Discography:
- 1 split LP/CD with VARATHRON(THE BLACK ARTS-1991)
- 2 full albums and 1 mini-album in the legendary OSMOSE PRODUCTIONS(CROSSING THE FIERY PATH-1993,SCARLET EVIL_WITCHING BLACK-1995, ANCIENT PRIDE-1997),
- 1 full album and 1 best of compilation with BLACK LOTUS RECORDS(IV:MALICE-2000, 12 YEARS DOING THE DEVIL'S WORK(2002),
- 1 full album with Dockyard1 (THE SOUND OF LUCIFER STORMING HEAVEN 2007),
- 1 split CD/LP on Dark Side Records (FOR THE TEMPLE OF THE SERPENT SKULL-2009).
The band is considered a pioneer of the second wave of black metal along with DARKTHRONE, SAMAEL, IMPALED NAZARENE, EMPEROR, ROTTING CHRIST, ENSLAVED, etc. They have influenced various bands and set the standards for the Greek Black Metal scene.
Faceless Gods
Necromantia Lyrics
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Black cities rise, as monuments of hate
The crypts who hide the Ancient ones
Sources of Malice beyond the 7th gate
Kingdom of Darkness, dreaming dead
Faces of Abyss, beyond death
(Our world belongs to them as it was before)
Faceless gods invoking damnation
(One day they will awake and no human will be saved)
Mortals will open the eye of the throne
with the 7 keys of the land of the living
ERESKIGAL will reign at dawn
AZAG-THOTH will scream on his throne
CTHULHU will rise from his sleep
from the seas he was buried deep
Our mother ISHTAR will temporary die
nature will shudder from her nocturnelcry
chaos will swallow the Earth
when the fires will burn again
Human race will be lead to her death
The Ancients will howl their rebirth
The lyrics of "Faceless Gods" by Necromantia paint a bleak picture of a world ruled by ancient deities that are faceless and malevolent. The song starts with a description of black cities rising as "monuments of hate" in deserted lands. These cities are home to the crypts that hide the Ancient ones - sources of malice beyond the 7th gate. The "Kingdom of Darkness" is where these beings reside, and they are described as "dreaming dead" with "Faces of Abyss".
The chorus of the song speaks of the faceless gods invoking damnation and being usurpers of the throne - fathers of creation. The lyrics suggest that one day these beings will awaken, and no human will be saved. The second part of the song describes the mortals opening the eye of the throne with the 7 keys of the land of the living - unleashing a series of events that bring about chaos and destruction.
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a picture of an apocalyptic event in which the ancient gods reclaim the Earth, bringing about the end of humanity. The use of vivid imagery and dark themes is typical of Necromantia's style, which is heavily influenced by black metal and occultism.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away deep, in the deserted lands
In a distant place far from civilization, amongst the barren lands.
Black cities rise, as monuments of hate
Cities built upon a foundation of anger and malice, rising up in the darkness.
The crypts who hide the Ancient ones
Tombs and crypts hiding beings of ancient origins.
Sources of Malice beyond the 7th gate
Creators of malevolent energy beyond the seventh realm.
Kingdom of Darkness, dreaming dead
A realm of shadowy darkness, inhabited by the slumbering deceased.
Faces of Abyss, beyond death
Countenances of great emptiness and chaos, existing beyond the boundaries of life and death.
(Our world belongs to them as it was before)
(The world we inhabit was once theirs and will belong to them again.)
Faceless gods invoking damnation
Deities without any distinct appearance, calling forth destruction and suffering.
Usurpers of Throne, Fathers of creation
Overthrowers of rulers, creators of all existing matter and life.
(One day they will awake and no human will be saved)
(Eventually they will awaken and humanity will have no salvation from their wrath.)
Mortals will open the eye of the throne
Humans will unlock access to the seat of power.
with the 7 keys of the land of the living
Using seven specific objects from the world of the living.
ERESKIGAL will reign at dawn
The goddess ERESKIGAL will take control at the beginning of the day.
AZAG-THOTH will scream on his throne
AZAG-THOTH will vocalize from his seat of power.
CTHULHU will rise from his sleep
CTHULHU will awaken and stand upright from a state of slumber.
from the seas he was buried deep
CTHULHU was entombed at the depths of the ocean.
Our mother ISHTAR will temporary die
Our maternal creator, ISHTAR, will experience a temporary demise.
nature will shudder from her nocturnelcry
The world's natural forces will tremble in response to her sorrowful lamentation.
chaos will swallow the Earth
The planet will be consumed by a state of disarray and confusion.
when the fires will burn again
During a time of renewed flames.
Human race will be lead to her death
Mankind will be guided towards its ultimate demise.
The Ancients will howl their rebirth
The age-old beings will cry out in their return to power and vitality.
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elías Jiménez
Amazing song. Glad they re-recorded a song from their first demo for the album. A perfect way to seal the cycle
CHEF-Juan DELTAFOODS
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