Flaw and 40 Below Summer have combined album sales nearing 600k records and toured extensively. Those tours included Ozzfest 2002, Mudvayne, Slipknot, Drowning Pool, Ill Nino, and Mushroomhead, to name a few. Black Market Hero is looking to capitalize on a huge built-in fan base.
Black Market Hero is a dynamic, hard-driven, aggressive heavy metal band with an intense blend of bottom-heavy riffs and soulful, accessible melodies. There’s true substance, passion, emotion and relevancy in each of their songs. Black Market Hero is dedicated to realizing its unique musical vision and will take advantage of every moment and opportunity, allowing nothing to derail their intention of making hard rock and heavy metal take notice.
With the line-up complete and an arsenal of new material, Black Market Hero will open the book on a new phase of their journey in early 2007 with writing and recording for their debut album and extensive touring to follow. Stay tuned as the story continues to unfold.
Worship
Black Market Hero Lyrics
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Burn up the contingent that wont believe in you
Everything minus the nothing at all
Aching and rabid and breaking the dog
See you on Sunday your good for the week
(This is your notice served)
Tasting the envy and tasting the sores
Drink for a savior that puts you to sleep
(Youll eat what youve been served)
You were never there
You were never there when I was falling
Come down off your pulpit and purify yourself
Sold off your soul for your outer wealth
Given the freedom to swallow the lie
Given the reason to lay down and die
This is the answer its written in blood
(You get what you deserve)
How many shovels to dig all the graves
How many shackles for all of the slaves
How many reasons for you to be saved
(These are you lessons learned)
You were never there
You were never there when I was calling you
Caught inside a story of submission (But I dont believe this)
Force fed, misled, thrown into confusion (And you cant deny this)
Bound, Bound, Look at me now
Just look at the lies
Just look at me now
Worship, and bleed for me now (would you?)
Bleed for me now (on your knees)
The song "Worship" by Black Market Hero is a commentary on the manipulative tactics of religious leaders who use fear and guilt to control their followers. The lyrics urge listeners to question blind faith and to be wary of those who claim to have all the answers. The first verse speaks to the idea of salvation and how some people refuse to believe in it, possibly out of fear or a sense of superiority. The chorus emphasizes the idea of blind compliance, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own actions and whether they are blindly following a leader or doctrine. The second verse is a direct call-out to religious leaders who have sold out their values for money or power. The bridge speaks to the theme of being trapped in a false narrative and how difficult it can be to break free from it.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a cynical world where people are controlled by manipulative leaders who prey on their fears and desires. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to wake up and question everything they have been taught.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down to the service that saves all our souls
Join us in this religious service that promises to save our souls
Burn up the contingent that wont believe in you
Get rid of those who don't believe in this religion
Everything minus the nothing at all
This religion promises everything, yet delivers nothing
Aching and rabid and breaking the dog
This religion causes pain and suffering, breaking down even the strongest among us
See you on Sunday your good for the week
Performing religious rituals once a week is enough to count as being good
(This is your notice served)
We're warning you that this is all there is, and you better learn to accept it
Tasting the envy and tasting the sores
You'll experience envy and suffering as a result of following this religion
Feeling the sickness now drink for the Lord
When you feel sick, get drunk on religious ritual
Drink for a savior that puts you to sleep
Drink for a savior who will help you forget about your problems and fall asleep
(Youll eat what youve been served)
You'll accept whatever we give you, without question or complaint
You were never there
This religion was never there to help me when I was in need
You were never there when I was falling
This religion offered me no support or help when I was going through a hard time
Come down off your pulpit and purify yourself
Stop preaching and start practicing what you preach
Sold off your soul for your outer wealth
This religion is only concerned with material wealth and profit
Given the freedom to swallow the lie
We're free to believe whatever we're told, no matter how untrue it may be
Given the reason to lay down and die
This religion gives us no hope or reason to live, only to die
(You get what you deserve)
Whatever happens to you, it's because you deserve it
How many shovels to dig all the graves
How many people have to die before we realize the destructive nature of this religion?
How many shackles for all of the slaves
How many people will be held captive by this religion before we break free?
How many reasons for you to be saved
How many reasons do you need to leave this religion and find a new path?
(These are you lessons learned)
These are the hard lessons you must learn from your time in this religion
Caught inside a story of submission
We're trapped in a narrative that demands our submission and obedience
(But I dont believe this)
But I reject this narrative and refuse to submit to it
Force fed, misled, thrown into confusion
This religion is designed to control and confuse us, to keep us obedient and submissive
(And you cant deny this)
And there's no denying that this religion is designed to manipulate and control us
Bound, Bound, Look at me now
We're trapped and bound by this religion, but we're starting to wake up and see the truth
Just look at the lies
We can see now that this religion is built on a foundation of lies
Worship, and bleed for me now (would you?)
This religion demands our worship and even our blood, but we're starting to question whether it's worth it
Bleed for me now (on your knees)
This religion demands our blood and our servitude, but we're starting to rebel against it
Contributed by Colin N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
E M
One of the most under-rated lead vocals in the industry. Any of the bands Max did lead vocals for would flourish today (Black Market Hero, 40 Below Summer, With Daggers Drawn). He was ahead of his time. Hard to believe this was done nearly 20 years ago. This style of music ages well.
factory destruction 96
amigo he escuchado a 40 below summer , black market hero y with draggers drawn xd
Brooke Burner
2011 it was written z I was there bc he produced my band as well at the time
Josh Wieand
For any non believers..... Any one of those bands would quickly change your mind
Rafael Cariman
Qué buena banda!!!
General Rufus X
Been a long time since I saw them. Thought Black Market Hero would have been around for a while. Good show.
Rodrigo Gaete
Years looking for this. Thank you!!!
Coblin
13:10 thank you so much. It’s been years
Cesar Garcia
Never heard this version of Truth Serum