The band were formed in 1990 as Eczema by the bassist Wargod and drummer Exhurtum. In 1991, they decided to start playing black metal and change the band name to Satyricon. Satyr (Sigurd Wongraven) then joined the band. After the first demo All Evil, Exhurtum was kicked out of the band because he "preferred hanging out with my girl at the time rather than kicking down gravestones together with the band", while Wargod left the music scene and became a UN soldier afterwards. Remaining members Satyr and Lemarchand hired the drummer Frost (Kjetil-Vidar Haraldstad) as a session musician and recorded their second and last demo, The Forest Is My Throne. Shortly after this, Lemarchand also left the band. But before leaving the band he recorded guitars (uncredited on the booklet) for the first full-length album, Dark Medieval Times. In the meantime, Frost was being "promoted" as a permanent member and had recorded drums for the aforementioned album. Satyricon have—with two exceptions—been a two-man band ever since: from 1993–1996, Tomas Thormodsæter 'Samoth' Haugen from Emperor was the bassist and guitarist of Satyricon, and participated in the recording of their second album, The Shadowthrone; and later, in 1996, Darkthrone member Nocturno Culto (Ted Skjellum, known as "Kveldulv" during Satyricon's period) became guitarist on the third full-length Satyricon album, Nemesis Divina.
Rebel Extravaganza, Satyricon's fourth album, was released in 1999. During this period Satyr drastically changed his look by shaving off his hair, as seen in the photoshoot for the album as well as their live performances around this time.
In April and May 2000, Satyricon toured as a supporting band for Pantera. Phil Anselmo has spoken of his love for black metal numerous times, and has participated in Eibon with Satyricon frontman Satyr. They used to be signed with Daron Malakian's music label EatUrMusic.
Their fifth studio album Volcano was released in 2002 and won four awards: the Norwegian Grammy for Best Metal Album, an Alarm award for the track "Fuel for Hatred" in the category Song of the Year, the Alarm Award for Metal Album of the Year and The Oslo award for Best Overall Album.
Satyricon participated in the Darkthrone tribute Darkthrone Holy Darkthrone, released by Moonfog Productions in 1998, covering the song "Kathaarian Life Code". In the same year, Satyricon participated in the Bathory tribute In Conspiracy with Satan – A Tribute to Bathory, released by Hellspawn Records/No Fashion Records, featuring the song "Born for Burning" originally released on Crusade from the North in 1996.
In 2006, Satyricon released Now, Diabolical. In March 2008, the band headlined the Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo for the first time. The EP My Skin Is Cold was released before their seventh album, The Age of Nero, which was released on 3 November 2008. Satyricon released their self-titled eighth full-length album on 9 September 2013.
The band released their first ever Full Length live CD/DVD set titled Live at the Opera which took place in September 2013, alongside the Norwegian National Opera, on 4 May 2015. A fully remastered 20th anniversary edition of 1996's Nemesis Divina was released on 20 May 2016.
According to recent updates on Satyricon's official Facebook page, they entered the studio in March 2017 to record their ninth full-length studio album titled Deep Calleth Upon Deep, which was completed in Summer 2017 and was released on 22 September. Frost had stated in recent interviews that once the new album was released, they would then complete work on their first ever covers album Formative Oddities, though they have yet to announce its release date. The band also revealed plans to release a new studio album with original material in 2022.
On June 8, 2022, the band announced their new album, Satyricon & Munch, would be released digitally on June 10, with physical releases to follow sometime in the future. The album features music created for the Satyricon & Munch exhibition held since April 29 at the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, which celebrates the life and works of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch.
Musical style
The band's first album, 1994's Dark Medieval Times (recorded in 1993), showed off the fascination Satyricon had with the Middle Ages and featured raw black metal blast beats produced by Frost, mixed with acoustic guitar and flute. On their next album, The Shadowthrone, this medieval spirit was continued. Rock Hard journalist Wolf-Rüdiger Mühlmann wrote that Satyricon reached their "very early zenith" with that album and Nemesis Divina.
