From the band's formation in 1991 until 1997, the line-up was stable, but on The Ophidian Wheel (1997) and A Fallen Temple (1998) a female vocalist, Natalie Rassoulis, was added. The group split up in October 2003, and after the breakup, its members moved on to different or existing projects: Chris Antoniou continued involvement with Chaostar, which he formed in 1998, and Katsionis played guitar for Nightfall and keyboards for Firewind. The DevilWorx formed a year after Septic Flesh's disbanding, and featured some members from Septic Flesh's original line-up. In March 2007, guitarist Sotiris Vayenas revealed his plans for a new solo project called Aenaos.
On February 19, 2007, Septic Flesh announced a reunion for Greece's Metal Healing Festival featuring Orphaned Land, Rage and Aborted, set to take place July 20–22. On April 3, 2007, Blabbermouth.net reported the band reunited for a seventh full-length CD, for French record label Season of Mist. According to guitarist and composer Christos Antoniou, the release would feature a full orchestra and a choir, totalling 80 musicians and 32 singers. Septic Flesh finalized the new album, Communion, in Studio Fredman in Sweden; it was released in April 2008. By this time the band had changed its name from Septic Flesh to Septicflesh. According to guitarist Christos it looks better and states a new phase in the band.
On September 10, 2009, the band announced that they had begun work on a new studio album, tentatively planned for release in the beginning of 2011. On December 17, 2010, the band released the first single from the new batch of material titled "The Vampire From Nazareth" and announced that the new album will ship April 28 in the UK, and April 29 In the USA. On February 12, 2014, the band released details about their new album entitled 'Titan'. The album will be released later in the year 2014.
PROMETHEUS
Septic Flesh Lyrics
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Fire
The blessing touch of your despair
Despair and loneliness
You'll rise up, before you fall again
Atrocious
The bird of prey is haunting us
Conquer your fears
"Deus ex machina"
"Deus"
Surpass your weaknesses
"Deus ex machina"
"Deus"
Withstand the fall and stand up again
"Deus ex machina"
Provoking, disturbing, resisting
Surviving the ordeal
As a father-head of all of us
Your flame will forge our hearts, even in oblivion!
"Deus"
"Deus ex machina"
Resurrection brings our hopes to life
And the lies and fears dissolve
We are strong
Guide us / "Deus"
Your fire in our hearts / "Deus ex machina"
Guide us / "Deus"
You are bringing fear to gods / "Deus ex machina"
Guide us / "Deus"
Your fire in our hearts / "Deus ex machina"
Guide us / "Deus"
The children of Prometheus / "Deus ex machina"
"Guide us"
"Deus ex machina"
Prometheus...
As a giant, standing tall
In a shadow close the blackness
Prometheus
As your breed, we are bound to fall
But our light will scare the darkness
The lyrics of the song "Prometheus" by Septic Flesh are a call to arms against a common enemy, urging listeners to rise up and face their fears with courage and resilience. The song is a tribute to the Greek mythological figure Prometheus, who is known for defying the gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity. Prometheus is portrayed as a father figure who guides and protects humanity, even at great personal cost. The lyrics speak to the idea that each individual has the power to overcome their inner demons and rise up against external obstacles, and that this power comes from within.
The repeated use of the phrase "Deus ex machina" (Latin for "god from the machine") emphasizes the idea that Prometheus is a powerful force that can help people to overcome their weaknesses and fears. The lyrics suggest that by following the example of Prometheus and facing our fears head-on, we can become stronger and more resilient. The song also conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, with lyrics like "surviving the ordeal" and "withstand the fall and stand up again," which emphasize the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand against our enemy
We must hold our ground in the face of opposition
Fire
The passion and intensity that fuels us
The blessing touch of your despair
Through hardship and sadness, strength can be found
Despair and loneliness
The emotions that can overcome us in this struggle
You'll rise up, before you fall again
Success is not guaranteed, but we must keep trying
Atrocious
The brutality and horrors of the situation
The bird of prey is haunting us
Our enemy is ever-present and looming
"Deus"
We call out to a higher power for strength
Conquer your fears
Overcoming the doubts and anxieties that hold us back
"Deus ex machina"
A miraculous intervention to help us in our battles
"Deus"
We call out to a higher power for strength
Surpass your weaknesses
Pushing ourselves beyond our limits and perceived inadequacies
"Deus ex machina"
A miraculous intervention to help us in our battles
"Deus"
We call out to a higher power for strength
Withstand the fall and stand up again
Resilience in the face of defeat
"Deus ex machina"
A miraculous intervention to help us in our battles
Provoking, disturbing, resisting
Our fierce opposition to the status quo
Surviving the ordeal
Making it through the difficult trials we face
As a father-head of all of us
An inspiring leader and guiding figure for our cause
Your flame will forge our hearts, even in oblivion!
Even should we fail, the passion Prometheus inspires in us will live on
"Deus"
We call out to a higher power for strength
"Deus ex machina"
A miraculous intervention to help us in our battles
Resurrection brings our hopes to life
The revival of our dreams and aspirations
And the lies and fears dissolve
Dispel the falsehoods and doubts that have haunted us
We are strong
We have the courage and determination to overcome our obstacles
Guide us / "Deus"
We look to a higher power for guidance and support
Your fire in our hearts / "Deus ex machina"
The strength and power with which Prometheus imbues us
Guide us / "Deus"
We look to a higher power for guidance and support
You are bringing fear to gods / "Deus ex machina"
The strength we gain is enough to intimidate even divine spirits
Guide us / "Deus"
We look to a higher power for guidance and support
Your fire in our hearts / "Deus ex machina"
The strength and power with which Prometheus imbues us
Guide us / "Deus"
We look to a higher power for guidance and support
The children of Prometheus / "Deus ex machina"
We are all united under the banner of Prometheus
"Guide us"
A plea for assistance and direction
"Deus ex machina"
A miraculous intervention to help us in our battles
Prometheus...
A symbol of strength, inspiration, and defiance
As a giant, standing tall
Prometheus looms large in our hearts and minds
In a shadow close the blackness
In a dark and foreboding world, Prometheus offers hope and light
Prometheus
The embodiment of rebellion and freedom
As your breed, we are bound to fall
Like Prometheus and his fellow Titans, we may not ultimately succeed
But our light will scare the darkness
Our indomitable spirit and passion will never be extinguished
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.