In July 2007, drummer Matt C. left Biomechanical, because of 'musical differences'. He was then replaced by Jonno Lodge, a young musician from Doncaster. A few weeks later, not long before the planned release of their third album, Cannibalised, Jamie Hunt, Chris Webb and Jon Collins also left the band due to conflicts with Mainman/Singer John K. They were promptly replaced by Gus Drax, Chris Van Hayden and Adrian Lambert.
Matt C. and Chris Webb have since formed a new band (SOLSIKK) and Jamie Hunt is currently working with Pin (ex-Sikth) and the legendary Thomas Lang in a project called Within The Void.
The current band members are:
John K - vocals
Jonno Lodge - drums & percussion
Chris Van Hayden - guitar
Adrian Lambert - bass
Painkiller
Biomechanical Lyrics
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Terrifying scream
Enraged and full of anger
He is half man and half machine
Rides the metal monster
Breathing smoke and fire
Closing in with vengeance soaring high
He is the painkiller
Planets devastated
Mankind's on its knees
A savior comes from out the skies
In answer to their pleas
Through boiling clouds of thunder
Blasting bolts of steel
Evils going under deadly wheels
He is the painkiller
This is the painkiller
Faster then a laser bullet
Louder than an atom bomb
Chromium plated boiling metal
Brighter than a thousand suns
Flying high on rapture
Stronger free and brave
Nevermore encaptured
They've been brought back from the grave
With mankind resurrected
Forever to survive
Returns from Armageddon to the skies
The lyrics of "Painkiller" by Biomechanical are about a half-man, half-machine creature that is driven by rage and anger to bring vengeance and destroy evil. The lyrics describe him as riding a metal monster, breathing smoke and fire. He is described as the "painkiller", and the chorus repeats this phrase, emphasizing that he is the one who can end and overcome pain and suffering. The verses go on to describe a future in which planets are devastated, and mankind is on its knees, oppressed by evil. In answer to their pleas, the painkiller comes from the skies to destroy the evil and save humanity, using his powers to blast bolts of steel and destroy his enemies.
The song's lyrics are very vivid and evocative, painting a picture of a dark and dystopian future in which the only hope for humanity is a powerful and unstoppable hero. The metaphor of the painkiller as a half-man, half-machine creature is particularly interesting, suggesting that technology and the power of machines may be humanity's salvation in a world gone mad.
Line by Line Meaning
Faster than a bullet
The painkiller is incredibly fast, moving at a speed greater than that of a normal bullet.
Terrifying scream
The painkiller emits a scream that strikes fear into anyone who hears it.
Enraged and full of anger
The painkiller is angry and ready to take down anyone who stands in his way.
He is half man and half machine
The painkiller is not entirely human, as he has been modified with mechanical parts.
Rides the metal monster
The painkiller travels on a large mechanical vehicle.
Breathing smoke and fire
The painkiller's vehicle emits smoke and fire as it moves.
Closing in with vengeance soaring high
The painkiller is approaching with great speed and determination.
He is the painkiller
The song's subject is the painkiller.
This is the painkiller
The song is about the painkiller, who will bring justice to those who deserve it.
Planets devastated
The world has been destroyed and left barren.
Mankind's on its knees
Humanity is in a state of desperation, struggling to survive.
A savior comes from out the skies
A hero arrives from the heavens to save the day.
In answer to their pleas
The arrival of the painkiller is in response to the cries for help from humanity.
Through boiling clouds if thunder
The painkiller navigates through an intense storm, with loud thunder and lightning.
Blasting bolts of steel
The painkiller fires powerful metal projectiles at his enemies.
Evils going under deadly wheels
The sinners and wrongdoers are being crushed by the painkiller's vehicle.
Faster then a laser bullet
The painkiller is quicker than even the fastest laser projectile.
Louder than an atom bomb
The noise and power of the painkiller's arrival is greater than that of a nuclear explosion.
Chromium plated boiling metal
The painkiller's vehicle is coated in chromium and emits heat.
Brighter than a thousand suns
The painkiller is so bright that it is like looking directly into the sun.
Flying high on rapture
The painkiller is filled with joy and excitement while flying through the sky.
Stronger free and brave
The painkiller is powerful, unencumbered, and fearless.
Nevermore encaptured
The painkiller will never be captured or restrained.
They've been brought back from the grave
Those who were once dead have been resurrected.
With mankind resurrected
Humanity has been brought back to life.
Forever to survive
They will persist and survive from now until eternity.
Returns from Armageddon to the skies
The painkiller has come back from a great battle to fly through the heavens once again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford
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