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Poitiers, Poitou-Charentes, France (1998 – present)
Deathspell Omega is a black metal band from Poitiers, Poitou-Charentes, France that formed in 1998.
Their lyrical content deals primarily with Satanism on a religious and metaphysical level. They have recently completed a series of three concept albums, focusing on the theological dispute on the divine essence of the devil, the roles and virtues of faith and the place of man therein. They are commonly regarded as more sophisticated lyrically and ideologically than most Satanic black metal bands. Some of their lyrical inspiration has come from the post-surrealist Georges Bataille.
Initially, Deathspell Omega produced raw, traditional black metal akin to Darkthrone’s Transilvanian Hunger or Panzerfaust; however, their 2004 release, Si Monvmentvm Reqvires, Circvmspice, marked a change to a more diverse sound heavily influenced by choral music.
They have a cult following amongst the underground scene, mainly due to what many consider their seminal work: 2004’s Si Monvmentvm Reqvires, Circvmspice. The first chapter in a trilogy, the album was released to critical acclaim and continues to be praised. The album’s title is a twisting of a popular Latin phrase. The original was “Si Monvmentvm Reqviris, Circvmspice,” meaning “if you seek a monument, look around”, a phrase that appears in St Paul’s Cathedral as a dedication to Sir Christopher Wren. Deathspell Omega’s version translates to “if you seek His monument, look around you.”
The band’s work after Si Monvmentvm Reqvires, Circvmspice has been even more experimental and technical, with the 5 tracks they released in 2005 - on Kénôse and a pair of splits - totalling nearly eighty minutes in length and actually exceeding the length of Si Monvmentvm Reqvires.
Their lyrical content deals primarily with Satanism on a religious and metaphysical level. They have recently completed a series of three concept albums, focusing on the theological dispute on the divine essence of the devil, the roles and virtues of faith and the place of man therein. They are commonly regarded as more sophisticated lyrically and ideologically than most Satanic black metal bands. Some of their lyrical inspiration has come from the post-surrealist Georges Bataille.
Initially, Deathspell Omega produced raw, traditional black metal akin to Darkthrone’s Transilvanian Hunger or Panzerfaust; however, their 2004 release, Si Monvmentvm Reqvires, Circvmspice, marked a change to a more diverse sound heavily influenced by choral music.
They have a cult following amongst the underground scene, mainly due to what many consider their seminal work: 2004’s Si Monvmentvm Reqvires, Circvmspice. The first chapter in a trilogy, the album was released to critical acclaim and continues to be praised. The album’s title is a twisting of a popular Latin phrase. The original was “Si Monvmentvm Reqviris, Circvmspice,” meaning “if you seek a monument, look around”, a phrase that appears in St Paul’s Cathedral as a dedication to Sir Christopher Wren. Deathspell Omega’s version translates to “if you seek His monument, look around you.”
The band’s work after Si Monvmentvm Reqvires, Circvmspice has been even more experimental and technical, with the 5 tracks they released in 2005 - on Kénôse and a pair of splits - totalling nearly eighty minutes in length and actually exceeding the length of Si Monvmentvm Reqvires.
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SMALL_FACE_TARD wrote:
@xXMiAsMA: That would be correct. The all seeing eye which sees everything except itself.
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xXMiAsMa wrote:
v Lol, and while we're handing out advice on existentialism, might I point out that you yourself are taking time to post on this page instead of filling your life with meaningful pursuits?
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SMALL_FACE_TARD wrote:
@themalefactor: What are you so worried about? The DsO logo looks ridiculous next to Radiohead's wimpy logo no matter how it is squared. Maybe you should be concerned about the bigger problems you've got, like the purpose of your life? Or focus on something else, besides the main pic on this band's page.
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themalefactor wrote:
Ratio is messed up. Someone must re-upload the proper image.
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remote-viewer wrote:
there ain't any "promos," doakes (surprise, mothafucka)
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kobushi_ wrote:
oh this shit again
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toburnaplanet wrote:
> Upload the exact same picture with the resolution of a toaster
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Wonderglue wrote:
Delete the official picture i uploaded > Upload the exact same picture again with messed up ratio.
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toburnaplanet wrote:
Those pictures are fine, but they're just logos and CD artwork. I want to see some promos. I mean come on.
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asphyxiatedsoul wrote:
I wonder what happened to the pictures but anyways, I just uploaded one myself.
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amniocentesis wrote:
da fuck?
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lexicon_1 wrote:
Where is the default pic?
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azurealien wrote:
I agree with myself and also am glad lastfm mods work to fight spam.
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azurealien wrote:
Uploading unrelated-to-the-band images is a violation and doing this will only get you banned.
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Mamaloney wrote:
Try to listen to vinyl ripped versions of their songs, the vinyl masters are much better sounding than their CD counterparts.
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azurealien wrote:
todellisuuteen.
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azurealien wrote:
palata
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azurealien wrote:
pelottaa
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azurealien wrote:
vähän
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Mua
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