The band relocated to San Francisco, California in 1990 in hopes of resurrecting the ailing 'true metal' scene in the United States. The band quickly gained a reputation as, 'The band San Francisco loved to hate' by taking a stand against the trends and incorporating stage savagery with strong visual imagery.
Three demos were produced by the band in the early to mid-nineties. These were followed up by a self-produced, self-titled debut CD released in 1996.
Scoring points for originality in the European underground, they aroused the interest of Dragonheart in 1998 and 'Twilight of the Idols' was released in 1999 on Dragonheart Records. This was followed by, 'Down Among the Deadmen' released in the year 2000, and 'Traveller' in 2003.
The band moved to underground Italian label, Cruz Del Sur in 2005 and shortened their name to simply, 'Slough Feg' with the release of 'Atavism'. 2007 Brought the dawn of 'Hardworlder' which shows the band has no signs of slowing.
Slough Feg's style is an eclectic mix of Celtic Folk and Traditional Metal peppered with buckets of energy and lyrical depth.
The current Slough Feg lineup consists of:
Mike Scalzi - Vocals, Guitar
Adrian Maestas - Bass
Angelo Tringali - Guitar
Harry Cantwell - Drums
Former members include:
Antoine Reuben-Diavola
Scott Beach
John Cobbett
Chris Haa
Greg Haa
Omar Herd
Stu Kane
Justin Phelps
Jim Mack
Dave Passmore
Andrew Sebba
Jon Torres
Discography:
1996: The Lord Weird Slough Feg (LP)
1999: Twilight of the Idols (LP)
2000: Down Among the Deadmen (LP)
2001: Split with Solstice (EP)
2003: Traveller (LP)
2005: Split with Ironsword 'Hail Brittania Volume One - NWOBHM Tribute' (EP)
2005: Atavism (LP)
2006: Split with Bible of the Devil 'Poisoned Treasures/Galactic Violator' (EP)
2007: Hardworlder (LP)
2008: The Slay Stack Grows - Early Demos and Live Recordings (DLP)
2009: Ape Uprising (LP)
2010: The Animal Spirits (LP)
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Trick the Vicar
Slough Feg Lyrics
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It's a bad habit, alarming the Abbott
Who bears the mark of the Beast?
Baffle the Bishop
He will allow you no peace in the village
While we're disturbing the priest
Sins of the father are preached to the choir
Usurp the Eucharist eulogy using my blood
Tricking the Vicar
Puns in the papacy perplex the Pontiff
Who bears the mark of the Beast?
Dazzle the Deacon
What unholy boister goes on in the cloister
While we're disturbing the priest?
Out of the frying pan, into the fire
Pawns of the pulpit give into desire
Voices of villainy vibrate the Vatican walls
The song "Trick the Vicar" by Slough Feg is a critique of organized religion and its priests who wield power over their followers. The lyrics refer to various religious officials such as the Abbott, Bishop, and Pontiff, and question the legitimacy of their actions. The song suggests that these priests and bishops are not immune to vices, and can be easily fooled and manipulated. The lyrics "Baffle the Bishop, He will allow you no peace in the village, While we're disturbing the priest" indicate that these officials may use their power to enforce their beliefs on others, causing unrest in the community.
The chorus "Out of the frying pan, into the friar, Sins of the father are preached to the choir, Usurp the Eucharist eulogy using my blood" suggests that the cycle of sin and guilt perpetuated by religious leaders undermines the very principles they preach. The use of the phrase "usurp the Eucharist" refers to the manipulation of traditional religious practices to subvert their meanings. The lyrics "Voices of villainy vibrate the Vatican walls" suggest that even the highest religious authority can be corrupted and is not immune to the influence of the wicked.
Line by Line Meaning
Tricking the Vicar
Engaging in mischief and deception towards a religious leader
It's a bad habit, alarming the Abbott
Such actions are a negative tendency and concerning to the head of a religious house
Who bears the mark of the Beast?
Who is the devil's follower among the religious leaders?
Baffle the Bishop
Confuse and mislead a bishop, making him unable to find peace in the village
He will allow you no peace in the village
The bishop will be troubled by deceitful activities and unable to calm down
While we're disturbing the priest
While causing trouble for the religious figures of the community
Out of the frying pan, into the friar
Jumping from one difficult situation to another, from dealing with a bishop to a friar
Sins of the father are preached to the choir
The congregation is being told about the father's sins, leading to confusion and controversy
Usurp the Eucharist eulogy using my blood
Take over the eulogy that is supposed to be about the Eucharist and inject it with a sinister meaning
Puns in the papacy perplex the Pontiff
Playing with words in the highest religious authority is confusing and bewildering for the leader
Dazzle the Deacon
Amazing and possibly confusing a deacon with unexpected behavior
What unholy boister goes on in the cloister
What evil and unrighteous activities are happening in the cloistered religious community
Pawns of the pulpit give into desire
People of the religious order are succumbing to their own desires and vices, despite their position
Voices of villainy vibrate the Vatican walls
The building that is the heart of the Catholic Church shakes with the sound of evil people
Contributed by Dominic E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mikko Koskela
Incredible and underrated band. If this is your cup of tea then check out Bible of Devil from the same label.
ella goldbloom
Old skool metal FTW!!
Daniel Sorenson
@Merle1987 i tried to vote this up over 9000 times. i am not goku though.