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
The Fog of War
Atomizer Lyrics
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It's all around, it's all consuming, a chasm, an abyss that sucks you in, be it active or passive, be it soldier or slave, the fog of war engulfs you all.
You've never seen rain like this before, had to cut the heels out of your boots just so the water could drain, so the blisters
could drain, as any compassion for humanity drains. At least when the rain falls it keeps the mosquitoes away, not much of a
trade-off really, fiendish things lusting for your blood while bullets sizzle through the air leaving a trail of mist as the
molten lead homes in on its pray. And that's you by the way, and you're caught up in the fog of war
It's a world beyond fear, you can't even see the enemy, although you're learning to sense them, sense the presence, smell the
adrenaline or the fear, because you know, that they know, that you know
but the fog surrounds the soldier forever
The lyrics of Atomizer's "The Fog of War" paint a vivid picture of the brutal realities of war. The opening line "armed to the fucking teeth" sets the scene for the extreme level of violence and weaponry present in the conflict. The civilians, mere bystanders in the war zone, are still caught up in the fog of war simply by virtue of being present. The fog in this context represents the all-consuming nature of war that engulfs all who are involved, whether actively or passively.
The rain serves as another symbol in the lyrics, representing the bleak and unforgiving nature of the environment in which the soldiers find themselves. The line "as any compassion for humanity drains" highlights the emotional toll and dehumanization that comes with war. The soldiers are forced to cut the heels out of their boots to alleviate the painful blisters caused by the water, further emphasizing the physical toll of the conflict.
The song suggests that the fog of war extends beyond just the physical actions taken on the battlefield. It pervades the psychological and emotional well-being of those involved, creating an everlasting state of restlessness and paranoia. The enemy is unseen, adding to the sense of uncertainty and danger. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness, as the battle seems to be eternal and never-ending.
Line by Line Meaning
Armed. No it was more than that, armed to the fucking teeth was possibly more apt a description, and the civilians this war surrounded played no real part apart from being there, which I suppose is a part in itself.
The soldiers were heavily armed to an extreme extent, and the war seemed to confine the civilians who were just mere witnesses of the ongoing conflict, without any real involvement.
It's all around, it's all consuming, a chasm, an abyss that sucks you in, be it active or passive, be it soldier or slave, the fog of war engulfs you all.
The fog of war is an all-encompassing and powerful force that drowns anyone who comes near to it, whether they're directly involved in the combat or not.
You've never seen rain like this before, had to cut the heels out of your boots just so the water could drain, so the blisters could drain, as any compassion for humanity drains. At least when the rain falls it keeps the mosquitoes away, not much of a trade-off really, fiendish things lusting for your blood while bullets sizzle through the air leaving a trail of mist as the molten lead homes in on its pray. And that's you by the way, and you're caught up in the fog of war
The excessive rain in the war zone causes pain, discomfort, and a decrease in empathy towards others. The mosquitoes become the only advantage of the rain while gunfire and hazardous bullets pass creating an environment of fear and chaos, which ultimately engulfs everyone in the fog of war.
It's a world beyond fear, you can't even see the enemy, although you're learning to sense them, sense the presence, smell the adrenaline or the fear, because you know, that they know, that you know
The fog of war creates a sense of fear and paranoia where the enemy is faceless and invisible, and everyone gets trained to sense their mere presence just by intuition or emotions. The enemy and our soldiers are equally aware of each other's presence and keep their guards up at all times.
And you'll never rest, not here, not now, possibly never, for this battle will rage on eternally (at least for some of you). And sure, the rain will stop eventually, but the fog surrounds the soldier forever
The war creates a never-ending environment of tension and unrest where nobody can have any rest because the combat always seems to continue in some form, for some of the soldiers, even after they leave the active battle zone. The fog of war becomes a permanent and inescapable part of a soldier's life, long after the actual war is over.
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