Triptykon is a Swiss metal band from Zürich, formed in 2008 by Thomas Gabri… Read Full Bio ↴Triptykon is a Swiss metal band from Zürich, formed in 2008 by Thomas Gabriel Fischer, founding member of the pioneering heavy metal bands Hellhammer, Celtic Frost and Apollyon Sun.

Fischer announced his departure from Celtic Frost in May 2008 and shortly afterwards revealed his new project would be entitled Triptykon. The name of the band is the Greek word for "triptych", and is aimed at stating that Triptykon is founding member Thomas Gabriel Fischer's third project after Hellhammer and Celtic Frost. The band logo is inspired by a writing pattern used during the time of the Weimar Republic.
On August 5, 2009, Triptykon issued a press release indicating the recording of their debut album, Eparistera Daimones, would commence in the middle of August and continue through November, with a release in the spring of 2010.[4][5]

On December 21, 2009, Triptykon issued a new press release to reveal Prowling Death Records Ltd. entered into a licensing agreement with Century Media Records to release Eparistera Daimones on March 22, 2010.[6]

A follow-up EP, entitled Shatter, was released on October 25, 2010.[7] A music video for the song Shatter has also been released.

It was announced on October 22, 2013 that the new album will be titled Melana Chasmata.[8]

On February 7, 2014, Melana Chasmata's release date was revealed as being on April 14, 2014. The new album was received by music critics with a widely excellent critical response.

In early August 2017, Triptykon announced that drummer Norman Lonhard would be exiting the band, and that auditions for a replacement would soon be underway. Lonhard's final performance with the band was at the Party.San Open Air festival in Schlotheim, Germany on August 12th.

A Thousand Lies
Triptykon Lyrics

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Son of none
Risen from dust
To carve my cross
The altar of sacrifice

Son of none
Spreader of lies
Thy will be done

As you die

Everything you touch
Every word you speak
Every lie you shape
Every seed you sow
Dies

Son of none
Soiled with my blood
Serpent below the cross
Still you fail

Son of none
The blackened sun
Self-appointed god
Cult of one

Blessed those
Who do believe
Those who will
Die in you

A raging flood
Of deceiving words

A tainted world
Of livid shame

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "A Thousand Lies" seem to indicate the singer's sense of isolation and a lack of belonging. The figure that is referred to as the "Son of none" has risen from dust, suggesting that he has no clear ancestry or origins. This sets him apart from others around him, making him an outsider of sorts. Additionally, the phrase "to carve my cross" suggests a sense of self-determination and a desire to make one's own path, even if it is an unconventional one.

As the song progresses, there is a shift toward addressing another, unnamed figure. This person is referred to as a "spreader of lies", indicating that they are someone who is not trustworthy. Despite this, the figure still exerts power and is able to have their will done, even as they die. This suggests that this person may have a cult following, or that they are able to control others through deception.

Line by Line Meaning

Son of none
I am not the offspring of anyone important

Risen from dust
I was born from the earth

To carve my cross
I will create my own symbol of belief

The altar of sacrifice
A place to offer my life for my beliefs

Spreader of lies
I will deceive others

Thy will be done
I will carry out my own plans

As you die
Others will suffer and decay as I thrive

Everything you touch
Nothing will prosper under your influence

Every word you speak
Your speech will be used to mislead and confuse

Every lie you shape
You will create falsehoods to manipulate others

Every seed you sow
Your actions plant the seeds of destruction