1) Garden Of Deligh… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with this name:
1) Garden Of Delight (1991-1997, 2000-2008) was a German Gothic Rock band. Artaud Seth proclaimed that G.O.D. would produce seven albums in seven years with seven songs each -- seven is a very powerful number and, in some arcane traditions, seven thrice is the number of perfection. The corpus of Garden of Delight cannot be viewed as individual albums or songs -- they are all integral aspects of the whole plan that Artaud was consistently explicating.
G.O.D. were heavily influenced by second-wave goth rock bands like The Sisters of Mercy and Fields of the Nephilim, certainly resembling their forerunners in terms of sound while often surpassing them conceptually. However, Artaud sneered at the notion that the Garden of Delight was a "goth" band. Though there was a certain degree of Sisters and FotN influence, Garden of Delight's music had an incredible diversity. Indeed, while all of their albums have had thematic consistency, their music changed greatly through the years. The Garden of Delight were never content with a particular "sound." They adopted one, mastered it, synthesized it with something else, and then moved on. To firmly label the Garden of Delight would imply musical stagnation, which is quite far from the truth.
After the release of the original seven albums, Artaud broke up the band in 1997. Three years later, he reunited it and again released a steady stream of albums, as usual dealing heavily with all kinds of occult and esoteric subject matter. In 2005 the band released the first of the three-album Lutherion cycle. Just after Lutherion III, the band released the album Darkest Hour, an album which bid farewell while revisiting the diversity of sounds the band had employed through its long career. G.O.D. performed its final concert late in 2008, and finally broke up for all time.
The successor to G.O.D. is Artaud's new band the Merciful Nuns, a project that explores much the same lyrical territory as Garden of Delight but is less experimental and bombastic in its sound.
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2) Garden of Delight is a German Celtic Folk band. The claim they play "Celtic Rock / Irish Speed / Gothic Folk".
Bandmembers
Michael M. Jung - Vocals, Guitars, Mandolin, Banjo, Mandola
Dominik Roesch - Fiddle, Backing Vocals
Sascha Lotz - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Alex Golub - Drums
Elton Scharf - Bass
Dunday - Bass
Steffen Petry - Flute
Dario Gebel - Guitars
Alex Heinz - Drums
Discography
1999 - Songs of the early days
2000 - Songs about love, desire and parting
2001 - Celtic legends
2002 - Traditional & unplugged
2003 - Celtinus
2003 - Hey Hoh
2004 - The last Banshee
2004 - Pirates & Heartbreakers
2005 - Dunkle Seelen
2005 - Keltenherz "Gothicca"
2005 - Rebels, Roses & Celts
2006 - The dancing gypsy
2007 - Boneman-Live 1
2007 - Boneman-Live 2
Sideprojects
Keltenherz
Finnegan Und Der Kobold - a musical/play.
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3) Garden Of Delight was also a very obscure first wave Gothic Rock band from Norway that put out two singles, and an album (that no one has ever seen) active between 1982-1987 after which the band's members changed musical directions. Garden of Delight, reminiscent of the early Cure's instrumental style, released two singles in 1984 of which “Blessed Minutes” and its B-Side “Glory”, appears to have been the first.
Sangreal
Garden of Delight Lyrics
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Beloved wife of Jesus
Where's your child?
Mary of Bethany
The sacred lie
Venus comes too close
To the blood of Christ
Unveil these secret anagrams
SANGREAL
Le Prieuré de Sion
SANGREAL
The rose of Rosslyn
Mayhem speaks louder than words
As above, so below
The secret code of Rosslyn
Tear down the face of the holy pope
Unveil these secret anagrams
As Venus comes too close to the Vatican
SANGREAL
Le Prieuré de Sion
SANGREAL
The rose of Rosslyn
Uncrowned – unsealed
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Unbound – unseen
The grail
Betrayed
Too frail in faith!
Father forgive them
For they do not know what they are doing
Father forgive them
For they know what they are doing!