Describing their fifth studio album, 2002's Volcano, frontman Satyr stated in a press release and biography on their homepage that "the music is rock based but more extreme; it is black metal pushing the boundaries that began with bands like Venom and Bathory. Reinventing ourselves based on a foundation of rock-oriented black metal is our philosophy." Mühlmann wrote that Satyricon's path after their zenith was reached with their second and third album has only a limited connection to black metal, whereas Metal Hammer journalist Robert Müller described Satyr as a "latently arrogant guy who, along the way, makes great music that constantly tests the borders of the genre".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyricon_(band)
Studio albums
Dark Medieval Times (1993)
The Shadowthrone (1994)
Nemesis Divina (1996)
Rebel Extravaganza (1999)
Volcano (2002)
Now, Diabolical (2006)
The Age of Nero (2008)
Satyricon (2013)
Deep Calleth Upon Deep (2017)
Satyricon & Munch (2022)
Repined Bastard Nation
Satyricon Lyrics
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Another force-fed disgust
Do we need another bastard nation
Aiming at us clinically
Like an insect-swarm
Towards the shapeless mouth
Of a dead whore
We need the spirit, the voice, the angel of light
We need the spirit, the voice, the angel of light
Taking invincible shape
To standing ovation
Repossessing night and her hand's godly touch
The unbearable feeling of hitting that
Dark wall is a scene that must come to an end
Eartly decay in front of our eyes
Now, now it's killing for a living
No more repined bastard nation
A generous gesture to a people so blind
No more repined bastard nation
Fumbling, descending, away from the light
It takes a non-poisoned creature
To withstand a monster that has grown and spawned,
A darkness, I can not tolerate
A darkness we must bury
Do they feel, do they absorb our pain
The search to justify one truth
Do they feel, do they absorb our pain
The greater understanding
It takes a non-poisoned creature
To defeat and destroy a monster,
That has grown and spawned
A darkness, a darkness we can not tolerate
The lyrics to Satyricon's "Repined Bastard Nation" are a powerful commentary on the state of modern society. The song speaks to the idea that humanity is at a crossroads, and that we must choose whether to continue down a path of "repined bastardization" or to rise up against it and reclaim our spiritual and moral heritage. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, with references to insects, dead whores, and monsters, all of which serve to highlight the sense of decay and corruption that pervades modern society.
At its core, the song is a call to action, urging listeners to reject the forces of darkness and embrace the light. The "angel of light" is invoked repeatedly throughout the song, serving as a symbol of hope and salvation. The lyrics suggest that by rejecting the "bastard nation" and embracing the spirit of the angel of light, we can overcome the darkness that threatens to engulf us all.
Overall, "Repined Bastard Nation" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that reflects Satyricon's talent for blending biting social commentary with intense musicality.
Line by Line Meaning
Do we need another bastard nation
Is it necessary for us to have another nation that's not legitimate?
Another force-fed disgust
Another thing that is being imposed on us despite our disgust for it
Aiming at us clinically
Targeting us with precision and detachment, like in a scientific experiment
Like an insect-swarm
Approaching us in a manner reminiscent of an overwhelming swarm of insects
Towards the shapeless mouth
Moving towards something that has no form or structure, like a gaping mouth
Of a dead whore
Of someone who has lost all value and respect, like a prostitute who has died
We need the spirit, the voice, the angel of light
What we need is a sense of inspiration, guidance and hope
Arising from melted mass
Coming out from something that has been transformed or liquefied by heat or other forces
Taking invincible shape
Taking a form that's strong, resilient and unstoppable
To standing ovation
To the accolades and admiration of others, to a triumphant reception
Repossessing night and her hand's godly touch
Regaining control and dominion over darkness and its divine or supernatural power
The unbearable feeling of hitting that
The insufferable sensation of reaching that
Dark wall is a scene that must come to an end
The experience of being stuck in a difficult, painful or oppressive situation must end
Eartly decay in front of our eyes
The gradual and visible deterioration of the world around us
Now, now it's killing for a living
Now, it's turning into something that sustains itself by killing others
No more repined bastard nation
We don't want another nation that's illegitimate and resented
A generous gesture to a people so blind
A magnanimous act towards a group of people who cannot see or perceive things clearly
Fumbling, descending, away from the light
Moving in a clumsy, careless way and away from what's good, pure or hopeful
It takes a non-poisoned creature
It takes someone or something that's not contaminated or corrupted
To withstand a monster that has grown and spawned,
To endure a creature that's powerful, evil and has produced more of its kind
A darkness, I can not tolerate
An absence of light, hope or goodness that I cannot bear
A darkness we must bury
We must get rid of the darkness, hide it or forget it
Do they feel, do they absorb our pain
Are they aware or affected by our suffering and distress?
