There are at least 5 artists that go by "Blackmail"
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

Me & My Shadow
Blackmail Lyrics

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It started with a haze
That's going round this place
Too dark to see the heathen
In my face

I am not the same
It's shaking me again
A colour so divine

Oh god you've come to see what your kids have left
In their minds

The devil felt ashamed
I never thought he would
I saw him keep on practicing
'Til this endless morning ends

He's lost the silver spoon
He kept it in his hand
I think he's leaving soon

Me and my shadow shaped
Today we take the way to the moon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blackmail's song Me & My Shadow are filled with imaginative and enigmatic references that can be interpreted in many ways. The opening lines, "It started with a haze, that's going round this place, too dark to see the heathen in my face," portrays a dense and overwhelming atmosphere that surrounds the singer. It hints towards a sense of confusion that is present everywhere. As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the singer is going through some profound internal changes that are manifesting themselves in tangible ways. "I am not the same, it's shaking me again, a color so divine, oh God you've come to see what your kids have left in their minds," speaks about the singer's changed state of being and the profound impact it has had on him.

The lyrics also suggest that there is an element of the supernatural that is at work here. The chorus of the song speaks about the devil feeling ashamed, and the singer seeing him practicing till the wee hours of the morning. The devil is a metaphorical representation of the dark forces, and in the context of this song, it seems that the singer has conquered them. The last few lines, "He's lost the silver spoon he kept it in his hand, I think he's leaving soon, me, and my shadow shaped, today we take the way to the moon," seem to convey a sense of triumph and a newfound sense of freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

It started with a haze
The situation began in a confusing blur

That's going round this place
Such is the nature of this situation in this area

Too dark to see the heathen
The situation prevents me from recognizing the evil in front of me

In my face
Evil is present in front of me and affecting me directly

I am not the same
The situation has changed me or caused a transformation in me

It's shaking me again
I am trembling in response to the current circumstances

A colour so divine
Something special or amazing is happening

Oh god you've come to see what your kids have left
It appears that God is observing the aftermath of the actions of human beings

In their minds
The situation has affected people's attitudes or perspectives

The devil felt ashamed
Even the Devil is acknowledging his guilt or wrongdoing

I never thought he would
I didn't expect this kind of behavior from the Devil