1. A death/thrash metal … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least nine artists with this name:
1. A death/thrash metal band from the Netherlands
2. A doujin artist from Japan
3. A darkwave group from the United States
4. A black metal band from France
5. A band from Poland later called Trauma
6. A band from Portugal later called ThanatoSchizo
7. A band from Greece later called Nigel Foxxe's Inc.
8. A death metal band from Belgium
9. A thrash metal band from Argentina
10. A goth band from Italy
11. A black metal band from Chile
1. Thanatos
‘Global Purification’ is the name of the sixth full length album of THANATOS...an illustrious name that has been haunting the Underground Metal scene since 1984...
After several demo tapes and line-up changes, Thanatos released two classic Thrash/Death Metal albums in the early 1990's via the notorious Shark Records: 'Emerging From The Netherworlds' and 'Realm Of Ecstasy'. The band shared the stage with the likes of Kreator, Sepultura, Death, Napalm Death, Bolt Thrower, Autopsy and Death Angel to name but a few.
In 1992 Thanatos split up due to a variety of reasons but was revived in 1999 by founding member Stephan Gebédi featuring a new line-up. The third Thanatos album, 'Angelic Encounters', was released in 2000 via Hammerheart Records. Despite great reviews the band was not really satisfied with this album. Two more personnel changes followed.
In 2002 the band recorded four new songs and two cover songs in a small 8-track studio to attract some interest from record companies. Baphomet Records/Red Stream released these recordings as the 'Beyond Terror' Mini CD.
In 2003 Thanatos signed a recording deal with Greek label Black Lotus Records, resulting in the release of 'Undead.Unholy.Divine.' in 2004. This album was mastered by Attie Bauw, the man responsible for mixing Judas Priest’s classic ‘Painkiller’ album amongst others. While recording their fifth full-length album ‘Justified Genocide’ in 2006, the band was informed of Black Lotus Records’ bankruptcy. The recording sessions for the album were put on hold and once again the future for Thanatos looked very bleak.
At the end of 2006 Stephan formed Hail of Bullets which grew into the monster we all know now.
Guitarist Paul also joined the reformed Asphyx and drummer Yuri and bass player Marco joined Melechesh. In the years that followed, all band members were extremely busy with their other bands/projects, but in 2009, a quarter of a century after the band's first incarnation, ‘Justified Genocide' was finally released by Dutch label Deity Down Records.
In 2012 Thanatos signed a deal with the mighty Century Media Records to re-release their complete back catalogue and in April 2013 Century Media offered the band a multiple album deal!
To coincide with the band’s 30th (!) anniversary in 2014, Thanatos now unleash their 6th full length studio album upon mankind. Produced by the band themselves and mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö, ‘Global Purification’ contains 10 brand new songs which see the band outdoing themselves in terms of power and sheer aggression. Despite the speed and aggression there are enough hooks, memorable riffs and melodies to have these songs cemented in your brain after a few listens.
The digipack version of the album contains a re-recording of ,,Dawn of the Dead” which of course was the opening track of the band’s debut album.
2. Thanatos is a solo artist who works in the doujin remix CD circles in Japan, notably with the Hardcore Tano*C label.
3. Thanatos is a darkwave/electro-acoustic group from the U.S. with several releases on the Projekt label.
4. Thanatos is a Black Metal band from France.
5. Thanatos was a band from Poland but changed their name to Trauma.
6. Thanatos was a band from Portugal and they formed in 1995 releasing 2 demos with the name and then changing it in 1999 to ThanatoSchizo to stand out more.
7. Thanatos was a band from Greece they changed their name after 2 years to Nigel Foxxe's Inc. becuase of the overload on the name.
8. Thanatos is a newly formed death metal band from Belgium.
9. Thanatos is a heavy trash metal band from Argentina
10. Thanatos is a goth/deathrock band from Italy
11. Thanatos is a black metal band from Chile.
Discography: Noche y Niebla (2017)
Rebirth
Thanatos Lyrics
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The lyrics to Thanatos's song Rebirth speak about the horrors of the Holocaust and the evil that was propagated by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime during their reign of terror. The opening lines speak about being "born again" and making a second attempt, which can be interpreted as a warning against allowing such atrocities to occur again. The song then goes on to describe Hitler's obsession with eradicating the Jewish race and the destruction he wrought upon the earth during the years of his regime from 1940-45.
The lyrics also highlight the fact that Hitler's physical body died in 1945 but his evil thoughts still live on in many sickened minds, which further emphasizes the importance of guarding against the dangers of fascism, communism, and other such extremist ideologies that can be used to propagate violence and hatred. This song is a clear call to action against those who promote such ideologies and a warning against the consequences of giving into such extremist views.
Overall, the lyrics of Rebirth are a powerful statement against extremist ideologies and a reminder of the grave dangers that they pose to society. It is a call to action for people to stand up against hate and intolerance and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.
Line by Line Meaning
Born again, Second attempt Obsessed by Hatred; "Destroy the Jewish Race"
Referring to the embodiment of hate and evil, Thanatos sings about someone who has returned in a new form, obsessed with a twisted desire to annihilate an entire race.
(SOLO: ERWIN) 1940-45: the years he swept the earth Hitler and his Nazi-scum, Harbingers of death
Solo played by ERWIN signifies the dark period of 1940-45, when Hitler and his Nazi followers spread terror throughout the world, bringing destruction and death wherever they went.
His body died in '45 but his soul will never rest; His evil thoughts still live on in many sickened minds
Though the physical form may have perished long ago in 1945, the evil spirit of this individual lingers on to this day, infecting many people's minds with disgusting and hateful thoughts.
May he never live again in one or another form, His disgusting views are something we all can do without
Thanatos suggests that this person should never be allowed to return, as his vile beliefs have no place in society and must be eradicated completely.
But modern-day-tyrants are following his steps, Fascists, communists, Violent scum, we all demand your death
Even though this individual may be gone, their legacy lives on through the actions of modern-day tyrants who promote hateful and oppressive ideologies. Thanatos calls for the death of these fascist, communist, and violent individuals who follow in this person's footsteps.
He'll live again, in a megalomaniac's brain Preparing destruction, he'll strike again……..
The threat of this person returning is never far away, as there are always those who harbor similar beliefs and are willing to act on them. Thanatos warns that this person could appear once more in the mind of a megalomaniac, planning to cause destruction and chaos once again.
Contributed by Lila N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.