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.

Verimalja
Horna Lyrics

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Kohottakaa malja
Ja juokaa tuholle
Ihmisyyden rappiolle
Ja turmelukselle
Vihan mustaa saastaa
Nuolen veistдni
Puristan jдlleen maljaan
Pisaroita herralleni

Nielen mustaa limaa
Ja juhlin masennusta
Haluni viiltдд, kaivertaa
Kylvдд kaikkialle paskaa
Sotaa, paskaa, sotaa
Sieluni huutaa, janoaa
Huoraan helvetille
Syцtдn lihaani varjoille

Kohottakaa malja
Ja juokaa tuholle
Ihmisyyden rappiolle
Ja turmelukselle
Viha raiskaa lihani
Kaaoksen tuulilla

Tunnen vain kylmyyden
Ja lopun saapuneen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Horna's song Verimalja are dark and full of despair. The chorus begins with "Kohottakaa malja" which translates to "raise the cup" or "raise the glass". This is followed by "Ja juokaa tuholle" which means "and drink to destruction". The next lines reveal the reason for this call to destruction - "Ihmisyyden rappiolle ja turmelukselle". This translates to "the decline and corruption of humanity". The singer urges the listeners to drink to the black hatred and filth that he represents. His arrow and knife are ready to be used as he pours drops into the cup for his lord.

The second verse continues with the singer reveling in his misery and depression. He wants to cut and destroy everything around him, spreading filth and war. The lines "Sotaa, paskaa, sotaa" directly translate to "war, shit, war" and adds to the negative and destructive themes of the lyrics. He longs for the shadows and darkness and is willing to give up his soul to satisfy his desires. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the need to drink to destruction and hatred as the singer feels the end has arrived.

Line by Line Meaning

Kohottakaa malja
Raise the glass

Ja juokaa tuholle
And drink to destruction

Ihmisyyden rappiolle
To the decline of humanity

Ja turmelukselle
And to corruption

Vihan mustaa saastaa
The black filth of hatred

Nuolen veistдni
I sharpen my arrow

Puristan jдlleen maljaan
I clench the glass again

Pisaroita herralleni
Drops for my lord

Nielen mustaa limaa
I swallow black mucus

Ja juhlin masennusta
And celebrate depression

Haluni viiltдд, kaivertaa
My desire to cut, to carve