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.
Voyage
Samael Lyrics
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Across the sea, across the land
Going
Everywhere, meeting everyone
Around the globe, around your head
Across
Your soul, all through your brain
Meeting everyone, going everywhere...
Blessed are the travelers, those who belong nowhere...
On the road again
Traveling further than my thoughts can go...
On the road again
Searching,
Finding
Forgetting, remembering
How it goes...
Different cultures,
Different traditions
Different languages, different approaches
Of the
World...
World within our eyes, confronted by the outside...
On the road
Again
Far - of destination, constant vacation...
On the road again
Searching, finding
Forgetting, remembering
How it goes...
Introspective
Trip
Initiative voyages
All along...
On the road, in the air
Across the
Sea, across the land
Going everywhere, meeting everyone
Around the globe,
Around your head
Across your soul, all through your brain
Meeting
Everyone, going everywhere...
The lyrics to Samael’s song “Voyage” are about the beauty of traveling and experiencing the world around us. The opening lines, “On the road, in the air, across the sea, across the land, Going everywhere, meeting everyone, around the globe, around your head, across your soul, all through your brain” convey the vastness of the world and encourage listeners to explore it.
The song emphasizes the importance of travel and how it impacts our lives. The lines “Blessed are the travelers, those who belong nowhere… On the road again” suggests that those who travel are free from the constraints of society and can truly experience life. The lyrics also reflect the excitement and curiosity that come with traveling to unfamiliar places, “Different cultures, different traditions, different languages, different approaches of the world… World within our eyes, confronted by the outside… On the road again.”
The song also suggests that traveling is a never-ending journey, as the lines “Searching, finding, forgetting, remembering, how it goes…” imply that there will always be something new to discover. The lyrics of “Voyage” urge listeners to embrace a life of adventure and exploration, as the world has so much to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
On the road, in the air
Venturing into new places, both far and wide, by means of ground travel or air transportation.
Across the sea, across the land
Crossing vast bodies of water and various terrains to explore different parts of the world.
Going
Setting off towards new experiences with an open mind, ready to learn and discover.
Everywhere, meeting everyone
Meeting new people from all walks of life and experiencing diverse cultures and perspectives from across the globe.
Around the globe, around your head
Exploring the world both physically and mentally, opening oneself to new ideas and possibilities.
Across your soul, all through your brain
Allowing oneself to be impacted deeply and intellectually by the people and experiences encountered on the journey.
Meeting everyone, going everywhere...
Continuing to travel and experience the world around us, as well as those within us, and allowing those experiences to shape our personal growth.
Blessed are the travelers, those who belong nowhere...
The wanderers who have no true home are fortunate to live a life of constant discovery and growth through their travels.
Traveling further than my thoughts can go...
Going beyond one's imagination and preconceived notions to discover new places and ideas that exceed personal expectations.
Searching,
Seeking new experiences and growth opportunities.
Finding
Discovering and learning from the new experiences and people encountered while traveling.
Forgetting, remembering
Letting go of old habits and beliefs while discovering new perspectives and rediscovering oneself on the journey.
How it goes...
Observing and reflecting on the fluidity and unpredictability of life, both on the road and off.
Different cultures,
Experiencing the diverse customs, rituals, and ways of life that exist across various societies.
Different traditions
Encountering unique and varying ways of celebrating and observing important cultural and historical events and milestones.
Different languages, different approaches
Experiencing the rich linguistic and dialectical diversity of the world, as well as the differing methods of encountering and approaching the world and its challenges.
Of the
Reflecting on the many ways in which our world can be perceived and experienced.
World...
Acknowledging the vastness and complexity of the world around us, and the infinite possibilities for exploration and growth that exist.
World within our eyes, confronted by the outside...
Navigating both our internal realities and the external world around us, and embracing the opportunities for growth and learning presented by each.
Far - of destination, constant vacation...
Always seeking to travel farther and explore more, turning the entire world into a place of constant exploration and discovery.
Introspective
Taking the time to reflect deeply on one's own personal growth and evolution on the journey.
Trip
The physical journey taken, intertwined with the emotional and psychological journey within.
Initiative voyages
Blazing one's own trail and taking the initiative to explore new places and experiences, regardless of what others may think or expect.
All along...
Embracing the entire journey and all its ups and downs, recognizing that growth and learning come from both the triumphs and the challenges faced along the way.
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