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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
Gambler
Angel Dust Lyrics
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Like everybody, too
He plays in smoky backrooms
He plays the odds like you
All he trusts is luck
His only guarantee
He gambler till the end
He looses more than he will ever win
GAMBLER – you're playing with fire
GAMBLER – it's a cheaters liar
GAMBLER – you stake all you got
GAMBLER – this game is too hot
This game is too hot
Win
Lose
Inside & cage
Win
Loose
You'll win no gain
The trick of a card
You hold in your hand
May blind your eyes
When you have an ace
Then you need a spade
Don't play with fire
The lyrics in the song "Gambler" by Angel Dust reveal the story of a gambling addict who puts all his trust into luck and chance, playing in smoky backrooms and risking everything he's got. The song reflects the dangers and the thrill of gambling and warns the listener of the consequences of such an addiction. The singer refers to the gambler as just like everyone else, but he is willing to take more risks with his money than the average person. The chorus emphasizes the inherent risks of gambling and warns that the gambler is playing with fire and could ultimately be burned.
The singer points out that the gambler's trust in luck is his only guarantee, and that he will always lose more than he will ever win. The gamble has become a never-ending cycle of win-lose, where he wins some but loses more. The chorus repeats the warning, emphasizing that the game is too hot and the player is staking everything he's got. The bridge of the song explains that the trick of a card may blind the player's eyes, and they may become so caught up in the game that they will take unnecessary risks. The song stresses that the game is too hot and that the gambler should be careful and not play with fire.
Line by Line Meaning
He's just a gambler
He lives and breathes for gambling
Like everybody, too
Like many others, he's addicted to gambling
He plays in smoky backrooms
He gambles in shady, dimly lit places
He plays the odds like you
He takes risks like most of us
All he trusts is luck
He relies only on chance to win
His only guarantee
He is sure of nothing except for the fact that he will keep gambling
He gambler till the end
He will keep gambling until he dies
He looses more than he will ever win
He loses more money than he ever makes
(He plays like you like me)
He plays just like everyone else who is hooked on gambling
GAMBLER - you're playing with fire
Gambling can be dangerous and unpredictable
GAMBLER - it's a cheaters liar
Gambling can involve cheating and deception
GAMBLER - you stake all you got
Gambling involves a lot of risk and requires you to put all your belongings at stake
GAMBLER - this game is too hot
Gambling can involve a lot of passion, but sometimes that passion can lead to problems
This game is too hot
Gambling can be too intense and can cause problems
Win
Managing to win is the ultimate goal of gambling
Lose
Losing is a very common thing in gambling
Inside & cage
Sometimes gamblers feel trapped and enclosed in their addiction
Win
Winning is everything to a gambler
Loose
Losing money can be devastating to a gambler
You'll win no gain
Even if a gambler wins a game, they may not come out with any significant gains
The trick of a card
Gambling involves learning various tactics and strategies to increase your chances of winning
You hold in your hand
Your success in gambling is based on how well you utilize the tools at your disposal
May blind your eyes
The thrill of the game can cause you to lose sight of reality
When you have an ace
Sometimes gamblers are dealt a winning hand
Then you need a spade
But a lucky hand can easily turn against you if you're not careful
Don't play with fire
Gambling can be a dangerous and risky activity that should be approached with caution
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DahKreature
Lyrics:
He's just a gambler
Like everybody, too
He plays in smoky backrooms
He plays the odds like you
All he trusts is luck
His only guarantee
He gambler till the end
He looses more than he will ever win
(He plays like you like me)
GAMBLER you're playing with fire
GAMBLER it's a cheaters liar
GAMBLER you stake all you got
GAMBLER this game is too hot
This game is too hot
Win
Lose
Inside cage
Win
Loose
You'll win no gain
The trick of a card
You hold in your hand
May blind your eyes
When you have an ace
Then you need a spade
Don't play with fire
Milan
One of the best speed/thrash metal album which was issued!
Dragao Chines
I have it on vinyl. Great Speed/Thrash Metal album from this Germany band!!
DahKreature
Lyrics:
He's just a gambler
Like everybody, too
He plays in smoky backrooms
He plays the odds like you
All he trusts is luck
His only guarantee
He gambler till the end
He looses more than he will ever win
(He plays like you like me)
GAMBLER you're playing with fire
GAMBLER it's a cheaters liar
GAMBLER you stake all you got
GAMBLER this game is too hot
This game is too hot
Win
Lose
Inside cage
Win
Loose
You'll win no gain
The trick of a card
You hold in your hand
May blind your eyes
When you have an ace
Then you need a spade
Don't play with fire
aleš zavator
the best song of this album
Peter lampaert
One of the best albums of the 80's
Paul Barnes
Is this the best metal track ever? It's definitely top ten for me
Goran Ilincic
True speed metal. 🤘
Col P
Stand out track….first heard this on BBC Friday Rock Show with Tommy Vance. Those were the days🤟
Gavin Buck
Me too. :)
Nonrev Nosnibor Metal & Beer reviews
One of the best songs written 🤘