While their early efforts are generally categorized as aggrotech, later releases incorporated a disparate set of musical and aesthetic influences, notably black metal and industrial metal. They belonged to the so-called "second wave" of American harsh ebm, along with bands such as Dawn of Ashes, Die Sektor, and Tactical Sekt.
The group went on their first hiatus at the end of 2010 due to Bellum's opiate addiction, but returned to the stage in October 2011 for a performance in New York and released their last album Order of the Shadow: Act I in 2013.
After Rotny Ford and Jon Siren quit the band in March 2014, Nero Bellum stated on his personal Facebook page that he wanted to perform one last series of concerts before putting an end to the band. Live band members Dorian Starchild (guitar), Brent Ashley (bass), and Kriz Dk (drums) joined Psyclon Nine for their final performances.
A remix for Limnus entitled The Devils Are Inside the Walls (Psyclon Nine Remix) was released in August 2014, followed by a second hiatus that lasted 8 months.
On April 13, 2015, Psyclon Nine created a new official Facebook page and announced a live performance at the L.A. Dark United Underground in Los Angeles, CA on May 2, 2015. The reformed lineup for the show featured Nero Bellum (vocals), Dorian Starchild (guitars), Ashes (guitars), and Raanen Bozzio (drums).
They went on to do a few more shows, resulting in Psyclon Nine returning as a live band. Raanen Bozzio was subsequently replaced by Anthem on electronic drums.
The band name is a malapropism of Zyklon B, the trade name of hydrogen cyanide used in the gas chambers during the holocaust. The "Nine" is used because of the number's significance in Aleister Crowley's numerological writings.
Psyclon Nine - Official Facebook
Psyclon Nine - Official Bandcamp
Psyclon Nine - Metropolis Records
Current Members:
Nero Bellum – vocals (1999–present)
Dorian Starchild – guitars (2014-present)
Ashes - guitars (2015-present)
Anthem - electronic drums (2015-present)
Past Members:
Raanen Bozzio - drums (2015-present)
Brent Ashley – bass (2014)
Kriz Dk - drums (2014)
Glitch NIX – keyboards, synth (2013–2014)
Merritt – bass (2012–2014)
Rotny Ford – guitars (2006–2007), synth (2008–2014)
Jon Siren – drums, percussion (2009–2014)
Vlixx – keyboards, synth (2009)
Abbey Nex – drums, percussion (2005–2006), bass (2007–2009)
VII – keyboards, synth (2006–2008)
Daniel Fox – drums, percussion (2007–2008)
Josef Heresy – synth (1999–2008), guitar (2006–2008)
Eric Gottesman – synth (2000–2006), bass (2004–2007)
Daniel Columbine – bass (2006)
Discography
2002 - Divine Infekt Demos (demo)
2003 - Divine Infekt
2005 - INRI
2006 - Crwn Thy Frnicatr
2009 - We the Fallen
2013 - Order of the Shadow: Act I
2014 - Use Once and Destroy (single)
2014 - [Disorder : The Shadow Sessions] (remix)
Better Than Suicide
Psyclon Nine Lyrics
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Ran from slits so deep so dirty
Fed the vile the childrens bane
Yes this pestilence this lovers dream
The flesh this plague assimilates
The end of all: this slate wiped clean
They prey on the fruit of the one they despise
Eclipsing devotion with shallow disguise
They prey on the fruit of the one they despise
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Disorder guilds the human filth
Wrecked from fair perversity
The wicked frails at touch the ill
The children frisk in killing fields
Dark rivers of corrosion flow
And meet the shores of throes un-healed
Eclipsing devotion with shallow disguise
They prey on the fruit of the one they despise
Eclipsing devotion with shallow disguise
They prey on the fruit of the one they despise
Eclipsing devotion with shallow disguise
They prey on the fruit of the one they despise
Eclipsing devotion with shallow disguise
They prey on the fruit of the one they despise
Eclipsing devotion with shallow disguise
They prey on the fruit of the one they despise
Eclipsing devotion with shallow disguise
They prey on the fruit of the one they despise
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
Better than suicide
The song "Better Than Suicide" by Psyclon Nine has dark, haunting lyrics that depict a world of filth, corruption, and decay. The cancer mentioned in the opening verse is a metaphor for the insidiousness and destructiveness of the human condition. The lines "Ran from slits so deep so dirty / Fed the vile the childrens bane" suggest that humanity is inherently flawed and that our sins and shortcomings are passed down through generations. This is reinforced in the second verse when it is mentioned that "The wicked frails at touch the ill / The children frisk in killing fields".
The chorus that repeats "Better than suicide" highlights the fact that in this world of darkness, death seems like an escape from the pain and suffering. However, in this context, the phrase means that living through the bleakness of life is still preferable to taking one's own life. The line "The end of all: this slate wiped clean" reinforces this idea, suggesting that death is a final and irrevocable solution to the pain of living.
Line by Line Meaning
This cancer eats the filth away
The problems in life and society are slowly eating away the disgusting, undesirable parts of it.
Ran from slits so deep so dirty
People try to escape their problems, even the darkest and dirtiest ones.
Fed the vile the childrens bane
The negative aspects of society, such as violence and corruption, are turning children into victims.
Yes this pestilence this lovers dream
People are fascinated with the dark and negative aspects of life, even if they're harmful.
The flesh this plague assimilates
Negative aspects of life are consuming and taking over, like a sickness.
The end of all: this slate wiped clean
In the end, everything will be erased and forgotten.
Eclipsing devotion with shallow disguise
People pretend to be devoted to a cause or person, but really have shallow motives.
They prey on the fruit of the one they despise
People will take advantage of someone they dislike, even if they don't show it openly.
Disorder guilds the human filth
Disorder and chaos lead to undesirable and shameful parts of society.
Wrecked from fair perversity
Even seemingly innocent things can be corrupted and lead to negative outcomes.
The wicked frails at touch the ill
Evil and negativity cannot handle being confronted by the sick or weak.
The children frisk in killing fields
Even young and innocent children are exposed to the dangers and violence of society.
Dark rivers of corrosion flow
Negativity and corruption spread like a dark and dangerous river.
And meet the shores of throes un-healed
This negativity and corruption is not healed and continues to cause problems.
Better than suicide
The negative aspects of life are still worth living through, even if they make you want to give up.
Better than suicide
The darkness and negativity of life are still better than the alternative of suicide.
Better than suicide
Despite the struggles and pain, life is still worth living.
Better than suicide
No matter how bad things get, it's important to keep fighting and living.
Better than suicide
The difficult parts of life are still valuable and meaningful.
Better than suicide
Don't give up, keep pushing forward even when it's hard.
Better than suicide
Hold on tight to life, even when it feels like you can't.
Better than suicide
Life is tough, but it's still better than the alternative.
Contributed by Caroline A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
zombi wurm
One of my favorite bands.
Myrtaceae Rotten
Make industrial dance great again
His Order's Shadow
Fax
DeemstarDiva
What ever happened to it?
god
@DeemstarDiva it died
Zachary VanGilst
😂😂😂🤘😎
Kendra Dickens
I love this song
Semiramide
I can't get enough of it.
ATX ACL
put it on repeat 10 hours. Should do the trick.
xrysthol
THIS SONG IS 1000× BETTER THAT SUICIDE! ****Doesn't commit suicide****