O… Read Full Bio ↴Death metal band from Pittsburg, California (USA).Formed in 2010.
Originally formed by Michael who started with his drum machine and wrote both Biohazard and The Outsider. Then Joey Banducci soon joined on drums and they stayed as a two piece 4 months then gained Josh on bass and Clayton Cagle on guitar. This line up lasted till March of 2011 and Clayton was let go from the band. By this time the band was beginning to do shows more often and had began to develop... their sound. For a short time Jimmy Hill of Necrosin had joined for a short time, but wanted to put his priorities toward Necrosin and quit. Hemotoxin continued as a 3 piece and by this time had already released two demos and travelled to LA. After staying a 3 piece, young Hunter Farrand had offered his talents and was added to the band. Then in mid September after forming and being in the band for over a year, Joey quit and very soon after Brandon Wilcox filled his spot and has now become a very vital part of this band. Now you have the band as it is now, still very active. In February of 2012 Hemotoxin released their latest release Divinity in Torture and play many shows all around the San Francisco bay area!
Current line-up:
Joshua Sumpter Bass
Brandon Wilcox Drums
Hunter Farrand Guitars
Michael Chavez Guitars, Vocals
The Shadow over Innsmouth
Hemotoxin Lyrics
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The hybrid children rise from the watery graves
A diabolical creature has awakened
From a deep sleep and has come to destroy (To destroy)
This monstrosity a large god like creature
Crafted by the cosmos beyond comprehension
Everything it sees will turn to dust
Darkness breathing as it's hate flows through
To cast a curse in retribution So let it cast
The shadow over innsmouth
Years before this massacre the hybrid creatures in habit ted this land
It had been stolen by immigrants who were searching for land
And had taken it by mass destruction
Darkness breathing as it's hate flows through
To cast a curse in retribution So let it cast
The shadow over innsmouth
Death is not prejudice to any soul
And will take you into it's grip
If your pain turns to suffer and you slowly die
Think about those that you've done wrong
Darkness breathing as it's hate flows through
To cast a curse in retribution So let it cast
The shadow over innsmouth
The lyrics to Hemotoxin's song The Shadow Over Innsmouth describe a dark and menacing presence that has come to destroy the small town of Innsmouth. The creatures that rise from the watery graves are described as hybrid children, suggesting that they are a product of both human and non-human ancestry. The lyrics go on to describe the awakening of a diabolical creature, crafted by the cosmos beyond comprehension, that will turn everything it sees to dust. The creature is like a god and appears to be seeking revenge for past wrongs.
The lyrics suggest that before the massacre, the hybrid creatures inhabited the land but it was stolen by immigrants who took it by mass destruction. This hints at a deeper meaning, suggesting that the song is a metaphor for the mistreatment of indigenous people by colonizers. The chorus, "Darkness breathing as it's hate flows through, to cast a curse in retribution so let it cast the shadow over Innsmouth," emphasizes this idea of revenge and punishment for past wrongs.
Line by Line Meaning
The Dark and Menacing shadow has cast over innsmouth
A frightening and ominous shadow has fallen over the town of Innsmouth
The hybrid children rise from the watery graves
The offspring of humans and sea creatures return from the dead to terrorize the town
A diabolical creature has awakened
An evil and malevolent beast has arisen from its slumber
From a deep sleep and has come to destroy (To destroy)
The creature has awoken from a long sleep and seeks to wreak havoc and destruction
This monstrosity a large god like creature
The creature is an enormous and godlike abomination
Crafted by the cosmos beyond comprehension
It was created by forces beyond human understanding
Everything it sees will turn to dust
The creature's gaze causes destruction and disintegration
As it's people were many years ago (Years ago)
The townsfolk of Innsmouth suffered a similar fate many years ago
Darkness breathing as it's hate flows through
The darkness is alive with the creature's intense hatred
To cast a curse in retribution So let it cast
The creature seeks revenge and will curse the town
Years before this massacre the hybrid creatures in habit ted this land
Long ago, the town was inhabited by the offspring of humans and sea creatures
It had been stolen by immigrants who were searching for land
The town was taken over by outsiders looking for a new home
And had taken it by mass destruction
The outsiders seized the town through violent means
Death is not prejudice to any soul
Death comes for everyone, regardless of who they are
And will take you into it's grip
Death will claim you and pull you into its embrace
If your pain turns to suffer and you slowly die
If you experience prolonged suffering and slowly succumb to death
Think about those that you've done wrong
Reflect on any harm you may have caused others before passing on
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.