The band self-released their demo Promo '07 in August 2007, which lead to them being signed to Neurotic Records. The two songs included on the demo were also released in 2008 on the split album The Da Vinci Death Code with countrymen Modus Delicti, Onirik and Septycal Gorge.
The band has supported major artists on tour including Behemoth, Origin, Dying Fetus, Hate Eternal, Suffocation and Napalm Death. In late 2008, they started to work on their debut album and left Neurotic Records as they wanted to progress as a band. They were picked up by Willowtip Records on the 19th December 2008.
The album "Oracles" was released in Europe on the 30th of March 2009 by Candlelight Records and worldwide on the 21st of April by Willowtip Records.
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Under Black Sails
Fleshgod Apocalypse Lyrics
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Time has come for my rise
Resolution obtained by the chosen one
Unbound bringer of light
Ruler of Athens
No respect for the wights
All the legions will hail and my force′ll prevail
On the enemies
Terrorize with pain, annihilate the weak now!
Instigate despair, purify with fire
Under my iron command
Forever the vile'll decline
Victory! We shout under this pitch black sky
We′re darkened by Dyonisus' lymph
We celebrate this glory day
Forever chanted shall be our own ventures
Hail! Hail! Sons of the gods we sail
Towards the shores of endeavors we are one!
Cruel is the fate of the conceited core of man
Under the black sails we stand
Blessed by maximum glory now it's time for revenge
I despise all the weaks, born to be king
Adversary of fate
Writing this hateful story of forsaking and pain
Leading me to the void as ego dictates
Cut the thread with old days
To become the new emperor
There′s no space for the fears
She will wander alone drowning in tears
There in Naxos she′ll be towards the father's land
Now unfold the sails wide
Where I take my owed throne, vested with crown
Time is coming to
The lyrics of Fleshgod Apocalypse's song Under Black Sails speak of a character rising to power and seeking revenge against those who have wronged them. The opening lines refer to a "greatest negation," which could imply that the character has faced a significant challenge or obstacle in their past. However, the following lines suggest that they have overcome this and are now ready to rise up and take command. The chosen one has obtained resolution and is described as an "unbound bringer of light," which emphasizes their power and control.
The lyrics then shift to a more violent tone, as the character seeks to "terrorize with pain" and "annihilate the weak." They purify with fire and rule with an iron command, using their power to ensure that the "vile'll decline." Despite this brutality, the chorus celebrates their victory and speaks of sailing towards new endeavors as "sons of the gods." The final lines of the song suggest that the character has cut ties with their past and is now focused solely on becoming the new emperor, regardless of the cost or consequences.
Overall, the lyrics of Under Black Sails convey a sense of power, control, and vengeance. The character depicted in the song has faced significant challenges, but has emerged stronger and more determined than ever before. The song is characterized by dark and violent imagery, but also contains moments of celebration and triumph.
Writer(s): Tommaso Riccardi, Cristiano Trionfera, Francesco Paoli, Paolo Rossi, Francesco Ferrini
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