The first album Evil Unleashed (Maldito Records, March 2006) made the band one of the biggest thrash metal acts in Spain, and the album one of the best debut albums in the Spanish metal scene.
The band played in almost each Spanish capital city in a one-year tour, and other dates opened shows for bands like Sepultura, Barón Rojo, Warcry, Destruction, Horcas... and being part of many great rock festivals such as Viña Rock, Leyendas del Rock and Yeste Rock..
With their second album Give 'Em War (Mastertrax, September 2007) and a three-year tour, Spanish press and fans considered the band the most important Thrash Metal Spanish act and one of the most active and renowned in the Spanish rock scene. Their last tour included many shows in the famous festivals Lorca Rock, Alternavigo, Milwookis, HardMetalFest, Bidache Metal or The Metalway Festival.
Violent Dawn
Angelus Apatrida Lyrics
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Word is no longer a valid weapon?
What should you do when
Anguish clouds all your pacifism?
Now it's too late to show
Your clean hands and good intentions
No tears, no cries
No peaceful methods, no demonstrations
Think it's time to take control
Time to squeeze their hopes
Bring the human nature to a violent dawn
What should you do when
Politicans spit on your rights?
What should you do when
They send their dogs to bite your ass?
Pay them in kind
Don't let 'em hit you on the other cheek
Every action brings a reaction and consequence
Dignity, integrity, victory
In solitude, your fist will rise with force
Morality, ingenuity, stupidity
All these bastards
Are gonna get what they deserve
Fight!
Solo: Guillermo Izquierdo
Solo: David G. Álvarez
What should you do when
You are shedding tears of hate?
What should you do when
The entrails explode in primary rage?
Police brutality goes
Unpunished and well applauded
Hanging your rights
While they are dripping from bloody sticks
Think it's time to take control
Time to squeeze their hopes
Bring the human nature to a violent dawn
The song begins by posing a timely question - what should one do when words seem futile in the face of socio-political turmoil? As the verse continues, the band makes the argument that when peaceful methods cease to have any effect, violent action must be taken. The lyrics express a kind of desperation, in which an individual is faced with a choice between either succumbing to the forces of oppression or rising up in violent opposition to reclaim their rights. The verses make direct reference to instances where government officials and law enforcement target citizens, and it is implied that retaliatory violence is the only course of action left.
The chorus puts forth a declaration, that it is indeed time to seize control and bring forth change. The song seems to be advocating for a kind of revolution - a violent upheaval in which the oppressed become the oppressor. The second verse talks about shedding "tears of hate" and the "primary rage" that comes along with seeing injustice go unpunished. It also references the police brutality that is faced by many who challenge the status quo. The song ends with a call to action - that it's time to mobilize by taking control and bringing forth a more violent world order.
Line by Line Meaning
What should you do when
When faced with the following situations, what course of action do you take?
Word is no longer a valid weapon?
When words cease to have the power to affect change?
Anguish clouds all your pacifism?
When your peaceful ways are overshadowed by extreme emotional pain and distress?
Now it's too late to show
There's no use in attempting to prove
Your clean hands and good intentions
That you're innocent and meant well
No tears, no cries
Crying and begging will not help
No peaceful methods, no demonstrations
Non-violent means such as protests and rallies have failed
Think it's time to take control
It's time to seize the initiative and take charge
Time to squeeze their hopes
Bring those who oppose you to their knees
Bring the human nature to a violent dawn
Unleash the violent tendencies inherent in human beings
Politicians spit on your rights?
When politicians disrespect and disregard your rights?
They send their dogs to bite your ass?
When they employ tactics meant to harm and intimidate you?
Pay them in kind
Respond with a similar level of aggression
Don't let 'em hit you on the other cheek
Don't succumb to their tactics or turn the other cheek
Every action brings a reaction and consequence
There will always be consequences to your actions
Dignity, integrity, victory
These are the qualities necessary for success
In solitude, your fist will rise with force
When alone, draw from your inner strength to strike back with power
Morality, ingenuity, stupidity
These are the traits of those who oppose you
All these bastards
All those who have wronged you
Are gonna get what they deserve
Will face consequences for their actions
Fight!
Engage in a physical altercation to defend your rights and beliefs
What should you do when
When faced with the following situations, what course of action do you take?
You are shedding tears of hate?
When consumed by hate and anger?
The entrails explode in primary rage?
When overwhelmed by intense, primal emotions?
Police brutality goes
When excessive force from law enforcement is overlooked
Unpunished and well applauded
And even celebrated or accepted by society
Hanging your rights
Taking away your basic rights as a person
While they are dripping from bloody sticks
While being literal targets of violence
Contributed by Dylan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.