The band began in 1985 as a solo project for ex-Tyrus guitarist Peter Hobbs, with the help of ex-Nothing Sacred members Mark Woolley (guitar), Sham (drums) and Karl Lean (bass), who recorded a number of demos which attracted interest from overseas labels. Hobbs' debut self-titled album was released in 1988 through German record label Steamhammer Records, which achieved a great deal of success in Europe. A second album, Inheritance was released in 1995, but failed to repeat the success of its predecessor and was an Australia-only release. Hobbs' Angel of Death broke up soon after the release the album.
In 2002, Peter Hobbs put the band back together and released a compilation album of his two early demos, and the band played a European tour including an appearance at Wacken Festival, and shows with German thrash legends Destruction and black metallers Mayhem. This has been the strongest point of the band's career so far.
Although playing traditional style thrash metal, Hobbs has often described his band's sound as "virgin metal", stating his sound as a pure style of music. The band ended in 2019 due to the passing of founder Peter Hobbs.
Satan's Crusade
Hobbs' Angel of Death Lyrics
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The Virgin Mary cried
Abuse my body and fuck me hard
Let me burn in Hell
As I die, fuck my corpse
Orgasm in Hell I need
I pray to you o Lord o Satan
I kneel at your feet
[Chorus:]
The king must teign upon the earth
Evil takes it's tool
We provide the power to over thrown
Hail to you o Lucifer, let me be your bride
We fuck in hell together and
Demons by our side
I am not a Virgin, I am a s***
My wings are clipped, there's no escape
I wait for your command
[Chorus:]
Our father who art in Hell
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
On Earth as it is in Hell
Fill my mouth with Satan's sperm
The Virgin Mary cried
Abuse my body and fuck me hard
Let me burn in Hell
I am not a Virgin, I am a s***
My wings are clipped, there's no escape
I wait your command
[Chorus:]
The lyrics of Hobbs' Angel of Death's song "Satan's Crusade" are disturbing and explicitly depict a woman's desire to submit to Satan and engage in depraved sexual acts in exchange for power and pleasure. The opening line, "Fill my mouth with Satan's sperm," is a shocking statement that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The next line, "The Virgin Mary cried," is a highly blasphemous reference to the mother of Jesus and highlights the song's aim to offend and shock the listener.
The rest of the lyrics continue to push boundaries and explore themes of sexual perversion and submission to Satan. The chorus, "The king must reign upon the earth, Evil takes its toll, We provide the power to overthrow," suggests a desire for a new world order that is led by Satan and his followers. The lyrics also reference the idea of Satanic worship and rituals, including the line "Our Father who art in Hell, Hallowed be thy name."
Overall, the lyrics of "Satan's Crusade" are not for the faint of heart and are likely to offend many listeners. The song is a reflection of the extreme metal genre's fascination with Satanism and the darker aspects of human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Fill my mouth with Satan's sperm
I want to be fully consumed and corrupted by evil
The Virgin Mary cried
Even those who are supposed to be pure and holy can be overwhelmed by temptation
Abuse my body and fuck me hard
I am willing to endure any physical or emotional torture to gain power
Let me burn in Hell
I would rather suffer eternally in Hell than submit to a virtuous life
As I die, fuck my corpse
Even in death, I desire to be used for demonic purposes
Orgasm in Hell I need
My ultimate pleasure can only be found in evil and darkness
I pray to you o Lord o Satan
I worship Satan as my ultimate master and leader
I kneel at your feet
I submit myself entirely to your command and will
The king must reign upon the earth
The evil forces must take control and dominate the world
Evil takes its toll
The consequences of embracing and perpetuating evil can have disastrous effects
We provide the power to overthrow
Through our willingness to commit atrocities and give ourselves to evil, we can gain the strength to overthrow those who oppose us
Hail to you o Lucifer, let me be your bride
I vow to devote myself entirely to Lucifer and his cause
We fuck in hell together and
Our sinful acts bring us closer to Satan and the demons of Hell
Demons by our side
We welcome and rely on the forces of darkness to aid us in our evil endeavors
I am not a Virgin, I am a s***
I reject purity and embrace promiscuity and sexual corruption
My wings are clipped, there's no escape
I am trapped in this wicked path, unable to break free of its hold on me
I wait for your command
I am completely subservient to Satan and await his every order
Our father who art in Hell
We acknowledge Satan as our father and leader
Hallowed be thy name
We worship and revere the name of Satan
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
We pledge to carry out Satan's will and help establish his reign on Earth
On Earth as it is in Hell
We desire to bring the evil, corruption, and pain of Hell to Earth
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.