45 Grave was a punk rock band formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. Th… Read Full Bio ↴45 Grave was a punk rock band formed in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. The original lineup consisted of Dinah Cancer on vocals, Paul Cutler on guitar, Rob Ritter (also known as Rob Graves) on bass, and Don Bolles of the Germs on drums. The band evolved out of a proto-industrial music band called Vox Pop, who recorded two singles and played around the Los Angeles area, including an opening slot for the final performance of Throbbing Gristle in Culver City. Vox Pop contained all of the members of 45 Grave as well as others such as Jeff Dahl. Vox Pop continued to coexist with 45 Grave until early 1981.

They created their own hybrid subgenre of horror punk and gothic rock which would later come to be known as "deathrock."

In 2004, to commemorate its 25th anniversary, 45 Grave reformed with an all new lineup, Dinah Cancer being the single remaining member from any previous incarnations. The band, however, has the blessing of the ex-members. Dinah Cancer posted on her MySpace blog, "I'm building this to keep the spirit of 45 Grave alive, introduce its magic to new fans, and as a personal commemorative of my best memories being the driving force and front person of 45 Grave. This is a part of my life that indeed changed me forever."

In 2010, “Night of the Demons”, a remake of the classic 1988 cult horror film, was released featuring 45 Grave's title track. A soundtrack CD including Concrete Blonde and Type O Negative will be released in 2011. The song "Night of the Demons" will be on 45 Grave's upcoming EP, which should be released in 2011.

My Type
45 Grave Lyrics

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I am 45 Grave
No reason 45 Grave
What is 45 Grave
What is in my mind
45 Grave in outer space
Demon at a slow pace
What is in my mind
The dying time is behind

45 Grave is out
The devil's evil has been viewed
As gamma rays from the moon
The devil's evil had been viewed

To be the knowledge of 45 Grave
Shriek alarm plays face
45 Grave floating in fire
Hit things for hire
Shriek alarm plays face
Anti-no-non in straight lace
45 Grave floating in fire
Hit things for hire

Shriek alarm plays face
45 Grave floats

Overall Meaning

in fire

The lyrics in 45 Grave's song "My Type" are open to interpretation, as many songs are. However, they seem to reference the band itself and what they represent. "No reason 45 Grave" could suggest that the band isn't easily categorized, or that they exist outside of typical societal norms. "What is in my mind" indicates introspection and self-discovery. "The dying time is behind" could mean that they have overcome previous struggles and are moving forward. The mention of outer space and a demon at a slow pace invokes eerie sci-fi imagery.

The second half of the song continues these themes, but with additional references to violence and destruction. "Hit things for hire" suggests a willingness to engage in dangerous behavior for money. "Anti-no-non in straight lace" is a harder line to unpack, but could be interpreted as rejecting conformity while still maintaining a certain level of formality or control. Overall, the lyrics to "My Type" are dark and cryptic, hinting at a world that is simultaneously chaotic and controlled.

Line by Line Meaning

I am 45 Grave
I represent 45 Grave

No reason 45 Grave
There's no particular logic behind 45 Grave's name

What is 45 Grave
What does 45 Grave stand for?

What is in my mind
What's going on in my head?

45 Grave in outer space
45 Grave exist in outer space

Demon at a slow pace
A demon's presence can be felt, but not seen

What is in my mind
What's happening inside of me?

The dying time is behind
The end is over and done with

45 Grave is out
45 Grave exists

The devil's evil has been viewed
The demon's wickedness has been observed

As gamma rays from the moon
It was witnessed as an extraterrestrial phenomenon