"El culto al sacrificio" (Slaughtercult) is a song by the American death metal band Exhumed. The lyrics depict a disturbing scene of a necromaniac, someone with an obsessive fascination with death and the dead, who emerges from the grave to indulge in perverse acts of violence and desecration. The song's main theme revolves around the idea of a cult-like obsession with death and the macabre. The necromaniac is presented as an embodiment of this cult, carrying out gruesome acts such as opening wounds, disemboweling corpses, and defiling the dead. The lyrics emphasize the graphic nature of these actions, describing the reeking quagmire of flesh and the deep red of blood. The chorus, "Slaughtercult, in peace you'll never rest, Slaughtercult, to the fucking death!" asserts the relentless nature of the cult's activities. It implies that this obsession with death and brutality is so profound that it consumes the necromaniac's entire existence, leaving no room for peace or respite. The second verse mentions an "excreting innards" in a "human slaughterhouse." This further emphasizes the morbid and horrific nature of the cult's actions. The wordplay with "sepulchral slaughter" suggests a ritualistic aspect to the killings, as if the necromaniac is performing a macabre ceremony. The lyrics conclude with the idea that "gore fucking metal" is the only form of funereal expression that brings satisfaction or pleasure. This suggests that Exhumed, as a death metal band, finds catharsis and fulfillment in creating music that explores themes of violence, death, and the macabre. Overall, "Slaughtercult" is a brutal and vivid depiction of a necromaniac's twisted and obsessive relationship with death. The lyrics celebrate and revel in the extreme nature of death metal, portraying it as a form of art that allows for the exploration of dark and disturbing themes.
