1. Heavy/Power Metal b… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1. Heavy/Power Metal band from Texas
2. Rock band from Florida featuring guitarist Todd Grubbs
3. Thrash/Death Metal band from Iowa
1) Frank Hart - Vocals, Guitar, Cello, Sitar.
Kemper Crabb - Elec. Mandolin, Wood flutes, Dulcimer.
Trip Wamsley - Bass, Vocal.
Johnny Simmons - Drumset, Percuss., Vocals.
Ryan Birsinger - Chapman Stick, Vocals.
Atomic Opera is firmly rooted in a rock and metal tradition that began with Black Sabbath and was continued by Metallica, but adds lilting, irresistably Beatles-ish melodies and unexpected, towering harmonies evocative of prog rock bands like Rush and Yes.
Add the presence of Frank Hart's sophisticated arrangements for cello, acoustic guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, organ, recorders and hand percussion, and you get a stellar old world art rock sound with a progressive folk metal edge. This brooding yet accessible music was born of same fertile Houston scene that produced Galactic Cowboys, The Awful Truth, and King's X, which shares some of the Atomic Opera's spiritual focus and prog rock influences.
2)
Ryan Dalton--vocals
Mike Furney--drums
Mike Martinez--bass
Todd Grubbs--guitar
Hal Dunn--guitar
3)
Scott Andreas - Vocals
Mike Curry - Guitar
Doran Lindset - Bass
James Root - Guitar
Danny Spain - Drums
Band released one Demo called "The Judgment" in 1992.
God of Hate
Atomic Opera Lyrics
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And I do hate sin
I do hate divorce
And I hate this state we're living in
I do hate rebellion
And I do hate greed
I do hate most religious men
And I hate this hating hateful killing
I Am the God of Hate
And My hate is a Holy Flame
I Am the God of Hate
And my hate is a perfect thing
I do hate Esau
And I do hate death
I do hate violence
And I hate your whining, wasted breath
I do hate the darkness
And I do hate pain
And I do hate the burning stench
I hate My Love when used in vain
I Am the God of Hate
And My hate is a Holy Flame
I Am the God of Hate
And my hate is a perfect thing
I Am the God of Hate
And My hate is a Holy Flame
I Am the God of Hate
And my hate is a perfect thing
The lyrics to Atomic Opera's song "GodOfHate" are quite controversial and thought-provoking. At first glance, they seem to be promoting hatred and intolerance, but in reality, they are criticizing the misuse of religion and the way it has been used to justify hatred and violence. The singer claims to hate evil, sin, rebellion, and greed but also expresses hatred towards religious men and the hateful killing that has occurred as a result of religious divisions.
The most striking aspect of the song is the repeated phrase, "I Am the God of Hate," which is meant to be taken ironically. By claiming to be the God of Hate, the singer is questioning the way that religion has been used to justify hatred and violence throughout history. The contention is that if there is a God who hates, then that God must hate all evil and sin, not just certain groups of people or beliefs. The implication is that true religion should be focused on love and acceptance rather than hatred and division.
Overall, "GodOfHate" is a critical exploration of the way that religion has been used to justify hatred and violence. Through the provocative use of irony and repetition, the song challenges listeners to consider the true nature of faith and the role that it should play in promoting peace and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
I do hate evil
I strongly dislike anything immoral or wicked
And I do hate sin
I strongly dislike anything that goes against divine law
I do hate divorce
I strongly dislike the act of dissolving a marriage
And I hate this state we're living in
I strongly dislike the state of society we are currently experiencing
I do hate rebellion
I strongly dislike the act of defying authority or resisting societal norms
And I do hate greed
I strongly dislike the excessive desire for material wealth or gain
I do hate most religious men
I strongly dislike the actions or beliefs of many religious individuals
And I hate this hating hateful killing
I strongly dislike the act of killing, especially when fueled by hate
I Am the God of Hate
I identify as a deity who embodies feelings of strong dislike
And My hate is a Holy Flame
My strong feelings of dislike are divinely inspired and powerful
I do hate Esau
I strongly dislike Esau, a biblical figure associated with deceit and impurity
And I do hate death
I strongly dislike the end of life and the pain it brings
I do hate violence
I strongly dislike the use of physical force to harm others
And I hate your whining, wasted breath
I strongly dislike listening to complaints and meaningless talk
I do hate the darkness
I strongly dislike the absence of light and goodness
And I do hate pain
I strongly dislike the physical or emotional discomfort caused by injury or illness
And I do hate the burning stench
I strongly dislike the strong and unpleasant smell of burning
I hate My Love when used in vain
I strongly dislike when love is used insincerely or to manipulate others
And my hate is a perfect thing
My strong feelings of dislike are complete and whole
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ty Aldrich
God does hate some things. We loved having Atomic Opera perform at Solid Grounds Coffee House on Sept. 14th, 2002.
GalacticCowboy
Different from the album version too... interesting! Wonder is it a demo or a re-recording...
GalacticCowboy
Different from then album version too, interesting!
gopack91
@GalacticCowboy, yes this is the original version with the original lineup (Velasco & Marshall)
Jamie7
i'd never seen this video..i like it! very artsy! did you kick the old drummer out for breaking cymbals?! ;-) the sound quality of this sux...is it the album version? prolly downsampling from a bad upload... anyhow, good video. i enjoyed it!
vagabondrecon
it's life thrash