Glorior Belli formed in 2002 with Antares & songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Infestvvs. They released a demo titled Evil Archaic Order in June 2004, followed by the debut album Ô Lavdate Dominvs in May 2005 on CD by Eerie Art records (Chilean label Aquilus Cruoris released the LP, and Satanic Propaganda records released the casette). Their sophomore album Manifesting the Raging Beast was released by Southern Lord records in June 2007. These earlier albums are played in an "orthodox" black metal style common to mostly Scandinavian groups.
Meet Us At The Southern Sign their third album was released on CD by Candlelight records June 2009 (German label Blut & Eisen released the LP) - on this album they began to include a blues style in their initially very "orthodox" black metal and also included clean vocals for the first time. They released a split 12" with Creeping called Rites Of Spiritual Death on Necroterror records on the first of January 2011 that featured low pitch atypical vocals and a much more subdued style compared to their albums. They changed labels yet again for their fourth album The Great Southern Darkness released by Metal Blade records on CD in September 2011, taking their blues inflected style even farther than before and implementing clean vocals again. Their fifth and most recent album Gators Rumble, Chaos Unfurls was released by Agonia records in October 2013 on CD and LP.
Current members:
Julien (AKA Infestvvs, J., and "Billy Bayou" on their 2013 album) : Guitars, Vocals, lyrics (also Bass from 2009-2011)
Past members:
Antares : Drums (2002-2006, 2008-2009)
Nefastvs : Guitar (2004-2006)
Dispater : Bass (2005-2007)
Alastor : Guitar (2007-2010)
M:A Fog : Drums (2006-2008)
Gionata Potenti (as G): Drums 2010-2012 (also a current member in Glorior Belli side-project with Infestvvs called 11 As In Adversaries)
Hervé (as H): Guitar (2010-2011)
Florian Saillard (as F): Bass (2011-2012)
Julien Granger : Drums (2012)
Remy C : Guitar (2012)
S. : Bass (2012-2013)
Harm (as JHM) : Drums (2012-2013)
Quentin Nicollet (as S) : Guitars (2012-2013) - Currently a live guitar player
Live members:
Andreas Joen : Drums (2013)
Sulo : Bass (2013)
Official homepage: http://gloriorbelli.luxferous.com
Official facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloriorbelli
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/gloriorbelli
Serpentine Admonition
Glorior Belli Lyrics
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And you cherish mysteries of my body & blood.
At morn, at noon, at twilight dim;
Lucifer, Thou hast heard my hymn!
When storms of fate overcast
And clouds reveal a shredded sky,
Through all energy I feel,
Thus, in discourse, villains whiled away
The night that waned & brought no day.
They entered my severed heart & reach into my bones.
O, wherever your image may be,
Nothing shall block my way.
Thou hast bound many eyes but the strains still arise!
Groan with the ashes of lamentation,
In all grief-stricken mourning and bitter complaint.
Lucifer, Thou hast heard my hymn!
Play on the zither of salvation & the harp of misery,
On the tabors of prayer and the pipe of praise without end!
The lyrics of Glorior Belli's song "Serpentine Admonition" invoke a strong sense of devotion to Lucifer, the fallen angel associated with pride and knowledge, often depicted as the embodiment of evil. The opening lines "Ashes of malice remain in this liturgy / And you cherish mysteries of my body & blood" suggest a sacramental, almost erotic relationship between the singer and Lucifer, one that is fueled by a sense of guilt and impurity. The reference to "body & blood" invokes the rites of the Christian church, where the priest administers the Eucharist, a symbolic representation of the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Here, however, the singer seems to be suggesting that their own body and blood are somehow connected to their devotion to Lucifer.
The subsequent lines "When storms of fate overcast / And clouds reveal a shredded sky, / Through all energy I feel, / Lucifer, be with me still" suggest a profound and intimate connection to Lucifer, perhaps one that is called upon in times of great personal struggle. The image of the sky being "shredded" is a powerful one, evoking a sense of chaos and destruction, perhaps suggesting that the singer is undergoing some kind of personal crisis. In this moment of despair, they turn to Lucifer for comfort and strength, a reminder that they are not alone.
Throughout the song, there is a strong sense of darkness and mystery, as well as an undercurrent of danger and rebellion. The lines "Thus, in discourse, villains whiled away / The night that waned & brought no day. / They entered my severed heart & reach into my bones" suggest a sense of corruption and decay, one that is perhaps brought about by the singer's association with Lucifer. There is a sense that the singer is defying conventional morality, embracing a sense of darkness and destruction that others would find terrifying. Yet through it all, the singer remains steadfast in their devotion to Lucifer, confident that nothing can stand in their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Ashes of malice remain in this liturgy
The remnants of malevolence persist in this ritual
And you cherish mysteries of my body & blood.
You relish the enigmas surrounding my physical self and vital fluids
At morn, at noon, at twilight dim;
During the morning, afternoon, and dimming twilight;
Lucifer, Thou hast heard my hymn!
Lucifer, you have listened to my song of praise!
When storms of fate overcast
During times of calamity and misfortune,
And clouds reveal a shredded sky,
As clouds expose a frayed and tattered sky,
Through all energy I feel,
I sense through all of my being,
Lucifer, be with me still.
Lucifer, remain by my side.
Thus, in discourse, villains whiled away
In conversation, wicked individuals idled the night away
The night that waned & brought no day.
The night that diminished without welcoming the day.
They entered my severed heart & reach into my bones.
They infiltrated my broken heart and penetrated my bones.
O, wherever your image may be,
Oh, no matter where your likeness resides,
Nothing shall block my way.
Nothing will impede my progress.
Thou hast bound many eyes but the strains still arise!
You've shut countless eyes, but the sounds continue to spread!
Groan with the ashes of lamentation,
Moaning with the remains of sorrow,
In all grief-stricken mourning and bitter complaint.
During every anguished period of mourning and sour criticism.
Lucifer, Thou hast heard my hymn!
Lucifer, you have listened to my song of praise!
Play on the zither of salvation & the harp of misery,
Perform on the salvation zither and the despondency harp,
On the tabors of prayer and the pipe of praise without end!
On the drums of worship and the pipe of ceaseless commendation!
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Javier Bolaños
Hail Glorior Belli!
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