Apoptygma Berzerk Lyrics
"Apoptygma Berzerk" is an ebm/futurepop/synthrock musical group from Norway. It has achieved moderate commercial success with a unique brand of gloomy, danceable gothic synthpop, winning awards and top-10 spots in Germany and Scandinavia. Apoptygma Berzerk (abbreviated to APB or Apop) has toured Europe, North America, and Israel with bands such as "VNV Nation" and "Icon of Coil".
The band was formed by Stephan Groth and Jon Erik Martinsen in 1989. They recorded a few demos, including "Victims of Mutilation". Jon Erik left the band shortly afterwards feeling uncomfortable with the direction of the band's music.
Groth's lyrics take a decided pro-Christian (albiet an unusual twist on that religion) view, rather than the more typical blatantly anti-Christian (most specifically anti-Catholic) views used by many goth/dark/gloomy groups. While quiet about his faith, Groth is always open about the subject when asked. Although this is not always evi...
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