1) Atomizer, a blackened thrash metal band, formed in July 1998 with the intention of playing rock 'n' roll styled black metal. Recording their first demo in December 1998 did not quite go as planned, and that original line up dissolved soon after this. However, the band got a record deal with End All Life productions for a vinyl only release of their debut album The End Of Forever (reissued as The Death Of Forever), the LP sold out surprisingly fast and a CD version followed not long after.
A 7" was the next official release and Gimme Natural Selection was a 4 track EP released by Nihilist Void Records from Norway in 500 copies. The first 100 on white, the second on red and the last 300 on black. This record featured two covers - Ace Of Spades by Motörhead, and Wish You Were a Beer by the Cycle Sluts From Hell.
Death Mutation Disease Annihilation was the second Atomizer album and while it took two goes at recording it, it did eventually happen and it was released on LP again by End All Life Productions in April 2002 and then on CD by Drakkar Productions in September 2002. This was the last recording that would feature guitarist Justin Allen, who was removed from the band in October 2001.
In 2002 the band released another two 7" EPs. The band also put out a split 7" with Root that year via the AJNA Offensive.
In the start of 2003, the band began recording their third album, The Only Weapon Of Choice, which was released five months later.
The album was released on the following formats:
*CD - Australia and New Zealand (Animosity International)
*Gatefold LP - Worldwide (AJNA Offensive)
*Pic Disc LP - Worldwide (Agonia Records)
*CD - Worldwide (Agonia Records)
*Ltd Edition DCD - Worldwide (Agonia Records)
After this release, the band worked on Songs Of Slaughter - Songs Of Sacrifice. This release is a little more experimental than their other releases and also contains an instrumental track.
This release is available in the following formats:
*Double gatefold 7" EP with Poster on Agent Orange Vinyl (Hells Headbangers)
*Double pic disc 7" EP in cloth bag with insert (Hells Headbangers)
*Mini CD with bonus track (Hells Headbangers)
*Double CD (Disc II of Weapon) (Agonia Records)
Live activity was ceased in September 2004, and after the passing of drummer Suds, there will never be another chance for a live performance. A live 10" called Atomic Bloodlust was released during the first half of 2007 by Hells Headbangers and a final studio album was released in 2007 as well.
2) Atomizer is a London-based electro duo Jonny Slut and Fil OK, who in addition to running the popular alternative electro club night 'Nag Nag Nag', have released a number of underground club singles.
'Hooked On Radiation' was their first release, on International Deejay Gigolo's, featuring a remix by Pet Shop Boys.
The boys have also released 'Ball & Chain/Snake', 'Underdog', 'Zero Zero', 'I'd Prefer Not To/Rot Of The Stars' and an album 'Rubber Youth', on their own NagNagNag Records.
More recently they've put out 2 more dancefloor friendly EP's "Je Suis Lesbien" and "Karate Marble Factory".
Their second album "Cult of Europa" is released on November 9th 2009, on Nagnagnag Records
Power Not Participation
Atomizer Lyrics
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Power, not participation, if we rule their thinking, our dominant quest can begin
Subservience or death
Since the very dawning of time, people have needed to be led
Subservience or death
Those that can't do as I will may not live to regret
The smarter we get, the crueler we are, and logic depicts a survival of fittest be law
Those that can't abide this belief, will join us or perish for this will become the new faith
For nothing else matters than enforcing the word and the law
By strength and by deed, we'll show them who's really in charge
For a malleable mind is a malleable will to control
Our morals are fading away, at least that's what men of the cloth would wish to convey
An uprising is for what I pray, a death to those fading religions that starts here today
The lyrics of Atomizer's song "Power Not Participation" speak of a desire for those with power to rule over others without their participation. The idea is that the wise should rule over the strong, the strong should rule over the weak, and so on. Those who cannot be subservient will be killed, and the law of the survival of the fittest will take over. The intention is to create a dominant society where a malleable mind is firmly under a ruling ideology.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the world needs more than just a desire for power to set things right. There has to be a firm understanding of what is right and wrong, and enforcing that as the law. The logic behind the law would dictate that those who cannot abide by it will perish. This will become the new faith, replacing existing moralities that are fading away, and ushering in a new era of dominance. The lyrics suggest that the time for uprising is now to make a deathly end to those with weak religions.
Overall, the lyrics of Atomizer's "Power Not Participation" song speaks of a desire for power that is ruthless and seeks to dominate over those who can't keep up, reflecting on how humans have always needed leaders to be led.
Line by Line Meaning
Power, not participation, the wise rule the strong, the strong rule the weak and so on
If we have power, we don't need to involve everyone in the decision making. The smart people will control those who are physically strong, who can overpower the weak. This will continue to trickle down the line.
Subservience or death
Those who are not able to comply with what we want them to do, their life will be in danger. They may not have the opportunity to come back from this.
Since the very dawning of time, people have needed to be led
Ever since mankind has existed, they have been waiting for someone to show them the right path. They cannot think for themselves.
Those that can't do as I will may not live to regret
Those who do not obey me will not have a good future. They will suffer the consequences of their actions.
The smarter we get, the crueler we are, and logic depicts a survival of fittest be law
The more we gain knowledge, the less compassionate we become. We believe in the law of the strongest and the fittest.
Those that can't abide this belief, will join us or perish for this will become the new faith
People have to follow our beliefs or they will be in a lot of trouble. There will be no other option available to them.
It's more than desire, it's knowledge that will set the world right
Knowledge is important for us to make sure the world is on the right path. It's not just our desire, but what we know that matters.
For nothing else matters than enforcing the word and the law
We need to make sure that our law and our words are followed, and nothing else matters.
By strength and by deed, we'll show them who's really in charge
We will exert our power physically and also by our actions to make it clear that we're in charge.
For a malleable mind is a malleable will to control
People who are easy to influence have a weaker will and can be controlled more easily.
Our morals are fading away, at least that's what men of the cloth would wish to convey
Our sense of morality is deteriorating, at least that's what some people believe and they're speaking up about it.
An uprising is for what I pray, a death to those fading religions that starts here today
I'm hoping for an uprising and an end to well-established religions that are losing their influence. This starts here and today.
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.