Masseling was aged 16 when his first experience with music production occurred in 1997. He had been working on his productions constantly. After sending a demo out to BZRK Records, Mark Vos (aka Buzz Fuzz) contacted him to do business. After a while of mastering and editing, BZRK033 was born. Under the alias Menace II Society, the "Son of a Bitch" EP entered the market. Almost at the same time, the first Angerfist EP was released on Overload Records. However, even though the track Chronic Disorder, made Menace II Society a well known name, Angerfist would grow out to be one of the biggest names in the scene. Tracks such as Criminally Insane and Fuck Off were immediately recognized as relatively big hits. It is from that where Masseling first stepped foot in the scene. After releasing an EP under the third alias Kid Morbid, he chose Angerfist to be his main project.
Still excited about this sudden rush of records and the enthusiastic hardcore fans, Angerfist continued producing and releasing tracks. In 2003, the Sons of Satan EP was released on Masters of Hardcore Records. The idea for an Angerfist act, to bring the vibe to the parties would soon appear. Bringing the hard, gabber beats, wearing hockey-masks and hooded sweatshirts, was an instant success. A year of parties and performances went by, as Masseling worked on a record that would turn out to become his biggest hit; in 2004, the Raise Your Fist EP was released.
In 2006, Angerfist was one of the leading acts of the scene, with a massive number of fans. Angerfist had become popular not only in the Netherlands, but also had a good amount of success worldwide. They performed at parties and shows in countries such as Switzerland, Scotland, the United States, Russia, Australia, Germany, Finland, Spain, Italy and more.
In 2006, after 5 years, the Pissin Razorbladez double CD + DVD album was released. The album featured some of the original tracks from the beginning of the century, as well as newly produced ones. The first time it was available for the people, was at the sold out release party at the Hemkade in Zaandam. In 2007, more releases followed and Angerfist was chosen as the performance to close the world's leading hard dance event - Sensation Black. Two years after the first album, in March 2008, their first solo concert was planned; Angerfist: The Mutilate Concert, named after the new album which was also released that same month. Both the concert and the new double album were tremendously successful.
For most of this time, Angerfist was still a bit of a mysterious figure. Pictures of the group's face were rarely seen, and only a tiny snippet of interviews existed. All of this changed when the official YouTube and Facebook pages were introduced mid 2009. Angerfist now provides previews of upcoming tracks, and sometimes actively interacts with his fans across the globe.
Come October 2011, Angerfist was voted #39 in DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs of 2011. Angerfist released a new album, "Retaliate", on November 26, 2011.
Currently Angerfist consists of two people: DJ Angerfist & MC Prozac.
The Fast Lane
Angerfist Lyrics
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Just another product of the anger in the nation.
Listen I'm confessing
Every day I learn a lesson
But I'm still breathing
God that's my blessing
So one for the trouble never losing kind
Let me blow your mind!
Ain't it strange how things change
When they take you from the ground
And put you in the fast lane
But I never knew a shiny happy home
So I be just fine going to my terrordome
I got a mad mans kind a frustration
Just another product of the anger in the nation.
1 for the trouble, 2 for hard times.
People get ready sun for the shiny times
Listen I'm confessing
Every day I learn a lesson
But I'm still breathing
God that's my blessing
So one for the trouble never losing kind
Lets get it on
Let me blow your mind!
The lyrics to Angerfist's "The Fast Lane" describe the frustration and anger that the singer, who sees himself as a product of the anger in the nation, feels. He acknowledges that he is in a constant state of learning and growing, but that he is still grateful for the gift of life. The call to action in the song encourages the listener to push forward and not give up in the face of adversity, to never lose their fighting spirit. The mention of a "terrordome" implies that the singer finds comfort in chaos and destruction, a place where he can release his anger and aggression.
The chorus of the song talks about the sudden change that comes with being thrust into the "fast lane" of life, and how strange it is to have someone take you from the ground and put you in a completely new environment. However, the singer knows that he will be fine because he has never known a "shiny happy home." The song's repeated refrain of "one for the trouble, two for hard times" serves as a reminder to the listener that no matter how tough things get, there is always a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a mad mans kind a frustration
I am filled with anger and frustration like a crazy person
Just another product of the anger in the nation
My behavior is a result of the overall anger in the country
Listen I'm confessing
I am admitting to my feelings
Every day I learn a lesson
I am continually learning from my experiences
But I'm still breathing
Despite my troubles, I am still alive
God that's my blessing
I feel fortunate to still be alive
So one for the trouble never losing kind
I won't be defeated by adversity
Lets get it on
Let's begin
Let me blow your mind!
I will amaze you
Ain't it strange how things change
Isn't it weird how situations can transform
When they take you from the ground
When you are lifted from a lowly position
And put you in the fast lane
And given sudden success and fame
But I never knew a shiny happy home
I never had a perfect, joyful environment
So I be just fine going to my terrordome
I will be okay with going back to my dark place
1 for the trouble, 2 for hard times.
One problem leads to another
People get ready sun for the shiny times
Prepare for the good times
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mark hc4l
no remix can beat this... never hear a song like this! pure magic like a boss
H'CORE Jérôme
Awesome track !!!! One of my favorite track !!!! when Angerfist made real hardcore....
Marko Mavrinac
This song is my blessing :) <3
Jimmy Lub
I remember listening to this album for the first time... fuck this takes me back, old but pure fucking gold (Y)
Moinki
I think getting the mix cool, fast and loud like my feelings back to celebrate
j biscuithead
man those leads are fucking sick
Robert J
But the song is just really good.
Deanimator22
The last time something hit that hard Japan was pissed
AODQ
This song... It's fucking great.
Badegast
6 Years old and still DOPE