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1. Angel Dust (originally Angeldust, not to be confused with many other less successful/lasting bands of the same name) are a power metal/ Speed Thrash Metal band originating from Dortmund, Germany that started off as a typical garage band. Taking their name from a song title off the black metal band Venom's debut album Welcome To Hell, Angel Dust was founded in 1984. Their style was initially heavily influenced by the NWOBHM metal scene and the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They soon found their niche in the speed and thrash metal styles which were widely popular at the time. The 1980s would see two releases from the band: 1986's Into the Dark Past and 1988's To Dust You Will Decay. They proceeded to disband in 1990 because of internal conflicts.
Although all members had gone their separate ways, founding member Frank Banx had no desire to let the Angel Dust name die. Around 1998 Banx, and original drummer Dirk Assmuth, gathered a completely new lineup (including Frank Banx' younger brother Steven Banx on keyboards) to start from scratch. This reincarnation would handle music very differently, shifting dramatically towards power metal, and would consequently gain a solid reputation in Europe.
After releasing a few succesful albums in the late 90s and early 2000s, a series of line-up changes siginificantly reduced the band's activities. They are however still active, and have "entered the studio (in March of 2006) to record the long awaited successor from Of Human Bondage."
The band's first two albums are now some of the rarest Metal collectibles in the world. They were reissued unofficially in very limited quantities in late 2002-2003. The reissues have no label or copyright info and have two bonus tracks each.
Dirk Assmuth's sister Anja plays drums in power metal band called Duke.
2. Angel Dust is Kenny Rakentine's Abstract Sound Art/Drone/Noise Project from Pittsburgh
3. Angel Dust was a Heavy metal band from Italy.
4. Angel Dust was a Power/ thrash band from Holland. They changed their name to Asgard]
5. Angel Dust was a French Heavy metal band in the mid 80's.
6. Angel Dust is a ambient electronic experimental drone sound artist from Pittsburgh
Bleed
Angel Dust Lyrics
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Appear behind the light
And the coldness seizes me
A paralyzing pain catches me again
Can anybody tell me what's going on
Another day is over
See horror on the screen
The shadows gonna
A skeleton hand
That bears all the grief
Does lightly stroke my sleeping empathy
Can I leave and close my eyes
For one more night
Can I pay to be set free
Of all this pain
That makes me bleed
Gotta meet the pries
And ask for his help
Will the collection
Heal my soul
Can money clear the temple
Of prejudice and lies
Can I reach heaven and enter paradise
Can I leave and close my eyes
For one more night
Can I pay to be set free
Of all this pain
That makes me bleed
Love and faith
Future and hope
Never appear in their lives
Has all guilt been payed
By the death of Christ
Or is there something to apologize
Can I leave and close my eyes
For one more night
Can I pay to be set free
Of all this pain
That makes me bleed
The lyrics of Angel Dust's song, Bleed, express a deep sense of fear and uncertainty, as the singer struggles to come to terms with the darkness and pain haunting them. The verses describe how shadows and coldness seem to be closing in, causing a paralyzing pain that the singer cannot escape from. The lyrics suggest a sense of disconnection from the outside world, as the singer is trapped in their own thoughts and emotions, seeking relief from the suffering.
The singer's desperation is further highlighted in their search for answers and solutions, including the possibility of seeking help from a priest and relying on financial resources to "pay to be set free". The lyrics offer a glimpse of the singer's inner turmoil and the deep questions and doubts that accompany their pain, as they ponder whether the death of Christ was enough to pay for all guilt or whether there is still a need for apologies. Despite the darkness and uncertainty, the chorus expresses a glimmer of hope, as the singer longs for the prospect of leaving and closing their eyes for one more night, hoping for some relief from the pain that makes them bleed.
Overall, Bleed is a powerful song that explores complex themes of pain, suffering, faith, and hope, revealing the inner turmoil of a character struggling to come to terms with their life's struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Frightened Shadows
The singer is scared and sees something lurking behind the light, which represents hope or positivity.
