The Conjuring

Megadeth

About The Conjuring

"The Conjuring" is a song by American thrash metal band Megadeth from their 1986 album Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?. Written by Dave Mustaine during a time when he dabbled in black magic, the song's lyrics have been described as referencing a Satanic ritual, and according to Mustaine contain "instructions for hexes".


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1986
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Welcome to our sanguinary sect or worship
Feel at home in our black conventicle
As we anathmastise
All those who oppose us.
Don't summon the devil,
Don't call the priests
If you need the strength,
The conjuring, obey!
Behold! the flames rise
From the compass' cardinal points
Burn the sacred oil,
And with the ashes you'll annoint
Arrange the symbols
Of the wizard and magician.
Light the candles,
Place the parchment paper in position
Between its leaves place
The lash from a black cat's eye,
A straw of a broom,
Fold, burn and centralize.
Don't summon the devil,
Don't call the priests
If you need the strength,
The conjuring.
I am the devil's advocate
A salesman, if you will.
You know my name.
I met your father years ago
Gave him what he'd please.
He called my name, you'll do the same.
I'm claiming what is mine by right
It's time to close the deal.
You're bought and sold, bought and sold.
Come join me in my infernal depths,
Mephisto's Hall of Fame
I've got your soul, I've got your soul.
The conjuring. Obey!

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Megadeth

Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, after Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Megadeth rose to international fame in the 1980s and was ranked as one of the "Big Four of Thrash" along with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, who were responsible for creating, developing and popularizing the thrash metal sub-genre. more »

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Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE

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8 facts about this song

Musical Composition
"The Conjuring" is from Megadeth's second studio album, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?, and is known for its complex structure and technically demanding guitar solos.
Dark Lyrics
The lyrics of "The Conjuring" contain references to black magic and witchcraft, reflecting songwriter and lead vocalist Dave Mustaine's interest in the occult at the time.
Religious Controversy
Due to its supposed satanic message, "The Conjuring" has been a controversial piece since its release. As a result, the song was not performed live by Megadeth for almost two decades.
Mustaine's Conversion
After becoming a Christian, Dave Mustaine refused to play "The Conjuring" live because he believed the song contained actual black magic spells. However, in 2016, he finally decided to include it in the band's live setlists again.
Hidden Spells
Mustaine has claimed that he put actual witchcraft spells in the lyrics of "The Conjuring". Claiming responsibility for their potential effects, this is one of the reasons he decided to stop performing the song live for a long period.
Album Success
Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?, the album containing "The Conjuring", is regarded as a thrash metal classic and helped establish Megadeth as one of the leading bands in the genre.
Changing Attitude
Despite his initial reluctance to play the song live after his Christian conversion, Mustaine's attitude towards "The Conjuring" has changed over the years. He now views the song as a part of Megadeth's musical history that deserves to be played for fans.
Fan Favorite
Despite the controversy surrounding it, "The Conjuring" remains a favorite among Megadeth fans due to its intense rhythm and intricate guitar work.

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