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.
Sulphur Souls
Marduk Lyrics
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Our wrath is about to be unleashed
Upon you, oh lord of goodness
For so long we have waited and believe us
The future will be a vast black memory on your grave
Behold
We say to you
Black metal warriors of northern lands
Lift your swords up high
Let us praise
The horned one
The lord of the sulfur souls
The city walls of Babylon
Are now decorated with the bodies of your
Weak followers
Here they hang begging for our mercy
With a symbol of your teachings
We can't do nothing but hate
Behold
From our synagogue of Satan
We say to you
Do never lower your heads in awe
For a god so good and mild
Let us praise the one with black horns
Woe
Woe to you oh falling god
See how we scorn your work and worshipers
See how they hang in shameful nakedness
On the bloodstained walls of Babylon
The white sun bites us
But why be afraid
The bright morning star has turned black
Your empire is ruined oh god of life and light
And I am your Judas
The song Sulphur Souls by Marduk is a black metal anthem that has been written in praise of Satan. The opening lines, "Praise hail Satan," set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics express a deep-seated anger and hatred towards the Christian god, who is called 'lord of goodness' and is shown as being weak and unable to respond to the onslaught of Satan's followers. The song speaks of a 'synagogue of Satan,' where black metal warriors have gathered to lift their swords and pledge allegiance to their dark lord. Satan is referred to as the 'horned one' and 'the lord of the sulfur souls.' This language is meant to evoke a sense of awe and reverence among the listeners.
The lyrics describe the destruction of the Christian empire by Satan's forces. The walls of Babylon are said to be decorated with the bodies of weak followers of Christ who have been conquered and put to death. The song celebrates the triumph of darkness over light and encourages listeners to never bow down or submit to the Christian god. The song concludes with a final insult aimed at the Christian god, who is called the 'god of life and light' and is portrayed as being betrayed by his own followers.
Line by Line Meaning
Our wrath is about to be unleashed
We are about to take revenge on you
Upon you, oh lord of goodness
We are angry at you, who represents good
For so long we have waited and believe us
We have been planning this for a long time and we are serious
The future will be a vast black memory on your grave
You will be defeated and forgotten
From our synagogue of Satan, We say to you
We, Satan worshippers, tell you
Black metal warriors of northern lands
Fellow metal musicians from the north
Lift your swords up high
Get ready to fight
Let us praise The horned one The lord of the sulfur souls
Let us worship Satan
The city walls of Babylon
The walls of a powerful city
Are now decorated with the bodies of your Weak followers
Your followers are dead and displayed on the walls
Here they hang begging for our mercy
They are dead, and we do not pity them
With a symbol of your teachings We can't do nothing but hate
The symbol of your religion only makes us hate you more
Do never lower your heads in awe For a god so good and mild
Do not worship a god who is weak and gentle
Let us praise the one with black horns
Let us worship Satan again
Woe to you oh falling god
You are doomed, god
See how we scorn your work and worshipers
We hate your followers and your religion
See how they hang in shameful nakedness On the bloodstained walls of Babylon
Your followers are dead and exposed on the walls, covered in blood
The white sun bites us But why be afraid
Despite the heat, we are not intimidated
The bright morning star has turned black
Your god has been defeated
Your empire is ruined oh god of life and light
Your religion has been destroyed
And I am your Judas
I have betrayed you like Judas betrayed Jesus
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