Death in June are a neofolk group led by Englishfolk musician Douglas Pearce, better known as Douglas P. The band was originally formed in Britain in 1981 as a trio, but after the other members left in 1984 and 1985 to work on other projects, the group became the work of Douglas P. and various collaborators. Douglas P. now lives in Australia.
Over the band's three decades of existence, they have made numerous shifts in style and presentation, resulting in an overall shift from initial post-punk and Industrial Records influence to a more acoustic and folk music-oriented approach. They are sometimes considered controversial (largely due to usage of themes and imagery relating to Nazi Germany). Douglas P.'s influence was instrumental in sparking neofolk, of which his music has subsequently become a part.
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Because of Him · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
℗ 1992 Death In June
Released on: 1992-08-25
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published: 11 Jun 2018
Death in June - Because of Him
Death in June - "Because of Him".
from "Symbols And Clouds" (1 XII 2009)
published: 25 Nov 2012
Death in June - Because of him (live@Les Etoiles, Paris)
published: 13 May 2015
Death In June - Because of Him (Cover)
published: 17 Jun 2024
Death In June - The Politics Of Douglas P
I’ve long been a fan of Death In June but I’ll be the first to admit I’ve been a casual listener, dipping in and out of Douglas’ mystical world as and when I please. I finally decided to do a deep dive into the controversy around Death In June and analyze the group’s imagery, symbolism and lyrical content. The aim of the video is to try and fully understand if there is any weight to the accusations that get thrown at Douglas P a lot.
I am not here to condemn Douglas P and nor am I - and this is important because people fly off without reading or watching things properly - nor am I defending Douglas P and the choices he has made with Death In June over the decades. This has been a learning experience for me, and if anything, it has greatly deepened my understanding of this fascinating art...
published: 03 May 2022
Death In June - Come Before Christ And Murder Love
The World That Summer
published: 01 Mar 2008
Death in June - The Mourner's Bench
From "But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?" (NER, 1992)
published: 05 Jul 2009
We Drive East
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We Drive East · Death In June
Lesson 1: Misanthropy
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Released on: 2009-03-16
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published: 28 Feb 2015
Death Is the Martyr of Beauty
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Death Is the Martyr of Beauty · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
℗ 1992 Death In June
Released on: 1992-08-25
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Because of Him · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
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Released on: 199...
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Because of Him · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
℗ 1992 Death In June
Released on: 1992-08-25
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Because of Him · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
℗ 1992 Death In June
Released on: 1992-08-25
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I’ve long been a fan of Death In June but I’ll be the first to admit I’ve been a casual listener, dipping in and out of Douglas’ mystical world as and when I pl...
I’ve long been a fan of Death In June but I’ll be the first to admit I’ve been a casual listener, dipping in and out of Douglas’ mystical world as and when I please. I finally decided to do a deep dive into the controversy around Death In June and analyze the group’s imagery, symbolism and lyrical content. The aim of the video is to try and fully understand if there is any weight to the accusations that get thrown at Douglas P a lot.
I am not here to condemn Douglas P and nor am I - and this is important because people fly off without reading or watching things properly - nor am I defending Douglas P and the choices he has made with Death In June over the decades. This has been a learning experience for me, and if anything, it has greatly deepened my understanding of this fascinating artist.
I encourage any and all civilized dialogue on the subject, regardless of where you stand.
00:00 - Introduction
07:49 - Origins Of The Name
11:55 - (But What Ends) When The Symbolism Matters?
18:00 - Songs & Lyrics
32:24 - Final Thoughts
34:08 - Douglas' Statement To The German Government
* SOME SOURCES *
Thorium Heavy Industries - Last Europa Kiss full show parts 1 & 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DvfxsNhrjM&t=634s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcKsJxRh0vg
(A note on the above: I have placed this first as it is *the* definitive Death In June live footage, and I recommend anyone who is even a passing fan of Douglas’ music to check out the Thorium Heavy Industries channel if not done so already. Not only is the footage superbly shot and in HD, the audio is from sound desk recordings. There are many other live neofolk artists uploaded on this channel too)
Behind the Mask documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyjxUEpL2pA
Brainwashed.com 2005 interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnXvjK_Zcok
Douglas’ letter to the German authorities: http://www.deathinjune.org/articlestatement1/
Hail! The White Grain ‘bottoming’ theory: https://genius.com/Death-in-june-hail-the-white-grain-lyrics
Death In June meme stash: http://www.deathinjune.org/memes/
Background music during narration: https://foreignblades.bandcamp.com/releases (“Corrupted Bodies Bathed In Holy Light” used with permission)
Death In June - The Trigger music video by Herr Lounge Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DraftPUeCFI
Death In June - The Humble Brag music video by Herr Lounge Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VutEEBRVRwo
Death In June live in New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG3h1sOShqA
Death In June live in Brest by Gweza as Mik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfjvxZJhfUM
Photographic stills taken from image searches, Discogs and my own personal stash. Any issues, please reach out and let me know.
