1) Amen is a cross-ge… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist with this name.
1) Amen is a cross-genre rock band mainly taking influence from 1980s hardcore, punk rock and black metal.
2) Amen is crust/hardcore/grindcore band from Finland.
3) Amen is a Speed/Thrash Metal band from Medellín, Colombia, formed in 1986.
4) Amen is an up & coming emcee from Columbia, South Carolina who is working with MIDIMarc.
5) Amen is a death/thrash metal band from Požega, Croatia, formed in 1990.
6) Amen is a punk-rock band from Lima, Peru, formed in 1995.
1) AMEN is a cross-genre rock band mainly taking influence from 1980s hardcore, punk rock and black metal. They have had a number of different band members, with lead vocalist Casey Chaos the only surviving member of the original lineup. They had been voted "Overall Best Band in the World" and "Best Live Band in the World" by readers of Metal Hammer Magazine. Like iconic industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails, the band's music and lyrics are written entirely by the frontman, who also performs all instruments for studio recordings except for drums which are played by Shannon Larkin.
Early recordings were created in 1994 by Casey Chaos in the basement of his Los Angeles home, playing each instrument himself and using the name Amen to release the subsequent EP. Chaos later met Paul Figueroa through the LA music scene, and they formed a partnership. In the following months and years, the band expanded to include drummer Shannon Larkin, guitarist Sonny Mayo and bassist John Fahnestock, and they were signed to metal label Roadrunner Records.
Following the release of their eponymous album, produced by Ross Robinson, the band were set to tour Europe in December of 1999. This did not happen, with the band blaming a last-minute withdrawal of funding shortly prior to departure. Following this incident, Amen and Roadrunner went their separate ways. Subsequently several band members left, accompanied by a perceived drop in popularity. Chaos was helped out by friend Daron Malakian, whom he had met while both Amen and Malakian's band System of a Down were touring Australia as part of the Big Day Out music festival. Amen were the first band signed to Malakian's EatUrMusic label, and their subsequent release, Death Before Musick, was regarded as being a mild commercial success.
The 2005 tour supporting the album Death Before Musick was postponed when Chaos was rushed into hospital. Apparently against medical advice the tour was restarted a couple of months late.
At the last few shows the band played during 2005 they performed a couple of new songs.
Discography:
Slave - (1995, Drag-U-La Records)
Amen - (1999, Roadrunner Records)
We Have Come For Your Parents - (2001, Virgin Records)
Join, Or Die - (2003, Refuse Music)
Death Before Musick - (2004, EatUrMusic/Columbia)
Pisstory, A Catalouge of Accidents/A Lifetime of Mistakes - (2005, Refuse Music)
2)Amen is crust/hardcore/grindcore band from Finland.
3) Amen is a Speed/Thrash Metal band from Medellín, Colombia, formed in 1986. Participated also on the RODRIGO D' NO FUTURO soundtrack sampler LP in 1988 with the song "Sala Negra".
4) Amen is an up & coming emcee from Columbia, South Carolina who is working with MIDIMarc.
California's Bleeding
Amen Lyrics
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California's dunes
I've never seen anything like it before
'Cause you don't "use it"
It's alright
On the sunset strip we can take your lip
And we can use it
We're beating 'em down
For a long time
You never know when you can feel it inside
California's bleeding
In your California's dunes
California's dreamin'
California's, California is used
I can take it now and I can take your "use"
And you can "use it"
It's alright
We come from back alleys
And the back doors of all your abusement
Tonight:
We're feeding 'em now
For a long time
You never know when you can feel it inside
California's bleeding
In your California's dunes
California's dreamin'
Californian, California's
Destination anywhere
Destination anywhere?
Destination anywhere?
Situation nowhere
There's fear in your valley
Get on your skateboard and split
There's fear with your:
California's bleeding
In your California dunes
California's dreamin'
Wish your lovers with your faded
Destination anywhere
Situation nowhere?
I've been beating 'em down
For a long time
California's bleeding!
The song "California's Bleeding" by Amen is a rock anthem that reflects on the dark and gritty side of California as a state. The song opens with the lyrics "California's dunes, I've never seen anything like it before, 'cause you don't 'use it'". Through these words, the band seems to be focusing on the fact that the natural beauty of California's dunes is being neglected, ignored, or even destroyed by humans. The lyrics also suggest that people in California are too busy trying to "use" the land for their own purposes, rather than cherishing it.
The song also takes on the theme of abuse and pain, with the line "We come from back alleys and the back doors of all your abusement". This suggests that the band members have likely experienced abuse and pain themselves, and feel a certain kinship with others who have been through similar experiences. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "California's bleeding", which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the pain and suffering that is present in the state.
Overall, "California's Bleeding" is a deeply introspective and dark song that attempts to shed light on some of the harsh realities of living in California. The lyrics paint a picture of a state that is both beautiful and brutal, with a rich history of pain and struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
California's Bleeding
California is going through a painful time
California's dunes
The beaches of California
I've never seen anything like it before
The situation in California is unprecedented
'Cause you don't "use it"
It's alright
The people of California are resilient and will bounce back from the current situation
On the sunset strip we can take your lip
And we can use it
So hold tight
We will not be silenced and will fight against any attempt to suppress us
We're beating 'em down
For a long time
You never know when you can feel it inside
We have been fighting for our rights for a while now and the struggle has taken a toll on us
California's dreamin'
California's, California is used
The idea of California that people dream of is not the reality for those who live there
I can take it now and I can take your "use"
And you can "use it"
It's alright
Despite the hardships, we are strong and can endure
We come from back alleys
And the back doors of all your abusement
Tonight:
We have experienced many obstacles, but we will not let them defeat us
We're feeding 'em now
For a long time
You never know when you can feel it inside
We are fighting back against those who have oppressed us for a long time
Destination anywhere
Destination anywhere?
Destination anywhere?
Situation nowhere
We are unsure of where we are going, but anywhere is better than our current situation
There's fear in your valley
Get on your skateboard and split
There's fear with your:
Fear is pervasive in California, but we will not let it stop us
Wish your lovers with your faded
We long for a brighter future for ourselves and our loved ones
Destination anywhere
Situation nowhere?
We are stuck in a difficult situation, but we are determined to find a way out
I've been beating 'em down
For a long time
California's bleeding!
We have been fighting for our rights for a long time and the struggle has taken its toll on California
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@megaforceomar2996
Love this band!!
@blacksunshine7485
This album is so underrated. The production is really loud and heavy and every song is really catchy. Lead work is great, vocals great and bass is really standout. Drums are hard and confident, awesome too. It's delivered pissed off and with a ton of attitude. Basically, everything you'd want to make a killer album is all here. Can't speak highly enough of this album.
@fallenhero0067
hard to believe i found these guys when the woman gave me the wrong cd lol
@alanwright2842
What CD were you supposed to get?
@CHUTLU777
Luckily, it was the RIGHT CD!
@guidoparco2851
Still have a pair of boots for you Casey. Seen has how the last time we met in Leeds Circa 2002 yours were taped up with gaffer tape.
@jacksondewit6935
This song should be bigger than it is.
@pattonPwr
not enough balls in music these days, thank god for amen
@dyrnpa
DARON MALAKIANNN
@Timesplitterspro
what happend to amen where there releaseing a new album