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
Tomorrow Never Knows
Blackmail Lyrics
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And float down stream
It is not dying
It is not dying
Lay down all thought
Surrender to the void
It is shining
That you may see
The meaning of within
It is being
It is being
That love is all
And love is everyone
It is knowing
It is knowing
That ignorance and hate
May mourn the dead
It is believing
It is believing
But listen to the
Color of your dreams
It is not living
It is not living
Or play the game
Existence to the end
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
The lyrics to Blackmail's song Tomorrow Never Knows encourage listeners to let go of their inhibitions and allow themselves to enter a state of surrender. By turning off their minds and floating downstream, they are not dying but experiencing a transformation within. They are urged to lay down their thoughts and embrace the void, which is bright and illuminating. By doing so, they will be able to find the meaning within themselves, and they will realize that love is pervasive and available to all.
The song acknowledges the presence of ignorance and hate, which may lament those who have passed away, but it stresses the importance of belief and understanding. Listening to the color of one's dreams is suggested as a way to become aware of a reality beyond mere survival. Additionally, the song invokes the idea of playing the game of existence until the end. This is described as the beginning of a journey, rather than the end of one, as it leads to greater insights and revelations.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn off your mind, relax
Free your mind from the mental clutter, exhale and calm down
And float down stream
Let yourself be carried away by the flow of life
It is not dying
Letting go does not mean death
It is not dying
Letting go does not mean death
Lay down all thought
Stop overthinking everything
Surrender to the void
Embrace the emptiness that surrounds you
It is shining
The void is alive with possibilities
It is shining
The void is alive with possibilities
That you may see
Allow yourself to perceive things more clearly
The meaning of within
Understand the significance of your inner world
It is being
Existence itself is meaningful
It is being
Existence itself is meaningful
That love is all
Love is the ultimate force
And love is everyone
Love is universal
It is knowing
Understanding this brings clarity
That ignorance and hate
But not everyone sees this truth, and some feel hate and ignorance instead
May mourn the dead
Which ultimately leads to suffering and sorrow
It is believing
Some people need faith to see the light
But listen to the
But consider this other possibility:
Color of your dreams
Dreams may hold the answers you seek
It is not living
Existing only in the physical world may not be enough
It is not living
Existing only in the physical world may not be enough
Or play the game
You can choose to engage with life instead of just existing
Existence to the end
Live fully until the end
Of the beginning
The end is also the beginning of something new
Of the beginning
The end is also the beginning of something new
Of the beginning
The end is also the beginning of something new
Of the beginning
The end is also the beginning of something new
Of the beginning
The end is also the beginning of something new
Of the beginning
The end is also the beginning of something new
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VITO COLAPIETRO, NEELY DINKINS, FRANK OLIPHANT, TONY HESTER, BALEWA MUHAMMAD
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