“Avant-Garde Metal cannot be treated like other genres, such as Black, Death, Doom, Thrash, etc. Those genres are rooted in similar aesthetics and ideologies, leading to strong commonalities amongst bands united under one genre. With the Avant-Garde, on the other hand, there really is no common aesthetic or ideology. The bands have to be taken on a one-by-one basis, evaluated individually rather than on genre aesthetics.”
The term avant-garde metal refers to bands and musicians who "incorporate new and innovative elements in metal, who break conventions, tear down walls, violate borders."The genre has also been described as "the art of creating deep and strange atmospheres by experimenting with new instruments and sounds, strange vocals, unconventional song structures, rhythms and harmonies, unusual lyrics or uncommon artwork" or alternatively, "progressive, psychedelic, surrealistic, phantasmagoric, expressionistic, dissonant or extravagant interpretations of extreme metal."
Michael Haas of Angizia notes that avantgarde is "a conscious distance from traditional listening and composing habits"while Svein Egil Hatlevik of Fleurety identifies avant-garde metal as "an aesthetic ideology" to "make music that's more than just average metal." He also notes that heavy metal music is a "field where it still makes sense to be avantgarde" because it is "one of the most conservative fields of artistic practice in the world."Not everyone agrees with the use of the term to establish a subgenre of metal, however. Jeff Arwadi of Kekal warns that "when another sub-genre has become established, it would create nothing but limits, and I don't think it's wise if we try to establish sub-genre [sic] that limits creativity and expression."Chlordane of The Amenta takes issue with the tendency in heavy metal music for "anyone who does something slightly weird" to be considered avant-garde. He contends that the term should not be used unless a band is "pushing music forward," further suggesting that the mere use of classical music in heavy metal is not avant-garde as it "has been done," "is not new" and "offers nothing."
Welcome to Hell
BLACK MIDI Lyrics
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The sweet peals of moonlight-induced lovemakin'
On the streets tonight
Listen
The soft purr of motorbikes
Avoided a strike up the night lights
So don't tell me of your troubles
Your emotional grief
Take in the sights, this is shore leave
Don't talk of true love
Unscrew your frown
Enjoy the entertainments of nighttime town
Experience the red rooms
The green tables, the souvenirs
Make memories, hauntin' or favored
The gallant mist of red blooded chivalry instilled in basic trainin'
By standin' in line today you secure a place among the saints
Go get them, son, now your life begins
To die for your country does not win a war
To kill for your country is what wins a war
Don't tell your name, don't ask for hers
In this land of oysters you are the worm
The painless planeness of military life
Resumes tomorrow night
If not for you it would've been cholera, Malaria
Or some eastern disease
Forget about it son, a slap is all you need
We did it all, we seen it all
And worse, much worse, son
The massacres of ages
Too many to recall
Limb shredded birds, by the speed they flew off
A souped nothingness, that once was your best friend
Motherless children and temptress widows
The wild, the useless, the dead, the untameable
Shiverin' fuck, don't stand in the street
You're lucky I don't shoot you on the spot
Our bullets were made for a man like you
The impotent idiots God forgot
Tonight you decide which corner takes residence
Which room lives forever in your mind
But now you're on your own, we don't need men like you
Tonight you decide which corner takes residence
Which room looms forever in your mind
But now you're on your own, we don't need men like you
Private Tristan Bongo hereby, discharged
The lyrics of BLACK MIDI's song "Welcome to Hell" depict a stark and brutal portrayal of life in a war-torn environment. The song evokes a sense of chaos, despair, and resignation as it delves into the experiences of soldiers on the battlefield. It opens with a description of the night, highlighting the juxtaposition of lovemaking and the ominous presence of motorbikes, hinting at the fleeting nature of pleasure in contrast to the harsh reality of war.
The lyrics then delve into the emotional aspect of war, discouraging the expression of personal troubles or the pursuit of true love. Instead, the focus is on embracing the dark entertainments and transient pleasures offered by the nighttime town. The verses further emphasize the dehumanizing effects of military life, as soldiers are encouraged to forget their names, avoid emotional connections, and accept the violent nature of their duties.
