They released their debut EP Temple of the Lost Race in December, 1991 through Black Power Records. The band then followed-up on the recording of their first full-length Mystic Places of Dawn in January–February, 1994 at Storm Studio, with co-production by Magus Wampyr Daoloth (who had previously played keyboards for fellow countrymen Rotting Christ). It was released in May, 1994 through Holy Records.
Septicflesh would then release their sophomore full-length Esoptron in May, 1995 through Holy Records. It was produced by the band themselves and George Zacharopoulos, being first recorded and mixed at Storm Studio, and then mastered by Sonic Contact throughout March–April, 1995 in Athens, Greece.
From years 1991 up until 1997, the band’s lineup was stable but for The Ophidian Wheel (1997) and A Fallen Temple (1998) records, singer Natalie Rassoulis was added as a session member.
By October, 2003 the band had split-up and after their breakup, its members moved on to new or already-existing projects. Chris Antoniou continued his involvement with Chaostar, which he had formed on 1998, while live-keyboardist Bob Katsionis went on to play guitars for Nightfall and keyboards for Firewind, respectively. The Devilworx formed a year later and featured some of the former members from Septiflesh's original lineup. Afterwards, on March, 2007 guitarist Sotiris Vayenas revealed plans for his then-new solo project, Aenaos.
However, on February 19th, 2007 Septicflesh had announced a reunion for Greek “Metal Healing Festival,” which featured Orphaned Land and Rage and Aborted, set to take place on July, 20th–22nd. And by April 3rd, 2007 Blabbermouth reported that the band had reunited for a seventh full-length album for the French record label, Season of Mist. According to guitarist and composer Christos Antoniou, the release would feature a full orchestra and choir, totalling 80 musicians and 32 singers.
Septicflesh then finalized recording for Communion in Studio Fredman, in Sweden. It was released in April, 2008 through Season of Mist. Also, by this time, the band had officially changed its name from Septic Flesh to Septicflesh. The name change was confirmed by Christos Antoniou in a Lords of Metal interview. The reason behind the decision was that it looked better, although the meaning was the same.
Moreover, on September 10th, 2009 the band had announced that they had begun work on a new studio album. Tentatively planned for release in the beginning of 2011; and by December 17th, 2010 the band released their first single "The Vampire from Nazareth" off The Great Mass, and also announced that it would be shipped on April, 28th in the UK and on April, 29th in the US.
By February 12th, 2014 the band released details about their forthcoming Titan, set to release on June, 2014. Following December, 15th of that year, the band announced that Krimh had joined Septicflesh as their new full-time bandmate after the departure of their longtime drummer, Fotis Benardo.
On a June, 2016 interview, Septicflesh had declared that since early 2016, they had been working on their tenth studio recording, which was scheduled for release toward Spring, 2017. In early June of that very year, the band members claimed that Codex Omega was officially due to release on September 1st, 2017. As with their previous record, Codex Omega was released through Prosthetic Records.
Marble Smiling Face
Septicflesh Lyrics
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On soft thin hands.
Red Celtic knives,
Sharp as your touch.
HUNTING EAGLE PROUDLY LAND
ON THIS ISLAND THAT′S MY HEART.
Cold lakes consealing Fire.
Red coral hair.
A dazzling ruby dome
HUNTING EAGLE PROUDLY LAND
ON THIS ISLAND THAT'S MY HEART.
ELEGANCE COMBINED WITH GRACE
DRESSED YOUR MARBLE SMILING FACE.
The lyrics of Septicflesh's "Marble Smiling Face" showcase poetic brilliance and mystique. The song's central theme revolves around a powerful metaphor of a "marble smiling face," which represents the facade of a person that is hiding something sinister or destructive. The opening lines of the song describe the juxtaposition of black leather gloves and soft thin hands, which hint at the idea that appearances are deceiving. The imagery of "red Celtic knives" that are as sharp as the touch of the person conjures up an image of someone who is dangerous and unpredictable.
