Secret Chiefs 3 is an avant-garde group led by multi-instrumentalist/compos… Read Full Bio ↴Secret Chiefs 3 is an avant-garde group led by multi-instrumentalist/composer Trey Spruance (formerly of Mr. Bungle and Faith No More). Their studio recordings and tours have featured different line-ups, as the group performs a wide range of musical styles, mostly instrumental, including surf rock, Persian, Arab, Indian, death metal, film music, electronic music, and various others.
The band's name was inspired by the "Secret Chiefs" said to inspire and guide various esoteric and mystical groups, and is a reflection of Spruance's interest in such philosophies.
In 2007, it was announced Secret Chiefs 3 has always been a general name for seven different bands, each representing a different aspect of Spruance's musical and philosophical interests. The seven bands are The Electromagnetic Azoth, UR, Ishraqiyun, Traditionalists, Holy Vehm, FORMS, and NT Fan. Spruance has stated that the sound collages of The Electromagnetic Azoth serve as the center of Secret Chiefs 3.
The albums Book of Horizons (2004) and Satellite Supersonic Vol. 1 (2010) were conceived as compilation albums featuring the satellite bands under their own names. All bands have appeared on at least one of these albums. Ishraqiyun and Traditionalists have delivered full-length albums.
The band's name was inspired by the "Secret Chiefs" said to inspire and guide various esoteric and mystical groups, and is a reflection of Spruance's interest in such philosophies.
In 2007, it was announced Secret Chiefs 3 has always been a general name for seven different bands, each representing a different aspect of Spruance's musical and philosophical interests. The seven bands are The Electromagnetic Azoth, UR, Ishraqiyun, Traditionalists, Holy Vehm, FORMS, and NT Fan. Spruance has stated that the sound collages of The Electromagnetic Azoth serve as the center of Secret Chiefs 3.
The albums Book of Horizons (2004) and Satellite Supersonic Vol. 1 (2010) were conceived as compilation albums featuring the satellite bands under their own names. All bands have appeared on at least one of these albums. Ishraqiyun and Traditionalists have delivered full-length albums.
Killing of Kings
Secret Chiefs 3 Lyrics
Instrumental
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it
More Genres
No Artists Found
More Artists
Load All
No Albums Found
More Albums
Load All
No Tracks Found
Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Search results not found
Song not found
@FGSRFunLol
I love that all the lyrics everywhere to this say "for those about to rock we salute you" despite the song clearly not saying that.
@seagoat
This song has been flooring me for about 20 years now. Thanks for posting the lyrics.
@_Only_Zuul
oh yes. he's killing rock and roll! such a sweet sound
@Draykidsbuthol
For anyone wondering about the incorrect lyrics: it's "For those about to suck the shit-stained lies"
The song is about rock and roll musicians lying about who they are, which is also self-referential since Secret Chiefs 3 are a band composed of multiple "bands" with discrete (also, discreet) invented identities, which often uses music to explore sufism (!!!).
@blarrrrgehh
"Punk rock is the easiest place to hide"
@SuperMario16bit
FIRE! *throws match*
@swarmadd
Yes, I've listened to it again and you're right ! Thanks for clarifying this up :)
@kulturvultur5036
Castles of Sand
@leftiequixote
Yes! I fuckin' love this track!
@michaelamottAE
love the lyrics