When the band first started, they were surrounded by a cloud of mystery, as all of the band members were under contracts with other bands, and thus had to use pseudonyms to avoid any legal problems.
The current line-up is:
Ralf Hubert - Bass
Alex Landenburg - Drums
Benedikt Zimniak - Guitars
Erik Adam H. Grosch - Guitars
Martin Lemar - Vocals
However, big names such as Jörg Michael (Drums, Rage, Stratovarius and Saxon) , Peter Haas (Drums, Krokus), Jochen Schröder (Guitar, Rage, Avenger), Frank Fricke (Guitar, Living Death, U.D.O.), Reiner Kelch (Guitar, Living Death), Uwe Baltrusch (Guitar, Sodom and Peter "Peavy" Wagner (Bass, Rage) have also been members.
Immortal Hate
Mekong Delta Lyrics
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Religious might was born
Kill 'em they have sworn
Excused by might of god they think,
They've got the rights to slaughter human life
Annihilate own kind
Thoughts !!!
The preachers always tough
Blood boozers of new times,
The perfect warriors - prayers of supremacy
Broken leaders
Cringing idols
Walking shadows
Fighting heroes of darkness
What we do know ?
Have a look at the past
Slobbering morons
Insane leaders followed to fast
What they want to see
People can never be
Puppets in an insane dream
Watch out !!!
The seed is growing fast
Fanatics all around
Poised ready to believe
This simple minded
Creeps will not try (to) shy away
Torturing unborn
Slaving people
Screaming unright
Yearning for rotten kingdoms
The song "Immortal Hate" by Mekong Delta is a song that highlights the dangerous combination of religious extremism and political power. The song begins by referencing the dawn of a new era where religious might is born. This newly created religious power has an unwavering dedication to its beliefs and is prepared to kill others who do not share those beliefs. They justify their actions by claiming that they are doing God's work and that they have the right to slaughter human life. The lyrics explicitly condemn the practice of annihilating one's own kind as well as creating endless hate.
The second part of the song conveys the idea that broken leaders and cringing idols can become walking shadows that lead to fighting heroes of darkness. The lyrics reveal that sometimes insane leaders are followed too fast, highlighting the power of propaganda and brainwashing. Mekong Delta questions what is known and urges us to have a look at the past. The song likens followers of religious extremism to slobbering morons and suggests that these delusional people are seeking to create a rotten kingdom where people can never be anything more than puppets in an insane dream.
The final part of the song establishes a warning: fanatics are growing fast, and they are poised and ready to believe anything that serves their agenda. The lyrics suggest that people who are simple-minded and desperate for change will not try to shy away from potentially atrocious actions. The song concludes with the image of an unjust society where the unborn are tortured, people are slaved and forced to scream unright, and all around the people are yearning for rotten kingdoms.
Line by Line Meaning
Dawn !!!
The start of a new day, possibly signifying the beginning of a new era.
Religious might was born
The belief that the concept of religious power and authority was created.
Kill 'em they have sworn
The strong desire to eliminate a perceived enemy.
Excused by might of god they think,
The motivation behind certain individuals' actions is attributed to divine will and therefore justifiable.
They've got the rights to slaughter human life
The belief that some people have the authority to take away the lives of others.
Annihilate own kind
The desire to destroy members of one's own group or community.
Thoughts !!!
An introspective query about one's own mental processes and how they lead to certain actions and emotions.
Creating endless hate
The idea that certain thought patterns can perpetuate negative emotions indefinitely.
The preachers always tough
Religious leaders who are unyielding in their beliefs and teachings.
Blood boozers of new times,
Individuals who revel in violence and bloodshed in contemporary society.
The perfect warriors - prayers of supremacy
People who view themselves as paragons of strength and virtue and who use religion as a justification for their actions.
Broken leaders
Individuals in positions of authority who have failed in their duties or responsibilities.
Cringing idols
Revered figures who are actually weak or deceitful.
Walking shadows
People who lack a sense of purpose or direction in their lives.
Fighting heroes of darkness
Individuals who engage in conflict against perceived threats to their existence or worldview.
What we do know ?
A rhetorical question posed to call attention to the fact that we may not actually possess all the information or knowledge needed to make informed decisions.
Have a look at the past
An admonition to examine historical events and lessons as a way to inform actions in the present and future.
Slobbering morons
People who lack intelligence or discernment in their thinking or behavior.
Insane leaders followed to fast
Individuals who are mentally unstable or unwise and who are quickly given power by followers who are unable or unwilling to see through their flaws.
What they want to see
A query into what the motivations of certain individuals or groups might be.
People can never be
An assertion that human beings cannot be reduced to machines or controlled as puppets.
Puppets in an insane dream
A metaphor describing humans as controlled by the whims of those in power.
Watch out !!!
A warning to remain vigilant and cautious in the face of possible danger.
The seed is growing fast
A recognition that certain ideas or movements are becoming more powerful and widespread quickly.
Fanatics all around
People who hold extreme, ill-considered views on religion, politics, or other realms of society.
Poised ready to believe
People who are prepared to imbibe and accept certain beliefs without proper scrutiny or questioning.
This simple minded
People who lack the necessary intellect or open-mindedness to engage in nuanced discussion or learning.
Creeps will not try (to) shy away
Individuals who are unscrupulous or malicious will not attempt to conceal their true intentions or motives.
Torturing unborn
Actions that inflict harm on the most vulnerable members of society.
Slaving people
The forced servitude of other humans, seen as a serious human rights violation.
Screaming unright
Protests that occur when people are unjustly treated or abused.
Yearning for rotten kingdoms
A desire for societies that value human oppression and cruelty over compassion and morality.
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.