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 MedellÃn, 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 MedellÃn, 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.
Shut Up
Amen Lyrics
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South central la
Time to roll now
Got the cause got no goods
Shotgun on my side
Not too much to bleed
Big time big man
Got my gun
I'm past the central
Downtown la
Tidal wave excursion
Goddamn that scene
Too much color too many faces
Too many words
Goddamn their places
My father's not in heaven
My mother's not the same
Goddamn this town took centuries
Separate downtown in my way
Keep it down
Just keep it down
You gotta keep it down
Keep quiet now
Keep it down
Gotta keep it down
Just shut up
Keep it
My father
My father
My father
My father
My mother
My murder
Just keep it down
Keep it down
The song "Shut Up" by Amen seems to be a reflection of the artist's personal experiences, possibly related to growing up in South Central LA. The opening lines "I'm the man downtown, South Central LA, time to roll now" sets the tone for an individual who decides to take matters into his own hands. The lyrics suggest that the singer is carrying a shotgun, indicating that he is prepared for something violent or dangerous. The lines "Not too much to bleed, big time big man, got my gun, got my plan" further suggest that the singer believes in his own power and strategic thinking.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the singer is navigating the city with difficulty. Lines like "Tidal wave excursion, goddamn that scene, too much color too many faces, too many words, goddamn their places" indicate that there is something unsettling and overwhelming about the environment he finds himself in. The lines "My father's not in heaven, my mother's not the same, goddamn this town took centuries, separate downtown in my way" suggest that the singer is grappling with some form of loss or displacement.
The chorus of "Shut Up" provides a sort of release, an order to "keep it down", to "keep quiet now" and "just shut up". It is clear that the singer is fed up with the noise and chaos that surrounds him, and seeks to bring some sort of order to his surroundings, even if it means using violence. The closing lines "My father, my murder, just keep it down, keep it down" create a sense of uncertainty and danger, indicating that the singer's plans may not ultimately succeed.
Interesting facts about the song "Shut Up" by Amen:
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the man downtown
I am located in the downtown area
South central la
I am in the South Central area of Los Angeles
Time to roll now
It is time for me to leave now
Got the cause got no goods
I have a reason for my actions, but I don't have any tangible things to back it up
Shotgun on my side
I have a shotgun with me
Not too much to bleed
I do not have much to give up, either in terms of money or otherwise
Big time big man
I am a powerful individual
Got my gun
I have a gun with me
Got my plan
I have a plan of action
I'm past the central
I have moved beyond the central area
Downtown LA
The downtown area of Los Angeles
Tidal wave excursion
A metaphorical wave of noise and activity
Goddamn that scene
I am frustrated with the situation around me
Too much color too many faces
There is too much diversity around me
Too many words
There is too much noise or talk around me
Goddamn their places
I am frustrated with where people are situated and their actions
My father's not in heaven
My father is not alive or is somewhere other than heaven
My mother's not the same
My mother is different or has changed from how she used to be
Goddamn this town took centuries
I am frustrated with how long it has taken for this town to progress or change
Separate downtown in my way
There is a division in the downtown area that is impeding my progress
Keep it down
Please quiet down
Just keep it down
I am emphasizing the need to be quiet
You gotta keep it down
You are required to be quiet
Keep quiet now
Please be quiet now
Gotta keep it down
We need to keep the noise level low
Just shut up
Please stop talking
Keep it down
Please be quiet
My father
Referring to my deceased father
My mother
Referring to my mother, who has changed in some way
My murder
Referring to my eventual death, possibly in a violent manner
Contributed by Natalie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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