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The 1994 session ‘The Incapable Carrion’ saw Thomas being superseded by Jorg on bass.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.
The Last Battle
Maniac Butcher Lyrics
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Blood-thirsty barbarians
Are rushing worth
To intense onslaught
Defending adversaries
Adherents of Holy Church
Are drowned in their own blood
Heads of Christians are cut
By axes of Lucans
Crosses from neck-stumps
Are stamped into dust
Heavy battle uproar
Fatal for believers
Fear in faces of Christ's servants
To flee? To surrender? Death is certain !!
Dawn of judgment day
Twillight of Act of God
The last battle
Death of Christianity !!
The lyrics of Maniac Butcher's song The Last Battle describe the final battle between the blood-thirsty barbarians and the defenders of the Holy Church. The dense files of Lucans are rushing worth to the intense onslaught, as the defending adversaries are drowning in their own blood like newborn kittens. The heads of Christians are being cut by the axes of the Lucans and the crosses from their neck stumps are being stamped into the dust. The heavy battle uproar is fatal for believers and fear is clear on the faces of Christ's servants. There are only two options: to flee or surrender, but death is certain.
In the dawn of judgment day, the twilight of the Act of God, the last battle will happen, leading to the death of Christianity. The lyrics are highlighting the end of an era, where Christianity is represented as the underdog and is being overpowered by the fierce barbarians. The song also touches upon themes of violence, fear, and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Dense files of Lucans,
A large group of Lucans (who were known for their barbaric ways) are gathering together for battle.
Blood-thirsty barbarians
These Lucans are known for their violent nature and love for spilling blood in battle.
Are rushing worth
They are eagerly and rapidly moving towards the battlefield.
To intense onslaught
They are going to attack with powerful force and the intention of causing widespread destruction.
Defending adversaries
The Christians are the opposing force, attempting to stop the Lucans from carrying out their plans.
Adherents of Holy Church
The Christians are devout followers of the Church, fighting for their faith on the battlefield.
Are drowned in their own blood
The Christians are losing the battle and are being defeated as they spill their own blood on the battlefield.
As just born kittens
The Christians are fighting poorly and weakly, as helpless as newborn kittens.
Heads of Christians are cut
The Christians are being beheaded by the axes of the Lucans.
By axes of Lucans
The Lucans are using their axes as weapons to carry out the beheadings of the Christians.
Crosses from neck-stumps
The Christian symbols, the crosses, are being taken from the decapitated necks of the Christians.
Are stamped into dust
The Lucans are showing disrespect to the Christian religion by crushing the crosses into dust under their feet.
Heavy battle uproar
The sounds of the battle (yelling, swords clanging, etc.) are very loud and intense.
Fatal for believers
Many Christians are being killed in the battle.
Fear in faces of Christ's servants
The Christians are scared and afraid to face the Lucans in battle.
To flee? To surrender? Death is certain !!
The Christians are contemplating whether to run or give up, but ultimately know that death is the only outcome regardless of their decision.
Dawn of judgment day
The time of reckoning has come for the Christians, and they fear divine judgment.
Twillight of Act of God
The end of Christianity is near, and the power of God is weakening.
The last battle
This battle will be the final one between the Christians and the Lucans.
Death of Christianity !!
Christianity will ultimately be defeated and destroyed by the Lucans after this final battle.
Contributed by Riley I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.