The search to justify one truth
The quest to find evidence or reasons to support a certain belief or opinion
The greater understanding
The deeper awareness or knowledge that comes from exploring different perspectives or experiences
To defeat and destroy a monster,
To overcome and obliterate a creature that's powerful, evil and dangerous
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Angel Castillo
Lyrics:
Do we need another bastard nation...
Another force-fed disgust
Do we need another bastard nation...
Aiming at us clinically
Like an insect-swarm
Towards the shapeless mouth
Of a dead whore
We need the spirit.
The voice, The angel of light
Arising from melted mass
We need the spirit,
The voice, the angel of light
Taking invincible shape
To standing ovation
Repossessing night and
Her hands godly touch
The unbearable feeling of hitting that
Dark wall is a scene that must come to an end
Eartly decay in front of our eyes
Now, now it's killing for a living
No more repined bastard nation
A generous gesture to a people so blind
No more repined bastard nation
Fumbling, descending, away from the light
It takes a non-poisoned creature
To withstand a monster that has grown and spawned,
A darkness, I can not tolerate
A darkness we must bury
Do they feel, do they absorb our pain...
The search to justify one truth
Do they feel, do they absorb our pain...
The greater understanding
It takes a non-poisoned creature
To defeat and destroy a monster,
That has grown and spawned
A darkness, a darkness we can not tolerate
Nesret
00:56 and 03:56 - I find these some of the most superb BM-guitar-riffs of all time, absolutely outstanding.
Operaciones Sabogal
This riffs sonund like dark throne
paul dainton
@Operaciones Sabogal i thought the second one could of been lifted off of any of the early Burzum releases
Underground Sounds
1st riff is very known from another band - not sure atm which one it was tho :( edit, must be TIAMAT iirc
Ann F
Devastating lyrics and riffs, this is yet another fascinating dimension of Satyricon. This hits home but hard! Thanks so much.
Angel Castillo
Lyrics:
Do we need another bastard nation...
Another force-fed disgust
Do we need another bastard nation...
Aiming at us clinically
Like an insect-swarm
Towards the shapeless mouth
Of a dead whore
We need the spirit.
The voice, The angel of light
Arising from melted mass
We need the spirit,
The voice, the angel of light
Taking invincible shape
To standing ovation
Repossessing night and
Her hands godly touch
The unbearable feeling of hitting that
Dark wall is a scene that must come to an end
Eartly decay in front of our eyes
Now, now it's killing for a living
No more repined bastard nation
A generous gesture to a people so blind
No more repined bastard nation
Fumbling, descending, away from the light
It takes a non-poisoned creature
To withstand a monster that has grown and spawned,
A darkness, I can not tolerate
A darkness we must bury
Do they feel, do they absorb our pain...
The search to justify one truth
Do they feel, do they absorb our pain...
The greater understanding
It takes a non-poisoned creature
To defeat and destroy a monster,
That has grown and spawned
A darkness, a darkness we can not tolerate
QBits Con dias alterados
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Nordmann Håvarð
I think I know what this song is really about…if you know you know. Just can’t write super specific lyrics about it in this day and age
Notanazi Notared
Onya
Tommie Thrash
@Nordmann Håvarð I’m guessing why it’s not Spotify? Hhmmm