Marduk was founded in Norrköping, Sweden in 1990 by Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson. His ultimate goal was to create the most blasphemous and Satanic band ever conceptualized.
In 1991, Marduk released a three song demo entitled "Fuck Me Jesus", which due to its dark and irreverent lyrics was highly received by a cult following.
During 1992, Marduk released their first full-length album "Dark Endless" under the label No Fashion and continued to tour Sweden, augmenting their steadily growing fan base. Marduk switched over to the French label Osmose in 1993 after a dispute with No Fashion. Marduk began to tour throughout the rest of Europe in 1994 and in 1995 had their first gig across the Atlantic in Mexico City. They continued to amass fans and release albums over the next few years, even spearheading the European "Black Metal Assault Tour" in 1998.
In 2000, Marduk founded their own record label, Blooddawn Productions.
In 2004 Marduk released their ninth studio album "Plague Angel" which was a great hit all over Europe and later on in the U.S.A. To celebrate Marduks 15 years anniversary a live album called "Warschau" was released with 17 live tracks from a show in Poland, 2005.
In 2006 a very substantial double DVD, which was called "Blood Puke Salvation", containing 2 concerts professionally filmed in Tilburg (Holland) and Antwerpen (Belgium). Videoclips, photo-gallery, interviews, behind the scenes material and rare handycam footage from the Deathmarch tours of 2004 and 2005.
In 2007, they released their tenth studio album entitled "Rom 5:12".
In 2009, Marduk released another full-length album "Wormwood" recorded at Endarker Studios in Norrköping with engineer/producer Magnus "Devo" Andersson.
In May 2012 their 12th studio album, "Serpent Sermon", was released.
Marduk continues to tour Europe, release albums, and is regularly featured in many prominent Metal music festivals.
502
Marduk Lyrics
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Whether it stormed or snowed or the sun was smiling at them
If the night was black or the day boiling warm
Thoir faces were dusty but their spirits were high
Their panzers it raced along with the storm
With thundering engines as fast as lightning
With blockades and tanks the foes tried to stop them
But in full speed they rolled at their prey
Beast of prey
2000 hostile tanks they slayed
Takings its toll
To panzer battle they called
Their fighting will forever stand no mark
But at last their faithless luck them couldn't save
When the bullets killed them and their fate sat in
Then their panzer became their grave
502 - Beast of prey
502 - 2000 hostile tanks they slayed
502 - taking its toll
502 - to panzer battle they called
The lyrics of Marduk's song "502" describe the bravery and spirit of the soldiers who marched in their panzers during World War II. The song highlights the hardships and difficulties faced by these soldiers while also emphasizing their resilience and determination. The opening lines, "Whether it stormed or snowed or the sun was smiling at them / If the night was black or the day boiling warm," describe the conditions that the soldiers had to face, but despite this, their spirits remained high. As the soldiers raced along with the storm in their panzers, their thundering engines served as a symbol of their sheer willpower and strength.
The song goes on to describe the soldiers' victories on the battlefield as they fought their way through blockades and tanks put up by their foes. The lyrics, "With thundering engines as fast as lightning / Through victory and defeat they fought their way," highlight the soldiers' relentless pursuit of their enemies. The soldiers were described as beasts of prey as they took down 2000 hostile tanks, and in the end, their panzer became their grave. The lyrics emphasize the toll that the panzer battle took on the soldiers, but also celebrate their bravery and fighting spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Panzers march
The tanks are moving forward in a confident and unstoppable manner
Whether it stormed or snowed or the sun was smiling at them
Regardless of any obstacles or circumstances, they pushed through with determination
If the night was black or the day boiling warm
Their drive to win did not change depending on the time of day
Thoir faces were dusty but their spirits were high
Despite being physically exhausted, their morale remained strong
Their panzers it raced along with the storm
The tanks moved quickly and powerfully, as if they were a part of the weather conditions
With thundering engines as fast as lightning
The tanks were built to be incredibly fast and effective in battle
Through victory and defeat they fought their way
Regardless of the outcome, they persisted in battle and gave it their all
With blockades and tanks the foes tried to stop them
The enemy used tactics to try and prevent the tanks from advancing
But in full speed they rolled at their prey
The tanks surged forward with great force towards their target
Beast of prey
The tanks were like predators, hunting down their enemy
2000 hostile tanks they slayed
The tanks had defeated an impressive number of enemy vehicles
Takings its toll
The battle had a significant impact on both sides, with casualties on both sides
To panzer battle they called
They eagerly took on a battle using these powerful vehicles
Their fighting will forever stand no mark
Their actual fighting and victory may not be remembered, just the fact that they sacrificed their lives in battle
But at last their faithless luck them couldn't save
Despite their courage, their luck eventually ran out in battle
When the bullets killed them and their fate sat in
Their deadly fate became clear when they were shot and killed in battle
Then their panzer became their grave
Their final resting place was inside the tank they fought in, which acted as their coffin
502 - Beast of prey
A reference to a specific tank, which was like a predatory animal
502 - 2000 hostile tanks they slayed
This particular tank was responsible for destroying a large number of enemy vehicles
502 - taking its toll
Even though this tank was successful in battle, the conflict still had lasting effects
502 - to panzer battle they called
The tank and its crew were eager to take on any battle that involved the use of tanks
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.