In this line-up we recorded and released our first propaganda on tape, called ‘Most Evil Demo’ in spring 1998. The unconventional and sometimes politically incorrect lyrics took a lot of criticism, but the media generally received this demo, featuring symphonic deathmetal, very positively.
Fresh Blood, Different Style
Late 1998 Anita L. left the ranks of Izegrim because of her job at Dutch metal magazine Aardschok, and the style shifted to death/thrash. Reduced to a 5-piece formation we released the self-financed mini-CD 'Bird of Prey' in the summer of 1999. Shortly after the release of ‘Bird of Prey’, Niels left Izegrim in order to commit himself fully to his other band Goddess of Desire (under the name 'Lord Arydon'). His sudden departure left us badly shaken up, but we never routed.
Some time later Corvin joined the ranks of Izegrim for a while, but it didn't work out. Corvin started his own deathmetal task-force called ‘Exposing Innards’ and left again in july 2000.
After Corvin left Izegrim was intentionally put 'on low profile' for a while, patiently awaiting the momentum to strike back. Once a suitable new guitarplayer was found in Carsten, Izegrim continued to spread the forecast of mankind’s annihilation.
Omen of Terror
Through our healthy distrust towards commerce-motivated labels, our self-conceit to execute and maintain everything ourselves, and of course the very successful live-performances we did supporting many internationally renowned colleagues, Izegrim has steadily become an established name in the Dutch metalscene.
We are known as a notoriously selfwilled (yet easy-going) band that ignores all bandwagons and hypes, and focuses on what we like doing most: raw, filthy, groovy Old School Thrash, with a typical Izegrim-edge. That stubborn attitude is also what gained us a steady fanbase through the years.
In november 2002 we released our first full-length release, called ‘Guidelines for Genocide’. It was received with both awe and astonishment by media and audience. It even exceeded our own expectations. Combining old-school Thrash elements, catchy riffing and unconventional themes, we successfully probed new means to thrash.
After some extensive campaigning, Anita B. gave up her induction in april 2004. In Marloes (former guitarist in Deluzion) we found a new recruit.
Scheme of Subversion
In the summer of 2005 a new omen of doom has been released upon this mediocre world: ‘New World Order’. It gave proof that we successfully upgraded our sound without abandoning the elements we have shown on ‘Guidelines for Genocide’. On the contrary, we have become more aggrevated and fiercer than ever before... But this mini-CD was merely a pre-taster for even greater indoctrinations to come: our upcoming full length ‘Tribute to Totalitarianism’.
Shortly after the release of the new EP, Carsten left Izegrim in order to pursuit other interests. Izegrim successfully continued as a 4-piece for over a year, but we still felt something was lacking. In Bart we found the right replacement to fill the gaps that Carsten left behind, and since then Izegrim is more determined than ever to start an uproar among the masses.
Early 2008 our second full-length "Tribute to Totalitarianism" has been unleashed upon this world. After a successful European tour and a Dutch mini-tour, founding member Joep and vocalist Kristien decided to focus on something else after 12 years of service and they left in the summer of 2008. Within the shortest period of time, Ivo was recruited to replace Joep, and Marloes took over the vocals.
Point of no Return
March 2009: ‘Point of no Return’ is Izegrim’s wake-up call to the world, introducing the new line-up with 3 brand new songs and a re-recorded version of Angel of Demise (taken from our sold out album ‘Guidelines for Genocide’).
Pact with Listenable Records, France
Immediately after the release of "Point of no Return" Izegrim started writing/composing their new album. Their mission was to create the most versitale, riff-packed, in-your-face-sounding record in the history of Izegrim. After more than one year of working as hard as they ever did, they've accomplished their objectives. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jörg Uken (Soundlodge Studio), this record has become exactly the way they wanted it to be.
On top of that, Izegrim signed a pact with LISTENABLE RECORDS from France. The release date for "Code of Consequences" has been set for February 2011.
Izegrim is on the move, and the journey has just begun...