The song highlights the brutality and inhumanity of war, with references to massacres, limb-shredded birds, motherless children, and the untameable chaos that soldiers are exposed to. It also critiques the indifference and abuse of power suffered by the soldiers, as they are reminded that their lives are disposable and that they are mere tools in the larger machinery of war. The final lines serve as a bitter farewell, with Private Tristan Bongo being discharged, suggesting that the experiences recounted in the song have left him scarred and disillusioned.
Overall, "Welcome to Hell" offers a chilling and thought-provoking commentary on the dehumanizing effects of war, reflecting on the loss of innocence, the brutality endured, and the emotional toll on soldiers caught in the midst of conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen
Pay attention
The sweet peals of moonlight-induced lovemakin'
The pleasant sounds of romantic encounters influenced by the moonlight
On the streets tonight
In the current urban setting
Listen
Pay attention
The soft purr of motorbikes
The gentle sound of motorcycles
Avoided a strike up the night lights
Avoided attracting attention from the city lights
So don't tell me of your troubles
Do not share your difficulties with me
Your emotional grief
The sorrow or distress you feel
Take in the sights, this is shore leave
Appreciate the surroundings, as if on a temporary break
Don't talk of true love
Do not discuss genuine affection
Unscrew your frown
Remove the frown from your face
Enjoy the entertainments of nighttime town
Delight in the amusements of the nocturnal city
Experience the red rooms
Encounter places associated with passion or danger
The green tables, the souvenirs
The gambling tables, the mementos
Make memories, hauntin' or favored
Create memories, both haunting and cherished
The gallant mist of red blooded chivalry instilled in basic trainin'
The noble haze of courageous honor taught during initial training
By standin' in line today you secure a place among the saints
By queuing today, you establish a position alongside the revered
Go get them, son, now your life begins
Proceed and confront challenges, as this marks the start of your existence
To die for your country does not win a war
Losing your life for the nation is insufficient to achieve victory in a conflict
To kill for your country is what wins a war
Eliminating the enemy for your country leads to triumph in war
Don't tell your name, don't ask for hers
Do not reveal your identity, nor inquire about hers
In this land of oysters you are the worm
Within this realm of opportunities, you are insignificant or unimportant
The painless planeness of military life
The unexciting simplicity of being in the military
Resumes tomorrow night
Continues once again the following evening
If not for you it would've been cholera, Malaria
If it weren't for your presence, there could have been diseases like cholera or malaria
Or some eastern disease
Or some illness originating from the East
Forget about it son, a slap is all you need
Dismiss it, my child, a slap is sufficient punishment
We did it all, we seen it all
We accomplished everything, witnessed everything
And worse, much worse, son
And even more terrible things, my child
The massacres of ages
The killings throughout history
Too many to recall
Numerous incidents difficult to remember
Limb shredded birds, by the speed they flew off
Birds with torn limbs, evident from their quick departure
A souped nothingness, that once was your best friend
An enhanced emptiness that used to be your closest companion
Motherless children and temptress widows
Orphans and seductive widows
The wild, the useless, the dead, the untameable
The unruly, the futile, the deceased, the indomitable
Shiverin' fuck, don't stand in the street
Shivering fool, do not stand on the street
You're lucky I don't shoot you on the spot
Fortunately, I am refraining from shooting you immediately
Our bullets were made for a man like you
Our bullets were specifically designed for individuals like you
The impotent idiots God forgot
The ineffectual fools ignored by God
Tonight you decide which corner takes residence
Today, you determine which location becomes your home
Which room lives forever in your mind
Which space eternally occupies your thoughts
But now you're on your own, we don't need men like you
Yet now you are alone because men like you are dispensable to us
Tonight you decide which corner takes residence
Today, you determine which location becomes your home
Which room looms forever in your mind
Which space remains prominent in your thoughts indefinitely
But now you're on your own, we don't need men like you
Yet now you are alone because men like you are dispensable to us
Private Tristan Bongo hereby, discharged
Private Tristan Bongo is now officially released from duty
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Cameron Overeynder, Geordie Wade Greep, Morgan George Simpson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bas_ee
The way I interpreted it is that he is a stalker, stalking this girl. This girl is a relationship with another person. The boy spies on her with a camera which he hid in the flowers. The girl fins out and somehow show the guy hell. He either drugs him, or she is a goddes and literally sends him to another universe, or place. Here he is guided by an arrow, maye representing his will or his hate or something, and he gets powers by following it. There he found a device, a computer, that shows him all possible universes, which he uses to find the girl. (here fits the story of the video for Slow) With that device, he finds the start of all timelines/universes, which is the "angel of death", the biblical correct angel also seen on Slow. He kills/smashes the core containing the angel of death, which seems like an egg, or the representation of that angel. After the core is broken, the universe explodes, and the angel of death is free. Then he returns back to his own world. Here he finally found the girl, which wants to kill him. But he kisses her and then kills her. And then suddenly a God Warrior from Nausicaä spawns from the sky and eats them both.
