"We will serve you with what can best be described as a Satanic Ritual in which crowd participation becomes pivotal. You will wear our blood, you will taste our hunger, you will devour our spiritual release. Although far above you and unattainable for you in the current stages of your evolution, We, the acolytes of His immortal will, welcome you to join us in a night of violence, substance abuse, love and hate. We would just as gladly be a place of worship, a church if you will, for true believers as we would be a left hand exit point for those still on the side of the pure and holy. We would take your offering and redirect it back into The Source of Darkness. We would be your pathway to Chaos. Rejoice, the time of no time evermore is coming.
What can you expect musically?
Without saying too much, or saying nothing at all, you can expect a frenzy of rock n roll flavoured hard rock that speaks of times decades past, no modernisms, no trends, no high end sounds. Just Vintage rock music in the vein of Roky Erickson, Black Widow, Coven, Black Sabbath and a rich plethora of sixties and seventies underground psychedelic rock bands too numerous to mention. Although The Devil's Blood are inspired and fueled by their love for these bands they are not a tribute band in any way or form. Instead we offer new, original, fresh material to strengthen our live rituals and appease our Master's senses.
So even though The Devil's Blood play "old time music" they do it with the same creative and artistic drive as their inspirators."
On the 25th of January 2013 The Devil's Blood released a statement regarding the band's end:
"As of the 22nd of January 2013 The Devil's Blood has returned into nothingness.
All planned Rituals will be cancelled.
No interviews will be done.
Consummatum est.
-SL & F
The Devil's Blood - 2007 / 2013"
Selim Lemouchi's new band is named Selim Lemouchi & His Enemies.
Releases:
Demo 2007 (Self-released, 2007) (downloadable via their website http://thedevilsblood.com/incantations/)
The Graveyard Shuffle 7" (Ván Records, 2008)
Come, Reap CD/12" (Ván Records/Profound Lore Records, 2008)
I'll Be Your Ghost CD/12" (Ván Records, 2009)
The Time of No Time Evermore CD/2LP (Ván Records, 2009)
Fire Burning CD/7" (Ván Records, 2011)
The Thousandfold Epicentre CD/2LP (Ván Records/Metal Blade Records, 2011)
III: Tabula Rasa Or Death And The Seven Pillars (2013)
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Christ or Cocaine
The Devil's Blood Lyrics
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I gave my soul away
I've been stripped of all but lust
And I've seen Hell today
It had a toilet seat and a lock on the door
And it made me feel okay
I know they had it in for me
I see a tunnel at the end of the light
And it's driving me insane
Just tell me If I'm wrong or I'm right
And if it's Christ or cocaine
The lies we tell to secure our fate
Are never far behind us
The things we say and the things we do
Will in the end blind us
Do you think you're a sinner or a saint?
Do you even think you could see?
Or would you rather step into my church
And go to Hell with me
The song "Christ or Cocaine" by The Devil's Blood is a tale of a hedonistic lifestyle and the consequences that come with it. The lyrics describe how the singer has given away his soul to pleasure and lust, and how his actions have led him to see Hell. He has lost everything except his desire for pleasure and the comfort he finds in drugs. The toilet seat with a lock on the door could be a metaphor for a drug den or a place where he indulges in his vices without any interruptions. The tunnel at the end of the light may represent his impending doom or punishment for his sins. The singer seems lost and unsure of whether his lifestyle is worth it, as he asks whether it's Christ or cocaine that is driving him to the brink of insanity.
The song also touches upon the idea that the lies we tell ourselves and others will eventually catch up to us. The singer questions whether he is a sinner or a saint and invites the listener to join him in his hellish existence. The Devil's Blood often includes religious references and themes in their music, and "Christ or Cocaine" is no exception. The song poses a moral dilemma, whether to choose the path of righteousness or continue indulging in vice.
Line by Line Meaning
Hedonistic fire in the dead of night
Indulging in pleasure during the darkest hours
I gave my soul away
I've surrendered to temptation
I've been stripped of all but lust
All other desires have been replaced by the need for pleasure
And I've seen Hell today
I've experienced the depths of darkness and temptation
It had a toilet seat and a lock on the door
The place of pleasure was a filthy and isolated space
And it made me feel okay
Indulging in pleasure made everything else seem insignificant
I know they had it in for me
People didn't approve of my behavior
But I love their sweet decay
I'm drawn to those who are morally corrupted
I see a tunnel at the end of the light
I sense that my actions will lead to destruction
And it's driving me insane
The realization of my impending doom is tormenting
Just tell me If I'm wrong or I'm right
I'm torn between right and wrong and need guidance
And if it's Christ or cocaine
Should I seek salvation or give in to temptation?
The lies we tell to secure our fate
We deceive ourselves to feel better about our choices
Are never far behind us
The consequences of our actions will always catch up to us
The things we say and the things we do
Our words and actions define us
Will in the end blind us
Our actions can lead us to the darkness
Do you think you're a sinner or a saint?
Do you believe your actions are right or wrong?
Do you even think you could see?
Do you truly understand the consequences of your actions?
Or would you rather step into my church
Would you rather join me in my sinful ways?
And go to Hell with me
Succumb to temptation and face the consequences with me
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RedFogWhiteFrost
Saw them live with Watain. They absolutely killed it and ended it with this song.
Rik Bugez
I bet that was a legendary show. So jealous 🖤
EA1379
Saw them with Watain in Hollywood. It was legendary. The only US tour, sadly.
Odin Satanas
@EA1379 same here, I was at that same show haha, drove down from Santa Barbara.
Ironically I made sure to see them since I barely caught dissections last tour before he offed himself, didn't want to miss the chance and the same thing happened after
Watain is legendary of course, waters of ain live is transcendental
But it was still so rad to see tdb live, they were one of a kind
Some people there seemed confused by them, even though they're more similar to Watain and black metal than rock haha
Good times bud.
Bobby Mitchell
I saw them on the strip as well…I think that was the Decibel tour that year…I got to talk w/the lead singer and tell her how beautiful she and her music was…such a nice genuine lady…love the pigs blood and throwback yet metal style some of these bands from Europe came forward with…
girlfromthecave
I miss this band. I love you guys. RIP.
Nekrist 666
I discovered this thanks to a cover done by the Greek Black Metal band Thy Darkened Shade, very cool song.
Malum
Goddamn classic!
THAM
then...cut
Malum
@THAM what?