Septicflesh (formerly known as Septic Flesh) is a Greek symphonic death met… Read Full Bio ↴Septicflesh (formerly known as Septic Flesh) is a Greek symphonic death metal band from Attiki, Athens formed in 1990 by Sotiris Vayenas (guitar) and brothers Spiros Antoniou (bass and vocals), and Christos Antoniou (guitars).

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.

Rising
Septicflesh Lyrics

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Long ago I swore an oath to levitate my soul
Above the things that seal me,
Those trying to deceive me.
I AM RISING!
I fought on psychic wars, the raids of mind control.
I closed my ears to sirens,
Their song I killed with silence.
I AM RISING!

On fields of mist, with thoughts from gold
I am rising as a Sun.

I AM RISING!

Destiny, Victory., are giving me their wings.
Not gone... I am still alive,
Through Will and strong desire. I am rising!

I fought on many wars and bled and cried and lost.
But I kept fighting on, until I reached my goal.

I AM RISING!

Destiny, Victory, have healed my broken wings.
Not gone... I am still alive,
Through Will and strong desire.

I AM RISING!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Septicflesh's song "Rising" can be interpreted as a declaration of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The opening lines suggest a commitment to rise above those who seek to deceive and control. This is further emphasized by the mention of psychic wars and the need to kill the siren song with silence. The repetition of "I AM RISING!" emphasizes the determination and conviction behind this oath.

As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that this determination has been tested through many wars, with the singer having bled and cried and lost. Despite this, they kept fighting on and ultimately reached their goal. The mention of Destiny and Victory giving wings, and the healing of broken wings, suggests that this is not an individual effort but one that comes with a sense of purpose and support.

The bridge of the song, with its reference to fields of mist and thoughts of gold, suggests a transcendental perspective on this struggle. The line "I am rising as a Sun" suggests a sense of enlightenment or empowerment. The final repetition of "I AM RISING!" suggests that this is an ongoing process, one that requires a strong will and desire to continue.

Overall, "Rising" can be interpreted as an anthem of strength and resilience in the face of adversity, one that emphasizes the power of determination, support, and transcendence.

Line by Line Meaning

Long ago I swore an oath to levitate my soul
I made a promise to myself a while back that I would lift my spirit above the things that weigh me down.

Above the things that seal me,
Above the things that trap or limit me.

Those trying to deceive me.
People who aim to trick me or lead me astray.

I AM RISING!
I am gaining strength and power; I am ascending to greater heights.

I fought on psychic wars, the raids of mind control.
I battled against mental attacks, attempts to manipulate and dominate my thoughts.

I closed my ears to sirens,
I refused to listen to false promises or tempting offers.

Their song I killed with silence.
I drowned out their distractions and lies by remaining quiet and staying focused.

On fields of mist, with thoughts from gold
In a place where things are unclear and uncertain, I possess valuable ideas and insights.

I am rising as a Sun.
I am becoming a source of light and energy; I am gaining strength and confidence.

Destiny, Victory., are giving me their wings.
I am receiving support and encouragement from circumstances and outcomes that favor me.

Not gone... I am still alive,
I have not been defeated or destroyed, even though I may have faced hardship or adversity.

Through Will and strong desire. I am rising!
Thanks to my determination and fierce ambition, I am growing stronger and reaching greater heights.

I fought on many wars and bled and cried and lost.
I have been through many struggles, and they have taken a heavy toll on me.

But I kept fighting on, until I reached my goal.
Despite the challenges I faced, I persisted and succeeded in achieving what I set out to do.

Destiny, Victory, have healed my broken wings.
I have been blessed with success and good fortune, which have repaired and strengthened me after I was hurt or weakened.

I AM RISING!
I am continuing to grow and improve, and my spirit is ascending to greater heights as a result.

Writer(s): Christos Antoniou, Spiros Antoniou, Fotis Giannakopoulos, Sotiris Vayenas

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Long ago I swore an oath to levitate my soul
Above the things that seal me
Those trying to deceive me
I AM RISING!
I fought on psychic wars, the raids of mind control
I closed my ears to sirens
Their song I killed with silence
I AM RISING!

On fields of mist, with thoughts from gold
I am rising as a Sun

I AM RISING!

Destiny, Victory., are giving me their wings
Not gone... I am still alive
Through Will and strong desire. I am rising!

I fought on many wars and bled and cried and lost
But I kept fighting on, until I reached my goal

I AM RISING!

Destiny, Victory, have healed my broken wings
Not gone... I am still alive
Through Will and strong desire