Setherial is a Swedish black metal band that was formed in late 1993 by Mys… Read Full Bio ↴Setherial is a Swedish black metal band that was formed in late 1993 by Mysteriis and Devothan. The band was a four piece at that time, with Cheeroth on vocals, Mysteriis on guitar, Devothan on bass and Zathanel on drums. The band then did a few gigs and after a while Thorn from Egregori joined the band as the new bass player, and Devothan took the role of second guitar player, giving the band a better opportunity to induldge deeper into the atmospheric form of Black metal that is undoubtably the Setherial style. When the local band Egregori broke up, Kraath Zaahr Raath was asked to join as a vocalist and lyric writer. The result of this can be heard on the debut demo entitled "A Hail to Faceless Angels". Cheeroth then was dismissed during the recording of the "For Dem Mit Blod" 7", due to many mistakes and personality conflicts. There were some more line-up changes prior to the recording of the now legendary "Nord" album. Zathanel has since left and moved on to Sorhin. The only remaining members from the classic "For Dem Mit Blod" 7" are now Mysteriis and Kraath.

The band now has the follow up to Nord out in Digipack form on Napalm records entitled "Lords of the Nightrealm". The music on this CD is nothing short of masterful. The band has improved in every aspect... improving on perfection is no easy task. This CD will stand as a monument of the Black Metal scene and everything that is right with it when played with conviction and seriousness for years to come.

The line-up has again changed and the most notable change is Lord Alastor Mysteriis has moved from guitar to drums for the recording of the next opus of blasphemic rage that is now known as "hell eternal" once again released by Napalm records.

The band has played many shows throughout Europe with much success. Look for them if they should be playing in an area surrounding you to witness the best band within the Black Metal scene today.

Discography:
A Hail to the Faceless Angels Demo, 1994
För Dem Mitt Blod EP, 1995
Nord Full-length, 1996
Arte De Occulta Split, 1996
Lords of the Nightrealm Full-length, 1998
Hell Eternal Full-length, 1999
From the Ancient Ruins Best of/Compilation, 2003
Endtime Divine Full-length, 2003
Death Triumphant Full-length, 2006
Ekpyrosis Full-length, 2010

Transformation
Setherial Lyrics

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Come night, come night
Lift the chalice to the nightsky
Come wraiths and lords of hell
Come guide my eyes

Give birth to hate, enthrone the wicked and the vengeful
Transform the shape I'm in, from man to king
I am the thorn in the eyes of the world

I am the servant of sinister urge
I am the one with a heart forged in coal
I am the nonloving gracefallen soul

As I walk through the gates
The kingdom of hell awaits
As my sins are praised
In rapture my crown is raised

I am the thorn in the eye of the world
I am the servant of sinister urge
I am the one with heart forged in coal
I am the nonloving gracefallen soul

A world awaits, the arrival of my legions
A fading sun that fell, my time is here...

As I walk through the gates
A kingdom of death awaits
As the angels are reaped
I smile as the heavens weep

[Lyrics : Hellqvist, Music : Sjodin]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Setherial's "Transformation" detail a narrator's descent into darkness and embrace of evil. They call upon the night and the lords of hell to transform them from a mere human to a king of wickedness. The singer declares themselves a thorn in the eyes of the world, a servant of sinister urges, and a gracefallen soul. They revel in the praise of their sins and the raising of their crown, indicating their ascension to power in the underworld. As they walk through the gates of hell, they anticipate the arrival of their legions and the downfall of the angels, causing the heavens to weep.

The lyrics of "Transformation" delve into the concept of transformation from a purely human form into a being of darkness and evil. The singer is shown to relish in their wickedness, proclaiming themselves a king of sin and enjoying the fall of the angels. The lyrics also invoke traditional Satanic imagery, such as the lifting of a chalice to the nightsky and the arrival of legions of demons.

Line by Line Meaning

Come night, come night
Invoke the darkness, call upon the night

Lift the chalice to the nightsky
Offer a sacrifice to the dark forces above

Come wraiths and lords of hell
Summon the spirits of the underworld to aid in transformation

Come guide my eyes
Grant me sight beyond mortal perception

Give birth to hate, enthrone the wicked and the vengeful
Nurture malice and empower the malevolent

Transform the shape I'm in, from man to king
Change and elevate my being to royalty and power

I am the thorn in the eyes of the world
I am an annoyance to society and a thorn in their side

I am the servant of sinister urge
I submit myself to the desires of evil

I am the one with a heart forged in coal
My heart is a blackened and hardened mass

I am the nonloving gracefallen soul
I have lost any sense of compassion and have fallen from grace

As I walk through the gates
I enter the realm of the damned