1) The most well-known Kath… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands known as Katharsis:
1) The most well-known Katharsis (aka KTHRSS) is a German black metal band formed in 1994. The members are Aeshma on "styx" (drums), Scorn on "scythe" (bass, guitars), and Drakh providing "sting" (vocals). The group does not play live shows.
Katharsis has released four full-lengths to date: 2000's 666 via Sombre (later re-released by Norma Evangelium Diaboli on CD) and 2003's Kruzifixxion, 2006's VVorldVVithoutEnd and 2009's Fourth Reich via Norma Evangelium Diaboli. Some of their recent t-shirts were also released by Norma Evangelium Diaboli.
Katharsis has also participated in split releases with Moonblood, Deathcult (Ger), Nhaavah and Black Witchery. Katharsis appeared in multiple compilations, including Black Metal Endsieg I (2001), Black Metal Blitzkrieg (2001) and Tormenting Legends II (2006).
http://www.kthrss.de/
2) A progressive metal band from Romania.The band was formed in 1997 under the name Puls!, in 1998 they changed their name to Katharsis.
The band consists of
Alina Szekely-Maier – vocal
Cătălin Gyulai – guitar
Ovidiu Szekely-Maier – bass
Andras Bilibok – drumms
https://myspace.com/katharsisprogresiv
3) Katharsis are a surf rock band with its origins in New Jersey. In early September of 2008, Justin Chung (Guitar, Lead Vocals) began searching for band members to finish out his desired four piece ensemble. Justin reconnected with his old summer camp friend, Jesse Haack (Drums) who then contacted David McNally (Bass, Back-Up Vocals). Matt Modica, Justin's classmate, originally filled the part of guitarist but scheduling problems eventually led to a lineup change. The band later found Matt Dezenzo, a youthful metal virtuoso, who briefly took over for Matt Modica. However, Justin's songwriting took a turn toward the melodic side and the band eventually parted with Matt Dezenzo. David Scala was then recruited to fill the role of guitarist and lends his unique style to Katharsis' music.
http://www.myspace.com/katharsisnj
4) Katharsis were an alternative/progressive rock band from Greenville, NC that disbanded in early 2007. From the about page on the band's official website: "Katharsis has been a work in progress since 2003. Seeking edgy music with a positive message, guitar players Garett Bissonnette, of One Word, and Patrick Spohr, of Rhetoric, got together to trade riffs and immediately felt they had to passionately pursue the music that unfolded. Settling for anything less than the best was not an option. They auditioned many drummers and bass players before finally finding Cory Granger, a local college student, and Eric Pyburn, Patrick’s bass player from Rhetoric. With the musicians in place, the search for a singer was long and arduous. After two singers came and left, the four members of Katharsis discovered Ean Hirst, of Seraphin, running sound at a local bar. As soon as they heard his voice they knew they had found their front man. With the ensemble complete, they immediately started an intense writing session.
The band had been writing and rehearsing with and without singers over the previous year and a half before finding Ean. Combining the original melodies created by Katharsis and the lyrics written by Ean, Katharsis is brings a new sound to rock music, fusing the best of every world and never settling for anything that doesn’t live up to the title of being “cathartic”. A unique musical style, complete with vocals reminiscent of Alice in Chains, a melodic feel on par with A Perfect Circle, and the overall catchiness of Incubus, sets the stage for Katharsis’ powerful positive message."
http://www.katharsisrock.com/index.htm
5) Katharsis are Daniel Malson, Jano Sanguine, Rick Sanford, Tim Vickers. Experimental/industrial quartet from San Francisco. Nothing else but this is information is known.
666
Katharsis Lyrics
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My paleness turneth to brightness
Where thousand seals inflame the night.
The chains are broken, The gates are open
My mask is sheer terror, but I bring the final calm...
An incarnation of kathairein flesh
Deathcult and Flakk Ameth at trident attack
666 Sinister seed.
Rise from the depths where mortality shall breed
I am the Archangel�s bestial eye,
I am the murdere of the holy childe
666 devestator of the suns,
Devestator of the skies, Devestator of the light.
I am the crawling chaos. I am the shining victor.
I am the living death.
So watch your fading vision
While I enter heavenly ground.
So dream your failing prophecy
While I eat your world...
In the battle of conquest be upon the enemy
Give me their flesh to eat.
Hail the one, the blessed beast
Worship Him with swords and spears,
Lift His throne and place
Light devouring gods and men.
And another king shall reign.
Eternal ecstasy of hell
For from the North cometh the pain...
None shall before the One,
Angel of the Bleeding Sun.
Imperial forceïs raging blow.
A storm of steel awaketh
Cruel pounding hammers of His law
Triumphant Lucifer on the ruins of the world.
