As opposed to the aggressive Satanism of many black metal bands, GBK's lyrics take a literate, satirical view of biblical lore. The band is known for incorporating melodic, traditional heavy metal influences while retaining the more unorthodox aspects of black metal songwriting. GBK are one of America's first black metal bands and are true fathers of USBM.
Following the death of Richard Mills (singer on Kosherat) in August of 2006, the band split up, but later reformed to play gigs in 2009-10. The band has been sporadically active and playing gigs ever since with Unhold (Absurd, Luror, Helduntum) taking over as live vocalist. New studio material has been recorded Kohanic Charmers (2022)
Releases
* Goat Of A Thousand Young (1992; demo)
* Triumph of the Hordes (1994; demo)
* A Witness to the Regicide (1996; EP)
* Mocking the Philanthropist (1997)
* The Tricifixion of Swine (2000; EP)
* Judeobeast Assassination (2001)
* Satan is Metal's Master/Sperm of the Antichrist (2001; split)
* Castrate the Redeemer (2001)
* Hobo of Aramaic Tongues/Le Royaume Maudit (2003; split)
* On a Mule Rides the Swindler (2005; EP)
* Kosherat (2005)
* Weltenfeind (2008; split)
* Goat of a Thousand Young / Triumph of the Hordes (2017; compilation)
* Kohanic Charmers (2022)
Foul Parody of the Lords Supper
Grand Belial's Key Lyrics
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Myth once told of an earth born King;
A theurgic bind of spirit and flesh
And so it is parable to those with strength;
The galant psalms and pageantry are lost in space!
Foul Parody of the Lord's Supper
At the table bread was broken
Crimson contract proffer swill
Gather friends and good disciples
To witness figment tales...
No rewards with natural treasures
But with sickly suffering;
And our Kingdom doth be paradise
Void of pleasantries!
Foul Parody of the Lord's Supper
Foul Parody of the Lord's Supper
Myth again told of that earth born pig!
Barking abjuration whilst hammered to the wood
And so if stays parable to hearts with strength
As we sleep in bold comfort in our hell on earth!
"As the c*** crows thrice I'll be denied,
Forsworn by one of you.
And for the sake of prophecy,
Summoned to my lot. "
By blood... Resurrection?
By body... Redemption?
By God... Domination?
By Pilate... Crucifixion!
"As the c*** crows thrice I'll be denied,
Forsworn by one of you.
And for the sake of prophecy,
Summoned to my lot. "
By blood... Resurrection?
By body... Redemption?
By God... Domination?
By Pilate... Crucifixion!
The song "Foul Parody of the Lord's Supper" by Grand Belial's Key is an expression of contempt towards the Christian belief in the Last Supper and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The writer starts by stating that there was once a king who had a unique combination of strength and spirit. The song then expresses that "the galant psalms and pageantry are lost in space" indicating that Christianity is lost in its metaphors and rituals that have no real significance.
The chorus of the song repeats "Foul Parody of the Lord's Supper" which refers to the Christian ritual of the Last Supper where bread and wine are consumed to symbolize the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The song portrays this ritual as disgusting and in parallel to this belief, the writer gives the image of friends and disciples gathering to witness false and empty stories.
The second verse speaks of a pig that was nailed to the cross and how it is a parable for those with strength. The line "As the c*** crows thrice I'll be denied, Forsworn by one of you. And for the sake of prophecy, Summoned to my lot." relates to the Bible where Peter denies knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crows, and thus emphasizing the writer's disbelief in Christianity. The song concludes by questioning the core tenets of Christianity, namely the resurrection, redemption, domination, and crucifixion. Overall, the song challenges the Christian faith and mocks its rituals and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Myth once told of an earth born King;
Legend speaks of a monarch born of the earth;
A theurgic bind of spirit and flesh
A magical bond existing between the spiritual and physical aspects;
And so it is parable to those with strength;
This tale serves as a metaphor for those possessing great fortitude;
The galant psalms and pageantry are lost in space!
The beautiful songs and elaborate displays are rendered meaningless;
Foul Parody of the Lord's Supper
A disgusting imitation of the holy meal;
At the table bread was broken
Loaves were divided at the feast;
Crimson contract proffer swill
Offering a goblet of red liquid in a blood pact;
Gather friends and good disciples
Assemble close companions and devoted followers;
To witness figment tales...
To observe stories of fiction...
No rewards with natural treasures
No prizes of earthly riches;
But with sickly suffering;
Rather, they are given only pains and illness;
And our Kingdom doth be paradise
Yet our domain is a divine heaven;
Void of pleasantries!
Completely devoid of comforts!
Myth again told of that earth born pig!
Once more, account is given of the swine born of the earth!
Barking abjuration whilst hammered to the wood
Speaking curses while nailed to the wooden cross;
And so if stays parable to hearts with strength
Therefore, the tale remains a metaphor for individuals of great power;
As we sleep in bold comfort in our hell on earth!
As we rest in audacious comfort amidst our own earthly hell!
"As the c*** crows thrice I'll be denied,
"When the rooster crows thrice, I shall be rejected,
Forsworn by one of you.
Abandoned by one of my own."
And for the sake of prophecy,
To fulfill the prophecy,
Summoned to my lot. "
I am called to my fate."
By blood... Resurrection?
Through the shedding of blood... Resurrection?
By body... Redemption?
Through the sacrifice of the body... Redemption?
By God... Domination?
By the power of God... Domination?
By Pilate... Crucifixion!
By the order of Pilate... Crucifixion!
"As the c*** crows thrice I'll be denied,
"When the rooster crows thrice, I shall be rejected,
Forsworn by one of you.
Abandoned by one of my own."
And for the sake of prophecy,
To fulfill the prophecy,
Summoned to my lot. "
I am called to my fate."
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.