1) German black… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, seven bands called Zarathustra:
1) German black metal band
The Beginning
Zarathustra was formed in summer of 1996 in Solingen/Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany to celebrate pure traditional Black Metal. The bandname goes back to F. Nietzsche, author of "Antichrist" & "Thus spake Zarathustra". The past founder members were Alastor (vocals), Mersus (drums), Manox (lead guitar) and Disruptor (guitar).
F.T. joined the ranks on bass in autumn 1997. Shortly after, the first demo "Black perverted aggression" was recorded. In November 1998 the second demo "Heroic Zarathustrian Heresy" was unleashed and in 2000 the first album "Dogma Antichrist" followed.
The Rebound
After several line-up changes, in January 2003 Zarathustra was in the studio to record three new songs, whereof two were released on the 7" EP "Nihilistic Terror", which among other things contains a cover-song from the Australian legend Hobbs Angel of Death.
End of 2003 the second full-length album "Perpetual Black Force" was recorded and marked a new era for the band.
After F.T.´s discharge out of the band in the end of 2004, Desecrator joined the position on bass. Shortly after, beg. of 2005, 5 new songs (incl. a cover-version of German Black Metal veterans Poison) of dark, atmospheric and traditional Black Metal were perpetuated in the unholy chambers of Necromorbus Studio in Sweden for the latest release of the mini-album "Contempt" plus two additional tracks for an upcoming 7" EP.
The Pact
Since March 2006 Zarathustra made a pact with the devil in the form of a contract with Agonia Records for two albums. The third full-length album "In Hora Mortis" has been recorded in May 2006 in Necromorbus Studio and was released in September 2006.
According to their Myspace, Zarathustra is working on a new, still untitled, mini album which will be released in 2009 via Kneel Before The Masters Throne Records on CD and LP and which will contain 3 new songs and over 18 minutes of raw but atmospheric NON SERVIAM black metal.
Other info:
http://www.zarathustra-online.net/
2) an avante garde band from Cape Town.
Zarathustra holds the opinion that certain genre's of music should not compromise it's creative integrity for financial gain, and therefore they make all their music availble for free on-line.
Their lastest album Yūgen is a integrally informed concept album. Its songs represent the sequentual stages of the Alchemical Opus. Consequently, each son
g expresses a specific stage of psycho-spiritual evolution - from the archaic to the transpersonal. Yūgen was inspired by the work of Ken Wilber, Carl Jung, Jan Smuts, Friedrich Nietzsche, Shakyamuni Buddha and the Alchemists
The musical style of the album was influenced by the Japanese concept of yūgen - which describes the subtle profundity of things, revealed or suggested beauty, at once elusive and meaningful.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zarathustra/211163635577742
3) German progressive rock band
Formed in Hamburg (Germany), this obscure 70s heavy rock band is in the vein of popular British, American bands as Deep Purple, Atomic Rooster, Vanilla Fudge, etc. Their well played and intense rock is strongly melted with progressive tendencies thanks to the use of massive electric organ parts, long instrumental and technical structures, extended jam and adventurous climax. With intelligence and constant creativity, the quintet was pertaining to the evolution of rock music, particularly sensitive to new approaches from everywhere, British late 60s style to psychedelic feel and krautrock experimentations.
Providing a high level of musical qualities, this brilliant band deserves the attention of any 70s prog rock lovers.
4) Also Zarathustra was an industrial funk band in Brisbane, Australia 1994 to 1997.
Several members wend on to form Butterfingers. Zarathustra didn't realease any albums but theres some demos & live recordings about.
5) Zarathustra is also an electronic artist who has been featured on releases by FatureNet Recordings.
6) Industrial Noise artist from Israel. Zarathustra released album called Chernobyl.
7) Mid 80's japanese post-punk/gothic rock band.
Odem
Zarathustra Lyrics
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A Life no longer frightened by death
A life inside death itself
Death has overcome mortality
I have experienced the first death
And the second I shall not feel
My blood is the water
My dust is the earth
My judgements are fire
My mind the storm
Innermost yearnings
For absolute annihilation
Life is jsut a dream
Of my seventh dimensional death
Magnificent in death
I will disperse men into nothing
My last Odem brings me back to my primordial matter
These dreams in which I am dying are the best I have ever had
And they lead me into temptation
The first two lines of the song "Odem" by Zarathustra talk about a day without a night and a life without fear of death. This could be interpreted as the state of enlightenment, where there is no fear of death, and one is free from the cycle of birth and death. The following lines suggest that death has eventually overcome mortality, and the singer has experienced the first death and does not fear the second one.
The next few lines of the song describe the elements that make up the singer's being. The water and earth represent the physical body, while judgement and mind represent the soul or consciousness. The lyrics then talk about the yearning for absolute annihilation, which could be interpreted as the desire to be free from the constraints of the physical world and to merge with the divine consciousness.
The final lines of the song talk about the singer's final odem, which brings them back to their primordial matter. The line "these dreams in which I am dying are the best I have ever had" could be interpreted as the desire to achieve spiritual liberation, even if it means leaving the physical body behind.
Line by Line Meaning
A Day with no night following
A time when joy is perpetual, without any sorrowful moments to follow.
A Life no longer frightened by death
Living with such courage and wisdom that fear of death no longer exists.
A life inside death itself
A state of existence where death no longer seems to be a barrier or an end.
Death has overcome mortality
The finality of death has taken over the fear of mortality.
I have experienced the first death
The death of one's previous life and the loss of one's old ways of thinking.
And the second I shall not feel
Refers to physical death, which will not be felt because of the previous acceptance of death.
My blood is the water
The essence of life that flows within, like the source of water.
My dust is the earth
The body that came from the earth and will return to the earth.
My judgements are fire
The decisions made with such passion and intensity that they are like consuming flames.
My mind the storm
A mind that can stir emotions and change patterns like a tempest.
Innermost yearnings
The deepest desires and aspirations within oneself.
For absolute annihilation
Desiring the release from all constraints and limitations, even existence itself.
Life is just a dream
Life may not be what it seems, and perception of reality can be manipulated.
Of my seventh dimensional death
Referring to a state of being beyond this physical world, where dimensions are perceived differently.
Magnificent in death
Death can be sublime and awe-inspiring.
I will disperse men into nothing
After death, the body will decay and disintegrate returning to the cycle of life.
My last Odem brings me back to my primordial matter
The very last breath will bring back the body to its original elements and state of existence.
These dreams in which I am dying are the best I have ever had
In moments of contemplation and surrender are when true enlightenment and transcendence can be experienced.
And they lead me into temptation
These experiences can be addictive and may lead to the temptation to remain in that state, even in the face of mortality.
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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