It is a form of epic classical that fuses intertwined drumbeats with orchestral rock and electronic sounds. The music screams "soundtrack" in its every audible moment, with grand, sweeping soundscapes that inspire cinematic imagery even in the dark. The inferno presents you with a powerfully potent journey through the caverns of the underworld, Inspired by Dante Alighieri's book, 'The Divine Comedy'.
Song writer Mick Kenney, who is also responsible for the underground notables Anaal Nathrakh / Exploder / Mistress, has over the years grown into a cult figure in the metal and rock community. Mick has worked with artists such as Attila Csihar (Mayhem) Shane Embury (Napalm Death) and Kris Rygg (Arcturus/Ulver) and has appeared on BBC radio and TV multiple times (Never mind the Buzzcocks, John Peel Sessions).
Birmingham
2007
Treachery
Professor Fate Lyrics
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Beneath the frigid sky, beneath the silver veil
... and heist, we lie, singing in the sinister warehouse(?)
Each comes to ... ..., these souls, damned to this cell.
(3 times) To the shadow of hell.
Hordes of heads are stepping stoned, (on haunted ...)
From comfort of the mothers womb, to solitery shelt***.
Their longs on death revealed, among(?) every heads(?) pain sealed.
(3 times) In the shadow of hell.
(2 times) Send(?) to the shadow of hell
(4 times) To the shadow of hell.
The opening lines of Professor Fate's "Treachery" paint a bleak picture of a world that is devoid of hope or escape. The lyrics suggest that the grief that one feels in life cannot be alleviated and seems to be blocked within a certain area. The frigid sky and silver veil add to the melancholy mood, suggesting a cold and lifeless environment. The sinister warehouse and the damned souls trapped inside are indicative of a hopeless existence where even singing does little to bring joy or relief. The shadow of hell is all-encompassing and present in every aspect of life, as if there is no way to escape it.
The second verse delves further into the idea of pain and suffering, using metaphors such as stepping stones and silhouettes to paint a picture of a world that is dark and without hope. The idea of coming into the world from the comfort of the mother's womb and ending up in a solitary shelter with the lungs exposed suggests that life is a journey that leads to inevitable pain and discomfort. The line "every head's pain sealed" implies that everyone is suffering in their own way, and there is no way to alleviate the pain.
Overall, "Treachery" is a song about the inevitability of pain and suffering in life. The lyrics suggest that no matter what we do, we cannot escape the shadow of hell and the constant pain that accompanies it. The mood is bleak and hopeless, painting a picture of a world that is dark and lifeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Grief escapes, dissipates, within this blocks of well(?)
Sadness and despair disappear into the depths of this well
Beneath the frigid sky, beneath the silver veil
Underneath the cold and cloudy sky, below a shroud of silver
... and heist, we lie, singing in the sinister warehouse(?)
We plot and deceive, while singing in a dark and ominous place
Each comes to ... ..., these souls, damned to this cell.
Each one arrives at their fate, trapped in this cell and condemned
(3 times) To the shadow of hell.
Repeated refrain emphasizing the hopelessness of the situation
Hordes of heads are stepping stoned, (on haunted ...)
Crowds of people are numbed and unfeeling, possibly as a result of something haunting them
Silhouettes ... comes killed, these souls pain sealed.
Indistinct shapes are struck down, sealing their fate of suffering
From comfort of the mothers womb, to solitery shelt***.
From the safety of the womb to a solitary confinement, living in isolation
Their longs on death revealed, among(?) every heads(?) pain sealed.
Their final breaths are revealed, sealing the pain of everyone watching
(3 times) In the shadow of hell.
Repeated refrain reminding us of the darkness of the situation
(2 times) Send(?) to the shadow of hell
Possibly a call to send someone to their fate in the underworld
(4 times) To the shadow of hell.
Final refrain emphasizing the inevitability of this bleak outcome
Contributed by Jayden C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.