Order From Chaos was formed in late 1987 by Chuck Keller (guitars), Pete He… Read Full Bio ↴Order From Chaos was formed in late 1987 by Chuck Keller (guitars), Pete Helmkamp (bass / vocals) and Mike Miller (drums). The band recorded three demos: "Demo I" (January 1988), "Inhumanities" (July 1988) and "Crushed Infamy" (July 1989). The last, "Crushed Infamy", sold 1000 copies and gained the attention of Putrefaction Records, resulting in the "Will To Power" 7"EP, which was pressed in 1100 copies. Their first full length "Stillbirth Machine" was finally released by Wild Rags Records in 1993, and on vinyl by Decapitated Records (now Unisound) from Greece. More releases include the "Plateau Of Invincibility" 10" / CD (on Shivadarshana Records from Holland), followed by the "Jericho Trumpet" 7"EP and the second full length "Dawn Bringer" (also for Shivadarshana). In 1994 the band recorded a live EP ("Live: Into Distant Fears") for Eternal Darkness Creations. Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Order From Chaos played a few shows in their own city. Their reputation for fire breathing and bone throwing coupled with the ferocity of their stage presence all but banned Order From Chaos from every club in their area. Numerous gigs occured abroad though, including places such as Milwaukee, Omaha, Fort Wayne, Manassas, New Haven and New York. The New York gig in 1994 (known as Deathstock) was the pure chaos and mayhem that truly represents what Order From Chaos was all about. The show is already legendary among those who witnessed it. Their music brings to mind the conviction and dedication of the early 80s European tradition of Black / Death Metal bands like Bathory, Sodom, Venom, Celtic Frost and Australia's Slaughter Lord. According to their masterplan, adopted at the bands' inception, Order From Chaos split up in spring 1995 after the recording of their third full length "An Ending in Fire" and the mini CD "And I Saw Eternity" (a joint release between Ground Zero Entertainment and Shivadarshana Records). Rather than even run the risk of disappointing their oldest fans with a mediocre release as all their forefathers have now done, Order From Chaos consciously chose to end their career at its peak. "An Ending In Fire" is the climax of their manifestation, a fitting epitaph for a band that has become a cult. The end of an era, the beginning of a legend...

Taken from the website of "Voices From The Darkside"

Dawn Bringer Invictus
Order From Chaos Lyrics

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Awake! My obdurate soul
A star shatters the morning
Let us undo the future
Sail the sunset towards a new Dawn
Unfuri the banner invictus
Begotten in iron embrace

Crush the tranquil mercies of catatonia

Put to sword the palsied dog

Abandon the I that was
Engender the fierce spirit

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Dawn Bringer Invictus" convey a sense of awakening and purpose. The use of the word "obdurate" suggests that the singer's soul has been stubborn or resistant, but the appearance of a star ("a star shatters the morning") signals a moment of revelation or inspiration. The following lines suggest a desire to create a new future, to leave behind the past and chart a new course. The phrase "sail the sunset towards a new Dawn" is a powerful metaphor that suggests both movement and hope.

The next few lines are more aggressive in tone. The singer calls on themselves and others to "unfurl the banner invictus" and embrace a spirit of invincibility. This calls to mind images of battle and conquest, as well as a sense of pride and determination. The final two lines of the song are particularly striking: "Abandon the I that was / Engender the fierce spirit." This suggests a willingness to let go of the self in order to achieve something greater. The use of the word "engender" also implies a sense of creation or birth - the "fierce spirit" is something that must be nurtured and cultivated.

Line by Line Meaning

Awake! My obdurate soul
Arise, stubborn essence within me

A star shatters the morning
A celestial body breaks the dawn

Let us undo the future
Reverse the course of what is yet to come

Sail the sunset towards a new Dawn
Navigate towards a new beginning as the day ends

Unfuri the banner invictus
Unroll the flag of unconquerable strength

Begotten in iron embrace
Born from an unyielding embrace

Crush the tranquil mercies of catatonia
Destroy the peaceful comforts of mental inactivity

Put to sword the palsied dog
Eliminate weakness and feebleness without hesitation

Abandon the I that was
Let go of the past self

Engender the fierce spirit
Give rise to an intense and powerful nature

Contributed by Parker N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.