Written by Axe Argonian on 03.01.2011 at 00:26

I forgot to mention another "non-Satanic" black metal band: Bathory. Stay away from the first two releases Bathory and The Return of..., for they're dripping with theatrical satanic references. However, from Under the Sign of the Black Mark and onward, the lyrics focus more on Norse mythology. While Under the Sign of the Black Mark is still dark, it's more mature lyrically and only features one questionable, cheesy devil reference ("13 Candles"), but beyond that song, the lyrics focus on other various themes.

Written by RavenKing on 03.01.2011 at 15:35

Written by Axe Argonian on 03.01.2011 at 00:26

I forgot to mention another "non-Satanic" black metal band: Bathory. Stay away from the first two releases Bathory and The Return of..., for they're dripping with theatrical satanic references. However, from Under the Sign of the Black Mark and onward, the lyrics focus more on Norse mythology. While Under the Sign of the Black Mark is still dark, it's more mature lyrically and only features one questionable, cheesy devil reference ("13 Candles"), but beyond that song, the lyrics focus on other various themes.

"Enter The Eternal Fire" can be seen as satanic too, depending on the tolerance people have to dark lyrics.

Written by Axe Argonian on 04.01.2011 at 01:23

Written by RavenKing on 03.01.2011 at 15:35

Written by Axe Argonian on 03.01.2011 at 00:26

I forgot to mention another "non-Satanic" black metal band: Bathory. Stay away from the first two releases Bathory and The Return of..., for they're dripping with theatrical satanic references. However, from Under the Sign of the Black Mark and onward, the lyrics focus more on Norse mythology. While Under the Sign of the Black Mark is still dark, it's more mature lyrically and only features one questionable, cheesy devil reference ("13 Candles"), but beyond that song, the lyrics focus on other various themes.

"Enter The Eternal Fire" can be seen as satanic too, depending on the tolerance people have to dark lyrics.

That may be so, but I respectfully disagree. I perceive the lyrics to that song as a story of a man who foolishly gives his soul to evil for earthly pleasures but needs to face the consequences when he finally dies. In no way does that song advocate Satan, for the punishment of hell is depicted as a horrific, undesirable experience.

That is just my perception of it, however.

Written by RavenKing on 04.01.2011 at 01:34

Written by Axe Argonian on 04.01.2011 at 01:23

Written by RavenKing on 03.01.2011 at 15:35

Written by Axe Argonian on 03.01.2011 at 00:26

I forgot to mention another "non-Satanic" black metal band: Bathory. Stay away from the first two releases Bathory and The Return of..., for they're dripping with theatrical satanic references. However, from Under the Sign of the Black Mark and onward, the lyrics focus more on Norse mythology. While Under the Sign of the Black Mark is still dark, it's more mature lyrically and only features one questionable, cheesy devil reference ("13 Candles"), but beyond that song, the lyrics focus on other various themes.

"Enter The Eternal Fire" can be seen as satanic too, depending on the tolerance people have to dark lyrics.

That may be so, but I respectfully disagree. I perceive the lyrics to that song as a story of a man who foolishly gives his soul to evil for earthly pleasures but needs to face the consequences when he finally dies. In no way does that song advocate Satan, for the punishment of hell is depicted as a horrific, undesirable experience.

That is just my perception of it, however.

I see it differently.

For me, the One who's waiting on the other side of the bridge who "calls his name" is Satan.
"The eyes in which the fire burn" are Satan's eyes.
He "stands in flames".
For me the "inferno of hate" is Satan's hate.

Your interpretation can be good too but I perceive the song differently.
Thinking about it, if you read Dante's inferno, I think you could also see him as Minos (the judge of the dead) and not Satan.

Written by Sulac on 14.09.2010 at 22:48

I apologize if this has been asked before, but what are some good, non-Satanic black metal bands?
Please don't write comments about how stupid it is not to listen to certain bands just because they're Satanic.
Some bands I've already heard that I've liked are Negator, Antestor, Cradle Of Filth (they're not terribly Satanic), Graveworm, and Frost Like Ashes and Bal-Sagoth. I'm particularly interested in symphonic black metal but I like straight-up stuff like Darkthrone as well.
Thanks!

Written by ANGEL REAPER on 06.02.2011 at 19:07

BTW Bathory,Burzum have nothing with satanism (mostly)

Written by Empyror on 07.02.2011 at 04:01

And Dimmu Borgir are super satanic. Their last album In Sorte Diaboli I think translates to something like "in service to the devil". And let's not forget they are the band who wrote the song "Tormentor of Christian Souls." That doesn't leave a lot of questions in my mind.

Written by Empyror on 07.02.2011 at 04:01

And Dimmu Borgir are super satanic. Their last album In Sorte Diaboli I think translates to something like "in service to the devil". And let's not forget they are the band who wrote the song "Tormentor of Christian Souls." That doesn't leave a lot of questions in my mind.

Written by RavenKing on 07.02.2011 at 03:41

Written by ANGEL REAPER on 06.02.2011 at 19:07

BTW Bathory,Burzum have nothing with satanism (mostly)

Depends on what Bathory era you have in mind. Because early Bathory had its fair part of satanic lyrics and references.
Of course, if you refer to the Hammerheart-Twilight Of The Gods era, then there's nothing satanic about it but it is also not Black Metal.

Written by Kitty on 31.12.2010 at 16:08

Immortal are pretty much non-satanic actually.

Written by jazar94 on 18.05.2011 at 17:06

Written by Kitty on 31.12.2010 at 16:08

Immortal are pretty much non-satanic actually.

It's very true. Most of Immortal's lyrics deal with a fantasy land that the vocalist created while walking through the forests around his home. Extremely non-satanic. Dark, yes, but not satanic. Granted, they were in the circle of Netherland bands that burnt churches back in the mid 90's, but they didn't participate in those activities much until after they split up.

Written by Winterthrone on 23.05.2011 at 22:19

Written by jazar94 on 18.05.2011 at 17:06

Written by Kitty on 31.12.2010 at 16:08

Immortal are pretty much non-satanic actually.

It's very true. Most of Immortal's lyrics deal with a fantasy land that the vocalist created while walking through the forests around his home. Extremely non-satanic. Dark, yes, but not satanic. Granted, they were in the circle of Netherland bands that burnt churches back in the mid 90's, but they didn't participate in those activities much until after they split up.

Netherlands 6WTF? You mean Norway...lol