Although the band first emerged with the 1993 demo ‘Immortal Death’ Maniac Butcher can trace their history as far back as 1988. The debuting line up comprised of vocalist Barbarud Hrom, guitarist Vlad Blasphemer, bassist Thomas and drummer Michael.
The 1994 session ‘The Incapable Carrion’ saw Thomas being superseded by Jorg on bass. Maniac Butcher had their 1996 ‘Black Hordes Of Saaz’ single shared with DARK STORM. Following the band’s debut full length album Jorg decamped.
Second album ‘Lucan- Antikrist’ saw the inclusion of second guitarist Lord Unclean. This outing included a rendition of MASTER'S HAMMER's 'Hell Abyss'. Line up troubles afflicted the band further when Michael left the fold, to found yet another uncompromising act AGMEN, followed by Lord Unclean. By this stage Maniac Butcher was down to the pairing of Vlad Blasphemer and Barbarud Hrom for the ‘Cerna Krev’ outing.
1999 had session players Ramus on guitar and Butcher on drums filling the vacant positions for a split album shared with INFERNO and SEZARBIL. A full length effort ‘Invaze’, which included a cover version of a track by the same name originally recorded by ASSESSOR, was also released the same year. Meantime the ‘Cerna Krev’ album was re-released on the Brazilian Mega Therion label with extra tracks and retitled ‘Sangue Negro’.
Maniac Butcher achieved quite a coup in 2000 when the esteemed Akhenaten of noted American Black Metal project JUDAS ISCARIOT was inducted into the band on bass. However, following European gigs that year the band announced they were to fold. Recordings from these dates would surface posthumously in March of 2003 as the 'Live In Germany' album through the From Beyond Productions label.
Both Blasphemer and Hrom also operate the side band NHAAVAH issuing the album ‘Kings Of Czech Black Metal’ and split a EP with KATHARSIS. Also in 2003 the Brazilian Mutilation label re-issued 'Barbarians' in limited vinyl formats and combined the two demos ' Immortal Death' and 'The Incapable Carrion' for CD release.
As a member of DETONATOR 666 Vlad Blasphemer, in the guitar role, released the album 'At The Dawn Of Sadistioc Infernal Holocaust' in April 2004. The Dutch label Displeased Records re-issued 'Live In Open Hell' on vinyl format in December of 2004.
In 2005 released a DVD entitled ' Dead But Live - '92-01' and in 2007 released a EP called 'The Beast / Dva tisice let' which the album cover was pianted by Quorthon of Bathory also it is the first studio album in nearly 7 years.
Barbarians
Maniac Butcher Lyrics
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Over Saaz
Free barbarians
Masters of darkness
Only silver fullmoon
Illuminate their path
Under the hooves
No God can't change their mind
No shepherd can't destine their way
No force majeure can't govern their lives
They are free...!
Midnight ride
Over the light of fullmoon
Barbarians enjoy their lives
They are free...!
Join them on lucid journey
Join them in Blasphemous
Dark Occult Immortal
Black Death way...!3
The lyrics to Maniac Butcher's song Barbarians can be interpreted as a celebration of freedom and independence. The four "black clouds" that hang over Saaz may represent the barbarians themselves, who are described as "masters of darkness." These barbarians are unbound by the rules and customs of society, and they ride under the light of the full moon on their black horses, enjoying their freedom.
The lyrics suggest that the barbarians have rejected traditional religion and social order. They are not swayed by the whims of any god, shepherd, or force of nature; instead, they have chosen their own destinies. This theme of rejecting established authority is reinforced by the invitation to "join them in Blasphemous/Dark Occult Immortal/Black Death way," which suggests a subculture that revels in blasphemy and darkness.
Overall, the song Barbarians can be seen as a celebration of nonconformity and individualism. The barbarians are free to ride under the moonlight and enjoy their lives without the constraints of society, religion, or authority.
Line by Line Meaning
Four black clouds
The sky is dark and ominous with four ominous clouds.
Over Saaz
The dark clouds are over the town of Saaz.
Free barbarians
There is a group of barbarians that are free and unrestrained.
Masters of darkness
These barbarians are in control of the dark and foreboding atmosphere.
Only silver fullmoon
The only source of light in the darkness is the bright silver full moon.
Illuminate their path
The moon provides the only guiding light on their journey.
Under the hooves
The barbarians are mounted on black horses, traveling through the dark.
Of their black horses
The horses the barbarians ride are black in color.
No God can't change their mind
The barbarians are not influenced by any god or religion.
No shepherd can't destine their way
They are not led or directed by any authority figure, such as a shepherd.
No force majeure can't govern their lives
They are completely self-governed and not constrained by any external force.
They are free...!
The barbarians are completely free and independent.
Midnight ride
The barbarians are riding through the dark of night.
Over the light of fullmoon
They journey under the light of the full moon.
Barbarians enjoy their lives
The barbarians are happy and content with their lives.
They are free...!
The barbarians continue to be completely free.
Join them on lucid journey
Others are invited to join the barbarians on their journey.
Join them in Blasphemous
Others are invited to share in their blasphemous lifestyle.
Dark Occult Immortal
The barbarians are part of a dark and mythical realm.
Black Death way...!
They follow the path of black death and destruction.
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lometalmenteto
Cuatro nubes negras
Sobre Saaz
Bárbaros libres
Maestros de la oscuridad
Sólo luna llena plateada
Ilumina su camino
bajo los cascos
De sus caballos negros
No, Dios no puede cambiar de opinión.
Ningún pastor no puede destinar su camino.
Ninguna fuerza mayor puede gobernar sus vidas.
Son gratis...!
paseo de medianoche
Sobre la luz de la luna llena
Los bárbaros disfrutan de sus vidas.
Son gratis...!
Únase a ellos en un viaje lúcido
Únete a ellos en Blasphemous
Inmortal oculto oscuro
¡Camino de la Muerte Negra...!
@Archduke1001
One of the best Black Metal bands of the 90's. Maniac Butcher always delivered.
@bmpromotion
Black Metal from the Czech Republic.
@ricardoantoniodesouza5809
In my opinion,The best Black Metal hord in the world !
@anikadrij
Aaarrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
@lometalmenteto
Cuatro nubes negras
Sobre Saaz
Bárbaros libres
Maestros de la oscuridad
Sólo luna llena plateada
Ilumina su camino
bajo los cascos
De sus caballos negros
No, Dios no puede cambiar de opinión.
Ningún pastor no puede destinar su camino.
Ninguna fuerza mayor puede gobernar sus vidas.
Son gratis...!
paseo de medianoche
Sobre la luz de la luna llena
Los bárbaros disfrutan de sus vidas.
Son gratis...!
Únase a ellos en un viaje lúcido
Únete a ellos en Blasphemous
Inmortal oculto oscuro
¡Camino de la Muerte Negra...!
@philkozla2917
So awesome ! Wish there was a hidden vault of unrreleased MB albums
@nelsongollarza8617
This band and Krabathor my two favorite bands from Czech Rep
@user-vj6gx5uq9i
Inferno n sorath
@JhonMartinez-mv4dm
Un saludo a todas las momias con mucho respecto. Esta hobra maestra es 90 un sonido primitivo y duro gran hobra sin dejar atras los grandes pasos que muchos musicos an dado a incorporar sonidos nuevos hay que apresiar el trabajo de los musicos y la evolucion dentro del sonido
@silafuyang8675
Czech Metal always delivers.