1. Bad News are an British, s… Read Full Bio ↴More than one artist shares this name.
1. Bad News are an British, spoof rock band, created for the Channel 4 television series The Comic Strip Presents.... Its members are Vim Fuego [Alan Metcalfe], vocals and lead guitar (played by Adrian Edmondson); Den Dennis, rhythm guitar (Nigel Planer); Colin Grigson, bass (Rik Mayall); and Spider Webb, drums (Peter Richardson).
Their first appearance was in 1983, in the first series of The Comic Strip Presents... (written by Edmondson, and produced by Michael White/Comic Strip Productions). The episode, Bad News Tour, took the form of a spoof rockumentary, in which the incompetent band is followed on tour by an almost equally incompetent documentary crew.
Coincidentally, it was in production at the same time as the similar film 'This Is Spinal Tap', which was released the following year.
The band made numerous promotional TV appearances including Channel 4's now iconic 80's music show 'The Tube' and the BBC's primetime talkshow 'Wogan'.
They initially released a self-titled album, consisting of thrashy rock songs interspersed with arguments amongst the band. Brian May of Queen produced the album, which included a cover of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody".
They also played a tour of theatres, universities and colleges as well as playing Reading Festival in 1987.They also had a suitably bad opening set at the Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington. This performance was featured in a second Comic Strip film, More Bad News, broadcast in 1988.
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Warriors of Ghengis Khan
Bad News Lyrics
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I'm a warrior, I'll kill myself one day
Burning, looting, raping, shooting
Burning, looting, raping, shooting
Burning, looting, raping, shooting
Burning, looting, raping, shooting
All this I do, I'd kill for you
Oh come on pretty baby won't you take my hand
Oh come and kiss the singer in a rock n' roll band
Baby baby baby baby baby
I want to see your blood all over the land
All this I do, I'd kill for you
I'm a warrior of Ghengis Khan
I'm a warrior of Ghengis Khan
I'm a warrior, the blood won't wash away
I'm a warrior, I'll kill myself one day
I'm a warrior of Ghengis Khan
I'm a warrior of Ghengis Khan
I'm a warrior, the blood won't wash away
I'm a warrior, I'll kill myself one day
The lyrics of Bad News's song "Warriors of Ghengis Khan" depict a brutal, violent and ruthless warrior who is willing to do anything for the person he loves. The opening line of the song "I'm a warrior, the blood won't wash away" suggests that the singer of the song has committed heinous acts that he cannot undo or forget. The next line "I'll kill myself one day" suggests that he is aware of the darkness and futility of his actions and is aware of the ultimate price he may have to pay for it.
The repeated refrain of "Burning, looting, raping, shooting" is a graphic depiction of the violent and destructive nature of the warrior who is also deeply devoted to the person he loves. He is willing to do all these things for her and even asks her to "come and kiss the singer in a rock n' roll band" and "want to see your blood all over the land". Overall, the song portrays a dark and violent character who is willing to do anything for the one he loves, even if it means sacrificing himself in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a warrior, the blood won't wash away
I am a violent and ruthless person. The blood of my victims will forever be on my hands and I will carry the guilt until the end of my days.
I'm a warrior, I'll kill myself one day
My violent and self-destructive behavior will eventually lead me to my own demise. I am aware of this fact, but I am unable to change my ways.
Burning, looting, raping, shooting
I engage in acts of extreme violence, including arson, theft, sexual assault and murder. I take pleasure in causing destruction and chaos.
All this I do, I'd kill for you
I am willing to commit horrific crimes and murder for the person I am addressing in this song. I believe that my actions are a display of my love and devotion for them.
Oh come on pretty baby won't you take my hand
I am attempting to lure my intended victim into a false sense of security, using endearing language and a friendly tone to gain their trust and get them to comply with my desires.
Oh come and kiss the singer in a rock n' roll band
I want my intended victim to see me as a romantic and desirable figure, as someone who is cool and successful. I hope to use this image to gain their favor and trust.
Baby baby baby baby baby
I want to see your blood all over the land
I am consumed by a desire for violence and destruction. I want to see my victim's blood spilled across the landscape as a symbol of my power and dominance.
I'm a warrior of Ghengis Khan
I see myself as a legendary and powerful figure, comparable to the infamous Mongol conqueror Ghengis Khan. I believe that my violent and ruthless behavior makes me worthy of this comparison.
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Abdullah Drury
This is still funny 25 years later. Still hysterical.
Nick Gisburne
Saw them live on stage at Donington, Monsters of Rock (the one that's in the film) and remember 'Vampire Spunk Merchants From Hell' :D
Rock & Roll, Garry Clarke Photography
How could anyone forget the intro to that! Did they ever fill the Albert Hall with spunk?
Beth Jenkins
I was there too!
Nick Gregory
Every garage/school band worth it's salt in my generation has done this at one point. It's a rite of passage....
Vermillion 303
My friends had a band called There Are No Sheep In Outer Mongolia
KuroMicra
This classic never gets old!
jontibloom
This band never gets enough credit for pushing back the boundaries of Rock n Roll !
Myndir
Great cover! One of my favourite Manowar songs.
Bumpy Macaroon
Saw them live at Portsmouth guildhall 1987 great night and the crazy pissed bloke that spent half of it running into the wall at the side had a great night too
RIP Rik a true bastion of my childhood