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)
The Feeding
Psyclon Nine Lyrics
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I've seen the lies that reflect in your eyes
It's just a matter of time
From holy scriptures unfurl twisted lines
And when you die, the cause will be from self-infliction
Your pointless life will only lead to crucifixion
La la la la la
He wasn't there, he won't be there to wipe the tears from your eyes
Your wasted breath has betrayed you
The peace you sought, you'll never fund through prayer and through his hatred divine
You left your whole life behind you
In Psyclon Nine's song, "The Feeding," the lyrics depict the consequences of following religious dogma blindly. The first two lines allude to the idea that someone or something is feeding on the person's thoughts, essentially brainwashing them into believing in religion. The next lines suggest that the person has been engulfed by lies and that it's only a matter of time before they succumb to it. The "holy scriptures" are used as a tool to manipulate, and the twisted lines may refer to the use of cherry-picking verses to suit the preacher's agenda.
The line, "From holy scriptures unfurl twisted lines" implies that the person's death will be a result of their own actions. The religious dogma has led them to believe that they need to harm themselves in some way, ultimately leading to self-infliction. The song argues that one's faith may be pointless and that it may lead to one's own downfall. The final lines of the song suggest that faith won't bring any solace - "The peace you sought, you'll never find through prayer and through his hatred divine" - and that one will eventually leave their entire life behind.
Line by Line Meaning
The cross that feeds on your mind
Religious dogma and doctrines consume your mental faculties.
I've seen the lies that reflect in your eyes
The singer has observed the dishonesty and hypocrisy projected by the listener's eyes.
It's just a matter of time
The inevitable passing of time will expose the truth and shatter the listener's illusions.
From holy scriptures unfurl twisted lines
The listener's interpretation of religious texts is corrupted to suit their agenda.
And when you die, the cause will be from self-infliction
The listener's misguided beliefs and actions will result in their own undoing.
Your pointless life will only lead to crucifixion
The listener's misguided path will lead to their self-destruction and suffering.
He wasn't there, he won't be there to wipe the tears from your eyes
The supposed higher power will not offer solace or help in moments of need.
Your wasted breath has betrayed you
The listener's words and actions have revealed their true nature and intentions.
The peace you sought, you'll never fund through prayer and through his hatred divine
The listener's search for inner peace through religion is misguided and counterproductive in the face of divine hatred.
You left your whole life behind you
The listener has forsaken their true desires and dreams for the illusions and dictates of religion.
Contributed by Brody R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The cross that feeds on your mind
I've seen the lies that reflect in your eyes
It's just a matter of time
From holy scriptures unfurl twisted lines
And when you die the cause will be from self infliction
Your pointless life will only lead to crucifixion
La la la la la
He wasn't there he won't be there to wipe the tears from your eyes
Your wasted breath has betrayed you
The peace you sought you'll never fund through prayer and through his hatred divine
You left your whole life behind you
Ernestas Kaunietis
this one is one of the best. The lyrics are just perfect going with melody so well and creates that feeling...
ZeroNineOverride
This never gets old.
yokove
Best song ever, the best band in the world.
BUHZOOZOO14
the greatest chorus ive ever heard!
yena ring
vocal's sound is so great!
kate seagroves
This song is like the apocalypse. I'd see it playing in the back ground of a movie where the world was coming to an an end all of the religious people where feeling so betrayed as their entire existence was wiped away, never knowing the truth.
Sinny
love the mix of industeril/horror punk/glam/and black metal
Mr Wolf0x
I WISH this song was 6 minutes long
Tr1ppyDJ4L.A.
Mr Wolf0x 6 minutes longer??😊
ARTificial Absinthe
I love this albums, those before we the fallen; they was unique. Now too, but... Nero is really the reflect of psyclon nine before, guess now also, but if I would never herad p9 before and see him, I would have imagine thsi music and not that of the big majority in we the fallen.