Following the recent decade anniversary celebration of the band’s seminal release, Hate, Thy Art Is Murder is now ready to turn the page on their next chapter with the confirmation of their sixth full length album, Godlike. Setting a September 15th release date, the deathcore veterans have again teamed with longtime producer and frequent collaborator Will Putney to curate a 10-track presentation that explores the boundaries of extreme metal while showcasing superior songwriting and unrelenting intensity. The album also marks the band’s very first independently released campaign, with the arrival of Godlike anchoring the band’s own label, Human Warfare.
Although Godlike was scheduled to release on the September 15, the album was pushed back by a week due to unforseen circumstances. On the release of Godlike, Thy Art Is Murder fired vocalist CJ McMahon, completely removed his vocals from the album, and re-recorded them with an unknown vocalist. According to a statement from the band, the split is partially due to McMahon's recent anti-trans comments, which they note were only a symptom of a larger problem.
Their second album, Hate, debuted at no. 35 on the ARIA Charts, making them the first extreme metal band to ever reach the Top 40 on the chart, while Holy War debuted at no. 7, the highest-ever position for an Australian extreme metal act.
Vocalist CJ McMahon mentioned in interviews with Bluestribute TV and Aggressive Tendencies that the band, individually, has different inspirations and musicians that influence their particular writing and performance style. He added that the band all together are influenced by bands like Decapitated, Gojira, Meshuggah, and Behemoth. The band have frequently cited Behemoth as a major influence on their style whom McMahon has referred to as "the best band on this planet.'' Guitarist Andy Marsh has said that "We are big fans of music that can evoke a feeling and mood, but often that music isn’t very in your face and heavy. Behemoth are amazing at capturing that synergy in just the right way and it is that ethos that inspires us." The band's second album, Hate, expresses the band's dislike of organized religion, while the band's third full-length album, Holy War, discusses a range of themes, from their anti-religion and anti-extremism to animal rights, war, and greed.
Vile Creations
Thy Art Is Murder Lyrics
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Bearing the crest of the dark
Shaped by the flames that gave birth
Born into suffering
Weakened and left to rot
Crushed by the depression of humanity
Your blood barely circulates
You too will burn with your faith
Forge your malice for my creator
As your body blisters below
Claw at the walls of your prison
Let this hatred grow
Sever the vine of faith
To drain all of it's life
So proudly put upon his throne
By the blind and weak alike
It will be undone
Sever the vine of faith
To drain all of it's life
Cleanse this Earth as the fire darkens the sky
It will be undone
I will reveal him
To drown his children in hatred
I will reveal these fucking vile creations
Bearing the crest of the dark
Shaped by the flames that gave birth
Born into suffering
Weakened and left to rot
Crushed by the depression of humanity
Your blood barely circulates
Now claimed by the despair and agony
You too will burn with your faith
Entombed in flesh and bone
You too will burn with your faith
Entombed in flesh and bone
You too will burn with your faith
Birthed failures
Broken minds
Doomed to rot
Born to die
A flame with hatred he burns below
Entombed in flesh and bone
The lyrics of Thy Art Is Murder's "Vile Creations" delve into themes of suffering, despair, and malice. The song talks about dark creations, formed by the flames of destruction, who are borne into a world of pain and neglect. These creations are crushed by the weight of humanity's depression and abandoned to wither away. The lyrics surround the idea of the crushing weight of hopelessness and the process of revenge that the singer swears to enact against it.
The singer speaks to the "vile creations," telling them to bear the crest of the darkness that birthed them, and to let their hatred grow in their pain. He encourages them to sever the vine of faith, to drain it of its life, and to cleanse the Earth with fire. The lyrics suggest that the blind and the weak willingly put faith in a ruler and that the singer aims to undo it by drowning his children in hatred, revealing the true nature of their faith.
In the end, the song speaks of the singer insinuating that all of these vile creations will burn with their faith, and the creation embracing its fate while being imprisoned in their flesh and bones. Thus, the song indicates an underlying condemnation of the blind, weak, and unjust societal structure that had given birth to these vile creations.
Line by Line Meaning
Vile creations
The song is about criticizing the fate of human beings and calling them horrific creations.
Bearing the crest of the dark
Humans carry the mark of darkness, due to their innate nature to cause harm and pain.
Shaped by the flames that gave birth
The pains and struggles faced by humans shapes their character and identity.
Born into suffering
The existence of humans is synonymous with intense pain and hardship.
Weakened and left to rot
Humans are forsaken and abandoned to wither and deteriorate in their misery and despair.
Crushed by the depression of humanity
The oppressive actions of humanity towards each other suffocate and weigh down the weak individuals.
Your blood barely circulates
The life-force and vitality of humans is severely restricted and limited, due to the suffering they endure.
Now claimed by the despair and agony
Humans are gradually consumed by the hopelessness and anguish brought on by their misery.
You too will burn with your faith
The beliefs and religion of humans will ultimately lead to their destruction and demise.
Forge your malice for my creator
The song condemns the creator of humans and encourages hateful and vengeful feelings towards them.
