Zyklon is, according to Samoth, a play on the word "cyclone" and no relation to the nerve agent Zyklon B used by the Nazis. Despite Samoth being in a previous project called Zyklon-B along with Emperor member, Ihsahn, among others, the two bands are separate bands and played a different style of Metal.
All of the band's lyrics are written by ex-Emperor drummer Faust . Most of the lyrics revolve around themes like anti-religion, misanthropy, and philosophy.
Zyklon's debut album, entitled World ov Worms, was quite similar to that of Destructhor's band Myrkskog's album Deathmachine. The album is made up of extremely fast riffing and blast beats aided by the vocals of Daemon (of Limbonic Art). However, after this release, Zyklon changed. Myrkskog drummer (and later Emperor live bassist) Secthdamon joined and handled vocals and bass.
Zyklon's second album, Aeon, exposed the band to more media attention. The production is much clearer and music videos were made for two tracks, Core Solution and Psyklon Aeon.
The band's third effort, Disintegrate, was released on May 15, 2006 to great critical acclaim. It was recorded in November - December 2005 at the "Akkerhaugen Lydstudio", in Norway.
Samoth finally announced the split-up of the band on January 7, 2010.
Last line-up:
* Secthdamon - Vocals, Bass - (Myrkskog, Odium, Emperor (Live Bass))
* Samoth - Guitar - (Emperor, Zyklon-B, ex-Arcturus, ex-Satyricon (Session bass), ex-Gorgoroth (Session bass), ex-Thou Shalt Suffer, ex-Burzum (Session), ex-Ildjarn (session), Scum)
* Destructhor - Guitar - (Myrkskog)
* Trym - Drums - (Emperor, ex-Enslaved, ex-Imperium, ex-Tartaros, Shadow Season, Paganize)
* Faust - Lyrics - (ex-Emperor, ex-Thorns/Stigma Diabolicum, Aborym, Scum, ex-Impostor/Death Fuck, Blood Tsunami)
Former members:
* Daemon - Vocals on World ov Worms - (Limbonic Art, Sarcoma Inc.)
* Cosmocrator - Live Bass - (Mindgrinder, Source of Tide, ex-Windir (session clean vocals), Scum)
Discography:
Studio releases:
2001 - World ov Worms
2003 - Aeon
2006 - Disintegrate
Split Releases:
2003 - Zyklon/Red Harvest (7" EP limited to 1000 copies)
DVD's:
2006 - Storm Detonation Live
The Prophetic Method
Zyklon Lyrics
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A dialectic of the old order and the new world
Demise; a fall of Absolutes
Imminence; a choir of celestial flutes
Discontinuity between the two domains
Forever and always reigns
Plain logic strategy, it will be
Deconstruction, a tool for demonising
Credibility and hope find itself rising
Reconstruction; it demands authority and action
By which the population will only see a fraction
Social constructionism; questioned through all times
Just like the fall of shattered mines
The prophetic method; liminal and in between worlds
Challenging the symbolic order, listen as it hurts
The above lyrics to Zyklon's song 'The Prophetic Method' speak to a synthesis of collective existence that is made up of both the old order and the new world. They describe a situation where absolutes are falling and the imminence of change is being heralded by the sound of celestial flutes. There is a discontinuity between the two domains of existence which forever reigns. The song articulates this plain logic strategy as a precursor to a simply psychology that anyone can see.
The lyrics go on to describe the deconstruction of social constructionism as a tool for demonizing, while credibility and hope find themselves rising. Reconstruction is demanded and it requires authority and action, however, this will only be visible to a fraction of the population. The prophetic method is seen as liminal and between worlds, challenging the symbolic order of social constructionism. It is a method of questioning that hurts but ultimately helps to bring about change.
Line by Line Meaning
A synthesis of collective existence
The merging of different individuals and groups to form a unified whole
A dialectic of the old order and the new world
A discussion of opposing ideas and systems in relation to past and present conditions
Demise; a fall of Absolutes
The destruction of previously held beliefs and principles
Imminence; a choir of celestial flutes
The feeling of impending change or transformation represented by heavenly sounds
Discontinuity between the two domains
A divergence or separation between two areas or aspects
Forever and always reigns
A reign or rule that persists into infinity
Plain logic strategy, it will be
A clear and concise approach based on rationality
Simply psychology, as anyone can see
A basic understanding of human behavior and thought processes
Deconstruction, a tool for demonising
The breakdown of established elements to portray them as negative or sinister
Credibility and hope find itself rising
The emergence of trust and optimism in the face of adversity
Reconstruction; it demands authority and action
The rebuilding of systems and structures requiring power and movement
By which the population will only see a fraction
The public will only witness a small portion of the overall process
Social constructionism; questioned through all times
The idea that societal norms and values are created and maintained through discourse, always under scrutiny
Just like the fall of shattered mines
The collapse of established systems and structures as if they were mines breaking apart
The prophetic method; liminal and in between worlds
A visionary approach existing in a transitional state between different realms
Challenging the symbolic order, listen as it hurts
Questioning established meaning systems, resulting in discomfort or pain
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