Demoniac evolved from the death metal band Purulent Obduction (1990-1993) which had members Occulta Mors, Necromaniac and L.O.N.S. Blacksoul (later Gaamalzagoth, real name: Mirko Schmat) joined in mid 1993. In January 1994 Necromaniac and L.O.N.S. had been kicked out and later formed Andras while the remaining members continued as Moonblood after releasing the only Demoniac-demo that was recorded still together in autumn/late 1993 (second demo comes from VHS rehearsal audio rip.).
The band only released vinyls and cassettes, Any CD pressings are bootlegs. Moonblood have recorded over 13 rehearsal tapes that at no time were any official releases and they're only done for the band members to recall their songs since there was never a usual rehearsal possible with one guy playing all instruments and they've only recorded their songs to remember for future studio sessions. A few tapes/recordings might have been spread to friends and due to massive tape trading activities of one of the members but those were the only copies that were spread among the tape trader scene.
Moonblood has split up; however, it is not known when the band actually broke up. Their last demo "Dusk Woerot" was released in 2003. Recorded in September 2000, the band was officially already dead when this recording has been done.
Embraced by Lycanthropy's Spell
Moonblood Lyrics
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Which morbid longing is tormenting me
That greed for blood, so fresh and still warm
That lust to creep through the nocturnal forest
Hunting to satisfy my mysterious greed
Ah... that pain
I can't stand it anymore
I must go out: in the night
When I enter the freezing darkness
But the hunger forces me out
Out in the streets, I take in the scent
Bloodlust under frozen skies
My teeth want to rip the victim's flesh
And my tongue wants to taste the juice of life
Ah... what a great feeling!
The odor of death is for what I'm living for
My nocturnal howling under the grey moon
Forces of unnatural silence over the night
Embraced by lycanthropy's spell:
The eyes of my victim are still opened
Distorted because of the horror they saw in the end
There is no mercy in my wolf heart
Only that magic, which forces me out at night
The lyrics of Moonblood's "Embraced by Lycanthropy's Spell" describe the transformation of the singer into a werewolf, driven by an insatiable hunger for blood and a longing to roam free through the forest at night. The singer is tormented by this desire, feeling a painful urge to satisfy their "mysterious greed" through hunting and killing. Despite the cold and harsh weather, they are drawn to venture out into the wilderness, where they howl under the grey moon and revel in the scent and taste of blood.
The transformation into a werewolf is often seen as a metaphor for the release of repressed desires, as well as a symbol of the darker aspects of humanity. The idea of being "embraced by lycanthropy's spell" suggests a loss of control and a surrender to primal instincts. The singer becomes a predator, driven by a vicious urge to kill and consume, and is unrepentant in their actions. The final lines of the song, with the victim's eyes "still opened / distorted because of the horror they saw in the end", emphasize the brutality and violence of the singer's behavior.
Overall, the lyrics of "Embraced by Lycanthropy's Spell" paint a vivid portrait of the primal, bloodthirsty nature of the werewolf archetype, exploring themes of desire, power, and the boundaries between human and animal.
Line by Line Meaning
What happens to me when the moon shines
What transformation takes place within me when the moon illuminates my surroundings
Which morbid longing is tormenting me
What kind of unhealthy desire is causing my mental anguish
That greed for blood, so fresh and still warm
The intense craving I have for blood that is both recent and still at a warm temperature
That lust to creep through the nocturnal forest
The strong urge I feel to quietly move through the forest at night
Hunting to satisfy my mysterious greed
Pursuing prey with the goal of satisfying my unexplainable desire
Ah... that pain
Expressing my discomfort and suffering caused by this uncontrollable urge
I can't stand it anymore
I am unable to bear these sensations any longer
I must go out: in the night
It is necessary for me to venture out and explore the darkness of the night
Cold winds whip my naked skin
The winds that expose my bare skin to the elements are painfully cold
When I enter the freezing darkness
Upon entering the extremely cold and dark environment
But the hunger forces me out
The hunger for blood is what compels me to leave the freezing darkness
Out in the streets, I take in the scent
In the open spaces, I am able to breathe in scents that can help locate potential prey
Bloodlust under frozen skies
The intense and insatiable desire for blood in the cold, dark sky
My teeth want to rip the victim's flesh
My teeth crave to tear apart the victim's skin and muscle
And my tongue wants to taste the juice of life
My tongue strongly desires to taste the warm, living blood of the victim
Ah... what a great feeling!
I am expressing the pleasure I derive from fulfilling my bloodlust
The odor of death is for what I'm living for
The scent of death is the main reason I continue living my life as a predator
My nocturnal howling under the grey moon
The loud, night-time vocalizations I make under the moon's dim illumination
Forces of unnatural silence over the night
The absence of natural sounds due to my howling and any other predatory animals present
Embraced by lycanthropy's spell:
I am firmly under the influence of the mystical power of lycanthropy
The eyes of my victim are still opened
The prey's eyes are still visibly open even after being killed by me
Distorted because of the horror they saw in the end
Their appearance is altered due to the fear they experienced before meeting their demise at my hands
There is no mercy in my wolf heart
I possess no compassion or kindness towards my prey as a result of being in the form and mindset of a wolf
Only that magic, which forces me out at night
The mysterious power that causes me to leave my comfort zone and hunt during the night
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BL
Here's the tracklist with start times:
1. Antichrist (Sepultura cover) 0:00
2. Embraced by Lycanthropy's Spell 3:51
3. Templar's Penitence 11:53
4. Under the Goatmoon 19:18
5. Kingdom under Funeral Skies 27:34
6. Sarg und Tod (Part II) 35:27
7. Sarg und Tod (Part I) 41:25
8. I'm Yours ... Eternally 48:31
9. Metal Slaughter 53:48
10. The Angel's Lament 58:16
11. The Trooper (Iron Maiden cover) 1:04:18
12. Celestial Horsemen 1:08:23
13. Unfinished Track I 1:14:28
14. Unfinished Track II 1:21:55
78deathface
Moonblood is so fucking fast and vicious! 🔥
Blue Winter
Such a talented band, love their stuff
Elías Jiménez
Epic black metal masterpiece
Tallboymcgee
Perfection! Can we get some digital downloads of these remasters?
Jacek Sky
Great new classic stuff 🤘
Misanthrophia Discos
The vinyls are now available from Iron Bonehead Productions!
Jon Fitzpatrick
What's the story behind the copy of this rehearsal sent to Werewolf (Satanic Warmaster). Years back, when trying to print the first Goatmoon LP, Werewolf sold a ton of old demos on Ebay. These included nearly all the Moonblood rehearsals, with hand written letters.
Now a couple of them were special: including a bonus track that the writer was very adamant would only appear on that exact cassette. Werewolf included photos, and sure enough, each tape with an exclusive bonus track had one extra song than the usual tape did. What happened to these tracks?
john lincoln
My favorite black metal band
BL
Here's the tracklist with start times:
1. Antichrist (Sepultura cover) 0:00
2. Embraced by Lycanthropy's Spell 3:51
3. Templar's Penitence 11:53
4. Under the Goatmoon 19:18
5. Kingdom under Funeral Skies 27:34
6. Sarg und Tod (Part II) 35:27
7. Sarg und Tod (Part I) 41:25
8. I'm Yours ... Eternally 48:31
9. Metal Slaughter 53:48
10. The Angel's Lament 58:16
11. The Trooper (Iron Maiden cover) 1:04:18
12. Celestial Horsemen 1:08:23
13. Unfinished Track I 1:14:28
14. Unfinished Track II 1:21:55
Highest Power
Excellent