As the chorus kicks in, the song takes on a more ethereal tone. The line "HUNTING EAGLE PROUDLY LAND ON THIS ISLAND THAT'S MY HEART" suggests that the individual in question is proud and possessive of their innermost feelings, which they guard fiercely. The lyrics that follow describe the "twin mirrors blue" and "cold lakes concealing fire," further emphasizing the importance of masking one's true emotions. The "red coral hair" and "dazzling ruby dome" evoke the idea of a flamboyant and confident attitude, which is just a facade to hide any vulnerabilities.
In conclusion, "Marble Smiling Face" is a song that urges the listener to look beyond the surface and see the ulterior motives that may lie beneath. It emphasizes the importance of not allowing appearances to dictate one's judgments and to always seek out the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Black leather gloves
Hands that are normally soft and gentle are now covered in black leather gloves, suggesting a dark or tough persona.
On soft thin hands.
Despite the gloves, the hands beneath them are delicate and slender, indicating a contrast between the exterior image and the inner nature.
Red Celtic knives,
The sharpness of the knives is highlighted by their Celtic design, implying a purposeful and precise intent.
Sharp as your touch.
The knives are compared to the touch of the person, suggesting that they are as deadly and precise in their actions as the blades are.
HUNTING EAGLE PROUDLY LAND
ON THIS ISLAND THAT′S MY HEART.
The person is likened to a hunting eagle, landing confidently on their own heart which they consider to be their own island, indicating a strong sense of self-reliance and ownership.
Twin Mirrors blue.
The mirrors are described as blue, suggesting a cold or introspective quality.
Cold lakes consealing Fire.
The cold lakes that the person sees hiding a fiery energy within them, implying a hidden passion.
Red coral hair.
The person's hair is the color of red coral, indicating both beauty and danger.
A dazzling ruby dome
The dome is described as dazzling and made of ruby, implying a regal or elevated status.
HUNTING EAGLE PROUDLY LAND
ON THIS ISLAND THAT'S MY HEART.
The person repeats their earlier statement, reinforcing their pride and ownership of their heart and identity.
ELEGANCE COMBINED WITH GRACE
The person is seen as having both elegance and grace, suggesting refinement and poise.
DRESSED YOUR MARBLE SMILING FACE.
Their face is described as being like marble and always wearing a smile, implying a cool and collected demeanor even while faced with challenges or adversity.
Writer(s): Spiros Antoniou, Sotiris Vayenas Riga, Christos Antoniou, Fotios Giannakopoulos
Contributed by Sarah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Black leather gloves
on soft thin hands.
Red Celtic knives,
sharp as your touch.
HUNTING EAGLE PROUDLY LAND
ON THIS ISLAND THAT'S MY HEART.
Twin Mirrors blue.
Cold lakes consealing Fire.
Red coral hair.
A dazzling ruby dome
HUNTING EAGLE PROUDLY LAND
ON THIS ISLAND THAT'S MY HEART.
ELEGANCE COMBINED WITH GRACE
DRESSED YOUR MARBLE SMILING FACE.
Aaron rose
I absolutely love this song
Cedebe Cedebe
This '' blaaaaaaaaaaack '' and '' reeeeeeed'' moment... I love this music ❤️😍
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Black leather gloves
on soft thin hands.
Red Celtic knives,
sharp as your touch.
HUNTING EAGLE PROUDLY LAND
ON THIS ISLAND THAT'S MY HEART.
Twin Mirrors blue.
Cold lakes consealing Fire.
Red coral hair.
A dazzling ruby dome
HUNTING EAGLE PROUDLY LAND
ON THIS ISLAND THAT'S MY HEART.
ELEGANCE COMBINED WITH GRACE
DRESSED YOUR MARBLE SMILING FACE.
hvitekristesdød
PLAY THIS STUFF LIVE YA BUGGERS :D
hvitekristesdød
Still an immense song. Absolutely adore it. Makes me feel like I’m back in antiquity🤘🤘🤘🤘🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️❤️
K
Eargasm!!
Andreas Kolokotronis
cant find on itunes
Ismael Alsabea
the only beautiful song in this album
radek návrat
yep :D
Qelipo Thaumiel
Do you even Eldest Cosmonaut, Brotherhood and The Crypt my man?