The group was originally a solo project in 1996 by guitarist Michayah, who at that time called himself Belfagor and was also active in the band Nefandus. In 1997, vocalist Nebiros joined the band. The duo entered Necromorbus Studios in January 1998 and recorded a 7" EP entitled "Mystérion Tés Anomias" which was released later that same year in 500 copies through PMP (Pounding Metal Productions). Bass player Mist left the band in 1999.
After this, the band went on hiatus for several years, due both to Michayah's wish to get away from the "scene" and to some legal problems. In 2004 the band was re-formed with Shiva (a.k.a. Necromorbus) on drums. The previously-recorded EP was remastered and re-released through Norma Evangelium Diaboli in 2005 with two new tracks added and recorded in December 2004. These were recorded with a new line-up, which together with Michayah and Nebiros consisted of guitarist Atum and bass player Tehôm, both previously in the band Dödfödd. During 2005 the line-up of the band increased with the additional vocalist Moloch.
In March 2006, Michayah was sent to prison for assault, robbery and some other charges. He was released in August, but was taken into custody a few days later, and sentenced to serve more time due to additional acts of violence. This delayed the release of the new album, which was partly finished in late-2005/early-2006 under the longstanding working title "Pentagrammaton" before finally seeing a 2008 release as Tiamtü.
When The Blacksmith Killed the Shepherd
Ofermod Lyrics
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The destiny of man was sealed forever
Cain fullfilled the crack opened by his mother
And took a step upon the ladder
To satisfy the Father
Rise World Rise!
Rise Man Rise!
So rise because the time is short
He is the forefather of the wanderers
Of the dark path
We are many, our name is Legion
And we are legions among legions
wearing the mark of Cain
From dust came diamonds
And the fools couldn't see it
They stayed crawling in the dust
To find what they lost
But the stars were rising
And leaving them behind
Rise World Rise!
Rise Man Rise!
The Dragon has arrived
So rise because the time is short
The brothers and sisters of Cain
The Sons of Satan
The Daughters of Lilith
We are scattered but we meet
Through the burning flame in our eyes and the pleasure of making diamonds out of dust
The lineage and genealogy are something we seek and something we find in the tunnels of Qliphoth
Jabal, Jubal, Tubal-Cain, Naamah, Methusahel, Mehujael
OppIrad, Enoch, Cain! Irad, Enoch, Cain!
Irad, Enoch, Cain!
Irad, Enoch, Cain! Irad, Enoch, Cain!
Irad, Enoch, Cain!
The Blacksmith found out the secret name of God
And realized he was a son of the shadow side of God
The Dark Twin and creator
of the Other Side
Rise World Rise!
Rise Man Rise!
The Dragon has arrived
So rise because the time is short
Eidelweiss grows on the top
of the mountain
We are the climbers that
meet on the top
We fight the same battle
as the fallen angels
To give the flower of
Luciferian light to this world
They fear us as they always
fear the Eternal Eye
(But we are the children of the ancient Blacksmith and we know how to create a sword)
"When the blacksmith killed the shepherd, the destiny of man was sealed forever" signifies a pivotal moment in human history where a significant shift occurred. The reference to Cain fulfilling the crack opened by his mother alludes to the biblical story of Cain and Abel, where Cain's act of violence against Abel sets off a chain of events leading to the curse of Cain. By taking a step upon the ladder to satisfy the Father, it symbolizes a descent into darkness and the embrace of forbidden knowledge or power.
The repeated calls to "Rise World Rise! Rise Man Rise!" reflect a sense of urgency and a call to action in the face of a looming threat symbolized by the Dragon. This imagery invokes a sense of impending chaos or transformative change that demands a response from humanity before it's too late.
The references to the lineage of Cain, including Jabal, Jubal, Tubal-Cain, Naamah, Methusahel, and Mehujael, suggest a connection to a hidden or esoteric tradition that traces back to the origins of humanity. This lineage is associated with a group described as the brothers and sisters of Cain, the Sons of Satan, and the Daughters of Lilith, signifying a rebellious or oppositional stance against traditional or mainstream beliefs.
The closing verses depict a group united by their shared heritage and quest for hidden knowledge, symbolized by the secret name of God and the realization of being sons of the shadow side of God. They are portrayed as climbers reaching the summit where Eidelweiss grows, a symbol of rare beauty. Despite being feared by others, they embrace their heritage as descendants of the ancient Blacksmith and wielders of a powerful metaphorical sword that signifies their ability to transform and shape the world according to their own vision.
Line by Line Meaning
When the blacksmith killed the shepherd
When evil triumphed over innocence
The destiny of man was sealed forever
The fate of humanity was forever altered
Cain fullfilled the crack opened by his mother
Cain embraced the darkness passed down from Eve
And took a step upon the ladder
And ascended on the path of sin
To satisfy the Father
To appease their unholy creator
Rise World Rise!
Awaken, this world!
Rise Man Rise!
Rise, mankind!
The Dragon has arrived
The symbol of evil is among us
So rise because the time is short
Embrace darkness while you can
He is the forefather of the wanderers
He is the ancestor of those lost in sin
Of the dark path
Of the nefarious journey
We are many, our name is Legion
We are numerous, we are unstoppable
And we are legions among legions
We are multitude among multitude
wearing the mark of Cain
Bearing the symbol of sin
From dust came diamonds
From insignificance came greatness
And the fools couldn't see it
And the ignorant failed to recognize it
They stayed crawling in the dust
They remained in their ignorance
To find what they lost
Seeking what they once had
But the stars were rising
Yet greatness was emerging
And leaving them behind
Leaving the ignorant in the past
The brothers and sisters of Cain
The followers of evil
The Sons of Satan
The offspring of darkness
The Daughters of Lilith
The descendants of temptation
We are scattered but we meet
We are separated but united
Through the burning flame in our eyes and the pleasure of making diamonds out of dust
Through our passion and ability to turn nothing into something great
The lineage and genealogy are something we seek and something we find in the tunnels of Qliphoth
Our origins and ancestry are discovered in the depths of darkness
Jabal, Jubal, Tubal-Cain, Naamah, Methusahel, Mehujael
Names of those connected to the sinful bloodline
OppIrad, Enoch, Cain! Irad, Enoch, Cain!
Calling upon the names of the dark lineage
The Blacksmith found out the secret name of God
The evil one discovered the hidden truth
And realized he was a son of the shadow side of God
And understood his connection to darkness
The Dark Twin and creator
The sinister counterpart and maker
of the Other Side
Of the realm beyond
Eidelweiss grows on the top
Even beauty thrives in darkness
of the mountain
Of the peak of evil
We are the climbers that
We are the ones who strive to reach
meet on the top
Meet at the height of sin
We fight the same battle
We struggle against the same foes
as the fallen angels
Like the angels who have sinned
To give the flower of
To present the essence of
Luciferian light to this world
Satanic enlightenment to this realm
They fear us as they always
They dread us as they forever have
fear the Eternal Eye
Fearful of divine judgement
(But we are the children of the ancient Blacksmith and we know how to create a sword)
(But we are the descendants of evil and understand how to wield power)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mika Hakola
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