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
Evon
Blackmail Lyrics
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It's another I guess
Another conviction
Is standing on glass
And now just go for it
Play with me
Tomorrow you'll bleed
It doesn't make sense
That I'm having a plan
I'm choosing a fiction
That is taking a bath
And now just go for it
Play with me
Tomorrow you'll bleed
Now I'm playing someone else
In places where I've been
There's nothing left of me
In and out I'm someone else
A thought that's dragging me
I guess I'm in between
I cannot move
The sweat is pouring from my suit
Put on my skin
The devil came to let me in
And all that I despise
Is sold to get me through
You're here to close my eyes
Now I'm playing someone else
In places where I've been
There's nothing left of me
In and out I'm someone else
A thought that's dragging me
I guess I'm in between
The lyrics of Blackmail's song "Evon" are complex and open to interpretation. One possible interpretation is that the song is about the duality of human nature and the conflict between one's true identity and the persona they choose to adopt in different situations. The opening lines, "Another complaint, It's another I guess, Another conviction, Is standing on glass" suggest a sense of inner turmoil and dissatisfaction with oneself. The reference to "standing on glass" implies a feeling of vulnerability and instability.
The chorus of the song, "And now just go for it, Play with me, Tomorrow you'll bleed" can be interpreted as a warning to the listener to be careful with their actions and choices because they will have consequences. The lines "It doesn't make sense, That I'm having a plan, I'm choosing a fiction, That is taking a bath" suggest that the singer is struggling to reconcile their true self with the identity they present to the world. They feel like they are living a lie, choosing to adopt a "fiction" version of themselves rather than embracing their true identity.
The second verse continues the idea of the singer playing different roles and feeling lost in the process. "Now I'm playing someone else, In places where I've been, There's nothing left of me" suggests that the singer is lost in their different personas and has lost touch with their true self. The lines "A thought that's dragging me, I guess I'm in between" convey a sense of indecisiveness and uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics of "Evon" are dark and introspective, exploring the internal struggle of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Another complaint
There is yet another issue that I have to face
It's another I guess
This seems like another one of those problems
Another conviction
Another mistake for which I have been found guilty
Is standing on glass
It feels like something fragile and easily breakable
And now just go for it
Let us proceed with what we need to do
Play with me
Partner with me in this scheme
Tomorrow you'll bleed
It will not be easy, and there will be consequences
It doesn't make sense
This situation is confusing and hard to understand
That I'm having a plan
Despite the confusion, I am still making a calculated move
I'm choosing a fiction
I am deciding to act in a way that is not entirely true
That is taking a bath
This decision is causing me to wash away part of myself
Now I'm playing someone else
I am pretending to be someone I am not
In places where I've been
This is happening in familiar locations
There's nothing left of me
I don't feel like myself anymore
In and out I'm someone else
I keep switching back and forth between personas
A thought that's dragging me
I am struggling with conflicting ideas and thoughts
I guess I'm in between
I am caught in the middle of something and don't know which way to go
I cannot move
I am paralyzed with fear or indecision
The sweat is pouring from my suit
I am nervous and anxious
Put on my skin
I have to be someone else for this to work
The devil came to let me in
I made a deal with someone or something that I shouldn't have
And all that I despise
I am sacrificing things that I normally wouldn't for this plan
Is sold to get me through
I am willing to do anything to make this work
You're here to close my eyes
I am hoping that someone will help me get out of this situation
Contributed by Ian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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god, this is so awesome