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.
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Welcome to the Horror Show
Anders Manga Lyrics
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"It's alright, it's ok, everything is wrong so why believe?"
The manic priest is waiting, but inside you,
it's alright, it's ok, shock and shame is so far out of date.
Blame is left on all of you to load your guns and tell the truth,
Leave me here, burning with you.
Leave me here, burning with you.
Welcome to the Horror Show,
once you're in you cannot be let go.
And if you ever try again, just so you know...
I'll be here, I'll be watching you,
inside your Horror Show.
The frantic saint is pacing while your heart is racing
for the end of the strange conversations with a dying age.
The frantic saint is pacing, but inside you,
It's alright, it's ok, shock and shame are so far out of range.
Blame is left on all of you to load your guns and tell the truth,
Leave me here, burning with you.
Blame is left on all of you to load your guns and tell the truth,
Leave me here, burning with you.
Welcome to the Horror Show,
once you're in you cannot be let go.
And if you ever try again, just so you know...
I'll be here, I'll be watching you,
inside your Horror Show.
Answer me, I need to know, who's the one that you will love?
Who's the one who'll see you're never left alone?
Welcome to the Horror Show,
once you're in you cannot be let go.
And if you ever try again, just so you know...
I'll be here, I'll be watching you,
inside your Horror Show.
Answer me, I need to know, who's the one that you will love?
Who's the one who'll see you're never left alone?
Anders Manga's song "Welcome to the Horror Show" is a haunting and eerie song that explores themes of fear, confusion, and uncertainty. The lyrics depict a manic priest and a frantic saint who are waiting for something to happen, while the singer's head is telling him that everything is wrong, so there is no point in believing. The song creates an unsettling atmosphere of foreboding and unease, using dark imagery and a haunting melody to convey a sense of impending doom.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Welcome to the Horror Show," emphasizing the feeling of being trapped in a nightmare from which there is no escape. The singer warns that once you're in, you cannot be let go, and that he will be watching from inside your horror show. The song seems to be about the human condition, and the ways in which we are often trapped by our own fears and anxieties.
Overall, "Welcome to the Horror Show" is a powerful and evocative song that captures the mood of a nightmare or a horror movie. It is a chilling reminder of the power of fear, and the way that it can consume us if we let it.
Line by Line Meaning
The manic priest is waiting, but my head is saying
While the crazy priest waits for me, mentally I'm telling myself that everything is wrong and not to believe him.
"It's alright, it's ok, everything is wrong so why believe?"
It's okay to doubt and question things because everything appears to be wrong.
Blame is left on all of you to load your guns and tell the truth,
The responsibility to confront and speak the truth falls on everyone, not just me.
Leave me here, burning with you.
I am ready to face the consequences and suffer with everyone else rather than escape alone.
Welcome to the Horror Show,
This is an introduction to the gruesome and disturbing reality we are all facing.
once you're in you cannot be let go.
Once you become aware of the horrors around you, you cannot simply forget them or escape them.
And if you ever try again, just so you know...
If you attempt to ignore the horror show again, be aware...
I'll be here, I'll be watching you,
I will be here paying attention and holding everyone accountable for their actions.
inside your Horror Show.
I will be present within the horror show of our reality.
The frantic saint is pacing while your heart is racing
While the frantic saint worries, your heart is beating fast with fear and anxiety.
for the end of the strange conversations with a dying age.
Everyone is eager for the end of the uncertain and bizarre discussions of a world that is ending.
It's alright, it's ok, shock and shame are so far out of range.
It's acceptable to be numb and emotionally disconnected when faced with such extreme and shameful reality.
Answer me, I need to know, who's the one that you will love?
In the middle of this terrifying reality, who or what do you turn to for love and comfort?
Who's the one who'll see you're never left alone?
Who will be there for you and keep you from feeling abandoned in this horror show?
Writer(s): ANDERS MANGA
Contributed by Levi A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amanda Juchem
Uma das melhores músicas, vocês são demais !
Héctor vindex
Hermosa rola
Ilber Mendes Maia
On the way to be the Bloody Hammers best album to date
Bea
Awesome Voice and awesome sounds! Like it!
Palea
Brilliant song, brilliant band, brilliant live!
Dr. Phibes in Red
I like that. Rocking and still nice melodic structures. Pretty underground stuff, but I'll definitely check out more.
Jacob Alexander
This shit is damn awesome. Planning to preorder this whenever i get money.
Alex Sackman
Your voice....👏👏👏👏👏
Vinícius Ferrenberg
Holy freak, what a voice!
Diego Garcia
Day and day I find myself love this band a little more