1.) A Hardrock Band… Read Full Bio ↴"The Wicked" refers to at least two different bands:
1.) A Hardrock Band from Graz / Austria (current release: "Age of Attitude")
2.) A Melodic Black / Industrial Metal Band from Uusimaa / Finland:
The meeting of the two deranged individuals Necrotron and Lucius M.K. was not foreseen by any prophecy. The next millennium saw the release of their eponymous demo, and incidents labelled as alcohol-related mishaps enabled Lucius to enlist the drummer Meggadeath.
Although no other label had shown whatever interest in releasing their art than Spikefarm (the poor bastards didnt know what they were getting into) the mindless trio set forth to create a monster, I mean an album. Resurrected by chain lightning at a distant corner of the country, their debuting effort For Theirs Is the Flesh saw the blight of the day in 2002.
Getting many praises as well as curses the band continued to enthrall the unexpecting metal audience throughout the world. Small covens took as their sacred mission to spread the epiphany which is The Wicked. No-one could know who was an astute follower of their wicked ways, and vile accusations were thrown at neighbors, friends - kith and kin alike. Perceiving this dire situation Lucius M.K. once more gathered his fellow conspirators, and in their secret headquarters it was agreed that another album was needed to strengthen the loyal masses.
Bending musical boundaries has never been the focal point of The Wicked, albeit at the same time it has been a natural pathway for them. Skimming through various musical categories but not settling on any single one of them, this band has instead sapped some of their essence into whatever depths that melt and blend and ultimately spawn forth a second album by The Wicked. Hard to follow? As is the music, they say. Let us try a different approach then:
Take one portion of a horror movie. Nay, lets say two. Add a mixture Danny Elfmanisque composition, and a tad of the spirit of Tim Burton. Indulge in a bowl of death metal with a blackish aftertaste, and mix in with some industrial elements. Add in some occasional bombastic orchestrations and decorate with a fair share of lunacy. Stir with a wooden spoon and serve with lemon. We do recommend starting with a small dosage.
"...For Theirs Is The Flesh", I'm convinced is what Danny Elfman would sound like if he were into extreme metal. Seriously, the disc would fit very well interlaced with a Tim Burton movie." -M. Morton / Unrestrained
Vaptisma Tis Gnosis
The Wicked Lyrics
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Thousands after thousands join the hymn, which people are only able to hear in their dreams.
If you listen to it very carefully, at the same time not listening to it at all, you can make sense of it.
You'll understand that it is an anthem.
It is a song for the nameless.
The Wicked's song Vaptisma Tis Gnosis is a hauntingly beautiful and enchanting composition that is open to various interpretations. The lyrics seem to describe the growing intensity of a musical piece that almost crosses the limits of consciousness. The song is so powerful that thousands of people join in to sing it, but the words can only be heard in dreams. The surreal quality of the song is hinted at when the lyrics mention that if you listen to it very carefully but not listen to it at all, you may be able to make sense of it. This implies that the meaning of the song may be understood only through some intuitive or subconscious connection with it.
The song seems to be an anthem of some kind, a celebration or a prayer sung for the nameless. The identity of the nameless could be interpreted in various ways, ranging from a mystical entity to a symbol of the human condition. The phrase "Vaptisma Tis Gnosis" translates to "Baptism of Knowledge," which suggests that the song may be about a spiritual quest for enlightenment or an initiation into some hidden realm of knowledge. The overall effect of the song is deeply atmospheric, evoking a sense of mystery, wonder, and awe. The song invites the listener to dive into its mesmerizing depths and discover its hidden secrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Voice after voice joins this song, which is slowly escalating into an aural storm hovering barely within the limits of consciousness.
Countless voices harmonize in this song, gradually building into a sonic tempest that exists on the fringe of awareness.
Thousands after thousands join the hymn, which people are only able to hear in their dreams.
Multitudes unite in this hymn, audible only in the realm of dreams.
If you listen to it very carefully, at the same time not listening to it at all, you can make sense of it.
By intently and passively tuning in, comprehension can be gained.
You'll understand that it is an anthem.
Its true nature will become apparent as an anthem.
It is a song for the nameless.
Intended for those who remain anonymous.
Contributed by Sadie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.