His music has been described as a blend of gothic rock, industrial, metal, EBM and 80’s influences into a modern, melodic electro-rock sound. Some reviewers have described it as “Gothtronica” while Anders simply refers to it as “Electronic Rock”.
Regardless of the genre you wish to classify his music, the listeners continue to grow worldwide on a daily basis. In 2007 Anders was nominated for “Band of the Year” by Gothic Beauty Magazine readers alongside Lacuna Coil, Skinny Puppy, and an artist he lists as one of his earliest influences, Gary Numan.
Over the last few years, his fan base has crossed over into the horror film genre, where he has contributed music to over 12 films. The Horror network, FearNet.com referred to Anders’ work as “wickedly inventive” while Pseudopod.org, the world’s premier horror fiction podcast has used Anders’ "Bloodletting On the Kiss” as their show opening for the past 4 years.
Anders has performed at many festivals and dark music events such as Convergence, The Ann Rice Halloween Ball, Black Sun Festival, Goth Stock, Eccentric Festival, Cirque Macabre, Bar Sinister and multiple performances at the infamous “Dracula’s Ball” event in Philadelphia.
In 2008, Anders’ single, “There Will Be Blood” climbed to the top 20 of the German Alternative Music (or DAC) Charts, which prompted him to pursue more opportunities outside the USA. In 2009, he signed with Danse Macabre Records in Europe. His first official worldwide release “Infinite Gaze to the Sun” is expected to be released in January of 2010.
on BC now - http://andersmanga.bandcamp.com/album/old-haunts
These Colors Never Run
Anders Manga Lyrics
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Drove toward the sun / into my heartless city
Boarded with the Dead / On a Flight to where they
Stopped Returning From / Or Stopped Believing that they
Would ever Get the Call / To End Occupation
They Say Hello to Me / And Send me off to Kill the
So called Enemy / A Hostile Situation
They Keep Telling Me - That these Colors Never Run
I Come Face to Face with the Enemy in Question
He Stares a Hole In Me but for only Seconds
Freedom is Never Free 'Cept for the Ones Who Don't Show
Up for my Slaying or the Last
Because This Massacre is Becoming Unsurpassed
While We Fade into the Heavens
the Blood Pours Down Like Rain
There is no one Here in Sight for us Blame
Loaded the Remains / With the Best Intentions
Wrote the Families Home with no Comprehension
The New Surge Arrives Not really knowing where they've come
They Keep Telling Them - That these Colors Never Run
Who'll Come for their Slaying or the Last
This Massacre Becoming Unsurpassed
While We Fade into the Heavens
the Blood Pours Down Like Rain
There is no one Here in Sight for us Blame
Anders Manga's song These Colors Never Run is a haunting commentary on war and its devastating aftermath. The lyrics describe a soldier's perspective on war and the sacrifices he makes for his country. The first verse talks about the soldier's journey into the war-torn city, where he meets the dead on his way. He is then sent to kill the enemy, and is repeatedly told that the colors of his flag, representing his country, will never run, no matter what. In the second verse, the soldier faces the reality of war. He comes face to face with the enemy and realizes that freedom is never free. The chorus is a somber description of the soldier's realization that the massacre is becoming unsurpassed, and the blood of both the enemy and his fellow soldiers is pouring down like rain. The song is a poignant and bittersweet reminder of the horrors of war and the sacrifices soldiers make to protect their countries.
Line by Line Meaning
Loaded Just the Bare / Bare Necessities
I have nothing but the absolute essentials
Drove toward the sun / into my heartless city
I traveled to a cold and unforgiving place
Boarded with the Dead / On a Flight to where they
I flew with deceased soldiers
Stopped Returning From / Or Stopped Believing that they
Who never returned from war or who lost faith in its mission
Would ever Get the Call / To End Occupation
Would receive orders to withdraw from the conflict
They Say Hello to Me / And Send me off to Kill the
They greet me and send me to kill the supposed enemy
So called Enemy / A Hostile Situation
The presumed enemy in a dangerous scenario
They Keep Telling Me - That these Colors Never Run
They keep repeating that patriotic duty never falters
I Come Face to Face with the Enemy in Question
I encounter the enemy that I was sent to confront
He Stares a Hole In Me but for only Seconds
The enemy looks at me briefly but intensely
Freedom is Never Free 'Cept for the Ones Who Don't Show
Freedom comes at a great cost, even for those not directly involved
Up for my Slaying or the Last
Who will be the next to fall, me or my enemies?
Because This Massacre is Becoming Unsurpassed
This killing spree is reaching unprecedented levels
While We Fade into the Heavens
As we die, we ascend to heaven
the Blood Pours Down Like Rain
Blood flows freely like water during the intense combat
There is no one Here in Sight for us Blame
No one is to blame for the violence and loss of life
Loaded the Remains / With the Best Intentions
The intention was to honor the fallen by bringing them home
Wrote the Families Home with no Comprehension
Wrote letters to the bereaved families, struggling to find the right words
The New Surge Arrives Not really knowing where they've come
New troops arrive with little knowledge of the situation or location
They Keep Telling Them - That these Colors Never Run
The new troops are also indoctrinated with the idea of unwavering patriotism
Who'll Come for their Slaying or the Last
Who will be the last to fall, the enemy or the troops?
This Massacre Becoming Unsurpassed
The level of violent death attains new heights
While We Fade into the Heavens
As we die, we ascend to heaven
the Blood Pours Down Like Rain
Blood flows abundantly during combat like a deluge of rain
There is no one Here in Sight for us Blame
No individual or group is responsible for the tragedy and senseless loss of life
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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