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)
Pimps of Gennesaret
Grand Belial's Key Lyrics
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Greedy rats and vipers of charity
Stole the corpse from the burial ground
Then they nibbled on his embalmed cock
Pilate ordered the soldiers to guard
The sepulchre of the illegitamate turd
The varlets were soon to cometh
Pimps of Gennesaret, disciples of Zion
Pimps of Gennesaret, holy host orgy
In Gennesaret the junkies assembles
Men dressed in robes, pedophiles
Amongst them much love abounded
Smearing sperm their favorite of pastimes
12 devout gays begging for feed
Robbing wine from a nearby wedding
In an effort to avoid the pains of labor
The idea of an afterlife they concocted
Pimps of Gennesaret, disciples of Zion
Pimps of Gennesaret, holy host orgy
In Gennesaret the junkies assembles
Men dressed in robes, pedophiles
Amongst them much love abounded
Smearing sperm their favorite of pastimes
Pimps of Gennesaret, disciples of Zion
Pimps of Gennesaret, holy host orgy
Inheritors of the saints in lights
Greedy rats and vipers of charity
Stole the corpse from the burial ground
Then they nibbled on his embalmed cock
Pilate ordered the soldiers to guard
The sepulchre of the illegitamate turd
The varlets were soon to cometh
To give validity to a fictitious resurrection
The song "Pimps of Gennesaret" by Grand Belial's Key is a blasphemous and provocative critique of organized religion, particularly Christianity. The lyrics describe a group of corrupt and depraved individuals who claim to be religious leaders but engage in immoral practices. The opening lines refer to these people as "inheritors of the saints in lights" and "greedy rats and vipers of charity," suggesting that they have inherited the power and influence of religious figures but use it for their own nefarious purposes.
The following lines describe the theft of a corpse from a burial ground, and how the thieves proceeded to nibble on his embalmed cock. This is a particularly graphic and unsettling image, but it is meant to symbolize the desecration of religious beliefs and values. The reference to Pilate ordering soldiers to guard the sepulchre of an illegitimate turd reinforces the idea that the story of Jesus and his resurrection is fictitious and invented by those in power for their own gain.
The chorus of the song, "Pimps of Gennesaret, disciples of Zion/Holy host orgy," further emphasizes the idea of religious leaders engaging in immoral sexual practices. The verses that follow describe a gathering in Gennesaret of men dressed in robes, including pedophiles and junkies. The line "smearing sperm their favorite of pastimes" is particularly graphic and disturbing. The song ends with a repetition of the earlier verses, reinforcing the idea of the corrupt and depraved nature of religious leaders.
Overall, the song is a scathing critique of religion and those who use it for their own gain, particularly those who claim to be religious leaders but engage in immoral practices.
Line by Line Meaning
Inheritors of the saints in lights
We claim to be successors of religiously revered figures
Greedy rats and vipers of charity
We are actually immoral and self-serving, despite outward appearances
Stole the corpse from the burial ground
We have no respect for the dead or their final resting place
Then they nibbled on his embalmed cock
We engage in repulsive and disrespectful acts, even towards the deceased
Pilate ordered the soldiers to guard
The authorities wanted to keep control over the situation
The sepulchre of the illegitamate turd
The grave of someone deemed immoral or unworthy
The varlets were soon to cometh
Our immoral group was planning to intervene and disrupt the situation
To give validity to a fictitious resurrection
We were attempting to create a false miracle or event for our own purposes
Pimps of Gennesaret, disciples of Zion
We are a group of immoral and depraved individuals who claim to be religiously affiliated
Pimps of Gennesaret, holy host orgy
We engage in repulsive sexual acts under the guise of religious worship
In Gennesaret the junkies assembles
We congregate in this location that is associated with drugs and addiction
Men dressed in robes, pedophiles
Our members include individuals with corrupt or immoral tendencies
Amongst them much love abounded
Our group is hypocritical in claiming to promote love or similar values, while engaging in depraved acts
Smearing sperm their favorite of pastimes
Our members engage in disgusting sexual practices, even with each other
12 devout gays begging for feed
Members of our group intentionally play up certain identities or traits to further our agenda
Robbing wine from a nearby wedding
We engage in thievery and unlawfulness for our own gain
In an effort to avoid the pains of labor
We seek to avoid unwanted or uncomfortable situations, even through devious means
The idea of an afterlife they concocted
We create false or manipulative beliefs in order to control others and further our agenda
Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.