Year Zero
Ghost, Ghost B.C.
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Belial, Behemoth, Beelzebub Asmodeus, Satanas, Lucifer Belial, Behemoth, Beelzebub Asmodeus, Satanas, Lucifer Since dawn of time the fate of man is that of lice Equal as parasites and moving without eyes A day of reckoning when penance is to burn Count down together now and say the words that you will learn Hail Satan, Archangelo Hail Satan, Welcome year zero Hail Satan, Archangelo Hail Satan, Welcome year zero Belial, Behemoth, Beelzebub Asmodeus, Satanas, Lucifer Crestfallen kings and queens comforting in their faith Unbeknownst to them is the presence of the wraith Since fate of man is equal to the fate of lice As new dawn rises you shalt recognize now behold the Lord of Flies Archangelo Hail Satan, welcome year zero Hail Satan He will tremble the nations Kingdoms to fall one by one A victim to fall for temptations A daughter to fall for a son The ancient serpent deceiver To masses standing in awe He will ascend to the heavens Above the stars of God Hail Satan, Archangelo Hail Satan, welcome year zero Hail Satan, Archangelo Hail Satan, welcome year zero
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Year Zero" is a song by the Swedish rock band Ghost. It is from their second studio album titled "Infestissumam" which was released in 2013.
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Genre ClassificationThe song, like much of the band's music, can primarily be labelled as heavy metal but elements of psychedelic rock, pop, and progressive rock can also be discerned.
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Theme ClassificationThe controversial song and its respective music video have a Satanic theme, which is a common motif in the band's work. The song title "Year Zero" itself refers to the year when the Antichrist will reign according to the members of Ghost.
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Chart Classification"Year Zero" charted impressively for a heavy metal song. It reached #29 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in the United States.
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Band Persona ClassificationAs part of the band's gimmick, each album is associated with a new incarnation of their lead vocalist, known as Papa Emeritus. "Year Zero" comes from the era of Papa Emeritus II.
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Grammy ClassificationThe album "Infestissumam" where "Year Zero" is a part of, was awarded Best Hard Rock/Metal Album at the Swedish Grammy Awards (Grammis) in 2014.
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Songwriting and Production ClassificationLike all of Ghost's songs, "Year Zero" was written by the band's lead vocalist and founding member Tobias Forge.
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Controversial Track ClassificationThe song has gained some notoriety due to its provocative lyrics, which include explicit references to Satan and to the Satanic ritual of the Black Mass.
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Band Identity ClassificationLike many of Ghost's songs, "Year Zero" was performed by the band members in costume and under pseudonyms. At the time of the album's release, the band's members were known collectively as "Nameless Ghouls".
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MV ClassificationThe music video of "Year Zero" is equally provocative as the song. It was directed by Amir Chamdin and features graphic, ritualistic imagery that continues the band's dark, satirical take on religious tropes.
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