Actually, Ihsahn used to be a Satanist, but he no longer is. In the documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey," Ihsahn says something to the effect of:
"I don't consider myself a Satanist anymore, and I haven't for quite some time. I've moved way beyond that."
To me he's realized that religion, in any form, isn't necessary, and that we as humans have the power to create change in the universe without a dogma to back us up.
As for the song, it is written to where it sounds as if it is about Satan coming to rule the earth, but since Satanists (for the most part) don't believe that Satan really exists, it is more than likely a symbolic reference to Ihsahn himself, or for anyone who follows their own will, especially those which go against society's norm.
Actually, Ihsahn used to be a Satanist, but he no longer is. In the documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey," Ihsahn says something to the effect of:
"I don't consider myself a Satanist anymore, and I haven't for quite some time. I've moved way beyond that."
To me he's realized that religion, in any form, isn't necessary, and that we as humans have the power to create change in the universe without a dogma to back us up.
As for the song, it is written to where it sounds as if it is about Satan coming to rule the earth, but since Satanists (for the most part) don't believe that Satan really exists, it is more than likely a symbolic reference to Ihsahn himself, or for anyone who follows their own will, especially those which go against society's norm.