Horrified is a Death Metal band from Athens, Greece.

The idea of fo… Read Full Bio ↴Horrified is a Death Metal band from Athens, Greece.

The idea of forming a Death metal band was swirling around in Gore's head for months, back in 1989.

1990 - Finally HORRIFIED came into being in early 1990 with the following line-up: Gore- Vocals, Timos- Guitar, Kostas- Bass, Stelios- Drums. After a couple of live demos their first official one was released in late 1990 entitled "Prophecy Of Gore". The response of the underground scene was enthusiastic. They signed with the local underground label Black Power Records.

1990/1991 - They released the 12"EP "Eternal God". it is now considered as a cult and rare release among the fans.

1992 - The 7"EP entitled "The Ancient Whisper Of Wisdom" hit the market. Female vocals, orchestral background and other avantgarde elements at the time were introduced to the Death Metal scene. HORRIFIED sounded more powerful, original and atmospheric than ever! New line up, new ideas. Lots of live shows with bands like ROTTING CHRIST, SEPTIC FLESH, DEATH COURIER followed. The german label Rising Sun (BLACK SYMPHONY, ANGRA, CRIMSON GLORY) expressed interest in signing them but they already had a deal with Black Power.

1993 - The first full album of the band entitled "In The Garden Of The Unearthly Delights" was released. The response was amazing. The new hope of Greek Death Metal.

1994 - The band suddenly decided to split up, Gore relocated in London, Stavros and Thanos helped out other bands like ROTTING CHRIST and NIGHTFALL at the world tours.

1998 - A formula of exchanging music ideas over long distances was found and the band decided to reunite. Black Lotus Records was on the hutn so the pact was made. November 1998- New album! Title: "Animal". The most polymorph Death metal band. Amazing reviews around the world.

1999 - Live shows with bands like IMMORTAL, SODOM, MANOWAR, MECRYFUL FATE, SEPTIC FLESH.

2002 - Recording of the new album in Athens at PRAXIS Studio and mixed at Fredman Studio in Sweden with Fredrik Nordstrom as the producer. A mix of atmospheric music and brutal aggresiveness.

Redemption
Horrified Lyrics

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I will grow my rage - defeat the pain
Pass the point of break - I shall prevail
On the day of deliverance - I'll live in grace
Release my entity - go with my race

You can die on time
As long as you live
Sacrifice your eyes

For those that will see endlessly

Come and enjoy
Survival grapes
Taste - raise - live moments of life to end

Weak souls - under symbols of death
A man awaits you - with something funny to tell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Redemption are about overcoming pain and breaking through to eventually achieve a place of redemption. The singer states that they will grow their rage to defeat pain, and will continue to push through even when they reach their breaking point. They anticipate a day of deliverance, where they will be able to live in grace and release their entity to go with their race.

The next verse deals with sacrifice and the idea that one can die on time as long as they truly live. The singer encourages the listener to sacrifice their eyes so that others may see endlessly. In the last verse, the singer speaks to those weak souls living under symbols of death, telling them to come and enjoy survival grapes - to taste, raise, and live moments of life to the fullest. The song ends with a cryptic line about a man waiting with something funny to tell, leaving the listener to ponder its meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

I will grow my rage - defeat the pain
I'll strengthen my anger and overcome the suffering.

Pass the point of break - I shall prevail
I'll endure beyond the breaking point and emerge victorious.

On the day of deliverance - I'll live in grace
When the time of liberation comes, I'll live with dignity.

Release my entity - go with my race
I'll free my spirit and join my kindred.

You can die on time
It's better to die at the right moment.

As long as you live
As long as you're alive.

Sacrifice your eyes
Sacrifice your own vision.

For those that will see endlessly
For those who will see forever.

Come and enjoy
Come and delight in life.

Survival grapes
Fruit of survival.

Taste - raise - live moments of life to end
Relish, elevate, and live the fleeting moments of life.