In 2004 they released their first album Sinthetic, a powerful mixture of orchestrated, yet electronic black metal, which earned great reviews worldwide.
They recorded their second album Intoxicate O.S. with S. Jämsen at Perkele Studios Deathchain, Barathrum, Turmion Kätilöt).
Current line-up:
Henry Hämäläinen - Vocals
Juha Sirkkiä - Guitars
Olli Savolainen - Synthesizers
Eero Mantere - Bass
Erno Räsänen - Drums
Aapeli Kivimäki - Guitars
Past members:
Juha Harju - Vocals (Ajattara, Deathchain, Shade Empire, ex-Trollheim's Grott)
Janne Niiranen - Guitars (Chaosweaver, Project Silence)
Tero Liimatainen - Guitars
Antti Makkonen - Drums
Serpent-Angel
Shade Empire Lyrics
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Seduced to it's toils
Plunged wisdom into mind, entangled into body
Moved in silence like the wind
Was present everywhere
Watching over your every step, the Serpent-Angel
Obscured one's sight
But yet gave vision to see all
The paths have now come together
And the destination has unveiled itself
You can now abandon your hollow shell
Your ragged thoughts are now crystal clear
All the elements are taking their place
The final encounter with the "others" will start the last phase...
Come on and step into the circle
Come on and step into the circle
We hold the key to the cypher...
You bear inside your mind
Eclipse now the face of god
That I have become in this darkened image
I move in silence like the wind I'm present everywhere
I'm watching over your every step
I'm the Serpent-Angel
I gave you vision to see all
Now open your eyes in a new world
The paths have now come together
And the destination has unveiled itself
You can now abandon your empty shell
The lyrics to Shade Empire’s song Serpent-Angel speak about a transformation that occurs as a consequence of being seduced by the serpent. The serpent appears to give the person a new sense of knowledge or wisdom that replaces their previous thoughts and perceptions. The serpent moves in silence, and its presence can be felt everywhere while at the same time obscuring sight. Despite this, the serpent grants a new vision that allows one to see all. It has brought together different paths and revealed a new destination that was previously hidden. The person is encouraged to step into the circle and abandon their old self.
The lyrics suggest that this change is a type of rebirth that enables one to leave behind their previous self and step into a new world. The emphasis on the serpent as a symbol of change and transformation occurs across various cultures and belief systems. The Serpent-Angel is portrayed as a guide and protector, someone who watches over and directs the person to their destination. The final verse of the song talks about the person holding the key to the ‘cypher,’ suggesting that they now have the power to understand things that were previously beyond their comprehension. Ultimately, the lyrics speak to the idea of experiencing a transformational journey to transcend one's previous self.
Line by Line Meaning
From the night crawled the serpent
The beginning of an alluring darkness
Seduced to it's toils
Captivated by its temptations
Plunged wisdom into mind, entangled into body
The depths of knowledge intertwined with flesh
Moved in silence like the wind
Silently, the Serpent-Angel slithers through life
Was present everywhere
Watching, waiting, always present
Watching over your every step, the Serpent-Angel
A guardian keeping watch over one's path
Obscured one's sight
Blinding one to the truth
But yet gave vision to see all
Despite the blindness, bestowed with sight
Open your eyes in a new world
To see what was once hidden
The paths have now come together
A convergence of fate
And the destination has unveiled itself
The end is in sight
You can now abandon your hollow shell
Free yourself from the cage of ignorance
Your ragged thoughts are now crystal clear
Clarity in the midst of confusion
All the elements are taking their place
The pieces of the puzzle fall into order
The final encounter with the "others" will start the last phase...
The end is nigh, confrontation inevitable
Come on and step into the circle
Invite the darkness, be consumed by it
We hold the key to the cypher...
The gateway to knowledge lies with us
You bear inside your mind
The potential for enlightenment lies within
Eclipse now the face of god
Overthrow the old, embrace the new
That I have become in this darkened image
An agent of the darkness, transformed
I move in silence like the wind I'm present everywhere
Ever vigilant, perpetually moving
I'm watching over your every step
A protective presence in the shadows
I'm the Serpent-Angel
The embodiment of temptation and illumination
I gave you vision to see all
Bestowed with the power to see beyond
Now open your eyes in a new world
Awaken to a new reality
The paths have now come together
The final destination is at hand
And the destination has unveiled itself
The truth is finally revealed
You can now abandon your empty shell
Cast off the limitations of the past
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jonatan Horvath
Love this song
Kegnier
Wicked af ❤🤘
Mauricio Varela Escamilla
🤘🤘🤘
sachu
Love from India
Mouse Scarbrow
The head banging was so exaggerated it becomes comical to watch. Not the intended effect, I'm sure. 😹
Maciek Kot
😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