As your body blisters below
The creator of humans deserves to suffer for the atrocities inflicted upon their creations.
Claw at the walls of your prison
Humans must fight against the oppressive nature of existence that keeps them trapped in a cycle of pain and suffering.
Let this hatred grow
The hatred towards the creator of humans should continue to intensify and fuel the desire for revenge.
Sever the vine of faith
The religious beliefs of humans must be destroyed to prevent further damage and destruction.
To drain all of it's life
The eradication of religion will deprive humans of the hope and comfort that sustains them, causing them to face harsh reality.
So proudly put upon his throne
Religion has placed the creator of humans in a position of authority and power, empowering them to inflict harm upon humans.
By the blind and weak alike
Religion preys on the vulnerable and gullible individuals who are unable to see through its deceit.
It will be undone
Religion's grip on humanity will eventually be dismantled and destroyed.
Cleanse this Earth as the fire darkens the sky
The cleansing fire of hatred and destruction will bring an end to the misery and suffering of humanity.
I will reveal him
The song pledges to expose the true nature of the creator of humans and hold them accountable for their actions.
To drown his children in hatred
The song seeks to instill a deep hatred towards the creator of humans in its listeners.
I will reveal these fucking vile creations
The true nature of humanity as vicious and hateful creatures who are born to suffer will be exposed.
Entombed in flesh and bone
Humans are physically trapped and confined within their own bodies, unable to escape their pain and suffering.
You too will burn with your faith
The song reinforces the idea that religion will ultimately lead to the destruction and death of humans.
Birthed failures
Humans are a failed creation, doomed to suffer and ultimately perish.
Broken minds
The mental anguish and distress caused by existence has damaged the psyche of humans.
Doomed to rot
Humans have no hope for the future and are destined to slowly decay and perish in their misery.
Born to die
The purpose of human existence is to suffer and eventually die, with no real meaning or value to their existence.
A flame with hatred he burns below
The creator of humans deserves to suffer and be consumed by the flames of hatred and revenge.
Entombed in flesh and bone
This line is repeated to once again emphasize the physical confinement and restrictions placed on humans due to their nature.
Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gryffyn Jernigan
Vile creations
Bearing the crest of the dark
Shaped by the flames that gave birth
Born into suffering
Weakened and left to rot
Crushed by the depression of humanity
Your blood barely circulates
Now claimed by the despair and agony
You too will burn with your faith
Forge your malice for my creator
As your body blisters below
Claw at the walls of your prison
Let this hatred grow
Sever the vine of faith
To drain all of it's life
So proudly put upon his throne
By the blind and weak alike
It will be undone
Sever the vine of faith
To drain all of it's life
Cleanse this Earth as the fire darkens the sky
It will be undone
I will reveal him
To drown his children in hatred
I will reveal these fucking vile creations
Bearing the crest of the dark
Shaped by the flames that gave birth
Born into suffering
Weakened and left to rot
Crushed by the depression of humanity
Your blood barely circulates
Now claimed by the despair and agony
You too will burn with your faith
Entombed in flesh and bone
You too will burn with your faith
Entombed in flesh and bone
You too will burn with your faith
Birthed failures
Broken minds
Doomed to rot
Born to die
A flame with hatred he burns below
Entombed in flesh and bone
Immanifest Official
This album is fantastic. Only suggestion would be to have named the album after this track.
THE DREADHUNTER
@Nando S. agreed
Nando S.
idk but hate seems pretty straight forward and precise to me
Gryffyn Jernigan
Vile creations
Bearing the crest of the dark
Shaped by the flames that gave birth
Born into suffering
Weakened and left to rot
Crushed by the depression of humanity
Your blood barely circulates
Now claimed by the despair and agony
You too will burn with your faith
Forge your malice for my creator
As your body blisters below
Claw at the walls of your prison
Let this hatred grow
Sever the vine of faith
To drain all of it's life
So proudly put upon his throne
By the blind and weak alike
It will be undone
Sever the vine of faith
To drain all of it's life
Cleanse this Earth as the fire darkens the sky
It will be undone
I will reveal him
To drown his children in hatred
I will reveal these fucking vile creations
Bearing the crest of the dark
Shaped by the flames that gave birth
Born into suffering
Weakened and left to rot
Crushed by the depression of humanity
Your blood barely circulates
Now claimed by the despair and agony
You too will burn with your faith
Entombed in flesh and bone
You too will burn with your faith
Entombed in flesh and bone
You too will burn with your faith
Birthed failures
Broken minds
Doomed to rot
Born to die
A flame with hatred he burns below
Entombed in flesh and bone
Vigilant Patriot Media
Thank you buddy!
JashinWorshiper Gaming
i really love this artwork.
Farrell Tamke
i remember when my friend first showed me their older stuff and i wasn't very interested, then i heard this and it's the heaviest fucking thing i've ever heard
Tim Taylor
I don't really like deathcore but I'm really digging this band.
Gord Lord
Not really, though their Infinite Death EP was and so was The Adversary tech death to an extent, this is more like death core and traditional death metal combined
Péter Bagosi
+Tim Taylor its morely like tech-death than deathcore