* CORRECTIONS *
I did not know at the time of recording that several songs - including “Because Of Him” - were adapted from songs by the People’s Temple Choir, which means my analysis of the lyrical content is 100% incorrect. Even though I talk about "He's Disabled" at the start, this discovery should only effect the small section on "Because Of Him".
When talking about “Symbols Of The Sun” I refer to a line in the song that goes: “symbols of the winter”. This, of course, doesn’t exist. The correct line is: “symbols of the snow”. The worst bit is, during the completed edit, Douglas sings the correct line just before I say the incorrect one. D’oh!
* SONGS *
Here are a list of the Death In June songs used in this video, in order of appearance:
Come Before Christ and Murder Love
Luther’s Army
Hail! The White Grain
Rose Clouds Of Holocaust
All Pigs Must Die
Heaven Street
Runes Of Men
Bring In The Night
Because Of Him
Ku Ku Ku
Symbols Of The Sun
13 Years Of Carrion
The Odin Hour
The Trigger
Reprise 2
Fall Apart
I’ve long been a fan of Death In June but I’ll be the first to admit I’ve been a casual listener, dipping in and out of Douglas’ mystical world as and when I please. I finally decided to do a deep dive into the controversy around Death In June and analyze the group’s imagery, symbolism and lyrical content. The aim of the video is to try and fully understand if there is any weight to the accusations that get thrown at Douglas P a lot.
I am not here to condemn Douglas P and nor am I - and this is important because people fly off without reading or watching things properly - nor am I defending Douglas P and the choices he has made with Death In June over the decades. This has been a learning experience for me, and if anything, it has greatly deepened my understanding of this fascinating artist.
I encourage any and all civilized dialogue on the subject, regardless of where you stand.
00:00 - Introduction
07:49 - Origins Of The Name
11:55 - (But What Ends) When The Symbolism Matters?
18:00 - Songs & Lyrics
32:24 - Final Thoughts
34:08 - Douglas' Statement To The German Government
* SOME SOURCES *
Thorium Heavy Industries - Last Europa Kiss full show parts 1 & 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DvfxsNhrjM&t=634s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcKsJxRh0vg
(A note on the above: I have placed this first as it is *the* definitive Death In June live footage, and I recommend anyone who is even a passing fan of Douglas’ music to check out the Thorium Heavy Industries channel if not done so already. Not only is the footage superbly shot and in HD, the audio is from sound desk recordings. There are many other live neofolk artists uploaded on this channel too)
Behind the Mask documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyjxUEpL2pA
Brainwashed.com 2005 interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnXvjK_Zcok
Douglas’ letter to the German authorities: http://www.deathinjune.org/articlestatement1/
Hail! The White Grain ‘bottoming’ theory: https://genius.com/Death-in-june-hail-the-white-grain-lyrics
Death In June meme stash: http://www.deathinjune.org/memes/
Background music during narration: https://foreignblades.bandcamp.com/releases (“Corrupted Bodies Bathed In Holy Light” used with permission)
Death In June - The Trigger music video by Herr Lounge Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DraftPUeCFI
Death In June - The Humble Brag music video by Herr Lounge Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VutEEBRVRwo
Death In June live in New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG3h1sOShqA
Death In June live in Brest by Gweza as Mik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfjvxZJhfUM
Photographic stills taken from image searches, Discogs and my own personal stash. Any issues, please reach out and let me know.
* CORRECTIONS *
I did not know at the time of recording that several songs - including “Because Of Him” - were adapted from songs by the People’s Temple Choir, which means my analysis of the lyrical content is 100% incorrect. Even though I talk about "He's Disabled" at the start, this discovery should only effect the small section on "Because Of Him".
When talking about “Symbols Of The Sun” I refer to a line in the song that goes: “symbols of the winter”. This, of course, doesn’t exist. The correct line is: “symbols of the snow”. The worst bit is, during the completed edit, Douglas sings the correct line just before I say the incorrect one. D’oh!
* SONGS *
Here are a list of the Death In June songs used in this video, in order of appearance:
Come Before Christ and Murder Love
Luther’s Army
Hail! The White Grain
Rose Clouds Of Holocaust
All Pigs Must Die
Heaven Street
Runes Of Men
Bring In The Night
Because Of Him
Ku Ku Ku
Symbols Of The Sun
13 Years Of Carrion
The Odin Hour
The Trigger
Reprise 2
Fall Apart
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We Drive East · Death In June
Lesson 1: Misanthropy
℗ 2009 NER
Released on: 2009-03-16
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We Drive East · Death In June
Lesson 1: Misanthropy
℗ 2009 NER
Released on: 2009-03-16
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We Drive East · Death In June
Lesson 1: Misanthropy
℗ 2009 NER
Released on: 2009-03-16
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Death Is the Martyr of Beauty · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
℗ 1992 Death In June
R...
