revelry and destruction they seek
Come and heed the call
Requesting that everyone pays attention to the call to arms and unification
We are what you're looking for
Assuring those who come that they have found their true home among others like themselves
Come all you wild wolves
Inviting in others with the same wildness and untamed nature as the wolf
Women with sharpened claws
Referring to women who are not afraid to assert their power and come together to wreak havoc and destruction
Yes, you are what we're looking for
Affirming that those who come are the perfect fit for the group and its mission
Come to our mountain hall
Asking all those summoned by the call to come together in a central location to celebrate their shared attributes
Come all you immoral seizers
Summoning those who are unafraid to take what they want, even if it means going against society's moral standards
Fire starters and whirlwind reapers!
Calling for those with a burning passion for destruction and those who leave a trail of chaos in their wake to come together as one
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Written by: PATRICK B. METHENY
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SIlverFang
Epic and underrated song
I.G.
@Mike Ritz my favorite of this band
Mike Ritz
This whole album was amazing 🤘🤘🤘
KAOS8605
those Celtic frosty "heys" haha
real recognize real
Slayer Dkuban
WE ARE WHAT'S' YOU LOOKING FOR