Marduk was founded in Norrkรถping, Sweden in 1990 by Morgan Steinmeyer Hรฅkansson. 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 Norrkรถping 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.
Beast of Prey
Marduk Lyrics
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Sounds of violence breaks the silence
Ripping the stillness apart
Sounds of thunder n force from the world under
The essence and joy of my heart
The messengers who chime death's bell
Die
Like Lillith's sons - the demonic ones
Storming through dust clouds to kill
All they seek - to kill the weak
The extent of bloodshed to the thrill
The black roaring panzers who bring pain and death
And through their barrels you will feel hells breath
Eyeballs rolling, bodies twisting, mouths are screaming as they burn
Shells exploding, steel is crushing, dooms bell tolling, death you yearn
All I want, All I need
Is to see my enemies bleed
Guns of annihilation, hell's celebration
Execution of god can begin
Set the world on fire so Christ can expire
This time the devil will win
Smell the scent of fear and pain
As we roll through the pile of ash
Antichrist is here to reign as we blow god's throne
With a crash
All I want, all I need
Is to kill the ones light saved
I spit in the face of god with my gun
A blazing the ghost and run over his son
The lyrics for Marduk's song "Beast of Prey" are violent and graphic, painting a picture of a warzone where death and destruction reign supreme. The opening lines describe the sounds of violence breaking the silence and ripping apart the stillness. The essence and joy of the singer's heart is found in the thunderous force from the world under. The singer revels in the black roaring panzers that bring pain and death, and the messengers who chime death's bell. The demonic ones storm through dust clouds to kill all they seek, to the thrill of the singer.
The second verse continues the vivid violent imagery, describing eyeballs rolling, bodies twisting, and mouths screaming as they burn. The panzers bring hell's breath through their barrels, and guns of annihilation signal the beginning of the execution of god. The singer wants to see their enemies bleed and kill the ones light saved. They spit in the face of god and blaze through ghosts, running over his son. The final lines declare that the Antichrist is here to reign and that they will blow god's throne with a crash.
Overall, the lyrics of "Beast of Prey" glorify war and violence while rejecting religion and God. The singer revels in the destruction of their enemies and the defeat of God, symbolized by blowing up his throne.
Line by Line Meaning
Sounds of violence breaks the silence
The beginning of war is marked by the discordant sounds of chaos, an orchestra of destruction.
Ripping the stillness apart
There is no peace or calmness in war; it tears apart any sense of tranquility.
Sounds of thunder n force from the world under
The earth itself trembling with the forces of battle, unleashing fury from below.
The essence and joy of my heart
The thrill of war is what drives a warrior like Marduk forward. It is his passion and his purpose.
The messengers who chime death's bell
Those who come to deliver death are not angels, but harbingers of destruction.
The panzers have come to blow god into hell
Tanks, the modern chariots of war, have come to destroy God's kingdom with explosive force.
Like Lillith's sons - the demonic ones
The soldiers on the opposing side are likened to demons, followers of the mythical creature Lilith who spread chaos and destruction.
Storming through dust clouds to kill
The enemy approaches like a storm, hidden in dust clouds, intent on killing all in their way.
All they seek - to kill the weak
The enemy, driven by bloodlust and hatred, only sees weakness as an excuse to commit murder.
The extent of bloodshed to the thrill
The sheer amount of blood spilled in battle is intoxicating to the soldiers, fueling their lust for violence.
The black roaring panzers who bring pain and death
Tanks are the harbingers of destruction, bringing both pain and death with their unstoppable force.
And through their barrels you will feel hells breath
The weapons of war are said to invoke the fires of hell, a whiff of its smoke staining everything it touches.
Eyeballs rolling, bodies twisting, mouths are screaming as they burn
The sounds of war are not just deafening, but also horrifying, with the sight of burning corpses and people in agony.
Shells exploding, steel is crushing, dooms bell tolling, death you yearn
The destruction wrought by artillery and machines of war creates an atmosphere of doom, a sensation that death itself is nearby.
All I want, All I need
War is all-encompassing for Marduk, occupying every thought and desire.
Is to see my enemies bleed
The sight of his foes' blood is a source of satisfaction, a reward for his efforts.
Guns of annihilation, hell's celebration
The guns used in war are instruments of destruction, a harkening of hell on earth.
Execution of god can begin
For Marduk, the defeat of his enemies equates to the defeat of their deity, the start of the execution of God.
Set the world on fire so Christ can expire
The world is to be set alight by war, so that even Christ himself cannot survive its flames.
This time the devil will win
The balance of power is expected to shift in favor of the devil, granting him victory.
Smell the scent of fear and pain
The aftermath of battle is marked by the stench of fear and the lingering pain of the wounded.
As we roll through the pile of ash
The destruction wrought by war leaves behind ash in its wake, a testament to its ruinous power.
Antichrist is here to reign as we blow god's throne
The Antichrist has arrived, poised to take over God's throne as the forces of war destroy it.
With a crash
The end of God's reign is met with a thunderous crash, marking the final moments of his power.
Is to kill the ones light saved
Marduk's goal is to kill those who claim to have been saved by the light, making them the enemy.
I spit in the face of god with my gun
To Marduk, using his weapon in battle is tantamount to spitting in the face of God himself.
A blazing the ghost and run over his son
Marduk's rage is all-encompassing, extending even to the memory of God's son, who he wishes to trample underfoot.
Contributed by Maria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.