The lyrics of Katharsis's song "666" depict an apocalyptic and chaotic vision of the end of the world. The chains are broken, and the gates are open, symbolizing the unleashing of chaos and destruction upon the world. The singer is an incarnation of Kathairein, and with Deathcult and Flakk Ameth at trident attack, the singer replaces hope and holiness with terror and destruction.
The singer proclaims themselves to be the Archangel's bestial eye and the murderer of the holy child, embodying evil and destruction. They are the ultimate destroyer, the one who will bring down the light and the heavens themselves. The singer urges the listener to worship the blessed beast with swords and spears, allowing the darkness and chaos to reign supreme.
The lyrics paint a vivid and unsettling picture of the end of the world, as the forces of darkness triumph over the forces of light. The singer revels in their role as the harbinger of destruction and chaos, celebrating the fall of the gods and the triumph of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
The chains are broken, The gates are open
Freedom has been attained; the way forward is clear
My paleness turneth to brightness
I am transformed from a state of weakness to one of strength
Where thousand seals inflame the night.
Amidst the darkness, powerful and significant things are unfolding
My mask is sheer terror, but I bring the final calm...
Although I may appear frightening, I am actually bringing peace and resolution
An incarnation of kathairein flesh
I represent the embodiment of purification and catharsis
Deathcult and Flakk Ameth at trident attack
I am joined by powerful forces of death and destruction
Replacing hope and holiness...
The old ways of thinking and being are being replaced by something more extreme and nihilistic
666 Sinister seed.
I am a force of evil and destruction
Rise from the depths where mortality shall breed
I emerge from the depths of suffering and sorrow
I am the Archangel�s bestial eye,
I am an all-seeing, animalistic force of destruction
I am the murdere of the holy childe
I represent the death of everything innocent and pure
666 devestator of the suns,
I bring destruction to everything that brings light and warmth
Devestator of the skies, Devestator of the light.
I destroy everything that is beautiful and hopeful
I am the crawling chaos. I am the shining victor.
I am a force of chaos and destruction, but I am also powerful and triumphant
I am the living death.
I represent death and destruction that cannot be avoided or escaped
So watch your fading vision
Be aware of the fleeting nature of your existence
While I enter heavenly ground.
While I bring destruction to the divine and the sacred
So dream your failing prophecy
Hold on to your hopes and dreams, even as they slip away
While I eat your world...
While I consume everything that is good and pure
In the battle of conquest be upon the enemy
In the act of victory, be merciless against your foes
Give me their flesh to eat.
Metaphorically consume and destroy your enemies
Hail the one, the blessed beast
Worship and revere the ultimate manifestation of evil and chaos
Worship Him with swords and spears,
Show devotion through bloodshed and violence
Lift His throne and place
Elevate the power and influence of evil and destruction
Light devouring gods and men.
Destroy everything that brings light and hope
And another king shall reign.
As the old ways are destroyed, new modes of being will emerge
Eternal ecstasy of hell
Hell, or the ultimate state of suffering, is a source of unending joy and fulfillment
For from the North cometh the pain...
Pain and suffering are inevitable and are coming from a direction beyond human control
None shall before the One,
No opposing force can stand against me
Angel of the Bleeding Sun.
I am the embodiment of destruction and chaos, and my power extends to the divine
Imperial forceïs raging blow.
The overwhelming, unstoppable force of my destruction
A storm of steel awaketh
My power is akin to a storm of destruction
Cruel pounding hammers of His law
My destruction and chaos are the ultimate law and justice
Triumphant Lucifer on the ruins of the world.
I am the ultimate victor, standing on top of the ruins of all that is good and pure
Contributed by Hannah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aurorap3172
Katharsis are pure and perfect Black Metal..
@leiv-ottarjohansen4429
Katharsis is the Go To BM band post norwegian 1.wave BM. Total power! Total aggression! (gotta love the Sadistik Exekution love, which is also TOTAL POWER)
@funeralfiend3618
German Black Metal GODS!!! HAIL KATHARSIS!
@murchinksonmorks
for always hail
@slavitdeezer
Love the snare on this album.
@darkenedworld9420
1. 666 (Hohelied der Wiedererweckung) (0:00)
2. Thy Horror (7:05)
3. Raped by Demons / Massacrament (11:12)
4. The Black Grail (15:45)
5. Lunar Castles (Harvest) (21:12)
6. Nazarene - Into the Flame (26:32)
@leiv-ottarjohansen6835
Brillianse! For ett album! For en energi! Skjeldent blir black metal presentert på en så genuin måte...
@Forferdelse666
Kaldt og jævlig.. sånn det skal være. Tötal hate! UGH!
@johnalberto9600
28:58 Holy Goat that fucking scream was sick!!!
@unquietvoid
19:35