The band was originally formed in 1995 under the name Our Haunted Kingdom. They released a split 7" with Electric Wizard in 1996 on Rise Above Records before adopting the moniker Orange Goblin. The band's first three albums were stoner/doom metal. On 2002's Coup de Grace they began to add punk, doom metal, and other influences to their sound.
Their first five releases were issued by Rise Above Records. Rhythm guitarist Pete O'Malley left the band in 2004 to pursue a career as an artist. On December 16, 2005 the band celebrated its tenth anniversary with a concert at the Underworld club in Camden also featuring Scissorfight and Blood Island Raiders. Their 2007 album, Healing Through Fire was released on Mayan/Sanctuary Records. On September 3, 2008 the band announced that they had signed with Candlelight Records and were working on material for a new album with a September 2009 release date in mind. It was then announced in May 2009 that "Songwriting for the new album is ongoing but looks very promising with the skeleton of four or five new songs already in place. Two rough working titles for the new songs include Red Tide Rising and The Bishop's Wolf". The band had earlier announced that it had postponed the recording sessions for the new album due to "unforeseen circumstances" and apologized to the fans assuring them that "it will be worth the wait". Twelve months later, in March 2010, a statement was issued by the band stating that while they were not necessarily never going to release a new album ever again, the prospective forthcoming album was to be postponed for the foreseeable future. The band announced they will be recording new material in August 2011. Once mentioned on Ricky Gervais' XFM radio show. This recording was indeed completed in September 2011 and is set to be released early in February 2012 under the name of 'A Eulogy for the Damned' by Candlelight Records.
In mid 2010 the band's back catalog was reissued on Rise Above Records in digipack form. In mid-December 2010 they celebrated their fifteenth anniversary with support coming from British blues-rock band Firebird - featuring previous members of Carcass and Spiritual Beggars - and American doom-rock band Solace culminating in their annual Christmas show in London.
They have also played as one of the acts playing the 2011 edition of the Maryland Deathfest music festival in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States.
Magic Carpet
Orange Goblin Lyrics
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Atomic rays of sadness shine beyond the silver tree
The distant sound of chaos brings the warriors to be
A ride upon the carpet and it takes me to my fantasy
Hold on tight
Baby, hold on tight
Magic carpet ride
The butterfly superior of cosmic dust and sand
Sings the hymn of mystery and shadows evil land
Ashes rise to fill my eyes as darkness takes my hand
Upon the carpet plays the tune of Mother Nature's band
Hold on tight
Baby, hold on tight
Magic carpet ride
A mountain starts to crumble as we race the giant fly
Our sunrise falls to pieces as the priest decides to lie
A cavalcade funeral is marching across the sea
To nest the velvet eagle where the angels' hearts will bleed
Baby, hold on tight
Come on, hold on tight
Magic carpet ride
Come on, take a ride with me upon the magic carpet
In Orange Goblin's song "Magic Carpet," the lyrics describe a psychedelic journey on a mystical carpet that takes the listener on a fantastical adventure. The opening lyrics, "Kaleidoscope of color from the fountain jubilee" and "Atomic rays of sadness shine beyond the silver tree," create a surreal environment full of vibrant hues and emotions. The following line, "The distant sound of chaos brings the warriors to be," adds a sense of impending danger or excitement. The chorus, "Hold on tight, Baby, hold on tight. Magic carpet ride," emphasizes the importance of staying grounded as one embarks on this magical journey.
The second verse delves deeper into the mystical elements of the song. The "butterfly superior of cosmic dust and sand" sings a hymn of mystery and leads the listener through a shadowy, evil land. The imagery of "ashes rise to fill my eyes as darkness takes my hand" is somewhat ominous but adds to the psychedelic atmosphere. Despite the darkness, the "carpet plays the tune of Mother Nature's band" and brings a sense of familiarity to the mystical journey.
The third verse describes a race with a giant fly and the destruction of a sunrise by a lying priest. The song ends with a funeral procession and images of an eagle nest where "the angels' hearts will bleed." The chorus is repeated, urging the listener to hold on tightly and embrace the magic of the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Kaleidoscope of color from the fountain jubilee
The celebration is spectacular with different colors blending together beautifully.
Atomic rays of sadness shine beyond the silver tree
Even though there's beauty around, there's a hint of sadness that looms over everything.
The distant sound of chaos brings the warriors to be
The chaos and conflict in the distance is calling for warriors to step forward and fight.
A ride upon the carpet and it takes me to my fantasy
Taking a ride on the magic carpet allows one to escape into their own fantasy world.
Hold on tight
Hold on tight because the ride is going to be a wild one.
Baby, hold on tight
Affectionate way of asking someone to hold on tight.
Magic carpet ride
Taking a ride on the magic carpet where the imagination can run wild.
The butterfly superior of cosmic dust and sand
The butterfly symbolizes something superior and ethereal.
Sings the hymn of mystery and shadows evil land
The butterfly sings about mystery and the unknown, while also warning about evil lurking in the shadows.
Ashes rise to fill my eyes as darkness takes my hand
Amidst the darkness, there's chaos and destruction, leaving nothing but ashes behind.
Upon the carpet plays the tune of Mother Nature's band
The magic carpet carries the tune of nature's melodies and rhythms.
A mountain starts to crumble as we race the giant fly
Even the biggest and strongest can crumble down when something starts buzzing around them uncontrollably.
Our sunrise falls to pieces as the priest decides to lie
The truth is slowly fading away as influential people start to lie and manipulate situations.
A cavalcade funeral is marching across the sea
A sad procession is taking place, symbolizing loss and grief.
To nest the velvet eagle where the angels' hearts will bleed
The final resting place of the velvet eagle is where even the purest of hearts will bleed.
Come on, take a ride with me upon the magic carpet
Encouraging someone to come along and enjoy the ride on the magic carpet.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BEN WARD, CHRIS TURNER, JOE HOARE, JOE HORIE, MARTYN MILLARD, PETE O'MALLEY
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