Discography:
- Slave Under His Immortal Will (EP) (2001)
- Draco Sit Mihi Dux (2003)
- Dödens Evangelium (2005)
- Arisen from the Ashes (2010)
Members:
Acerbus - Vocals, Guitar (IXXI)
S.W. - Guitar (Valkyrja, Die Hard)
Nabemih - Guitar, Arrangements
V.P. - Bass (Valkyrja, Diabolical (Swe))
E.L. - Drums (Titanum)
Live members:
Grave - Rhythm Guitar (Infuneral)
Official Website: http://ondskapt.atspace.com/
Beast of Death
Ondskapt Lyrics
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We walk the bridge of death
We now see the bonestorm closing in upon us
The remains of endless cemeteries,
In which we see thy ever so supreme being
Within murder he is present
In rape he is there
Through his will I shall serve
To witness the beast is to be reborn in to another time and age
Many cycles of time an d souls have thou taken
Centuries through out of time from the weakness of mankind
Through Thy hunger everlasting
The lyrics of Ondskapt's song "Blessed by Demoniac Wrath" speaks of the return of the "Beast of Death". The singer/speakers acknowledge the impending doom that comes with the beast's return as they "walk the bridge of death" to witness it. The "bonestorm" signifies the arrival of the beast and the remains of endless cemeteries serve as a reminder of the supreme being that it is. The singer/speakers recognize the beast's presence in heinous acts like murder, rape, and corruption, and they also see it as the driving force that empowers them to serve.
The last two lines of the lyrics, "To witness the beast is to be reborn in to another time and age / Many cycles of time and souls have thou taken", denote the transformative nature of witnessing the beast. The singer sees it as an opportunity to rejuvenate their soul and be reborn into another age. The beast, having taken many souls through centuries, signifies its power and immortality. The last line, "Through Thy hunger everlasting", implies that the beast's desire for power and domination is unquenchable and eternal.
Line by Line Meaning
Beast of death, thy dreaded return
The feared death creature, you are back in presence
We walk the bridge of death
We are walking towards our dying fate
We now see the bonestorm closing in upon us
The storm of death and destruction is approaching us rapidly
The remains of endless cemeteries,
All that is left of countless graveyards
In which we see thy ever so supreme being
The mighty demon's presence is evident in those graves
Within murder he is present
The demon is there when someone is killed
In rape he is there
The demon is present during any sexual assault
Through corruption he works
The demon functions by leading people to wickedness
Through his will I shall serve
I pledge to obey the demon's orders
To witness the beast is to be reborn in to another time and age
Seeing the demon changes you forever
Many cycles of time and souls have thou taken
The demon has been existing, taking souls for long
Centuries throughout of time from the weakness of mankind
Mankind's fragility has been taken advantage of for centuries by the demon
Through Thy hunger everlasting
The demon's continuous craving for power and control
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.