DERACINATION

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