The lyrics of Garden of Delight's song ‘Sangreal’ touch upon various aspects of Christianity, mythology, and conspiracy theories. The song starts with Scarlet Woman, Sister Bride, a reference to a woman mentioned in the book of Revelation whose interpretation has been disputed in different religious and occult traditions. The lyrics further mention Mary of Bethany and the Sacred Lie, a phrase linked with the idea of the Holy Grail, another disputed and mythologized element of Christian lore. Venus, a Roman goddess of love, is also mentioned, whose proximity to the Blood of Christ unveils secret anagrams code and triggers the appearance of Sangreal. The next verse links Sangreal with Le Prieuré de Sion, a secret society in France that has been associated with various conspiracy theories, including the idea that it is custodian of lineage of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. The Rose of Rosslyn mentioned in the outro is a type of carving on the ceiling of a chapel in Scotland that has been variously linked to the Knights Templar, the Holy Grail, and alien life.
Line by Line Meaning
Scarlet woman, sister bride
Referring to Mary Magdalene, who is believed by some to have been Jesus' wife and therefore a sister bride. Described as a scarlet woman, possibly because of her reputation as a former prostitute.
Beloved wife of Jesus
Continuing the reference to Mary Magdalene as Jesus' possible wife.
Where's your child?
A reference to the controversial idea that Mary Magdalene may have had a child with Jesus, which is not mentioned in the Bible.
Mary of Bethany
A different Mary mentioned in the Bible, who was the sister of Lazarus and a follower of Jesus.
The sacred lie
Possibly suggesting that the idea of the Holy Grail, which has been mythologized in various ways, is a falsehood or an exaggeration.
Venus comes too close
A reference to the planet Venus, which was sometimes associated with goddesses of love and beauty. Possibly suggesting that the feminine aspect of divinity is becoming more prominent or threatening.
To the blood of Christ
Connecting Venus with the Christian concept of the blood of Christ, which is seen as having redemptive power.
Unveil these secret anagrams
Suggesting that there are hidden meanings or codes that need to be deciphered or revealed.
If Venus comes too close to the Vatican
Extending the idea of Venus as a symbol of feminine power threatening the male-dominated Christian hierarchy.
SANGREAL
The title of the song, which is another name for the Holy Grail.
Le Prieuré de Sion
A secret society that has been associated with various Grail-related theories and legends.
The rose of Rosslyn
A reference to a Scottish chapel that is believed by some to hold secrets related to the Grail or other mystical knowledge.
Mayhem speaks louder than words
Suggesting that chaos or violence is more powerful than words or ideas when it comes to asserting control or revealing truth.
As above, so below
A motto associated with occultism or mystical thought, suggesting that there is a connection between higher and lower realms of reality.
The secret code of Rosslyn
A continuation of the idea that there are hidden codes or knowledge associated with Rosslyn Chapel or other sacred sites.
Tear down the face of the holy pope
A potentially controversial statement that suggests the need to challenge or subvert religious authority.
Unbound – unseen
Continuing the theme of the hidden or unknown aspects of Grail lore.
The grail
Referring to the legendary cup or vessel that is said to have held the blood of Christ and/or had mystical powers of healing and enlightenment.
Betrayed
Possibly referring to the idea that the true nature or whereabouts of the Grail have been kept secret or distorted by those in power.
Too frail in faith!
Suggesting that organized religion or spiritual tradition may be weak or lacking in true faith or understanding.
Father forgive them
Quoting a famous saying attributed to Jesus, asking God to forgive those who harm or oppose followers of the faith.
For they do not know what they are doing
Continuing the theme of forgiveness and suggesting that those who act out of ignorance or misunderstanding may be less culpable.
For they know what they are doing!
A more provocative variation on the previous line, which flips the idea of ignorance and suggests that some people may knowingly cause harm or commit sins.
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GothicCrypt
One of the best Lutherion songs
@theicephoenix
some Illunminaty metal LoL this band is so cool!!!