Horna is a black metal band from Lappeenranta, Finland. Formed in 1994, it … Read Full Bio ↴Horna is a black metal band from Lappeenranta, Finland. Formed in 1994, it is essentially a project of guitarist Ville Iisakki Pystynen known as Shatraug, who has been the only constant member of Horna since its inception. Musically, the band play traditional black metal; lyrically, they deal with satanism, paganism, occultism, evil, and darkness; which is why Baptism, Azaghal, Enthroned and/or Gorgoroth listeners may find Horna really appealing.

Aside from Shatraug, Horna's current line-up includes ex-bassist, current guitarist, and backing vocalist Mynni "Infection" Luukkainen, drummer Perttu "Vainaja" Pakkanen, vocalist Tuomas "Spellgoth" Rytkönen, and current bass player Mika "Hex Inferi" Packalen.

Shatraug's also known to be involved in multiple other projects and bands, including Behexen, Black Stench, Finnentum, Foudre Noire, Hoath, Morbid Savouring, Mortualia, My Torments, Necroslut, Sargeist, Sinisterite, Striges, Uhraus, Vritra, Mirkhall, Skullcrusher, Tyrannium, Battle, Blutschrei, Drowning the Light (only as a live member), Vornat (only as a live member), and Ravening.

Lähtölaukaus
Horna Lyrics

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Цinen rituaali
Ranteet ulvovat
Terд juovuksissa
Viha roihuaa
Isд Saatanalle
Haavat yskivдt
Tдlle maailmalle
Viestin jдttдvдt

Lдhtцlaukaus
Paskat haistatan
Teille kaikille
Vitun humanisteille
Lдhtцlaukaus
Mдtд sieluni itkee
Tuhansia kyyneleitд
Mustinta myrkkyд

Цinen rituaali
Paskannan kasvoille
Kaiken ihmisyyden
Tдssд ympдrillдni
Hieron haavoihini
Kuollutta spermaa
Jдtдn jдlkeeni
Vain kauhisteltavaa

Lдhtцlaukaus
Paskat haistatan
Teille kaikille
Vitun humanisteille
Lдhtцlaukaus
Mдtд sieluni itkee
Tuhansia kyyneleitд
Mustinta myrkkyд

Цinen rituaali
Kohti helvettiд
Kohti ikuisuutta
Ilman lihan iloja
Painan liipasinta
Ja sukellan tyhjyyteen

Lдhtцlaukaukseni
Kaikuu edelleen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'Lähtölaukaus' by Horna describe a ritual where the singer is consumed by rage and hate, fueled by alcohol and a desire to leave a lasting message to this world. The ritual involves self-harm, leaving bodily wounds that spew out a message to Satan and to this world. In this ritual, the singer takes a final shot towards life, a starting shot towards death, symbolizing a detachment from humanity and the embrace of emptiness.

The repeated phrase "Lähtölaukaus" which means "Starting shot" in English, emphasizes the singer's intentions to embark on a journey towards eternal damnation, shunning all hope, human emotion, and pain. The lyrics are written in a way that almost puts the listener in the midst of this ritualistic act, where the singer is unapologetic about their desires to leave behind a trail of destruction as they disappear into the void. The song is an ode to nihilism where Horna expresses a clear and cold disdain for humanity and all that it represents.

Line by Line Meaning

Цinen rituaali
This is a nightly ritual

Ranteet ulvovat
Wrist scream

Terд juovuksissa
The blade is drunk

Viha roihuaa
Hate is burning

Isд Saatanalle
Father to Satan

Haavat yskivдt
Wounds cough

Tдlle maailmalle
For this world

Viestin jдttдvдt
We leave a message

Lдhtцlaukaus
Starting shot

Paskat haistatan
I don't give a shit

Teille kaikille
To all of you