1. German indie roc… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 5 artists that go by "Blackmail"
1. German indie rock band
2. New York City funk/rock band
3. Greek neo-psychedelic rock band
4. Swedish hard rock/prog rock band
5. Detroit Ghettorock/hard rock/funk band
6. Hardcore Punk band from Sofia, Bulgaria
7. Hungarian Crust-Punk band.
1.) Blackmail is a German indie rock band from Koblenz, Germany which was started briefly in 1994 by singer Aydo Abay, brothers Kurt Ebelhäuser (lead guitars) and Carlos Ebelhäuser (bass) and drummer Mario Matthias. Their style of music usually varied, but mainly consisted of the indie rock genre which was combined with experimentation of electronic music, progressive rock, alternative rock and dance. They have been known for their harsh and high-pitched guitar melodies. Singer Aydo Abay left the band in late 2008 to be replaced by Mathias Reetz.
2.) There is also a band from New York City named Blackmail, they play funky rock tunes. They are made up of Max P (The Dazzler) - Lead Vocs, Morgan Z - Keytar / Geetar / Drum-Pad / Vocoder, Pablo- Drums, Solomon - Bass.
3.) A greek neo-psychedelic rock band created by the leader guitarist from The Last Drive Yiorgo Karanikola.
4.) Blackmail was a hard rock/progressive heavy metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden that formed in 1992.
Last known line-up:
Danne Lundsbye - drums
Jens Lundsbye - bass, vocals
Robert Alsterlind - guitar, lead vocals
They appeared in:
Rockslaget 1994 Compilation (1994)
and released
Schizophrenic EP, 1994
A Female Impersonator EP, 1996
5.) BLACKMAIL serving up a Lethal Dose of Funk-Infested bluesy/hard rock from the motor city!!!. The band formed in 2006 after a few informal basement jams on some Hendrix,U2 and Alice in Chains. Working up a set of original material the band set upon gigging hard and developing a local following. At the bands frequent Detroit area club apperances Ghettorock jams like Clown of life, 2lonely and Justify have crowds headbanging, dancing and moshin often within the same song. Blackmail is anchored by the "THUNDERING" Bass of Akmed ELshabazz and the "Hard Funk-Filled" drumming of Doug Austin. It lays a heavy groove for guitarist Mike Brooks to provide some Atomic Blues riffs.The Blackmail Groove is topped off with the Soulful and Charismatic Vocals of Frontman Kalonji Maayassa. The bands 1st CD has already gotten airplay on both of Detroits top Rock Stations. The future is looking Bright for Blackmail and thier of brand of Ghettorock. http://www.myspace.com/blackmailtheband
Kalonji Mayaasa-Vocals / Mike Brooks -Guitar / Akmed "El" ELShabazz -Bass / Doug Austin-drums
7.) Blackmail is a hungarian crust-punk band with members from Human Error, Gyalázat, Freedom Is A Lie, etc.
https://www.facebook.com/blackmailcrust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XR0aU_ud_o
Members:
Dr. Slayer - 4 strings
Toto - d-beat
Fefe - 6 strings
Sanya - 6 Strings
Robi - throat
Amelia
Blackmail Lyrics
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To get me down
Demoniac fictions
Since I left this town
Parabolic addiction
And now I get the crown
Hold on to your seats
I'm caressing my victims
Elicit what you seek
Still obtaining experience
That put me to the peak
Hold on to your seat
We're goin' down
Let's see what's over the galaxy
I wish you were here with me
And believe in what we will see?
I'm appeasing your wisdom
Of borders you exceed
I'm the creep of conviction
Who's filtrating fallacies
Hold on to your seats
And slowdown
Let's see what's?
The lyrics of Blackmail's song Amelia convey a sense of darkness and instability. The first few lines suggest that the singer is being haunted by unsettling thoughts and perhaps memories that are causing him to feel down. He refers to "Demoniac fictions" and "Parabolic addiction," which imply that there is something sinister and all-consuming that is affecting him.
However, the tone changes when he talks about "caressing my victims" and "put me to the peak." This suggests a feeling of power and control that the singer has over others (or perhaps over himself). He seems to be enjoying this feeling and even suggests that he has obtained a "crown."
The final lines of the song shift the tone again, with an almost wistful quality to them. The singer wishes that someone (presumably Amelia) was there with him to see what lies beyond the galaxy. He refers to her "wisdom / Of borders you exceed" which suggests that she has some sort of otherworldly knowledge or perspective that he admires. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the singer urging to "hold on to your seats / And slowdown / Let's see what's...". The ellipsis in the final line suggests that there is more to come, leaving the listener wondering what exactly the singer is hoping to find.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm having a picture
I have a mental image in my mind
To get me down
To bring me sadness or depression
Demoniac fictions
Evil or demonic stories
Since I left this town
Since I left this place
Parabolic addiction
An obsession that has gone out of control
And now I get the crown
And now I'm in charge
Hold on to your seats
Get ready for something exciting or dangerous
We're goin' down
We are headed for a downfall or trouble
I'm caressing my victims
I'm hurting people in a gentle or deceitful way
Elicit what you seek
Get what you want by any means necessary
Still obtaining experience
I'm gaining knowledge or skill from my actions
That put me to the peak
That have brought me to the highest level of success
Let's see what's over the galaxy
Let's explore new places and possibilities
I wish you were here with me
I miss you and want you by my side
And believe in what we will see?
And have faith in what lies ahead?
I'm appeasing your wisdom
I'm trying to please your intelligence or insight
Of borders you exceed
Of limits that you surpass
I'm the creep of conviction
I'm the person with strong beliefs, even if they are questionable or objectionable
Who's filtrating fallacies
Who is filtering out falsehoods and lies
Hold on to your seats
Get ready for something exciting or dangerous
And slowdown
Take a break and be more careful
Let's see what's?
Let's find out what's coming next
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AYDO ABAY, CARLOS EBELHAEUSER, KURT EBELHAEUSER, MARIO MATTHIAS
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