Disciples Of Hell
Yngwie Malmsteen · Marching Out [1985]
Conjuring the one
Burning candles, incantations
Human sacrifice
Getting drunk from blood, not wine
Pointy daggers shine
Out of fire, smoke and brimstone
The dreaded one will rise
Rise...Burn...Rise...
Nobody knows who's the disciples of hell
Father's a priest and he's casting a spell
No one can stop what's already begun
Worshipping darkness and Lucifer's son
Victims of the grand illusion
Screams of ecstasy
Fools are lost in mass confusion
Searching for the key
Nobody knows who's the disciples of hell
Father's a priest and he's casting a spell
No one can stop what's already begun
Worshipping darkness and Lucifer's son
Raise your cup and praise the prince of darkness
See the truth of the power within the beast
And when the time has come
The gates of hell shall open
Burning candles, incantations
Human sacrifice
Out of fire, smoke and brimstone
The dreaded one will rise
Nobody knows who's the disciples of hell
Father's a priest and he's casting a spell
No one can stop what's already begun
Worshipping darkness and Lucifer's son
Disciples Of Hell
Disciples Of Hell stands as a definitive example of Yngwie Malmsteen's neoclassical metal style during his early career. Released on the 1985 album Marching Out, the track showcases the Swedish guitarist's signature speed and technical precision. The recording features rapid arpeggios and dramatic shifts in tempo that became hallmarks of his sound in the mid-eighties. Malmsteen's ability to blend Baroque-inspired structures with heavy metal aggression is fully realized here, creating a composition that demands attention through sheer virtuosity. This work remains a key song in his extensive discography, illustrating the evolution of his approach to electric guitar performance. The song captures the intensity and theatricality that defined his rise to prominence in the hard rock and metal genres.