Psyclon Nine is a musical group formed in 1999 and originally from San Fran… Read Full Bio ↴Psyclon Nine is a musical group formed in 1999 and originally from San Francisco, California, United States. The band currently resides in Hollywood, California, United States and is led by vocalist Marshall Goppert under the stage name Nero Bellum.

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.

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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)

Genocide
Psyclon Nine Lyrics

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Chemical redemption
Raw manipulation
Twisted suicide theory

Sporadic chaos cause unknown
Humans drained of fluid

The prophecy is the prophecy is

This world bathed in blood?
God do I believe you?

The prophecy is this whole world
Bathed in blood

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Psyclon Nine's song "Genocide" draw upon themes of violence, manipulation, and despair. The phrase "chemical redemption" suggests that some kind of artificial or technological intervention is believed necessary to save humanity, perhaps because the natural ways of living have been destroyed. This is supported through the references to "raw manipulation" and "twisted suicide theory," suggesting that the world is beyond repair through typical methods of healing.

The next stanza then describes the physical toll that this devolution has taken on humans. They are "drained of fluid," which suggests that they are emotionally, spiritually, and physically empty. This is compounded by the presence of "sporadic chaos," which is essentially meaningless violence that occurs without purpose or reason.

The phrase "the prophecy is" is then repeated twice, seemingly questioning whether or not the predicted outcome is inevitable or can be changed. There is a plea for God to intervene and offer guidance, but ultimately the song seems to suggest that the world is doomed to be "bathed in blood." Overall, the lyrics of "Genocide" are haunting and thought-provoking, highlighting the ways in which humanity can self-destruct and the consequences of unchecked violence and chaos.

Line by Line Meaning

Chemical redemption
Releasing oneself from suffering through artificial means

Raw manipulation
Directly altering external factors to achieve a desired outcome

Twisted suicide theory
A perverse notion that death is the best outcome for an individual

Sporadic chaos cause unknown
Random disorder without explanation or understanding

Humans drained of fluid
People without feeling or passion

The prophecy is the prophecy is
The prediction remains consistent

This world bathed in blood?
Will humanity cause widespread destruction?

God do I believe you?
Is there a greater force guiding humanity?

The prophecy is this whole world
The forecast is that the entire planet

Bathed in blood
Will be consumed in violence and death

Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.