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.
Promised Land
Samael Lyrics
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Linking patterns in a single group
Expending our lives further than this world
Widening our views,focusing our thoughts
Weightlessness of unlocked mind
Gliding above the world of thoughts
Bypassing second-hand visions
Ascertaining horizons
Summarizing abstractions
Constructing new foundations
With freshly found explanations
The quest is never-ending
But you keep on growing
Paradise is at hand
You're born it, you're born with
But still searching for it
In your head is the promised land
Reaching greatness mirrored inside what's left unpeeled
Extending knowledge to frontiers of understanding
Converting doubt and hate into love and faith
Ascending from within,accessing our realm
The quest is never-ending
But you keep on growing
Paradise is at hand
You're born it, you're born with
But still searching for it
In your head is the promised land
Converting doubt and hate into love and faith
The quest is never-ending
But you keep on growing
Paradise is at hand
You're born it, you're born with
But still searching for it
In your head is the promised land
The song "Promised Land" by Samael explores the idea of personal growth and expanding beyond the limitations of the physical world. The opening line "Opening the circle avoiding the loop" suggests breaking free from a repetitive cycle and moving towards unique experiences. The lyrics speak about linking patterns, expanding one's view and focusing one's thoughts, indicating a process of personal development that involves gaining a deeper understanding of the world around us.
The weightlessness of an unlocked mind refers to the liberating feeling of escaping mental constraints and exploring the world of thoughts. The line "Bypassing second-hand visions, aiming at the core of existence" suggests a desire to move beyond others' perspectives and find one's own truth. The idea of summarizing abstractions and constructing new foundations indicates a willingness to question existing beliefs and create new frameworks for understanding the world.
Ultimately, the song emphasizes personal growth and the constant pursuit of a promised land which lies within our own minds. The final line, "you're born with it but still searching for it," suggests that this promised land is a lifelong journey of self-discovery and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Opening the circle avoiding the loop
Breaking free from traditional patterns, avoiding circular thinking.
Linking patterns in a single group
Connecting different patterns and observations into a unified whole.
Expending our lives further than this world
Expanding beyond the constraints of the physical world to achieve a greater understanding of existence.
Widening our views, focusing our thoughts
Expanding the range of awareness and sharpening the focus of the mind.
Weightlessness of unlocked mind
The sense of liberation when the mind is free from the weight and constraints of limited thinking.
Gliding above the world of thoughts
Rising above the noise and turbulence of everyday thoughts to achieve a more enlightened perspective.
Bypassing second-hand visions
Avoiding being influenced by the opinions of others or other preconceptions in order to view the world more objectively.
Aiming at the core of existence
Striving to reach the fundamental essence of existence and understanding of the world.
Ascertaining horizons
Exploring new frontiers and gaining a deeper understanding of the limits of knowledge and existence.
Summarizing abstractions
Distilling complex concepts into simpler, more concrete ideas.
Constructing new foundations, with freshly found explanations
Building new frameworks for understanding the world based on new insights and discoveries.
The quest is never-ending, but you keep on growing
The pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment is an unending journey, but the individual continues to grow as they seek it.
Paradise is at hand, you're born it, you're born with, but still searching for it
The potential for paradise and enlightenment is innate in every person, but one must still actively seek it out.
In your head is the promised land
The ultimate goal of enlightenment and paradise can be found within one's own mind.
Reaching greatness mirrored inside what's left unpeeled
Realizing one's own potential and inner strength, even in the face of adversity or self-doubt.
Extending knowledge to frontiers of understanding
Pushing the boundaries of knowledge and expanding the limits of one's understanding.
Converting doubt and hate into love and faith
Transforming negative emotions and attitudes into positive ones, leading to greater understanding and inner peace.
Ascending from within, accessing our realm
Rising above the constraints of the physical world to explore the inner realm of consciousness and spirituality.
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.