After the release of their full-length debut album Tempter, they played about 30 shows were played to promote the album and a tour with At the Gates and Consolation followed through Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany.
Discography
* Lyrics of Your Last Will (as Nembrionic Hammerdeath) - Demo, 1991
* Themes on an Occult Theory (as Nembrionic Hammerdeath) - EP, 1992
* Beautyfilth / Tempter (as Nembrionic Hammerdeath) - Split, 1993
* Hardcore Leeft - Split, 1994
* Psycho One Hundred - Full-length, 1995
* Briljant, Hard en Geslepen (with Osdorp Posse) - Full-length, 1996
* Bloodcult - EP, 1997
* Incomplete - Full-length, 1998
Members
* Jamil Berud - Bass
* Dennis Jak - Guitar
* Noel Derek Rule Van Eersel - Drums
* Marco Westenbrink - Guitar, Vocals
Black Heart
Nembrionic Lyrics
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We
Fathers of hate
Irony and faith
Forged in concrete
Unbound in pain
Made to suffer
Untamed insane
So rip out my black heart
So be it, vengeance is mine
Rip out my black heart
We seek revenge as we break out
No unmarked body on our path
We race with speed unknown to man
And praise ourselves as saints of wrath
Discover the smashing taste of blood
Another human life is lost
Astounding signals mark our feast
It's supernatural and all within reach
Revenge
is a common theme throughout many forms of media, and Nembrionic's song "Black Heart" is no exception. The opening lines "Revenge, we, fathers of hate, irony and faith, forged in concrete, unbound in pain" set the tone for the rest of the song. The idea of revenge being a driving force for those who have been wronged is nothing new, but the way Nembrionic presents it is particularly haunting.
The lyrics go on to describe the desire for revenge as being so strong that it is "made to suffer, untamed insane". They seek to break out of the chains that bind them and take revenge on those who have wronged them. These lines are followed by the chorus, "So rip out my black heart, so be it, vengeance is mine, rip out my black heart". This repetition drives home the idea that revenge is all-consuming and that those seeking it are willing to give up everything, even their own hearts, to achieve it.
The second half of the song describes the violent and bloody path that those seeking revenge take in order to achieve it. They race with speed unknown to man, leaving no unmarked body in their wake. The lines "discover the smashing taste of blood, another human life is lost, astounding signals mark our feast, it's supernatural and all within reach" paint a vivid and disturbing picture of the destruction left in their wake.
Overall, "Black Heart" is a chilling portrayal of the lengths people will go to in order to seek revenge. The violent imagery and intense desire for retribution make for a haunting listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Revenge
The desire to seek revenge
We
The group seeking revenge
Fathers of hate
The group is experienced and knowledgeable about hatred and its effects
Irony and faith
Despite their hatred, they have faith in their ability to seek vengeance
Forged in concrete
They have a strong foundation of anger that has been built up over time
Unbound in pain
Their pain has no limits, and has driven them to seek revenge
Made to suffer
The group has been wronged and has suffered as a result
Untamed insane
Their anger and desire for revenge has driven them to a state of insanity
We seek revenge as we break out
As they break free from their pain and suffering, they seek revenge
So rip out my black heart
They are willing to sacrifice themselves and their emotions to achieve their goal of revenge
So be it, vengeance is mine
They are fully committed to their desire for revenge, and view it as a necessary action
No unmarked body on our path
They will stop at nothing to achieve their revenge, and will not leave any enemies unharmed
We race with speed unknown to man
The group is so driven by anger and desire for revenge that they move faster than any ordinary human
And praise ourselves as saints of wrath
The group sees themselves as holy figures who are justified in their anger and desire for revenge
Discover the smashing taste of blood
They view violence and bloodshed as a pleasurable and satisfying experience
Another human life is lost
They are willing to sacrifice the lives of others to achieve their goal of revenge
Astounding signals mark our feast
They celebrate their violent actions and view them as a feast
It's supernatural and all within reach
Their desire for violence and bloodshed has become almost supernatural, and it is easily achievable for them
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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