Slough Feg was formed in Central Pennsylvania, but relocated to San Francisco, California in 1990 with the hopes of "resurrecting the Heavy Metal scene in America". The band produced three demo tapes in the early 90s before releasing their self titled debut album. Bassist Justin Phelps left the band shortly after. In 1998, the European music label Dragonheart signed Slough Feg and the band released their second album 'Twilight of the Idols' in 1999. The band released 'Down Among the Deadmen' in 2000, and 'Traveller' in 2003 (renowned for being based on Game Designer Workshop's 1977 science fiction role-playing game of the same name)..
In 2005 the band moved to the Italian record label Cruz del Sur and released their fifth studio album, 'Atavism'. The band also officially shortened their name to 'Slough Feg' after the album's release. After the change of name, John Cobbett left in good terms with the band, and was replaced by current member Angelo Tringali in January of 2005. Around the same time, drummer and founding member Greg Haa left the band for personal reasons, and was replaced by current member, Antoine Reuben-Diavola. In 2007 released their sixth album (second with Cruz del Sur), 'Hardworlder', recorded and produced with former bass player Justin Phelps. In 2008 the band released 'The Slay Stack Grows' on Shadow Kingdom Records. This was a double CD release of old demos and live recordings from the bands early days.
The band toured in Europe, and the United States, doing coast-to-coast tours summers of 2005 and 2006, including an appearance at the first annual Alehorn of Power festival in Chicago, Illinois. The band has also toured the United States, doing a coast-to-coast tour for the first time in the summer of 2005 with another such tour planned for the summer of 2006, which will include an appearance at the first annual Alehorn of Power festival in Chicago, IL.
Sky Chariots
The Lord Weird Slough Feg Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Out of the sky
Forming an iron cross
Then they divide
Only the smells of death will follow them
Galleys that fly
Painting the sky-ways red
Plundering forth
Only the swiftest will challenge them
Carrying chains
Iron and swords
Poisonous arrows fly
Into the hordes
Only the stoutest stock of nothern men
Battling trees
Wrestling rocks
Summoning Voden's strength
Enemies drop
Only the trials of flesh will challenge them
(Chorus)
Voden's call
One and all
Thor's winds blow
North we go
Coming in swarms
Out of the sky
Forming an iron cross
Then they divide
Only the smells of death will follow them
Galleys that fly
Into the sun
Carrying rogues and slaves
Enemies fallen
Only the trails of blood remember them
(Chorus)
The Lord Weird Slough Feg's song Sky Chariots describes a battle between the nothern men and the invading forces arriving on sky chariots. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the chaos that ensues when the unknown enemy descends from the sky to take over the lands of the northern tribes. The opening lines build up the tension, as the invaders approach in swarms, forming an iron cross, and then divide. The smell of death lingers in the air, foreshadowing the coming battle.
The northern men face a fierce challenge as the sky galleys arrive, painting the sky-ways red and plundering forth. To face them, only the swiftest and stoutest stock of nothern men dare to challenge them. The invaders carry chains, iron and swords, and poisonous arrows fly into the hordes. The northern men stand tall, battling trees and wrestling rocks, summoning Voden's strength to defeat the enemy. The trials of flesh challenge them as the battles rage on.
The chorus speaks of Voden's call, one and all and Thor's winds blowing as they march north to face their enemy. The final verse is a reminder of the invaders' fleeting victory as they fly into the sun, carrying rogues, and slaves. The only memory left is trails of blood. The song is an ode to the bravery of the northern men and a warning of the mercilessness of their enemy.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming in swarms
The sky chariots are arriving in great numbers
Out of the sky
The sky is the origin of the chariots
Forming an iron cross
The chariots create a shape resembling an iron cross
Then they divide
The chariots split up into separate groups
Only the smells of death will follow them
Death is the only consequence of the chariots' arrival
Galleys that fly
The chariots resemble flying galleys/ships
Out of the north
The chariots come from the north
Painting the sky-ways red
The sky looks red as the chariots soar through it
Plundering forth
The chariots are actively looting and robbing
Only the swiftest will challenge them
The chariots are almost invincible and can only be confronted by the fastest warriors
Carrying chains
The chariots have chains with them
Iron and swords
The chariots are also equipped with swords and other weapons made of iron
Poisonous arrows fly
The enemies of the chariots are hit with arrows covered in poison
Into the hordes
The arrows are aimed at the enemies' armies
Only the stoutest stock of nothern men
Only the strongest northern warriors are able to withstand the chariots' attacks
Battling trees
The warriors go into battles against the trees
Wrestling rocks
The warriors fight against rocks they have summoned
Summoning Voden's strength
The warriors call upon Voden for strength and power
Enemies drop
The enemies of the warriors fall to the ground
Only the trials of flesh will challenge them
The warriors must face physical battles and trials to overcome the chariots
Voden's call
The warriors are answering Voden's call to action
One and all
All of the warriors heed Voden's call
Thor's winds blow
The winds of Thor are guiding the warriors
North we go
The warriors are heading north to face the chariots
Into the sun
The chariots fly into the sun
Carrying rogues and slaves
The chariots have criminals and slaves with them
Enemies fallen
The chariots' foes have been defeated and fallen
Only the trails of blood remember them
After the battles, the only thing left are trails of blood to remember the enemies who were defeated by the chariots
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ernie1184
Just ordered the box set can't wait till it gets here, more people need to be exposed to Slough Feg.
anakwawasan 2020
True epic power Metal!!!
s f
It's awesome that Metal Blade are doing this box set with Slough Feg. These guys are one of the Bay Area's gems!
megadisc1991
Probably the best and surely the most underrated metal band on the planet! Hey, Metal Blade Records - treat them nicely, please! PLEASE NOTE: Made In Poland (recorded live in Warsaw in 2011) in now available as strictly limited (500 copies) double vinyl edition with lavish, 24-page 12"x12" colour booklet!
shanedude13
Sounds like a modern age Black Sabbath meets Iron Maiden. Pretty awesome song.
Zebra Zentaur
I just want to scream these lyrics out a car window at random drunks.
Herbie Hopkins
Haha... Do it!!
Putrid Abomination
Love the Maiden influence \m/
FadingVitals
"The Lord Weird Slough Feg" is a fictional character in the "Slaine"-Comics!
vidstarr
Some of their songs are about Slaine.....