Although much of their music from the mid-1990s onwards has incorporated electronic sounds which would best define their genre as industrial metal, Samael was originally founded as an early 2nd Wave black metal band.
Their first demos presented a slow, doomy style of thrash metal with raw vocals, similar to that of Celtic Frost. Some of the songs would be included on Worship Him (1991) and Blood Ritual (1992).
Around the time of Ceremony of Opposites (1994), the band started using industrial-styled song techniques, employed by the use of keyboards and (minimalist) acoustic percussion. By this time, they had also left French record label Osmose Productions and signed with Century Media Records.
1995 - The Rebellion ep was released to much acclaim
Their album Passage (1996) saw them gather a larger audience, with the music video for the song "Jupiterian Vibe" getting airplay on MTV's Headbanger's Ball.
1998 saw the release of the "Exodus ep"
After the release of Eternal (1999), Samael would not renew their contract with Century Media. In 2004, "Reign of Light" was released through independent label Galactical Records.
In 2006, their album "Era One" was released on Century Media Records. It includes a bonus disc, "Lesson in Magic #1," which is entirely instrumental and done solely by keyboardist Xy. The album itself was recorded in 2001, and the bonus disc a year later. Both were rearranged and remixed in 2005.
In June 2007 they released the album "Solar Soul, which summed up and combined many of the styles of their previous albums since Passage.
April 2009 sees a new album from Samael, titled "Above. The album is a return to heavier territory for the band and has been labelled "Symphonic" blackmetal by some reviews in popular magazines.
In June 2010, Samael began recording demos for the next album. The album's first single, titled Antigod was released on November 19, 2010.[3] The album, titled Lux Mundi (which translates as "Light of the World"), was released April 29, 2011 in Europe and May 3, 2011 in North America. The same month they shot a video clip for the song "Luxferre" in Sweden with director Patric Ulaeus.
On December 29, 2016, Samael announced new album will be released in 2017. The following of “Lux Mundi” (2011) has been recorded in Switzerland during spring 2016 and mix in Sweden during the summer. In January 2017, the band signed to Napalm Records to release the album.
Blood Ritual
Samael Lyrics
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Sadness of my nights without sleep
Anguish to be alone against all
Ritual of blood, where a human being
Gives his life for mine
Spills his blood for mine
And we'll be one above your god
Blood ritual / Purification by the blood
Blood ritual / Total consecration
My spirit has dived into the infernal storm of evil
My soul is forever tormented
Take advantage of this jouvencal fluid
Deliver your soul from claws of ignorance
- Death is the only way to escape the misery of life
- Death is the only way to reach the supreme power
The caress of he blade on his skin
Is waking up my old cruel dreams
Look the so coveted liquid going out of his body
Look the sacred fluid spilling out of his wounds
Let your mind be impregnated
By this mad attraction
The song "Blood Ritual" by Samael is a dark and sinister piece that delves into the idea of performing a blood ritual to achieve ultimate power and purification. The lyrics bring to light the idea that life is full of suffering, and the only satisfaction one can find is in death. The singer speaks of the sadness and anguish that comes with being alone, but through performing the ritual, he is able to join with others and become one.
The blood ritual is a sacrificial act where a human being gives up their life for the singer's own. The lyrics suggest that this is a necessary act for purification and total consecration. The singer's spirit has delved deep into the infernal storm of evil, and his soul is forever tormented. The blood ritual is seen as a way to take advantage of the young fluid, and deliver the soul from claws of ignorance.
The lyrics are a dark reflection of the power of death and the supernatural world. It speaks of a ritual that is otherworldly and mystical, one that can only be performed by those who are willing to give up their lives. The imagery evoked by the lyrics is sinister and gothic, bringing to mind images of darkness and death.
Line by Line Meaning
Life, where suffering is the only satisfaction
Life is full of suffering, and this is the only thing that can bring me any pleasure or fulfillment.
Sadness of my nights without sleep
I am consumed by sadness and cannot find rest or sleep at night.
Anguish to be alone against all
I feel great anguish and despair at being alone in the world and fighting against all of society's norms and expectations.
Ritual of blood, where a human being
The ritual I perform involves taking the life of a human being.
Gives his life for mine
This human sacrifice is made so that I may benefit and gain power.
Spills his blood for mine
The blood of the sacrificed human is spilled so that I may partake in its power and purification properties.
Now I will be them and they will be mine
Through this sacrifice, I become one with the sacrificed human and we become united.
And we'll be one above your god
This unity and purification of blood allows us to rise above the power of any god.
Blood ritual / Purification by the blood
This is a blood ritual that results in purification and cleansing of the soul.
Blood ritual / Total consecration
This blood ritual results in complete and total consecration of the soul to evil powers.
My spirit has dived into the infernal storm of evil
My soul has committed to embracing and becoming one with the evil forces of the universe.
My soul is forever tormented
As a result of committing to evil, my soul will never find peace or release from torment.
Take advantage of this jouvencal fluid
The youthful and pure blood of the sacrifice can be used to benefit and strengthen me and my evil powers.
Deliver your soul from claws of ignorance
By partaking in this ritual, I am delivering my soul from the ignorance and weakness of humanity and ascending to greater powers.
Death is the only way to escape the misery of life
Death is seen as the only way to escape the suffering and misery of life.
Death is the only way to reach the supreme power
Through death and blood sacrifice, one can reach and attain supreme power in the universe.
The caress of he blade on his skin
The sensation of the sacrificial blade touching the skin is arousing and pleasurable to me.
Is waking up my old cruel dreams
This experience is triggering and reviving my old, cruel and violent desires and fantasies.
Look the so coveted liquid going out of his body
I am fascinated and entranced by the sight of the blood flowing out of the sacrificed human's body.
Look the sacred fluid spilling out of his wounds
The blood that is spilling out of the sacrificed human's wounds is seen as sacred and powerful.
Let your mind be impregnated
I encourage others to let their minds be filled and overcome with the draw and attraction towards evil and blood.
By this mad attraction
This powerful attraction towards evil and blood is considered mad and all-consuming.
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