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
Tolerate
Anders Manga Lyrics
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and Your Nose Turned up to the Mirror
You Know It's Forbidden but the Life you're
dealing is a two dollar plague on the living
Hey life sucker is that all you're Bringing
Nothing Real, Nothing New, Nothing Shallow
In your honor they'll be no one farther
Let's Crash the World and Let's Shatter all of the Gates
Let's Conjure All the Insanity that We Can Tolerate
Hey there Harlot with your humped back starlet
Did your face crack and fall through the system
You're All Black and Blue and the Pain's haunting you
It's the Bloodline that You've left to Sever
Anders Manga's song Tolerate, at first glance, appears to be a scathing critique of fake people who lead fake lives. The opening lines address a "killer" - someone who is adept at destroying others - with their eyes sewn shut and their nose turned up to the mirror, suggesting that they are too self-absorbed to see the damage they are causing to others. The next lines suggest that the kind of life the killer is leading is one that is "forbidden" and is causing a "two dollar plague." This could be a reference to a lifestyle that involves drugs, or some other kind of behaviour that is frowned upon.
The next verse is addressed to a "life sucker" that brings nothing new, real or deep. This might be interpreted as a commentary on modern society and how it values superficial things, with no regard for deeper, more meaningful experiences. The lyrics suggest that the people who follow this kind of life are shallow and won't be able to transcend their own limitations.
The chorus, "let's crash the world and let's shatter all the gates, let's conjure all the insanity that we can tolerate," is a call to action. It suggests that the world as it is today needs to be broken down and transformed into something new, something that is more authentic and raw. It's a call to embrace the darkness within ourselves, to become more than we ever thought we could be, and to push the limits of what we can "tolerate."
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there killer With Your Eyes Sown Up
Hey you, who cannot see or understand anything outside your own bubble
and Your Nose Turned up to the Mirror
and who is obsessed with their own self-image
You Know It's Forbidden but the Life you're
You know the lifestyle you lead is harmful and immoral,
dealing is a two dollar plague on the living
but you still subject others to your cheap and worthless way of life
Hey life sucker is that all you're Bringing
Hey life sucker, is that all you can offer?
Nothing Real, Nothing New, Nothing Shallow
There's nothing authentic, innovative, or even superficial in your existence
In your honor they'll be no one farther
Your legacy won't extend past your own limited reach
from your blitzkrieg of bullshit to follow
due to the relentless stream of lies and nonsense you spew
Let's Crash the World and Let's Shatter all of the Gates
It's time to cause chaos and disrupt the established order
Let's Conjure All the Insanity that We Can Tolerate
Let's embrace all the madness we can handle for the sake of freedom
Hey there Harlot with your humped back starlet
Hey you, with your disfigured appearance and fame-seeking behavior,
Did your face crack and fall through the system
Have you finally realized that your image and reputation are meaningless?
You're All Black and Blue and the Pain's haunting you
You're physically and emotionally damaged, and the pain is consuming you
It's the Bloodline that You've left to Sever
It's time to sever the ties with those who have influenced you in your destructive path
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Privateuser88888
For all the women seeing this- you are worthy.
For the channel owner, it’s a pathetic share and shows you are chasing clicks versus bringing value and goodness to the world.
How horrible a life of embarrassment this brings for this poor young woman who is probably lovely, but her expression is one of humiliation.
For those who laugh at this consider your mothers, sisters and all the women in the world.
This kind of shame is the source of so much sorrow that is unnecessary.
@jal01126
Can I sue to get that minute of my life back?
@denisesurber8176
No. But I'll bet you learned a valuable lesson.😂
@nayacarson6989
Yes 👍
@myfungameswithtony331
Right like it's obviously fake
@myfungameswithtony331
Like that mask is real
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i'm in
@mattjohnson7198
It's crazy that there were 3 people on the planet that wanted to spend their free time making this video.
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More crazier someone watching this video😂
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