BAND NAME: Deracination
GENRE: Death Metal
STATUS: Split-up
LOCATION: Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia
Last-known lineup:
Andrew Brown - Vocals, Guitars
Scott Waller - Guitars
Ken Rowan - Bass
Gary O'Connell - Drums
Past members:
John Courtney - Vocals
Jon Attwood - Guitars
Discography:
Times Of Atrocity (album)
1992, Independent (CD)
December 18, 2017, Dark Symphonies, Limited Edition (2 CD)
The Dark Symphonies reissue contains the 1993 demo "Sacrificial Death" (tracks 11-19) and the 1989 demo "Mosh For The Master" (disc 2) from their original moniker Holy Rite.
1. Never Coming Home 2:24
Broken heart, devastated dreams
Life's been taken, you're all alone
You've been put down, love's gone
You reach for heaven, evils holds
White dreams, tormented soul
You've lost the fight to evil ways
You find yourself lost, fading away
Scared to death but this is what you waited for
Eternal dreams now seem real lost
Why did you turn from Christ
Your life you've lost
Selfishness was the cost
Christ cried at your pain
You're never coming home
2. Perverted Dreams 3:05
You pat your own back, brutality your main attack
Filth and sex and a bottle, next life and lies combined
Devastation, spineless nature, black magic, what lies
You killed a man only because he crossed you
Forgiveness you'll never know, now your dreams
They turn black and dead, you wake in the sweat and pain
Perverted dreams, Satan's won you
Perverted dreams never wake you
He spilt his blood, they nailed him to die
The pain he suffered, why did you do that to God
3. Mankind's Search For God 4:28
Journey over land, journey over sea
Searching for the path to the God I seek
Journey into darkness, journey into light
Searching through my mind, I'll never stop until I try
Until I find the immortal creator of this life
Prophecies of old are still being told
So many have lost their faith in the cross
Can't stop believing, can't forget the meaning
Mankind's search for God
Men will wrangle for religion
Write for it, fight for it, die for it
Anything but live for it
Where true religion has prevented one's crime
False religions have afforded
A pretext of a thousand
The path of destruction is wide and open
The gate to paradise is narrow
For Satan has blinded the minds of non-believers
Will our Earth be regenerated with a new human race
Will it be
4. Death By Fire 4:25
Tormented by darkness, you're doing to die
The hatred and lies have burnt your eyes
Your life and soul has said goodbye
Welcome to hell, this is your demise
Now you're here burning in the pit
You rejected life, you're as thick as a brick
Your pain on earth can't compare to this
You just betrayed like Judas kiss
You had your chance to live
The hearts dead and cold
Heaven opened its love to you
Now prepare for death by fire
Death by fire
5. Decapitation 3:34
He had great faith, he made a sacrifice
Herod kept his promise, had John beheaded
Christ seated on a white horse
Word of God
Satan deceives with the mark he leaves
Fire and brimstone for the mark received
Beheaded for Christ don't be deceived
Man on the white horse, who are you
You crushed the enemy with your breath
Almighty, you rule the nations with power
Is your name written in the Book of Life
Satan you and your angels will burn
Bottomless pit, tormented forever and ever
Decapitation
6. Blood Sacrifice 5:19
Only once, only twice, you've been told
You live a life of pain and deceit
While you disobey, Christ will come
For those who choose, he will take from
The grave, he will come again
He will see your works on Earth
Judge you from your life
Take you, leave you, it's your choice
Seated at the throne, he made a sacrifice
At the cross they named him to die
Rose again, he rose
He rose from the dead
He was our blood sacrifice
Blood sacrifice, saved your soul
Blood sacrifice, gift from God
Blood sacrifice, cleansing ointment from him
Blood sacrifice
7. Demonic Destruction 2:54
Prepare to fail
Death and destruction is written for those
Who condemn life and follow evil roads
For lies and deceit you will reap
All the pain and bitterness you'll keep
Warned by God to stay awake playing games
Never to wake
God's gift will bring release
Satan you are history, you're going to burn
You'll always reap what you sow
Don't disobey, you'll fall in a hole
Christ died so we will eternally reign
Don't break his heart and disobey
The warning time is now, you've been told
The answer is in the way of Christ
Hell is vile
Demonic destruction, eternal war
Demonic funeral, watch them fall
Demonic destruction, Satan's gonna burn
Forest of confusion, you'd better turn
8. Or You'll Die 3:24
One way, the only way, is through the King
If you don't want his love then you will burn
For my love and your love should be with the Lord
So make a stand and promise your hand
A lot of people today deal with fire
I know Jesus is a fact, I promise my life
To the Lord, why don't you or you will
That's up to you
So much in this world makes you stumble
I know it well, also know Jesus helps in any way
Okay, you are my brother, I love you so bad
I don't want you to spend your life in hell
In hell you'll die
The pity of man is not for you
If you're born of this world you will die
You can live a different way, you can live for him
You can live for the glory of sin
You can live without sin
Jesus Christ, the victory over death and despair
If you want to change your life
Then you'll have to turn
Okay, hear the truth
You are my brother, I love you so bad
I don't want you to spend your life in hell
Or you'll die
You've been warned to stay awake
DIE
9. Possessions Of The World 3:47
What's important in your life
All your possessions in this strife
Who gives a damn about your car
Laugh at the poor and where they are
World possessions don't mean a thing
Death and decay to your soul they'll bring
Judgment awaits your striken soul
Possession of the world, where will they be
Have they the power to save you from the pit
Hatred and bitterness you shall reap
Time to decide, where will they lead
Possessions of the world, your eternal demise
Possessions of the world
Corruption of your mind
Possessions of the world
You'll be left behind
10. Tormented By Darkness 3:56
Blackness burns your soul
Your life's out of control
You're a slave eternally dead
Death for you is a wicked lie
Evil thoughts enter your mind
Leaving a train right behind
You fought with darkness
But lacked the power of grace
No more lies to God
He loves you, he won't leave
God's gift to man
Soul taker take my hand
Tormented by darkness
The light was always there
You fought with darkness
But lacked the power of grace
When it comes down to it
The choice is yours
One heaven, one hell
Choose this day whom you will serve
DARK SYMPHONIES BONUS TRACKS, DISC 1
11. Beyond The Grave 4:32
12. Pernicious Slumber 5:20
13. Fourth Dimension 3:28
14. Sacrificial Death 2:37
15. Chronic Disorder 4:25
16. Time 5:20
17. Circus Of Life 3:51
18. Perverted Dreams (Demo Version) 2:55
19. Death By Fire (Demo Version) 4:13
DARK SYMPHONIES DISC 2
1. Word Of God 1:10
(Revelation 12:9)
(Revelation 19, 11, 13)
2. The Edge 5:00
The desire is there but the flesh is strong
My heart's growing cold and my life's going wrong
I stood still to find myself and where I stand
But all I could see was the aggressor's hand
In my heart there's so much pain
Where can I go? What can I do?
