Rather than simply adjusting to continue on their stylistic path chosen with the latest Marduk appearances for Legion and Emil, DEVIAN decided to go for a more dynamic old school vibe, which is built upon a very catchy combination of melody and aggression. With references to bands like Slayer, Iron Maiden, Possessed, Morbid Angel, Dissection or even Motörhead, you will easily understand that DEVIAN gathers some of the best elements of blackened Death- and Thrash Metal with strong influence from traditional Heavy Metal.
After an intense year of songwriting, DEVIAN had collected more than enough quality material to invade Sweden's Art Decay Studio with producer Rickard Kottelin (The Legion) for the recordings of their first opus "Ninewinged Serpent". Mixing duties for the album were handled by sound-wizard Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman (At The Gates, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir, etc.), while the final punch in mastering came courtesy of Peter In De Betou / Tailor Maid and Greece's dark artwork master Seth (Paradise Lost, Soilwork, Old Man's Child, etc.) suitably packaged the release with a very morbid visual theme, which nicely enhances the album's thick and bleak lyrical content.
Vocalist Legion comments on the album: "It's a pummeling blackened death thrasher, where we really tried to challenge ourselves and bring fresh elements to the music compared to our efforts in previous projects. It's no-bullshit raving metal straight from the heart charged with uncontrollable anger, haunting melodies and bone crushing heaviness. It's got a lot of power and soul and we are all extremely proud of what we've managed to achieve." "Ninewinged Serpent" is a truly infernal Scandinavian metal overkill destined to leave sonic scars!
Heresy
Devian Lyrics
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Hunger ablaze, devious ways of thrilling thrust
The soul combusts
The hizzing of cloven tongues, screams yet unsung
The blaze in the flesh, the serpent will thresh
Burn out the lungs
Fire as cold as the burning of ice, pierce for demise
Venom entice, pierce for demise, as ice
Rise for carnal spree
And heresy
Angel sodomy
And heresy
And bind the darkness tight, shameful delight
That's dirty and stained, arraigned and flawed
Brings us closer to God
Bloodchilling, uncaging the beast, poison apple feast
The plunge and the trust, the animal lust
Daughter of the priest
The pain and the flesh is all of our own, snake unatone
Salvation's headstone, snake unatone, our own
Rise for carnal spree
And heresy
Angel sodomy
And heresy
Heresy
And get closer to God
I am poison of induction
I am an angel of destruction
I am lightning of desire
Where fates will perish in the fire
Burn!!!
A wretched smile where sunlight fails
Twisted moans ring the hall
The dead face, ominous disgrace
The pain is the truth, the truth in us all and our fall
Rise for carnal spree
And heresy
Angel sodomy
And heresy
Heresy
The lyrics to Devian's song "Heresy" paint a macabre and disturbing picture, with each line drawing parallels between lustful desire and religious condemnation. The opening stanza sets the tone with mention of "eerie sounds," "binding curse," and "inappropriate perversions," alluding to a dark temptation that threatens to consume the soul. The hizzing of cloven tongues and screams yet unsung only add to the unsettling feeling, painting a picture of a ritualistic and sacrilegious act.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the acts being described are a form of rebellion against established religious doctrine. The references to angel sodomy and shameful delight are both provocative and blasphemous, pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. The idea of being "closer to God" through sinful acts is a bold one, and it suggests a deep-seated desire to explore the boundaries of spirituality and sexuality in a way that is both taboo and alluring.
Ultimately, "Heresy" is a song that seems to revel in its own darkness and depravity, daring listeners to embrace their own innermost desires and transgress the lines of propriety. At its core, it is a meditation on the power and allure of the forbidden, and the lengths to which we will go to satiate our most primal urges.
Line by Line Meaning
Eerie sounds, binding curse, indiscrete perverse
Strange noises, cursed binding, and shameful perversion
Hunger ablaze, devious ways of thrilling thrust
Intense desire, cunning methods of sexual excitement
The soul combusts
The spirit is set on fire
The hizzing of cloven tongues, screams yet unsung
The hissing of serpent tongues, unheard screams
The blaze in the flesh, the serpent will thresh
The burning desire in the body, the serpent will conquer
Burn out the lungs
Destroy the breath of life
Fire as cold as the burning of ice, pierce for demise
A cold flame that brings death
Venom entice, pierce for demise, as ice
Lure with poison, bring death as cold as ice
Rise for carnal spree
Rise up for a wild sexual feast
And heresy
And disobeying religious beliefs
Angel sodomy
Sexual intercourse with angels
And bind the darkness tight, shameful delight
Embrace the darkness and shameful pleasure tightly
That's dirty and stained, arraigned and flawed
That is dirty and impure, accused and imperfect
Brings us closer to God
Brings us closer to understanding divinity
Bloodchilling, uncaging the beast, poison apple feast
Chilling, releasing primal desires, indulging in dangerous pleasure
The plunge and the trust, the animal lust
The risky leap, the carnal desire
Daughter of the priest
Child of religious authority
The pain and the flesh is all of our own, snake unatone
The suffering and the body belong to us, the snake cannot repent
Salvation's headstone, snake unatone, our own
Redemption is impossible, our sins are our own
And get closer to God
And become more connected to divinity
I am poison of induction
I am a harmful influence
I am an angel of destruction
I am a heavenly being that brings ruin
I am lightning of desire
I am a sudden and intense longing
Where fates will perish in the fire
Where destinies will be destroyed in flames
Burn!!!
Destroy everything with fire
A wretched smile where sunlight fails
An ugly grin in a place of darkness
Twisted moans ring the hall
Distorted sounds fill the room
The dead face, ominous disgrace
The lifeless expression, a sign of foreboding shame
The pain is the truth, the truth in us all and our fall
The suffering reveals the reality of our nature and our downfall
Heresy
Disobeying religious beliefs
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Immota Manet99
Legion's vocal performance on this album is stunning!!!
alejandropublicitari
thanks s