www.izegrim.nl
Persona Non Grata
Izegrim Lyrics
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Enormous outbursts of rage
I get depressed of my neurosis
And inner wars that I must wage
Torn in a conflict I don't comprehend,
My life is like a pile of manure
I am aware a lot of things need to change
You hurt me more than I could possibly endure
This time my rage will not subside
I have decided to get rid of all your shit
Repaying every tear I cried
I finally claimed a life of my own
And I am glad that I finally see
You're wasting your life, too lazy to work,
All the time you've been leeching on me
You've taken my dough, you've beaten me up,
Got me afraid that I would be ditched
The love I have given has never returned,
You made me a paranoid bitch
Now I will deal with all the pain you've given me
The hidden lies in every sentence
I feel the anger like it is boiling in my blood
I have no time for your repentance
A nasty habit with which I'll have to cope
And when I do it I'll do it well
I take a shovel and club you till you're dead
I hope that you may rot in Hell
Persona Non Grata
Once a while I had huge aggrevations,
Enormous outbursts of rage
I got depressed of my neurosis
And inner wars that I must wage
Driven by obsession I'm getting rid of you,
You've driven me far beyond the edge
Your insults and transgressions won't hurt me anymore,
To this I surely dare to pledge
You hurt me more than I could possibly endure
This time my rage will not subside
I have decided to get rid of all your shit
Repaying every tear I cried
I finally claimed a life of my own
And I am glad that I'm finally free
I'm wasting your life, ten stabs in your back,
For all the times you've been fucking with me
You've taken my dough, you've beaten me up,
Had me afraid that I would be ditched
The pain you have given has now been returned,
With Love, from your paranoid bitch
Persona Non Grata
In Izegrim's song Persona Non Grata, the lyrics express the intense rage, depression, and inner turmoil that the singer feels due to the actions of another person. The conflict is difficult for the singer to understand, as their life feels like a pile of manure, and while they recognize that changes need to be made, they are unsure if they will be beneficial. The person who has caused the singer so much pain has taken advantage of them, taken their money, beaten them, and made them paranoid. The singer has decided that enough is enough, and they will get rid of this person's influence and repay every tear they have cried.
The singer's feelings of anger and betrayal are palpable throughout the song. They no longer want to be a victim, instead, they have claimed a life of their own and will take control of the situation. Their obsessive thoughts and desires to rid themselves of this person's influence have pushed them to the edge, and they pledge that the hurtful person will never be able to hurt them again. The singer vows to waste the other person's life, and delivers a final blow - ten stabs in their back - for all the times they have been messed with. In the end, the singer has become a persona non grata to the person who caused them so much pain, and they hope that they will rot in hell.
Overall, the lyrics of Persona Non Grata depict someone who has been pushed to their limits, and they refuse to be a victim any longer. They take control of their own life and rid themselves of the toxic influence of another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Once a while I have huge aggrevations,
Occasionally, I become very upset and angry.
Enormous outbursts of rage
My anger is intense and explosive.
I get depressed of my neurosis
My anxiety and mental health issues lead me to feel sad and hopeless.
And inner wars that I must wage
Inside myself, I'm fighting a battle.
Torn in a conflict I don't comprehend,
I'm struggling with a problem that I don't understand.
My life is like a pile of manure
My life is a mess.
I am aware a lot of things need to change
I know that many things in my life need to be different.
But for good or bad I am not sure
I'm unsure whether these changes will be positive or negative.
You hurt me more than I could possibly endure
Your actions have caused me immense pain.
This time my rage will not subside
My anger towards you will not calm down.
I have decided to get rid of all your shit
I'm going to eliminate everything negative associated with you from my life.
Repaying every tear I cried
I'm seeking some form of justice or revenge for the emotional distress you caused me.
I finally claimed a life of my own
I've taken control of my life.
And I am glad that I finally see
I'm happy that I've gained some clarity.
You're wasting your life, too lazy to work,
You're not making anything of your life and you're not willing to put in any effort.
All the time you've been leeching on me
You've been taking advantage of me for far too long.
You've taken my dough, you've beaten me up,
You've stolen from me and physically abused me.
Got me afraid that I would be ditched
You instilled a fear in me that you would leave me.
The love I have given has never returned,
I've shown you love and care, yet you've never shown it back.
You made me a paranoid bitch
Your actions have made me anxious and untrusting.
Now I will deal with all the pain you've given me
I'm going to confront the hurt that you've caused me.
The hidden lies in every sentence
I'll expose the deceit that you've hidden in your words.
I feel the anger like it is boiling in my blood
My anger is intense and overwhelming.
I have no time for your repentance
I'm not interested in your apology or regret.
A nasty habit with which I'll have to cope
I'll have to find a way to deal with this negative behaviour.
And when I do it I'll do it well
I'll handle this situation effectively and efficiently.
I take a shovel and club you till you're dead
I'm going to hurt or kill you with a tool.
I hope that you may rot in Hell
I want you to suffer and be punished for your actions.
Once a while I had huge aggrevations,
Occasionally in the past, I became very upset and angry.
You hurt me more than I could possibly endure
Your actions caused me immense pain and suffering.
This time my rage will not subside
I won't calm down or forgive you this time.
I have decided to get rid of all your shit
I'm going to eliminate everything negative associated with you from my life.
Repaying every tear I cried
I'm seeking some form of justice or revenge for the emotional distress you caused me.
I finally claimed a life of my own
I've taken control of my life.
And I am glad that I'm finally free
I'm happy that I've gained some clarity and can move on.
You're wasting your life, ten stabs in your back,
I'm going to harm or betray you with ten painful actions.
For all the times you've been fucking with me
I'll seek revenge for all the negative things you've done to me.
Had me afraid that I would be ditched
You instilled a fear in me that you would leave me.
The pain you have given has now been returned,
I've retaliated against you for the pain and suffering you've caused me.
With Love, from your paranoid bitch
I've hurt you out of love and a desire for revenge.
Persona Non Grata
You are no longer welcome or accepted in my life.
Contributed by Mason P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Awesome song!!