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Death Is the Martyr of Beauty · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
℗ 1992 Death In June
Released on: 1992-08-25
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Death Is the Martyr of Beauty · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
℗ 1992 Death In June
Released on: 1992-08-25
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Because of Him · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
℗ 1992 Death In June
Released on: 1992-08-25
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I’ve long been a fan of Death In June but I’ll be the first to admit I’ve been a casual listener, dipping in and out of Douglas’ mystical world as and when I please. I finally decided to do a deep dive into the controversy around Death In June and analyze the group’s imagery, symbolism and lyrical content. The aim of the video is to try and fully understand if there is any weight to the accusations that get thrown at Douglas P a lot.
I am not here to condemn Douglas P and nor am I - and this is important because people fly off without reading or watching things properly - nor am I defending Douglas P and the choices he has made with Death In June over the decades. This has been a learning experience for me, and if anything, it has greatly deepened my understanding of this fascinating artist.
I encourage any and all civilized dialogue on the subject, regardless of where you stand.
00:00 - Introduction
07:49 - Origins Of The Name
11:55 - (But What Ends) When The Symbolism Matters?
18:00 - Songs & Lyrics
32:24 - Final Thoughts
34:08 - Douglas' Statement To The German Government
* SOME SOURCES *
Thorium Heavy Industries - Last Europa Kiss full show parts 1 & 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DvfxsNhrjM&t=634s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcKsJxRh0vg
(A note on the above: I have placed this first as it is *the* definitive Death In June live footage, and I recommend anyone who is even a passing fan of Douglas’ music to check out the Thorium Heavy Industries channel if not done so already. Not only is the footage superbly shot and in HD, the audio is from sound desk recordings. There are many other live neofolk artists uploaded on this channel too)
Behind the Mask documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyjxUEpL2pA
Brainwashed.com 2005 interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnXvjK_Zcok
Douglas’ letter to the German authorities: http://www.deathinjune.org/articlestatement1/
Hail! The White Grain ‘bottoming’ theory: https://genius.com/Death-in-june-hail-the-white-grain-lyrics
Death In June meme stash: http://www.deathinjune.org/memes/
Background music during narration: https://foreignblades.bandcamp.com/releases (“Corrupted Bodies Bathed In Holy Light” used with permission)
Death In June - The Trigger music video by Herr Lounge Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DraftPUeCFI
Death In June - The Humble Brag music video by Herr Lounge Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VutEEBRVRwo
Death In June live in New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG3h1sOShqA
Death In June live in Brest by Gweza as Mik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfjvxZJhfUM
Photographic stills taken from image searches, Discogs and my own personal stash. Any issues, please reach out and let me know.
* CORRECTIONS *
I did not know at the time of recording that several songs - including “Because Of Him” - were adapted from songs by the People’s Temple Choir, which means my analysis of the lyrical content is 100% incorrect. Even though I talk about "He's Disabled" at the start, this discovery should only effect the small section on "Because Of Him".
When talking about “Symbols Of The Sun” I refer to a line in the song that goes: “symbols of the winter”. This, of course, doesn’t exist. The correct line is: “symbols of the snow”. The worst bit is, during the completed edit, Douglas sings the correct line just before I say the incorrect one. D’oh!
* SONGS *
Here are a list of the Death In June songs used in this video, in order of appearance:
Come Before Christ and Murder Love
Luther’s Army
Hail! The White Grain
Rose Clouds Of Holocaust
All Pigs Must Die
Heaven Street
Runes Of Men
Bring In The Night
Because Of Him
Ku Ku Ku
Symbols Of The Sun
13 Years Of Carrion
The Odin Hour
The Trigger
Reprise 2
Fall Apart
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We Drive East · Death In June
Lesson 1: Misanthropy
℗ 2009 NER
Released on: 2009-03-16
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Death Is the Martyr of Beauty · Death In June
But, What Ends When the Symbols Shatter?
℗ 1992 Death In June
Released on: 1992-08-25
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Death in June are a neofolk group led by Englishfolk musician Douglas Pearce, better known as Douglas P. The band was originally formed in Britain in 1981 as a trio, but after the other members left in 1984 and 1985 to work on other projects, the group became the work of Douglas P. and various collaborators. Douglas P. now lives in Australia.
Over the band's three decades of existence, they have made numerous shifts in style and presentation, resulting in an overall shift from initial post-punk and Industrial Records influence to a more acoustic and folk music-oriented approach. They are sometimes considered controversial (largely due to usage of themes and imagery relating to Nazi Germany). Douglas P.'s influence was instrumental in sparking neofolk, of which his music has subsequently become a part.
Affection, the gifted architect Is making a draft and beautiful design The options and possibilities Are endless when we connect and re-align Collections of books and documents Arise and parade around my cluttered desk Reworking the math and measurements Until I'm convinced these plans are picturesque Like mountains in the Midwest Reaction creates the columns dark And wide like the roads around Fort Lauderdale The structures begin to take their shape Before I've designed the public monorail The turnpike and high-speed motorway Connect and enclose the quaint suburban streets The airport, the broad suspension bridge The lake and the beach where several rivers meet Compounded from the spreadsheet A city sparkles in the night How can it glow so bright? The neighborhoods surround the soft florescent light Designer skyline in my head Abstract and still well-read You went from numbered lines to buildings overhead