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The 1994 session ‘The Incapable Carrion’ saw Thomas being superseded by Jorg on bass.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.
Second Creation
Maniac Butcher Lyrics
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But man
Creator ot God
In his own image
Man's longing tor control
Fear from liability for his acts
Creation of God for cases of failure
Man's God
Also almighty and gracious master
But all evil on the Earth
Is man's work...
In Maniac Butcher's song "Second Creation," the lyrics are a commentary on humanity's relationship with the concept of God. The opening line, "No God but man," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which explores the idea that humans have created God in their own image.
The second line, "Creator of God in his own image," reinforces this idea, suggesting that man has constructed a deity that reflects his own desires and values. The song goes on to argue that man's desire for control and his fear of accountability have driven him to create God as a way to absolve himself of responsibility for his actions. The creation of God, the lyrics suggest, serves as a sort of safety net for humanity, allowing people to justify their actions by attributing them to God's will.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the dichotomy between man and God, with Man's God being portrayed as both "almighty and gracious master" and the source of all evil on Earth. This contrast serves to highlight the idea that humanity is ultimately responsible for its own actions, rather than being able to pass the buck to a divine being.
Overall, "Second Creation" is a dark and thought-provoking song that challenges listeners to consider their own relationship with the concept of God, and the ways in which humanity has shaped and been shaped by this idea.
Line by Line Meaning
No God
There is no divine deity
But man
Only man exists
Creator ot God
Man is the creator of the idea of God
In his own image
God is made in the image of man
Man's longing tor control
Man desires to be in control
Fear from liability for his acts
Man is afraid of being held accountable for his actions
Creation of God for cases of failure
The concept of God was created to explain failures or shortcomings
Every act is justifiable by God's will...
Man justifies his actions by saying they align with God's will
Man's God
God as man perceives and conceptualizes it
Also almighty and gracious master
Man views God as all-powerful and benevolent
But all evil on the Earth
Despite this perception of God, there is still evil in the world
Is man's work...
Man is responsible for the evil in the world
Contributed by Muhammad S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fabiano MB (Forcas)
Toscaria pura, mais eu gosto muito Hail Maniac Butcher!!!