Son Of The Damned

Bathory's 'Son Of The Damned' is a dark and intense exploration of themes related to evil, chaos, and rebellion against divine order. The song opens with a vivid and unsettling image of the protagonist's birth under a full moon and a baptism in the blood of an angel, setting the tone for a narrative steeped in blasphemy and malevolence. The lyrics describe acts of violence and sacrilege, such as raping a holy deity and slaying a newborn child, which symbolize a complete rejection of purity and innocence.

The protagonist identifies himself as the 'Son of the Damned,' a figure who revels in darkness and evil. This character is depicted as a force of destruction, inflicting pain and suffering on others. The imagery of lacerating bodies, poisoning breaths, and making the earth quiver and heaven burn underscores the character's role as an agent of chaos and destruction. The anticipation of Satan's return further emphasizes the song's alignment with themes of infernal power and apocalyptic visions.

The final verse paints a picture of an impending apocalypse, with references to a blackened sky, infernal lightning, and endless nights on fire. The 'Wind of Mayhem' and the Holocaust nearing suggest a world on the brink of total annihilation, where fear and chaos reign supreme. Bathory's use of vivid and violent imagery, combined with the themes of rebellion and destruction, creates a powerful and unsettling narrative that challenges conventional notions of good and evil. The song's dark and aggressive tone is characteristic of Bathory's style, which often delves into themes of darkness, paganism, and anti-Christian sentiment.