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
Dive
Blackmail Lyrics
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Would you die for a ride?
You don't have to wait
You don't have to wait tonight
I intend to let
I intend to let you dive
Another second passed
And it feels like you've been
Down to let me slide
And it feels like you've been
Down to let me slide
Tonight
It wasn't meant to be
It wasn't meant to be, you're right
The plea is by my side
The time is up but you don't dive
And it feels like you've been
Down to let me slide
And it feels like you've been
Down to let me slide
Tonight
And everything's in bloom
I'm breathing down my neck
I'll see the lightning soon
I'm diving to get back
And it feels like you've been
Down to let me slide
And it feels like you've been
Down to let me slide
Tonight
"Dive In" by Blackmail is a song about the intensity of a relationship, where the singer is asking their partner if they are willing to take risks for them. The lyrics “Would you die for a ride?” emphasizes the depth of the relationship and the idea that the singer is asking their partner to dive into it. The line “You don't have to wait tonight” is an invitation for the partner to take action and not hesitate. The singer intends to let their partner dive into the relationship, but the partner hesitates and does not take the leap.
The chorus repeats the idea that the partner has been down to let the singer slide, but they have not taken any action. The line “And everything's in bloom” could be interpreted as the relationship blooming, but the line “I'm breathing down my neck” conveys the sense that the singer is feeling the pressure of the partner's hesitation. The line “I'll see the lightning soon” could imply the notion that the singer is waiting for some defining moment in the relationship where something big happens. Finally, the line “And it feels like you've been down to let me slide tonight” is a reflection of the paranoia and insecurity the singer feels from their partner's hesitation.
Overall, “Dive In” by Blackmail is a song about taking risks in a relationship and the fear of being left behind. The repetition of the lines in the chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer is waiting for their partner to take action, but they are hesitant. The song portrays the intensity of relationships and the fear of not taking action, particularly when there's the risk of being left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you die for
Are you willing to take a big risk?
Would you die for a ride?
Are you willing to take a big risk just to have a good time?
You don't have to wait
You can act now, you don't need to hesitate.
You don't have to wait tonight
You can act right away and have fun tonight.
I intend to let
I plan to allow you to do something.
I intend to let you dive
I plan to allow you to take a risk and try something new.
Another second passed
Time is ticking away.
And I just beg you to get tight
I'm urging you to take action and not hesitate.
And it feels like you've been
It seems like you're already familiar with this feeling.
Down to let me slide
You're ready to take a risk with me and not hold back.
It wasn't meant to be
This situation wasn't supposed to happen.
It wasn't meant to be, you're right
You're correct in thinking that this situation isn't ideal.
The plea is by my side
The request or proposition is still here and relevant.
The time is up but you don't dive
We're running out of time but you're not taking a risk with me.
And everything's in bloom
Everything seems to be going well and blossoming.
I'm breathing down my neck
I'm feeling the pressure and urgency to act quickly.
I'll see the lightning soon
I know things are about to get intense.
I'm diving to get back
I'm taking a risk to try and fix things.
And it feels like you've been
It seems like you already understand what's happening and are ready for a risky situation.
Down to let me slide
You're ready to take the plunge and take a risk with me.
And it feels like you've been
It seems like you already understand what's happening and are ready for a risky situation.
Down to let me slide
You're ready to take the plunge and take a risk with me.
Tonight
This is all happening now.
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.