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
Fast Summer
Blackmail Lyrics
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I'll do the things with a skill
I'll do the things with a skill
Of somebody else
I'm just somebody else
I'll do the things with a skill
I'll do the things with a skill
A gentle dream
Has come to me
And branded on my feet
I cannot see
A way to believe
I hope you take the lead
The lyrics to Blackmail's Fast Summer seem to be about acting as someone else to achieve something or to fulfill a certain role. The repetition of "I'm just somebody else" emphasizes this idea of taking on a different persona or identity to accomplish something. The lines "I'll do the things with a skill of somebody else" speaks to the idea of imitating or emulating someone else's abilities or talents. It's almost as if the singer is acknowledging that they themselves may not possess the necessary skills, but will act as though they do by channeling someone else's abilities.
The lyrics take a turn towards the end with the lines "A gentle dream has come to me and branded on my feet. I cannot see a way to believe, I hope you take the lead." This suggests that the "somebody else" that the singer is emulating may not necessarily be a real person, but perhaps an idealized self or dream version of themselves. It's possible that the singer is struggling to believe in themselves and their abilities, hence the need to take on a different persona. The last line could be interpreted as a plea for someone to guide them or show them the way.
Overall, the lyrics to Fast Summer explore the idea of identity and the lengths one may go to achieve a goal or fulfill a certain role. It also delves into the idea of self-doubt and the need for guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just somebody else
I feel like I'm not really myself and I'm trying to emulate someone else
I'll do the things with a skill
I'm able to do things well, but it's not necessarily my own way of doing them
Of somebody else
I'm copying someone else's style or approach
A gentle dream
I have a peaceful and hopeful idea or vision
Has come to me
I've had this idea or vision suddenly appear in my mind
And branded on my feet
It's impacted me deeply and I can't move forward without considering it in my decisions
I cannot see
Despite the vision, I'm uncertain and it feels like a blind step forward
A way to believe
I don't have a clear way to have faith or trust in this vision
I hope you take the lead
I'm looking to someone else to guide me in this uncertain situation
Contributed by Hailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.