(1) A metal band from A… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists named Attila:
(1) A metal band from Atlanta, GA.
(2) A traditional heavy metal band from New York City formed in 1983.
(3) A Dutch power/speed metal band formed in 1983.
(4) Psychedelic group including Billy Joel that released one self-titled album.
(5) A French DJ who produces flashcore, glitch, noise, and experimental music.
(6) An Italian dancehall singer
(1) Party metal rockers Attila formed in their hometown of Atlanta in 2005, meeting each other at their high school and through mutual friends. Their mutual love of music (and partying) brought the guys together to form what would eventually become the fourth imprint on the Artery Foundation/Razor & Tie joint venture, Artery Recordings.
When the guys set out to name their newly formed band, they knew they were looking for a simple, one word name that didn’t imply the typical death metal cliché terms such as “blood, dying, and darkness.” One day they found themselves in a bookstore passing around a book about Attila the Hun, and so Attila was born.
Over the years Attila has gone through a few lineup changes, but founding members Fronz and Sean have remained a constant staple. For the past two years, the band has consisted of Fronz (vocals), Nate (guitar), Chris (guitar), Sean (drums) and Chris (bass). This lineup really brought together Attila’s sound and image that they are known for today. The band began touring full time and as of summer 2010, has been on the road almost non-stop for two years.
Attila released two prior albums, Fallacy and Soundtrack To A Party, on Statik Factory Records, and have previously toured with Arsonists Get All The Girls, See You Next Tuesday, Chelsea Grin, American Me, and We Are The End. RAGE, Attila’s Artery Recording/Razor & Tie debut was released on May 11, 2010, and is a unique mix of heavy music infused with elements that make each song fun to listen to and put the listener in the mood to party. “The title can be perceived in many ways, one obviously being a state of extreme anger, and the other being the slang meaning – to party! I have always been a fan of play-on-words and double meanings, and that’s what drew me to this title more than anything,” Fronz commented.
While Attila certainly evokes thoughts of partying, the band is trying to expand the public’s immediate thoughts about party metalcore through RAGE. They describe the album and their overall take on music as a way of letting loose and having fun, and allowing the listener to take away that message in whatever context they find fitting. As Fronz said, “All we want is for the listener to have a fun experience, and that is the main message behind RAGE.”
-MEMBERS-
Chris Fronzak
Chris Linck
Sean Heenan
Nate Salameh
Kalan Blehm
-Current Discography-
Fallacy (2007)
Soundtrack To A Party (2008)
Rage (2010)
Outlawed (2011)
About That Life (2013)
Guilty Pleasure (2014)
Chaos (2016)
(2) Attilla was a Heavy Metal band which was formed in the city of New York in 1983. During their active career, they released three demos and a full-length titled Rolling Thunder in 1986. One track, called Lucifer's Hammer was featured on the first Speed Metal Hell compilation record which was issued under New Renaissance Records in 1985.
Attila on Metal-Archives
(3) Attila was a power/speed metal band formed in 1983 in Amersfoort, Utrecht Province, Netherlands. They released two demos, two EPs, and two full-length albums titled Triad (1989) and Attila (1990).
(4) Attila was also the name of a band featuring a young Billy Joel. Billy was a member of a band called the Hassles; he and the drummer, Jon Small, broke away from the Hassles and formed this duo. The instrumentation was mostly organ and drums, with Billy Joel also handling the bass lines with a keyboard. Their creative partnership ended when Joel allegedly ran off with Small's wife.
They released only one album, "Attila," in 1970, later reissued by CBS in 1985. Attila is often selected by critics and other music journalists as one of the worst rock albums of all time; however, although it's not an easily accessible album, its unique jazz-metal fusion has become a cult favorite amongst Joel's fans. One track from the album, "Amplifier Fire, Part 1 (Godzilla)," appears on Joel's 2005 boxed set "My Lives."
(6) Attila (Davide Musca, 1986) is one of Italy's most important and active voices of the italian dancehall and reggae. Musically he grew up in salento, Italy's most important reggae scene, but when he was 17 he moved to Milan so he could try and make his dream come true: make his voice known through all the most important soundsystems in Europe.
He became known as Pupiddhru thanks to his skills as an MC and a freestyler, but it when he started winning contests he changed his name to Attila. In 2009 he met Mighty Cez and a winning combination was born: they released “The EP” that contained to big hits, “Promises” and “Oh Mamma Mia!”.
Thanks to those singles they got to go around Europe and play with big name sound systems like Pow Pow, Heavy Hammer, Sentinel and Kalibandulu; but the reggae scene wasn't the only one to notice them. The italian hip-hop world started to get interested and Attila became part of the Roccia Music collective, founded by none other than Shablo and italian rapstar Marracash. He collaborated with Marracash on the very popular “Genesi” mixtape and with one of Italy's top producer's Deleterio on his album “Dadaismo”; he also released an EP called “#CULO” with italian duo Ackeejuice Rockers.