Appear behind the light
The shadows are revealed to be behind the light, suggesting that there is darkness beneath the surface of things.
And the coldness seizes me
The singer feels a sense of numbness or detachment from their emotions, possibly due to past trauma.
A paralyzing pain catches me again
The pain is so intense that it immobilizes the artist, causing them to feel trapped.
Can anybody tell me what's going on
The artist is looking for answers or guidance from others, indicating a sense of helplessness or confusion.
Another day is over
The passage of time is emphasized, suggesting that the singer has been dealing with this pain for a long time.
See horror on the screen
The singer is watching something disturbing or unsettling, possibly as a form of escapism.
The shadows gonna / Touch my heart
The artist feels that the darkness is going to impact them emotionally, possibly causing them further pain.
A skeleton hand / That bears all the grief / Does lightly stroke my sleeping empathy
The image of a skeleton hand represents death and loss, while stroking the artist's empathy suggests that they are struggling to connect with their emotions.
Can I leave and close my eyes / For one more night / Can I pay to be set free / Of all this pain / That makes me bleed
The artist is questioning whether they can escape their problems or pay to find relief from their pain.
Gotta meet the pries / And ask for his help / Will the collection / Heal my soul
The singer is turning to religion to find comfort or guidance, but is also questioning whether offering money as a donation will truly help them heal.
Can money clear the temple / Of prejudice and lies / Can I reach heaven and enter paradise
The artist is questioning the role of money in religion, wondering if offering a donation will truly make them virtuous or allow them to enter heaven.
Love and faith / Future and hope / Never appear in their lives
The singer is questioning the role of love, faith, and hope in their life, suggesting that they do not feel these things in their current state.
Has all guilt been payed / By the death of Christ / Or is there something to apologize
The singer is questioning the idea of salvation and whether or not they are truly redeemed for their past mistakes, or if they need to make amends in some way.
Can I leave and close my eyes / For one more night / Can I pay to be set free / Of all this pain / That makes me bleed
The singer is still struggling to find a way to escape their pain and asking if they can just ignore it for one more night or pay their way out of it.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Bernd Aufermann, Dirk Assmuth, Dirk Thurisch, Frank Bankowsky, Stefan Wibbeke
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DT B
my favorite part of this song gotta be this
Can I leave and close my eyes
for one more night
Can I pay to be set free
of all this pain
That makes me bleed
Gotta meet the pries
and ask for his help
Will the collection
heal my soul
Can money clear the temple
of prejudice and lies
Can I reach heaven and enter paradise
Love and faith
Future and hope
Never appear in their lives
Has all guilt been payed
by the death of christ
Or is there something to apologize
Khanin2718
One of the most underrated bands in the Metal world, no doubt...
Mitch
This is a traveler of time from the future. It's still as true today. Good call.
Dead Skin Rippers
What a riff. The best piano opening ever for a metal blast
Brandon K Johnson
What a SONG!
It's an example of a perfect composition!
I remember being blown away by this CD back in the day.
PC-Gamebox: Hier sprechen nur die Spiele
Such a powerful metal hymn - I've always have goosebumps while listening to this song - just an AWESOME jewel! 😄🤘🤘🤘
chrisgsauce
This song is fucking awesome. Nothing more needs to be said
DarthAzrel
I discovered this band back in the late 90's. I'm only missing the 2nd and last albums ("To Dust You Will Decay" and "Of Human Bondage"from them but I've always loved this song and their version of "Temple Of The King" from the DIO tribute album and the expanded edition of this album (both of which I own as well as the original version of Bleed). Awesome stuff! :D
Alex Farley's Variety Channel
4:16-4:21 You won't hear many screams better than that one Dirk does there. One of heavy metal's most legendary moments ever captured on an audio recording!
othonvasconcelos
One of the best German Heavy Metal bands ever!!!! Amazing, I need angel dust to continue surviving
HELLFIREV1
Why did I not find this awesome band sooner. I feel dirty for not finding them sooner.