Tsjuder is a Norwegian black metal band founded in 1993. Originally from Os… Read Full Bio ↴Tsjuder is a Norwegian black metal band founded in 1993. Originally from Oslo, Tsjuder was formed in 1993 by bassist and vocalist Nag and guitarist Berserk, with second guitarist Draugluin joining in 1994. After a year of rehearsals and writing, the band record their first demo tape, entitled Ved Ferdens Ende—shortly after, Berserk left the band. Tsjuder replaced him with drummer Torvus for their second demo tape, 1996's Possessed. The following year, Tsjuder underwent another change in its formation, with Torvus being fired, and his replacement Desecrator, along with American guitarist Diabolus Mort, recorded the Throne of the Goat EP, released through Solistitium Records in 1997. Later in 1998, both Diabolus Mort and Desecrator left the band due to "lack of interest". The full-length debut album was then planned with Blod from Gehenna on drums, and Arak Draconiiz from Isvind; who joined the band as guitarist. They then, recorded the promo Atum Nocturnem actually meant for Blod to rehearse, but indie labels had begun to pay attention to Tsjuder's "totally uncompromising brand of brutal, speed-addicted black metal" and it was eventually released by At War Records in 1999. Later that year, Tsjuder signed a deal for two albums with Drakkar Productions, and the debut album Kill for Satan was recorded. Because of time limits and that Blod was unable to join the band on the first planned tour in 2000, Christian "Anti-Christian" Svendsen joined instead on the drums.

After the release of Kill for Satan, Arak Draconiiz moved away from Oslo, and was replaced by Pål. In October 2001, Svendsen had to leave the band, because he got tendinitis in both arms. Guitarist Pål also left the band due to his working hours. Svendsen was replaced by Jontho of Ragnarok, and this line-up recorded from December 2001 to January 2002, which became the band's second studio album Demonic Possession, which was released through Drakkar Productions in 2002. Norwegian label Mester Productions also re-released the Throne of the Goat EP on picture disc in a limited edition of 666 copies that same year. In 2003, the recovered Svendsen returned to Tsjuder, replacing the drummer Jontho. The band signed to the French label Season of Mist in April 2004, and, after striking this new deal, their third full-length Desert Northern Hell was released in November 2004. Tsjuder toured Europe with Carpathian Forest in early 2005.

As of 2006 the band had split up, but reunited to play at Wacken Open Air festival in August 2011 and continued to tour afterwards. A fourth studio album, Legion Helvete was released in October 2011 and a fifth, Antiliv, in September 2015. The band are reportedly working on a sixth album, originally scheduled for release in 2020, but without drummer Svendsen who left in June of the same year.

Musical style and lyrical themes
The music in Tsjuder is mainly written by Nag and Draugluin, citing as main musical inspirations, the black metal bands from the early 1980s and early 1990s such as Bathory, Celtic Frost, Darkthrone, Gorgoroth, Immortal, Marduk, Mayhem, and "old" thrash metal bands Destruction, Kreator, Possessed, Sepultura, Slayer, and Sodom.

Tsjuder's lyrics are written prior to the music, and are based on topics such as darkness, death, evil, hatred, demons, antireligious themes, Satanism, horror films, and the fictional book Necronomicon, that appears in the stories of horror novelist H. P. Lovecraft, considered as a "great source of inspiration" by frontman Nag.

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsjuder

Studio albums
Kill for Satan (2000)
Demonic Possession (2002)
Desert Northern Hell (2004)
Legion Helvete (2011)
Antiliv (2015)

Kaos
Tsjuder Lyrics

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Death Destruction Evil
I bringer of chaos
The demon in your soul
Mindfucking evil
Bringer of war
Hunger and starvation
Broken hope
Death

Im am your old friend
The voices in your head
I am your nightmare
Leading you into darkness
I am your hell
Causing all your pain
I am your king
Destroyer of your mind
Mindfucking evil
The demon in your soul

I bringer of chaos
Death Destruction Evil

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tsjuder's "Kaos" are a raw and intense representation of the destruction and chaos that evil can bring into someone's life. The song begins with the singer introducing themselves as a bringer of chaos and death, a demon that resides in one's soul, capable of causing hunger, starvation and broken hope. The singer also identifies themselves as an old friend, the voices in one's head, the nightmare that leads into darkness, and the king and destroyer of one's mind. The repetition of the phrase "Mindfucking evil" further highlights the distressing nature of these thoughts.

The lyrics reveal the destructive effects that evil can have on someone's life, both mentally and physically. The use of words like "hunger" and "starvation" indicate the devastating impact on human life, while "broken hope" suggests the loss of one's optimism and faith in life. The song culminates in the declaration of the singer as the ultimate bringer of chaos, death, and destruction. The lyrics are particularly resonant with those who may have experienced the negative impacts of evil in their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Death Destruction Evil
These are the themes of the song, setting a dark and ominous tone.

I bringer of chaos
The singer is responsible for causing chaos and disorder.

The demon in your soul
The singer is a metaphorical demon residing within the listener's psyche, tempting them towards malevolence.

Mindfucking evil
The artist is deeply manipulative and corrupting, capable of twisting the listener's thoughts and beliefs.

Bringer of war
The artist is not only promoting chaos at an individual level, but is capable of inciting greater conflicts and battles.

Hunger and starvation
The consequences of the singer's actions may have devastating effects on society, causing widespread poverty and suffering.

Broken hope
The singer aims to strip the listener of their faith in a better future, leaving them feeling hopeless and despairing.

Death
The ultimate outcome of the artist's influence may be destruction and death.

Im am your old friend
The artist has likely been present in the listener's life for some time, tempting them with darkness and malevolence.

The voices in your head
The artist may manifest as a psychological presence, driving the listener down a path of darkness.

I am your nightmare
The singer is a source of fear and terror for the listener.

Leading you into darkness
The artist's goal is to take the listener away from the light and into a place of evil and chaos.

I am your hell
The singer brings torment and suffering with them wherever they go, creating a personal hell for the listener.

Causing all your pain
The singer's actions are responsible for the listener's misery and suffering.

I am your king
The singer sees themself as a ruler over the listener, with complete control over their mind and actions.

Destroyer of your mind
The artist's goal is to take away the listener's sanity and rationality, leaving them with nothing but malevolence and chaos.

Mindfucking evil
Reiterating the artist's ability to manipulate and corrupt the listener's thoughts.

The demon in your soul
Reiterating the metaphorical presence of the singer in the listener's psyche.

I bringer of chaos
Reiterating the singer's role as an agent of disorder and destruction.

Death Destruction Evil
Bookending the song with the recurring themes of darkness and chaos.

Writer(s): Jan-erik Romoren, Christian H. Svendsen, Halvor B. Storrosten, Christian Svendsen, Halvor Storosten

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