There are at least two bands with the name Inquisition

Inquisition (… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands with the name Inquisition

Inquisition (Unites States - Agonia Records artist) is a black metal band from Seattle, Washington USA with origins in Colombia South America where the founder, Dagon, was living at the time. The band was fully realized in 1996 when Dagon left Colombia and moved back to the United States where he met Incubus, who joined on drums that same year.This line-up has remained stable for more than fifteen years. Their sound involves the combination of old school Thrash metal, major guitar progressions with the depth and darkness of black metal's chaotic minor guitar progressions. Dagon's voice is very monotonous and chant like and does not sound like any voice typically used in Black Metal. Dagon has expressed that his vocal style is not meant to reflect that of a human, but rather that of an unseen entity in demonic form. The topics that form part of band's songs are everything from classic medieval Satanism to the dark laws of astro physics and the universe in general joined into one unit.

Inquisition was also punk rock band from Richmond, Virginia, United States. They were active in the mid 1990s, and were a large influence on the local scene. Several members went on to form other bands such as Strike Anywhere, River City High, and Ann Beretta. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquisition_(punk_band)

Nocturnal Gatherings and Wicked Rites
Inquisition Lyrics

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I am the one that is summoning thee through the powers and the forces of Satan
I am the one that is calling for rites for the gathering of holy burnings
Dark moon in the blackest skies I call upon your presence for wisdom
All in a circle of wicked rites, blood of the virgin shall drip tonight

Starlight from the cosmic sea shines upon the blood soaked altar
Unholy fire that burns up high on the head of the ancient horned goat king
Pleasure of the sacrifice brings us might, strength of a beast we are given

All in a circle of wicked rites, blood of the virgin shall drip tonight

Lord in the heavens we deny, followers of you we despise
We are the ones born of fire, element of earth you must fear

Now is the time to worship death through the sacrifice of the holy bitch
All in a circle of wicked rites, blood of the virgin shall drip tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Nocturnal Gatherings and Wicked Rites" by Inquisition depict a summoning of Satan and the occult practices that follow. The singer conveys their power to call forth others, and their desire for knowledge and wisdom. They describe a dark, blood-soaked scene in which a virgin is sacrificed in honor of the horned goat king. The singer asserts their rejection of mainstream religious beliefs and declares their own connection to the elements and the power of death.

The lyrics conjure a sense of danger and mysticism, placing emphasis on the strength and might gained through the sacrifice. The use of specific imagery, such as starlight from the cosmic sea and the ancient horned goat king, adds to the atmosphere of the song. This shows the intense influence of black metal and their imagery. Additionally, the lyrics showcase the anti-Christian sentiment that is prominent in the genre.

Line by Line Meaning

I am the one that is summoning thee through the powers and the forces of Satan
I am invoking your presence using the power of Satan's forces and summoning you to come

I am the one that is calling for rites for the gathering of holy burnings
I am calling for the rituals to begin in order to gather for the sacred burnings

Dark moon in the blackest skies I call upon your presence for wisdom
In the darkest of skies and with the help of the dark moon, I am calling upon you to gain wisdom

All in a circle of wicked rites, blood of the virgin shall drip tonight
We will perform our wicked rituals in a circle and tonight, the blood of a virgin shall be shed

Starlight from the cosmic sea shines upon the blood soaked altar
The light from the stars in the cosmic sea illuminates the altar soaked in blood

Unholy fire that burns up high on the head of the ancient horned goat king
The fire burning on top of the head of the ancient horned goat king is unholy and dark

Pleasure of the sacrifice brings us might, strength of a beast we are given
The sacrifice brings us power and strength like that of a beast

Lord in the heavens we deny, followers of you we despise
We reject the Lord in the heavens and despise those who follow him

We are the ones born of fire, element of earth you must fear
We are born from the flames of fire and as the element of earth, we are to be feared

Now is the time to worship death through the sacrifice of the holy bitch
It is time to honor death by sacrificing the holy woman

All in a circle of wicked rites, blood of the virgin shall drip tonight
We will perform our wicked rituals in a circle and tonight, the blood of a virgin shall be shed

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