Heresy

Introduction: "From the 11th to the 13th century a particular religious sect was allowed to grow in the Languedoc region of France. Called Catharism this dualist thinking religion flourished, not only with the poor but also people like the Counts of Toulouse and the great Esclarmonte of Foix. In the early part of the 13th century the Pope petitioned the king to form a crusade and vanquish the heretics. This petitioning finally led to the Albigensian Crusade. A force of Knights and Mercenaries besieged the Cathars and in a massive pyre at Montsegur massacred some 200 of them virtually eliminating Catharism in Southern France...." "The beginning - How the believers of the dualist theory turned there backs on catholicism and found their own methods of embracing God..." They started on a distant shore The rich believing with the poor Fighting, striving hard to seek A higher power with something else to say Spreading their belief praying for a life It's the perfect way But to the church it's just called heresy Heresy Heretics, that and nothing more Daring to renege on our gods law It's wrong for them to feel this way Detrimental for the soul Help them through this time Disregard these lies They say the perfect way But to the church it's just called heresy Heresy Yeah... Choose! Cathars gaining more control The choice is free, us or holy Rome Join with us you'll see the light We have a holy right It's the perfect way But to the church it's just called heresy Heresy Heresy Heresy Choose!

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Apr 26, 2025

"How, through their beliefs the cathars tried to achieve a state of Perfection..." SEARCH! We can't eat no flesh no fowl Sleeping around is out Women are against the rules fornication frowned upon We live by the law wrapped in the world nobody wavers nobody strays Lonely nights and lonely days are looked upon as right but lonely days and lonely nights are a symbol of our fight No cause has lived so strict in its rules A life filled with pain a path to our god, a road to the right Long does it wind Along way to go, way to go, evermore Search for perfection our creed self control Search for perfection our life for the cause Priests talk like Jesus wrote everything is right we talk of John the Lord we think we're right Our John the brave lights up our way Teach by example shake off the scorn, Join us this day We have the strength Our road is straight, to the Lord it's the way Search for perfection our creed self control Search for perfection For this we'll die No other way is any good Life doesn't last our belief is heaven sent forgive us our past what we do now is good not what we did then we dedicate ourselves to help our welfare comes last Follow our road, find a new world a search for perfection in the eyes of the Lord join us on our way help us through this day try to break away from the roman captivity... Search for perfection A perfect mind Search for perfection A perfect life

Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 26, 2025

"The thinking of the knights and mercenaries as they fought the cathars, how they were paid for forty days at a time..." Before the sun goes down they'll scream Heretics, cower, our blades are sharp for thee We'll put you to the sword or hang you from a tree KILLTIME, Bloodlust, no time to pray Heretic Voices We don't give a damn You're all gonna die Forty days that's all we're paid for Forty days Longer if you want us to stay Forty days That's what you paid for our hire Forty days No more Fighting every day in this holy war KILLTIME, Bloodshed, let loose the dogs of war Your heretic beliefs with which we don't agree our sword thirst to end your day Heretics Hearsay Hope your gods are with you watching as you die Forty days to destroy the aura around you Forty days to put an end to your lives Forty days We're just soldiers for hire Forty days No more War! Mercenaries and Knights Warriors of the north KILL TIME, Bloodlust, you will be no more Our sword will set you free from this mockery KILLTIME, crush, our mandate is to slay Cathars Vaudois Why don't you face the true god Give up Idolatry Forty days We'll put you all to the fire Forty days You'll then just be history Forty days Perhaps is what you desire Forty days of Death

Submitted by Celtic Frost — Apr 26, 2025

"The massed attack and slaughter of the people and city of Bezier's because the residents of that city killed a few of the crusaders..." To Beziers city Came a host from the far north Death riding at the head of this vast horde At the bidding of the king their swords began to sing no living thing was safe from punity Fly, as swords swing you will die for our gods law you will find no safety within your city walls we will come right through you until your back's against the wall Crusaders Revenge prepare to die Crusaders Revenge Destroy all the leaders bring their heads to me on a plate seek out the kids and the wives Kill, kill them all God will decide on whom to blame God will find his own among the slayers and the slain we're just here to butcher not to keep the score Who! On this day the order to slay was handed down from the king kill everything that gets in your way Destroy all that live Hope and pray that none survive We have been given orders that no one will remain if one man is still standing there'll be one to lay the blame Crusaders Revenge prepare to die Crusaders Revenge Crusaders Revenge prepare to die Crusaders Revenge Crusaders Revenge Crusaders Revenge Crusaders Revenge...

Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 26, 2025

"How the crusaders burnt the cathars as punishment for their so called heretic beliefs..." The final scene at the Bucher or the stake Gonna build a tower to burn Torch, a flaming brand, a pyric blazing scourge Heretics Clad in flames die in silence It is no doubt the right way The perfect way to go an end to this damn heresy an end to this damn war Crowds watch and wait the spectacle unfolds Orgasmic in intensity their hate Look, feel the power as flash begins to char die now and speak your useless prayers Yell for forgiveness Grovel in your shame You'll find that your protector won't save you from the flames Your vision of a brand new day was ravaged by the war Fire is your just reward Ignomy your fate Flames shall feed the fire Flames shall purify The church of Rome has issued this decree Flames destroy the works Flames destroy the liars Fire destroy the heresy we fear So, if you don't see it our way this is what you get War and flaming towers as reward So renounce your teachings come back into the fold The choice you have peace or holy war It is no doubt the right way The perfect way to go an end to this damn heresy an end to this damn war Burn if you desire Burn this very day we have a thousand torches to help you on your way Burn if you desire Burn in silent rite Your heretics beliefs could even save you all Ahh! Heresy was to blame For lives lost in the fire The holy church in shame for it's part in the history of THE BURNING.

Submitted by NecroGod — Apr 26, 2025

"The hatred that was shown by the crusaders for people who were basically peaceful and the extremes of torture and murder to rid France of the heretics..." Look out Sentry, we're in a killing mood don't stand in our way, don't try to slow us down This is war, seek divinity We only want to stop heresy Terror, hatred, murder Error, fateful, mistake No need to shout boy it won't save your skin now it's best to prepare the time must come for all Terror, hatred, murder Error, fateful, mistake Don't stop carry on ahead don't stop till they are all dead Minerve die Cathars fly Don't stop just swing that sword boy no one to resist you just forge on Massacre, Heretics, Cathars Murder, in the name, of the Lord Blood flows like fire in my brain Blood flows like water, reddened rain won't you come and join us praise and rejoice us, more If we don't act and win this war These heretic bastards will be knocking at your door Massacre, Heretics, Cathars Murder, in the name, of the Lord If we do not end this blasphemy the war will reign for centuries Keep our church free... we will massacre these Cathars and make sure

Submitted by Corpse Defiler — Apr 26, 2025

"A short poem about the Castle that was home to the lyricists during writing of this album..." 700 years of cold nights it's been there 700 years of power fading away Mysteries, enigmas steeped within it's walls Secret hidden never to be known Like a massive Guardian Crouched upon the hill Windows look like eyes Ramparts seem like teeth A view of all around if sightless eyes could see Industrial madness encroaching on its fief Insidious decay Nothing stops its spread Don't bring down these walls Don't destroy history These old stones tell us so much to fall would be an end to Serenity On the hill Serenity On the hill See the life on the hills all around Keep destruction at Bay Don't surround us with modern things Let history survive, keep industry away Warm summer nights Moonlight on the walls Worlds are at peace let there be Serenity On the hill Serenity On the hill Listen to the massage, a voice from the past Heed its warning, this monuments won't last Help to stay the plight of these ancient walls now the time to fight they must not fall See how they stand so majestical and free etched on the skyline our heritage for free Serenity Now's the time Serenity Peace of mind

Submitted by MetalElf — Apr 26, 2025

"How the events of the 13th century are remembered today, and does it really have any bearing on today society..." A country splintered by religion Torn by anarchy Heretics burned for their derision of the holy See Seven hundred years on World, do you recall just what happened then Gentlemen and gentlewomen Let into the pyre Seven hundred years ago Let's think Images of war Flashing swords, burning homes The Albigensian Crusade See the ruins upon the hills just seven hundred years on So now in nineteen eighty nine How much do we know Except for learned scholars No one knows at all Blind Apathy Forgotten A part of history Flashing swords, burning homes The Albigensian Crusade See the ruins upon the hills Just seven hundred years on Too blind to see that religion's free Believe what you believe Established Churches still don't agree Seven hundred years on Heresy a different route from mother church in Rome See us, we're hurting no one why can't you leave us alone Hunted Pursued Burnt Marched into the fire oh........... then!

Submitted by johnmansley — Apr 26, 2025

This track is instrumental.

Is this song not instrumental?