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.
Vulgus Necare
Zarathustra Lyrics
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Sacrifice what you love,
Worship what you'll destroy
Previlege of evil, kill, kill, kill
Feel the power, feel the might
Smell the death, smell the blood
Imagine fires, imagine sulphur
See the throne, see the tormented souls,
Vulgus Necare
Vulgus Necare
Vulgus Necare
Apocalypse... shall... redeem...
Destructive Force... you can't defy
Invert ...the cross
Invoke... own strength,
Sacrifice what you love,
Worship what you'll destroy
Previlege of evil, kill
The lyrics to Zarathustra's song Vulgus Necare describe the theme of using religion as a means to instill fear, power and control over people. The opening line, "In the name of god, sacrifice what you love" suggests blind adherence to religious teachings, even if it means sacrificing one's own desires or beliefs. The subsequent line, "Worship what you'll destroy" implies that the very thing being worshipped will ultimately be destroyed or corrupted. The idea of the "privilege of evil" being celebrated and exalted is also evident in the repetition of "kill, kill, kill".
The second verse suggests that the ultimate outcome of this religion-based power and control will be an apocalypse or a destructive force that cannot be defied. The inversion of the cross and the invocation of one's own strength suggest a rejection of traditional religious beliefs and a call to embrace one's own power instead. The conclusion of the song reiterates the message of the first verse - sacrifice what you love, worship what you'll destroy - with the repeated chant of "Vulgus Necare", which translates to "kill the masses".
Overall, the lyrics portray a dark and sinister theme of using religion for personal gain and power over others, with a call to embrace destruction and sacrifice for the sake of that power.
Line by Line Meaning
In the name of god
Using the name of God as a pretext for carrying out evil deeds
Sacrifice what you love,
Giving up something dear to oneself as a sacrificial offering
Worship what you'll destroy
Giving reverence to things that will eventually be demolished
Previlege of evil, kill, kill, kill
The ability granted to the wicked to take lives and cause suffering
Feel the power, feel the might
Experiencing the strength and force associated with committing great harm
Smell the death, smell the blood
Being aware of the repugnant elements accompanying acts of brutality
Imagine fires, imagine sulphur
Envisioning the hellish landscapes and environments created by evil actions
See the throne, see the tormented souls,
Gazing upon the seats of power and the wretched entities being subjected to unspeakable agony
Sacrificial rites - return...
The ritualistic procedures of offering sacrifices resulting in consequences that may cause harm later on
Vulgus Necare
A phrase commanding the masses to be killed
Vulgus Necare
A phrase commanding the masses to be killed
Vulgus Necare
A phrase commanding the masses to be killed
Apocalypse... shall... redeem...
The end of the world will erase all prior suffering and guilt
Destructive Force... you can't defy
A powerful entity that cannot be stopped or opposed
Invert ...the cross
Symbolically reversing the values of good and evil
Invoke... own strength,
Calling upon internal resources to commit destructive acts
Sacrifice what you love,
Giving up something dear to oneself as a sacrificial offering
Worship what you'll destroy
Giving reverence to things that will eventually be demolished
Previlege of evil, kill
The ability granted to the wicked to take lives and cause suffering
Contributed by Madison S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.