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)
Lamb Of God
Psyclon Nine Lyrics
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A testament to their heathen destruction
Broken teeth on blood soaked soil
From the smiles of religious seduction
Wretched disease only foreplay to pain your fates pre-ordained
Broken soul of a time before time
Put to death but I cannot die
Refuse called from a life of anguish
The lyrics to Psyclon Nine's song "Lamb of God" are dark and brooding, painting a picture of a world filled with suffering and destruction. The imagery used is bleak, with references to broken teeth on blood-soaked soil and wretched disease only foreplay to pain. The children in this world suffer under a cold black sky, bearing witness to the heathen destruction that surrounds them.
There is a sense of despair and hopelessness in the lyrics, with the idea that fate is pre-ordained and there is no escape from the suffering that awaits. The religious seduction mentioned in the lyrics suggests that perhaps this devastation was brought about in the name of faith, and that this has only served to exacerbate the already dire situation.
Line by Line Meaning
The children will suffer underneath a cold black sky
The innocent ones will bear the brunt of the cruel world, where darkness prevails.
A testament to their heathen destruction
A proof of the obliteration caused by their ungodly desires and actions.
Broken teeth on blood soaked soil
The result of the violent actions of those who claim to be religious, with bloodshed and brutality as their hallmark.
From the smiles of religious seduction
The facade of righteousness worn by those who use religion to lure others into their trap of deceit and wickedness.
Wretched disease only foreplay to pain your fates pre-ordained
The agonies caused by the infliction of an abhorrent illness are a mere precursor to the doom that awaits you, as it was determined long ago.
Broken soul of a time before time
The essence of one's being shattered, a soul unmade and scarred beyond repair, from an era that existed before the beginning of time as we know it.
Put to death but I cannot die
Even though one may be physically deceased and buried, their spirit lives on, fueled by the unjust treatment they received during their lifetime.
Refuse called from a life of anguish
One who has endured a lifetime of pain and hardship has reached a point where they turn away from society and its moral values and instead embrace the path of destruction.
Spreading disease to kill the sacred Lamb of God
Deliberately inflicting others with sickness and disease as a means to destroy the pure and holy entity known as the Lamb of God.
Contributed by Kylie H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xeotay
To me Psyclon Nine is one of the kings of Aggrotech music.
TheKuroiSheep
"You have faith in a god that cannot even control creation. How can he lead you to salvation? There is no hope in chaos."
The Outsider
Was thinking the same thing for the last hour..right on the money 👌
Abderrahmen Bellalouna
OH yeah they fuckin rule !! I like this one , so spiritual ! x)
Blake Schwab
psyclon nines best song from their best album, this is song is what inspired me to make electronic music, in my opinion is only rivaled by Grendel as far as electronic music goes
Ray Romanek
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David Lurs
Blake Schwab what's ur band name
Suhellen Germanotta
Música do caralhooo
TheNastyTable
man i thought this was lamb of god and a song called psyclon nine
Eli P
Broken soul from a sky before toy. Locks the set what I kind not find