Attila sound is the sum of three things: the reggae traditions, the power of dancehall and hip-hop rhythms. In his frst album, “You Neva Know Me”, these three elements really come through; with it's 16 tracks, all produced by Mighty Cez, it sure to make a big impact on the reggae scene and maybe not only that.
“You Neva Know Me” e\was released on February 24, 2015.
Rise Up
Attila Lyrics
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Like a [?] the system where you slave away
Skipping school just to chase the dream
Where you didn't just make it as me
[?]
Fuck the guidelines that focus on you
You say fuck the system, fuck the rules
Fuck the politicians and fuck you too
We put our lives on the line!
This is how do it
This is how we roll
Let's forget the world
When we lose control
This is how do it
This is how we roll
Let's forget the world
When we lose control!
Fuck the news stations on TV
Fuck the lies that are feeded to me
We know better than to just give in
[?]
Don't you see what's going on
Open your eyes and [?]
We put our lives on the line!
This is how do it
This,is how we roll
Let's forget the world
Where we lose control
This is how do it
This is how we roll
Let's forget the world
Take me home
[?]
This is how do it
This,is how we roll
Let's forget the world
When we lose control
This is how do it
This is how we roll
Let's forget the world
When we lose control!
The lyrics to Attila's song "Rise Up" reflect a rebellious spirit and a call for empowerment. The song speaks to a group of hardworking individuals who feel trapped within a system that demands their labor and obedience. The artist expresses solidarity with these people, acknowledging their struggles and highlighting the desire for freedom.
The lyrics reject societal norms and rules, criticizing politicians and institutions that uphold oppressive structures. The song encourages defiance and disobedience, rejecting the lies propagated by news stations and advocating for critical thinking. It calls for people to open their eyes, to see the reality of the world they live in, and to rise up against the forces that control them.
The chorus of the song emphasizes a sense of unity and liberation. It suggests that embracing a rebellious mindset and letting go of societal expectations can provide a sense of release and empowerment. The phrase "this is how we roll" implies a sense of confidence and defiance in the face of adversity, while the call to "forget the world" hints at the freedom that can be found when breaking free from societal constraints.
Overall, "Rise Up" is a rallying cry for individuals who feel oppressed by society, encouraging them to challenge the system and reclaim their autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for my people working hard all days
Dedicated to those who tirelessly work each and every day
Like a [?] the system where you slave away
Similar to being trapped in a system where you toil endlessly
Skipping school just to chase the dream
Choosing to forego education in pursuit of one's aspirations
Where you didn't just make it as me
Where success is not solely defined by my achievements
[?]
Revolutionary defiance against oppressive norms
Fuck the guidelines that focus on you
Rejecting societal expectations that solely center around you
You say fuck the system, fuck the rules
Expressing discontent towards the established system and its rules
Fuck the politicians and fuck you too
A strong disdain directed towards politicians and even towards the listener
We put our lives on the line!
Risking our lives for what we believe in
This is how do it
This is our way of doing things
This is how we roll
This is our unique approach
Let's forget the world
Let's escape from the troubles of the world
When we lose control
When we abandon inhibitions and surrender to the moment
Fuck the news stations on TV
Expressing resentment towards mainstream news channels
Fuck the lies that are feeded to me
Rejecting the false information that is constantly being fed
We know better than to just give in
We possess the wisdom to resist conformity
[?]
A plea to wake up and comprehend the current situation
Don't you see what's going on
Can't you perceive the reality of the situation?
Open your eyes and [?]
Open your eyes and take action
This is how do it
This is our way of doing things
This is how we roll
This is our unique approach
Let's forget the world
Let's escape from the troubles of the world
When we lose control!
When we abandon inhibitions and surrender to the moment
Take me home
Yearning for a sense of belonging and familiarity
[?]
Encouraging others to confront their fears and be courageous
This is how do it
This is our way of doing things
This is how we roll
This is our unique approach
Let's forget the world
Let's escape from the troubles of the world
When we lose control
When we abandon inhibitions and surrender to the moment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Christopher Fronzak, Christopher Linck, Erik Ron, Kalan Blehm
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Murdoc Niccals
if you listen to this with headphones the intro sounds like it's happening for real on the left side of your headphones scared the shit outta me with my skull crushers
Fettz McGettz
makes me miss rage and outlawed attila.
SwidgyDJ
This makes me glad Attila's past that lol
yondaimesin
literally going through this album to see if they came back to RAGE or Soundtrack to a party. highly disappointed with everything so far other than "lets get abducted"
Double O.D. 420
I have to say this album and Outlawed are tied for my fav Attila album. I love this shit #CHAOS
SwidgyDJ
I wish they kept more of their progressive sound on this record.
Ace VanNiman
My first Attila song, literally just decided to listen to it today. I love it!!
Quantum Rush
Rebekah VanNiman if you like this song then you'll love the older songs in the other albums
Bilal Zafar
Loving the Pantera vibes in this song. Good stuff!
Brandon Allen
Bailey Skaggs he didn’t. He said vibes