They had a short-term popularity in Russia because Russian MTV channel played their debut music video for the song Бетономешалка (means "concrete mixer", pronounced "be-to-no-me-shal-ka"). It is a song about an alcoholic worker, who got so drunk that he fell asleep in a concrete mixer and was accidentally eaten by his fellow workers. Their humorous imagery and extensive use of violent references have gained them some fame at the time.
Their subsequent videos and singles weren't as successful, and the band gradually faded into oblivion. It is widely regarded that they're still active and performing.
Discography:
- Stahlbeton (Demo, independent, 1999)
- Griefen Sie Zu (Demo, independent, 2000)
- Деликатесы (LP, Painkiller Records, 2001)
- Спаси и сохрани (LP, Sound Age Productions, 2004)
- Алконоид (LP, independent, 2009)
- Блуд (Single, Sound Age Productions, 2011)
Каток
Кувалда Lyrics
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Бешеная скорость, дьявольский рывок
Крушится асфальт от его шипов
Плещутся мозги из черепов.
Припев:
СуперКаток - в аду он был создан
СуперКаток - грохочут колеса
СуперКаток - тебя он настигнет
Мчится по асфальту суперкаток
Бешеный водитель выучил урок
Раздавлена катком людская толпа
Федор в аду сдает на права
Припев - 2 раза
The lyrics of Кувалда's song Каток describe a reckless and dangerous invention called the "SuperKаток" that was created by a man named Федор. This invention is a roller that moves with insane speed on the asphalt, crushing everything in its path with its spiked wheels. The lyrics indicate that this machine is not of this world and was created in hell, as it is so destructive and lethal. The chorus warns that no one can escape the SuperKаток, as it will catch up to them and ultimately bury them in their graves.
The song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of reckless innovation and the consequences that come with it. The lyrics paint Федор as a mad inventor who creates a machine that is beyond human control, leading to catastrophic consequences. The chorus serves as a warning to listeners to be careful about what they create and the potential devastation it can cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Сумасшедший Федор изобрел каток
Fedor, the crazy inventor, created a roller with insane speed and devilish strength.
Бешеная скорость, дьявольский рывок
It gathers insane speed with devilish force.
Крушится асфальт от его шипов
The asphalt crumbles under its spikes.
Плещутся мозги из черепов
Brains splash out of skulls.
СуперКаток - в аду он был создан
The SuperRoller was created in hell.
СуперКаток - грохочут колеса
The SuperRoller's wheels rumble.
СуперКаток - тебя он настигнет
It will catch up to you.
СуперКаток - втрамбует в могилу
It will crush you to death.
Мчится по асфальту суперкаток
The SuperRoller races on the asphalt.
Бешеный водитель выучил урок
The furious driver has learnt his lesson.
Раздавлена катком людская толпа
The roller crushed a crowd of people.
Федор в аду сдает на права
Fedor is getting his driver's license in hell.
Contributed by Avery F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.