In a world that's gone insane
Am I only one of a few?
I'm close to the edge -- don't push me
I'm on the edge -- I don't want to die
I wanna change -- God help me
I don't want to live my life a lie
My spirit is broken and I've nowhere to run
How can someone love me, after what I've done
I want out! I wanna be free, I need help! Can't you see?
I'm close to the edge -- don't push me
I'm on the edge -- I don't want to die
I wanna change -- God help me
I don't want to live my life a lie
My child, why are you crying? Can't you see I'm not lying?
Reach out, take my hand, I'll give you power to stand
Just give your life to me and I will set you free
For your life I have a plan, I'm gonna take you to the promised land
3. Accept & Repent 2:51
Live fast, die young, that is your philosophy
You're blind, you're dumb, can't you see
This world is gonna burn, where are you gonna be?
Jesus is the only, he's for you and me
Accept him and repent, or you're gonna die
Kneel at the cross, look into his eyes
Can't you see there's more to life than how you live?
Circumstances have made you hard
Why can't you forgive?
All you ever do is take
You have to learn to give
Jesus the ultimate sacrifice
He came so you can live
Accept him and repent, or you're gonna die
Kneel at the cross, look into his eyes
Jesus is the only way, He's for you and me
God sent his only Son, to die for you and me
Jesus the ultimate sacrifice, he died on calvary
Now it's up to you to choose, he died for you and me
4. Mosh 2:54
(Ad-lib)
5. Hold Me Now 5:38
You've been searching high, you've been searching low
Looking for a place, somewhere you can go
The world says "sin is fun", it's telling you a lie
Pleasure soon will end and you'll be left to die
You're hiding in the night, caught up in a fight
Where there's no place to run, look up to the Son
The wages of sin is death
But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ
Choose this day whom you'll serve
Look up to the King and cry!
Hold me now
I give you my life and sing
(Won't you) Hold me now
Jesus is your God
(And he'll) Hold you now
You are cleansed by his blood
(My Lord) Hold me now
You know God is love, but you don't understand
How could such a God live in the heart of man?
He will turn around and take you as you are
Don't ignore His voice or you won't get far
Now you've let him in, He'll take away the hurt
He's given new life, it's Him you'll serve
Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess
Jesus Christ is Lord
Look up to the King and cry!
Hold me now
I give you my life and sing
(Won't you) Hold me now
Jesus is your God
(And he'll) Hold you now
You are cleansed by his blood
(My Lord) Hold me now
This is no game, take him
As your Savior, do it now
Look up to the kind and cry!
Hold me now
I give my life and sin
(Won't you) Hold me now
Jesus is your God
(And he'll) Hold you now
You are cleansed by his blood
(My Lord) Hold me now
6. The Storm 3:59
Can you feel the power, long before the storm
I know you're running scared from its mirthless scorn
Destruction is its destiny, and you're in its way
You can run and be a slave, or you can fight
It's up to you to know the storm's closing in
If you deny its power, then you're sure to win
If you're armed and dangerous, you might have a chance
Even though the odds are high, you own the lightning lance
There are thousands with you that are on your side
If you lose your footing, then you're gonna slide
It's up to you to know the storm's closing in
If you deny its power, then you're sure to win
Jesus has the power to save you from your sin
Reaching out and touch him, he'll change the mess you're in
It's up to you to decide your destiny
If you'd only trust him, he'll save you from your sin
Don't you know he'll take away your sin
Just lift your arms up and praise his precious name
Don't you know he'll take away your sin
If you accept him then you're sure to win
7. Or You Will Die 3:53
One way, the only way, is through the King
If you don't want his love then you will burn
My life and your life should be lived with the Lord
Make a stand and be a man, and show who's in command
A lot of people today just deal with fire, we know Jesus is fact
I promised my life to the Lord, why don't you?
Or you will, that's up to you
So much in this world makes you stumble
I know this well, I also know Jesus helps in any way
You are my brother I love you so much
I don't want you to spend your life in hell
And if you don't get yourself out of this mess you will die
Or you will die
Deracination (demo, 1993, Independent) (Cassette)
Also known as "Sacrificial Death", these tracks are included in the Dark Symphonies reissue of "Times Of Atrocity".
Side A:
1. Beyond The Grave
2. Pernicious Slaughter
3. Fourth Dimension
4. Sacrificial Death
Side B:
5. Chronic Disorder
6. Time
7. Circus Of Life