At least I believe the guy, when he was in the other world and put in the other body, he found that computer. That computer shows timelines/universes. I think the guy was looking through all the timelines/universes to find that girl, and when he couldnt find her, her went to the origin of everything, which is the "angel of death", the biblical angerl, who spawns when the world and universe explodes in Slow, and destroys her (egg (, which is the universe?)), and thus all timelines/universes that originated from that angel or perhaps god or devil.
My story is probably very flawed. But Its a start, hopefully. Maybe you can improve some things?
@nanchou7139
0:00 "welcome to hell black midi"
0:06 "salama"
0:09 "new data downloading"
0:11 next to the character in white "summer vibes"
0:11 to the the character in the black dress "this is my new dreess"
0:11 on the right "hi friends i keep getting these strange messages"
0:12 "I think Im in love"
0:12 "private photo"
0:12 "some weirdo sent me this pic"
0:13 "i will guard all of you"
0:14 over entrance "incel bar"
0:20 bridge says "city .."
1:11 "track id"
1:13 "tarting"
1:20 "opening software"
1:21 "access phone"
1:25 "tracking her"
1:29 "the beach"
1:35 "dont tell your name dont ask for hers"
2:30 "sphinx of black quartz judge my vow."
2:31 "break the seal"
2:40 "welcome what are your wish"
2:40 "a b c t"
2:42 "if i cant have her no one can"
3:18 "you are a whore
you will be my wife
answer me
reply back to me right now
or im going to kill myself
i cant live without you"
3:41 "fuck off let me live my life"
4:23 "you ruined it for everyone"
@Purplecocobolo
this feels like something that would happen in adventure time and then never get mentioned again
@TheEpicBugBoy
DAWWWWG FACTS
@markcharig1
I am so glad I was able to play the cornet on this album. What an experience playing with Black Midi. Especially since they covered King Crimson. Thanks felllas!
@gdavis9296
That’s awesome! What songs are you on?
@cbj4sc1
How excited should we be? ;3
@deacon6453
Woah! I love your trumpetwork on Islands and Lizard!
@agb1208
i’m so excited 🥲🥲🥲🥲
@Noah-ci1oi
Sir did you just say album...? Holy shit...
@totalgarbage2053
Glad we’re finally getting the Greep cinematic universe.
@bas_ee
The way I interpreted it is that he is a stalker, stalking this girl. This girl is a relationship with another person. The boy spies on her with a camera which he hid in the flowers. The girl fins out and somehow show the guy hell. He either drugs him, or she is a goddes and literally sends him to another universe, or place. Here he is guided by an arrow, maye representing his will or his hate or something, and he gets powers by following it. There he found a device, a computer, that shows him all possible universes, which he uses to find the girl. (here fits the story of the video for Slow) With that device, he finds the start of all timelines/universes, which is the "angel of death", the biblical correct angel also seen on Slow. He kills/smashes the core containing the angel of death, which seems like an egg, or the representation of that angel. After the core is broken, the universe explodes, and the angel of death is free. Then he returns back to his own world. Here he finally found the girl, which wants to kill him. But he kisses her and then kills her. And then suddenly a God Warrior from Nausicaä spawns from the sky and eats them both.
At least I believe the guy, when he was in the other world and put in the other body, he found that computer. That computer shows timelines/universes. I think the guy was looking through all the timelines/universes to find that girl, and when he couldnt find her, her went to the origin of everything, which is the "angel of death", the biblical angerl, who spawns when the world and universe explodes in Slow, and destroys her (egg (, which is the universe?)), and thus all timelines/universes that originated from that angel or perhaps god or devil.
My story is probably very flawed. But Its a start, hopefully. Maybe you can improve some things?